They were told to stand in a line, one after the other and precisely behind the child in front of them. Perfect conformity. I'm not sure that there is a better way to manage small children crossing the street, but perhaps we need to do a better job of teaching our youth (and adults and [...]
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Lacing running shoes.
If your running shoes are causing issues such as blisters or rubbing in an area of your foot, it is possible that re-lacing them could help solve the problem. If not, look for new shoes - there is no reason that you need to live with pain from running shoes. (For a short triathlon, you [...]
I’m famous…in the most inconsequential way that still feels amazing.
Don't underestimate the power that you have on others. Your words of encouragement could change the outcome of another's life. Sharing with another who you see potential in what it is you see in them, may be just what they need to find success they would otherwise never realize. And, sometimes, simply sharing the words [...]
Group energy for workouts.
One of the founders of Soulcyle has talked about cramming people into the original location as they got popular - just to try and fit more people into the room to experience this type of workout. While worried that people would be upset being so close to their fellow cyclists, she said that something entirely [...]
Learning to cook and create your own dishes through different techniques from recipes.
My husband and I are making every recipe in a cookbook with a broad variety of dishes and different techniques. (We have no set schedule or plan, we just choose recipes when we want to and take notes). One thing that's been fun is we end up making dishes that we wouldn't normally make. Sometimes [...]
Embracing giddiness for accomplishing your workouts.
With a giddiness to his voice, he turned to me and said that "we can check that box." This was some person whom I have never met and we just happened to be leaving the pool at the same time. He was referring to getting our workout in for the day (or so I assume). [...]
I didn’t realize it before, but I clearly need that gadget!
A few tips to consider before making another tri purchase.
Can you write and exercise at the same time? Maybe.
Are you a triathlete on the go who also wants to do more writing in your life? One solution could be a program for dictation - so that you can record your voice and have it turned into words that you can edit later on. It would certainly only work during certain workouts - maybe [...]
Are nonstick pans safe to cook with?
A look at why nonstick pans were deemed harmful, and steps you can take to mitigate potential harm.
Owning your role in your life outcomes.
And my own attempt to articulate the change I want to make in the world through health coaching.