A week or two ago, I published Metabolism for Endurance Athletes, Part 1, which I recommend you read if you haven't. Biology was not something of interest to many of us in high school, but knowledge of human metabolism is very helpful in planning and executing endurance training. Last time, the main topic was an … Continue reading Metabolism for Endurance Athletes, Part 2
Back in October, I was training hard for a running race in November and I really started to appreciate rest days. I wrote a short blog post then on appreciating rest. For what it's worth, I always subscribed to a "train hard, race hard" mentality, but struggled with burnout and injuries. In August of 2018, … Continue reading Rest Days and Goal Setting;
Bryan and I moved in together roughly 18 months ago, and since then have greatly decreased the amount we eat out, and in the process have really enjoyed learning new recipes and cooking together. It's hard to manage cooking hearty and healthy meals, while juggling a 40 hour work week, a commute, and training. This … Continue reading Weekly Grocery Haul
This is the second is a series of posts on New Year's resolutions. The first post covered willpower, and how people have a tendency to overestimate their ability to change. To summarize that post, your future self has a limited amount of willpower to achieve your goals, and probably less than you expect. If you … Continue reading Developing Resolutions for Endurance Athletes;
It’s that time of year again! My TT bike is gathering dust, and the leaves are changing color. It’s fall, and my season has wrapped up. If you want to hear a recap - check out my post “End of Season Reflection”. At the end of a season, I start to take the time to … Continue reading 2019 Goal Planning
Before you fall asleep tonight, I want you to try something. This short exercise will make your tomorrow more worthwhile, it will increase your sense of satisfaction in life, and with continued application it will help you make your dreams a reality. Sit down with a blank sheet of paper and pen. Write out what … Continue reading What will make today a success;
Here's a simple formula for achieving everything you ever want. This is the secret to losing weight. This is the secret to making money. This is the secret to getting better grades. This is the secret to reaching the Baseball Hall of Fame. C > F = R C = Commitment F = Feelings R … Continue reading The Formula for Success;
