Two weeks ago I had surgery on my hip to address an injury that I have had since July. I had been looking so forward to finally getting it done and being able to get on with things that I think I forgot to consider one small thing—REHAB. It’s been a while since I’ve had [...]
Cold Water Surfing Tips
December 28, 2011 By 4 Comments
Let’s face it — warm water is ideal for any surfer. Unfortunately, many surf spots only have warmer water temps for a few months out of the year. One good thing about the weather getting colder is that there are usually better waves in the fall and winter months, and most surf spots are less [...]
Reset Your Mindset
December 21, 2011 By 15 Comments
Do you believe the things people tell you about yourself? Do you believe the things you tell you about yourself? A reader of my Shut Up and Run blog emailed me recently. She had been through a tough time and had gained some weight. Feeling out of sorts and depressed, she decided to go for [...]
There’s a Better Path
December 14, 2011 By 12 Comments
This may surprise you, but discipline, perseverance, setting an intention, drive, the will; all those celebrated states usually taught by sports coaches, are completely outdated. Same with goal setting. Here’s why. I remember having to perform a difficult ski photo shoot while still recovering from an injury. I wanted to maintain status and sponsors so [...]
Healing Journey
December 9, 2011 By 3 Comments
Even though December just started, I’m beginning to feel it is going to be gone in the blink of an eye and before I know it, it will be time to embark on a new year setting new objectives in motion. For me, my 2012 goal is to make the U.S. adaptive rowing team and [...]
Take a Leap
November 11, 2011 By 10 Comments
I want to tell you a story about my past you may find shocking. People ask me all the time why I started Ski to Live. Ski to Live are my evolutionary mindset ski and snowboard camps. They powerfully explore the mental side of sports and help the guests quickly get unstuck from old tired patterns. [...]
Finding Your Fitness Mojo and Sticking To It
October 27, 2011 By 21 Comments
As a running coach and fitness enthusiast, people frequently ask, “How do you stay motivated to exercise?” The mere existence of this question assumes that there is an answer, a magical panacea that has been hiding out under a rock, waiting to be exposed. I have to be the bearer of bad news and answer [...]
A State of Reaching
October 21, 2011 By 7 Comments
If you really want to improve at your sport, it’s important to always be in a state of reaching, or leaning in. You may be surprised by what that means. The simple part is: You play tennis on your front foot, not your back. Great skiing happens when you’re reaching for speed, not resisting speed. [...]
Knowledge is Power
August 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
While a body builder, Schwarzenegger was rumored to say weightlifting one rep in a conscious state enhanced results more than lifting the same weight 10 times in an unconscious state. While we wouldn’t take relationship advice from the guy, perhaps this comment deserves pondering! Ever hear: Knowledge is power. It was relevant when whomever first [...]
Into the Right Mindset
August 17, 2011 By 2 Comments
When I was on the US Ski Team as a mogul specialist, I noticed when my peers where in the gate for a competition- a mere second before they pushed off they all abruptly clacked their poles together. Every single one of them did this! So being no dummy, I tried it too. Clack! and [...]
