When it’s outside your control, learn to roll w/it You know the phrase, don’t sweat the small stuff? That was my mantra this week in regards to training. Of course, at some level this is at odds with what we’re supposed to do when life throws lemons, but you get the idea.  This week, “roll with it” was far more applicable on the training front….so I did my best. It started on Monday with some brisk temperatures….so I got on […]

I guess I always imagine it might be more like the prodigal son’s return – you know open arms, a welcoming embrace and a small party…..but it’s never quite like that.  It’s something more akin to a welcoming headbutt or kick to the shins, as if my body is saying “oh great, look who’s back…..where the hell have you been – WHACK” – it’s a sure-fire way of knowing that I’m at the early part of training…..and not all parties […]

It’s only crazy if…. I love the movie Braveheart – it’s one of my favorite movies of all time. Yes, Mel Gibson appears to have largely gone crazy, and yes, that makes me a fan of a (largely) crazy-person…..but it’s still a great movie.  When I sat down to reflect on this week, that was what popped into my head….  Not because I relate to the character (or the actor per se), but because at some point, it has to […]