Podcast - Active Interview with Jessi Stensland!

This episode of ZenTri is a real treat.  We have an "active interview" with pro triathlete Jessi Stensland, who puts us through some of her Movement U. core strengthening exercises while answering all kinds of great questions.

We did this in beautiful Boulder, CO. under blue skies in as other pros were working out out all around us.  It is a tremendous interview that can make a huge difference in how you train and perform.

Don't forget, Jessi takes Movement U. around the country, so check out her schedule and get some core strength!

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Four Steps to True Willpower

There's a name for the difference between wanting something and getting it done. It's called willpower.

Willpower is what makes you kick off the sheets instead of laying in bed all day. You can't fake it, so how do you get it?  Here's four steps in a simple path to get some willpower for yourself:

• Inspiration.  First find somebody that is doing what you want to do. This makes it real! Study their methods and habits so you can start making them your own.  Greatness doesn't just happen, it takes work.
• Setting a goal.  Find that race or other goal that you want to conquer. Now follow through and finish setting that goal as much as possible.  If it's already doable, go ahead and register for it!
• Consistency.  "One workout does not an athlete make." This is the true habit that will make your dream come true. It is not glamorous, but it's the bricks that makes the bridge between the old and new you. The bricks are small and laid one at a time, no matter how big the bridge.
• Proper diet.  Absolutely none of the above will work unless you have the energy to execute.  We're talking a proper diet of mostly fruits and veggies as your base, and then filling in the rest with healthy choices.  And don't look for cheap energy like loads of coffee or energy drinks; that's not true health or fitness.

Three Simple Steps to Being a Great Dad

I was carrying Kai up this mountain trail so his legs could take a break when the idea for this blog post hit me.  Being a great dad is more about just being there than anything else.  Here's three simple steps to get started:

Lead by example - Kids watch our every move to see how we handle life. It is amazing how much they imitate their own parents. Interestingly, you don't have to tell them how to act; they will simply do what you do. If you have a positive approach to life, they will have the same.

Stay fit - Eat right and exercise and they will follow your lead. You will also be able to handle all the crazy curveballs life throws at you much better, enabling you to be better prepared to be there for them when they need it.  But most importantly, it will enable you to...

Carry them when they need it - Kids can't face the world alone. Whether it's a serious illness or just a rock in their shoe, being able to carry them (either financially, emotionally, or even physically) is a big deal.  It can give them the help they need when it makes the biggest difference.

Podcast - Back in Texas

 

Hey there, tri studs and studettes!  We head back to Texas, training in the heat while I cover Zen and training topics on willpower, rolling meditation, flexibility,  fueling and HR monitors, enlightenment, bananas, and the difference between "what" and "why".

 

Show notes!

Out on a run.

Bought a MacBook Pro.

You're not being creative unless you do it the way Steve Jobs says so.

Suji the PowerCat chewed through the USB cable to my iPhone.

Neighborhood kids are punks.

Singlespeed bike ride entanglement workout.

A moment of lust with my computer.

The curse of country music.

The gap between wanting and achieving is called "willpower".

Birthday run and surprise party.

Rolling meditation?

Be yourself, y'all.

Speed in the water is more about flexibility than power.

Kai attacks off the front.

H20 Audio headphones are far better than Skullcandies.

Correct fueling and heart rate monitor usage tips.

The difference between enlightenment and a banana.

Pay attention to the "what" instead of the the "why".

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In Boulder all Week

We're staying at the house of @everymantri here in Boulder, CO. for the remainder of the week.  We already went for an hour run around the reservoir and will be doing lots of great outdoorsy things through friday.  I would have made a photo post of the run, but the mobile app on the iPhone that allows me to do such things is non-functional.  I'm going to soak it in a bowl of granola so it can think about how it has disappointed us. 

More, MUCH more later!