My preconceptions were the wall. I had done this before. I had felt the holds. I remember the awkward move even from years ago. I knew I… Read more “Add a title of your choosing”
Tag: training
“Rise to the occasion” they say
A cure all, magic spell. A hope even. The problem with such a simple explanation is that it might just be too simple. And hope does not… Read more ““Rise to the occasion” they say”
10 Burpees
That is what my program said. Does not seem so hard does it? I skipped over what came before or what after. The X3 rounds should have… Read more “10 Burpees”
Insert catchy title here
I recently read this article by James Clear. So if success is linked to grit then why do we spend all this time wanting to find our… Read more “Insert catchy title here”
Specificity
Most of us have seen the photo. Kulhavy waiting for Sauser to win the sprint. They knew what was required and they knew what it would take.… Read more “Specificity”
Choices
I stop at the cross roads. My GPS tells me right but I am not sure. I think it is left. I have a choice. In fact… Read more “Choices”
A tale of two braais
Two weekends in a row now I have braaied for dinner. That is pretty unusual for us. When I get the opportunity I do love it but… Read more “A tale of two braais”
59 is not 60!
I gasp a couple of breaths trying to slow down my HR before the next rep. The clock poolside counts down. 57, 58, 59 and they are… Read more “59 is not 60!”
Enduroman SA Taper
Yesterday was spent going through my final list of preparations for Saturday. With all the warm weather recently I was expecting to deal with some serious heat… Read more “Enduroman SA Taper”
Castles in the Sand
Every kid knows that you have to get it just right. The sand must be the right consistency, not too dry or too wet. If it is… Read more “Castles in the Sand”
leo rust 