When I was nine years old, I met Roger Staubach. It was a rather unceremonious meeting. I was just a toe-head wimpy kid in a Cowboy’s jersey who happened to stumble onto the set of a television spot (football in hand, by the way). Well over thirty years later, I still remember vividly Mr. Staubach’s…
Feeling trapped. That was always my suffering of choice. I tended to believe that I was a prisoner of circumstance, and that I had no way out. The cell door was wide open, but I just looked at the three other concrete walls and concluded that my fate was sealed. I developed a pessimistic and…
A pain cave? Check! A room dedicated to nutrition powder? Check! An open water swimming simulation fish tank? Check! Even a REFRIGERATOR??? Double check!.Yes, triathletes are obsessed with their sport, and their homes reflect that..Enjoy this all access pass into a triathlete’s home in TRIBS!.(A parody of MTV’s Cribs).
There is plenty of evidence that suggests that exercise helps with anxiety and depression, but as with everything, the devil is in the details. Without structure, purpose, and a plan, performing intense workouts can actually increase anxiety because of the amount of stress being put on the body. Instead, try performing a majority of easy,…
A fit and healthy lifestyle does does NOT begin with just exercising, it starts with framing the proper mindset. This is why establishing a compelling outcome (the dream) and a compelling purpose (the why) are so important. Once you establish the outcome and purpose (discussed in video #2), you can begin forging the path to…
I have seen so many posts on social media telling people to “get over your fear,” “stop being afraid,” or “let the fearful do their thing, I’ll do me.” It makes me cringe. So, I thought I’d share the one simple secret to getting over fear so we can put an end to this once…
I’ve recently finished writing a book about my evolving relationship with an anxiety disorder. In it, I dive deep into my addiction to alcohol, my recovery, and my quest to qualify for the Ironman World Championship (have I told you about that?) while discovering that some of the most debilitating traits of anxiety can also…
Success in any venture requires persistence, even when things get hard. The quality of the initial decision to start that venture will determine the probability of success. A hasty decision that is made on a whim, and is not backed with a compelling purpose, puts us at risk of giving up the minute it gets…
The second we wake up, we begin to frame how the day is going to go. For those of us who have anxiety, it’s an uphill battle. Our minds start racing, catastrophizing, working against us right as we hop out of bed. The good news is, there are tools we can use to frame a…
Reposted from Extra Life Fitness I want to start a conversation about getting started in triathlon. In my experience, I’ve found that this sport is the most effective and rewarding “fitness program” on the planet… yet many have the underlying belief that the barrier to entry into this wonderful sport is very high, or insurmountable….