"Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.” – Vince Lombardi Does practice make perfect or does practicing perfectly make perfect? Practice comes down to more than just the ... Continue Reading
Should I Listen to My Body?
“I never lie," I said offhand. "At least not to those I don't love.”- Anne Rice, The Vampire Lestat I’ve heard so many times that I should “listen to my body” and I’ll do what’s best for it. I would ... Continue Reading
Worst Enemy or Strongest Ally? 8 Articles to Strengthen Your Mind
“For the one who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his mind will remain the greatest enemy.” -Bhagavad-gita Do you find yourself making ... Continue Reading
Gameness: Pit Bulls Have It, Do You?
“Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have the skill, and the will. But the will must be stronger than the ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: How Do I Calm My Mind?
Dear Willow, I’ve been following your posts on Facebook for a while and noticed you write about the emotions of anger, sadness, fear, hurt, and guilt. I feel that I am moving into a new level of ... Continue Reading
A Workout Haiku: Why Getting Back To Basics Can Save You When Life Kicks You In The Ass
"My soul is born on the shore of your eyes of mourning." - Pablo Neruda I've been getting back into reading more poetry again. Part of the reason is because I've found that reading prose has become ... Continue Reading
Lift Like It’s Your Only Choice – Because It Is
"If I was a woodcutter, I'd cut. If I was a fire, I'd burn. But I'm a heart, and I love. It's all I can do." - Nikos Kazantzakis, The Last Temptation of Christ I'm sitting here being stared at by a ... Continue Reading
Move Slowly If You Must, But Move
Of late, a large enough number of friends and acquaintances is making big changes in their lives (leaving one geographic location for another, contemplating switching jobs, etc.) that I’ve started to think ... Continue Reading
Confessions Of A Glamor Girl: On The Danger Of Stereotypes In Fitness
I knew I was in trouble when the guy with the plaid shirt, cowboy boots, and mesh-backed hat kept looking over toward me with an expression that radiated a combination of curiosity and disgust. I was, yet ... Continue Reading
CrossFit and Community: An Interview With Dr. Allison Belger
As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Allison Belger has a scientific perspective on the human need for community. As a CrossFit coach and a mother, she has a perspective on community and how it affects the ... Continue Reading
Talk To Your Inner Competitor: Know Your Psychology To Know Your Sport
Are you motivated to achieve by external factors or internal factors? Motivated by pain or pleasure? What do you focus on or think about in the moments you need extra performance power? What we focus on, ... Continue Reading
Self-Discipline vs. Self-Love: The Yin Yang of the Athlete
Can discipline be a hindrance instead of assistance? When I was asked to write a post for this vibrant, athletic community, I immediately thought of this topic. I grew up as a dancer and even ... Continue Reading
Seeing Starting Over as an Opportunity
The last six months have been a struggle for me in regards to physical activity and fitness level. While there have definitely been days my lagging fitness has gotten me down, I have decided recently to ... Continue Reading
Failing Forward: 7 Stories of Success Through Failure
My friend Maria and I got our degrees at the same time - hers in Engineering, mine in Mathematics. These subjects, in case you aren't aware, are tough! There were classes we really had to struggle with, ... Continue Reading
Getting Stronger Through Mind Control: A 3-Step Meditation Plan
I say a lot of contradictory things when I'm coaching: "Go slow!", "Go fast!"; "Shoulders behind the bar", "Shoulders over the bar"; "Focus on ...", "Don't think!" I say a lot of ... Continue Reading
Up Hill Both Ways: How the Status Quo Bias is Making You Wimpy
When my friend and I first went to see The Lord of the Rings I thought we were going to have a great time. To say that he's a fanatic fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's books would be a massive understatement. Boy, ... Continue Reading
