Things I Do Now for Lifelong Performance and Fun
These days sport “performance” pretty much boils down to maximizing the amount of fun I can have out there and minimizing discomfort or injury. I’m fascinated by all the research...
Field Notes
Field Notes are a mix of thoughtful essays and adventure journaling.
What Does It Mean to Age Awesome
Age Awesome is a catchphrase we've embraced to replace the often over-used term "wellness". Over the years we've written about wellness — in particular mental wellness, and physical wellness as...
Are You Enjoying Life?
This question was posed to me not long ago. A simple straightforward question, all of four words. Yet, the question is unduly complex for there are multiple factors that contribute...
The Joy of the Restart & Prioritizing Adventure
We thrive on discovering trails and cycling routes on diverse terrain, through landscapes we've not been. Acquainting ourselves with local breweries, grocery markets, and bookstores brings us joy. When Susan...
What Can Physical Training Teach Us About Mental Resiliency
Utilizing periodization principles and maintaining a respect for rest and recovery are widely accepted approaches to consistent growth in the pursuit of building physical strength and endurance. The majority of...
Yin Yoga for Range of Motion - Hip and Groin
As maturing athletes, one of the first things we notice is an increased feeling of tightness pretty much from head to toe. Although there is the argument that a certain...
Why Endurance Athletes Need Yoga
As a devoted and enthusiastic endurance athlete, I find great value in adding a yoga practice to my training, and hope to help others discover the benefits for themselves. With...
The Everthirst 5 / 2 Theory
Paul and I have what we call our, “5 / 2” theory. It’s kind of like the “80%” rule most diet plans profess, or the endurance training principle of making...
Losing Control To Lead A Simple Life
One of the things I really believed in is the idea of simplicity, that life should always be moving toward more simplicity rather than more complexity. — Yvon Chouinard I'm...