Why triathletes should do obstacle course runs like the Spartan Race
Triathlons are about the “known” and certain. You know the order of each leg of the race – swim then bike then run (with a few exceptions). You know the distances of each leg. You can preview the course ahead of time and there are volunteers to tell you where to go on race day. You swim in a lake or pool, bike on pavement and run on a reasonably flat and straight course (for the most part). Triathletes are notorious for being creatures of habit and rigid in their training (I know – I’ve been once since 1995). Obstacle course runs like Spartan Race are about...
Read MoreJay Lehr inspires by sky diving, unicycling and Ironman triathlons…at 75
“I just keep moving, no talent at all.” - Dr. Jay Lehr, professional speaker, author and athlete As a long-time endurance athlete, I’m always fascinated by what the human body is capable of: Will Laughlin and his friend Ray Zahab recently ran a record setting 150 mile across Death Valley from north to south in 120+ F ambient temperatures with scorpions, constant 30 mph headwinds and the worry of stepping on unexploded ordinance. JC Chamberlain at age 54 will attempt to the break the one hour cycling world record on September 27th in Los Angeles. Stroke survivor Karin Linnér...
Read MoreYou are what you eat…err, rather, you are what think
“If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” - Henry Ford (1863-1946) Remember the adage, “You are what you eat?” There is a corresponding adage: “You are what you think.” In other words, your thoughts influence your feelings, which influence your behavior. Think positively and you’ll have positive outcomes. Think negatively and the opposite holds true. One of the most consistent findings in sport psychology research is that confidence – a belief in one’s abilities – is a positive a predictor of performance. If you have...
Read MoreAll or Nothing? Nothing may be the better choice
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom.” - Viktor Frankl, author of Man’s Search for Meaning It was tempting. I sat there and looked at it and it seemed to be calling my name. I walked away but it kept calling me back. “No,” I said to myself. “Don’t do it.” A minute later, I gave in to the temptation, reached for the chocolate bar, unwrapped it and ate it. Then I ate another bite and another. I love dark chocolate, especially with...
Read MoreChanging paradigms
My Airplane Music Paradigm I’m sitting on a plane and have my headphones plugged into my laptop as I’m listening to the music in my iTunes library. Because I’m sitting over the wing, the engine noise is droning loudly in the background so I turn up the volume. I feel a tap, tap against my arm. I turn to my left. It’s the stewardess. ”Excuse me, sir, but I don’t think your headphones are plugged all the way in.” I look down. Sure enough, they’re not. Oops. I hope the people around me like The Dire Straits. My paradigm has shifted from...
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