A couple of months ago, my wife Peggy and I went to New York to run a Half-Marathon with our friend Meredith. It was an amazing run on a cloudy September morning in Central Park. The entire night before it had rained and we prepared for a wet run, and luckily the rain stopped before the race started and held off until we were walking home afterwards but needless to say it was HUMID throughout the race.
And for anyone who hasn’t been to Central Park it is a lot hillier than you might think, I don’t remember many flat stretches on the entire run. So, if you add up these elements the race was a little tougher than we had thought it might be that day AND besides all of that Peggy had just discovered she was Read More...
Finishing strong in the 4th quarter is still about your technical prowess, but it’s at least as much about keeping your head in the game.
Here are 6 questions that I would encourage you to answer. Your answers go a long way towards determining how the next 8 weeks will feel when they’re done.
Take a few moments to put your answers in the comments below. Do it quickly, do it NOW, and then watch your email for an analysis of your answers.
#1- How often do you review/reconnect with your goals for Q4?
#2- How many days per week do you begin with some version of a power half-hour where you consciously program your mind for a successful day?
#3- How many times per Read More...
Happy December, and Happy Holidays! I hope you’ve enjoyed the articles and training tips contained in our blog in 2008, we’ve got great information coming your way in 2009 as well. I wanted to provide you with a few strategies for wrapping up 2008 as excellently as possible. Note the title – don’t just finish the year strong; finish well. In other words, don’t assume that by doing the same things you’ve been doing all year only HARDER you will achieve the results you’re looking for.
This is a unique time of year in that there is much positive, along with much pressure. Yes, there are parties, and presents, and seeing your family and the wonderful Read More...
