We globally accept the importance of 'free range' for animals and their ideal health. For some reason the same isn't as accepted for us. We need 'free range' too.
Presence and discomfort
Journal entry from the top of the mountain after my walk up: Morning walk at my local mountain to clear my mind and help me work through some of my most pressing thoughts. Nature has a special way of making everything else melt away so that I can be present. The sounds of the animals... Continue Reading →
It all matters
"It took me a long time to realise that it all matters. Not just in training but in life. Every single moment and action matters in the story of our lives. These moments and actions don't have to be perfect, but purposeful is a good start." At the beginning of my big shift, that's what... Continue Reading →
Some nights
"Some nights it just doesn't work out." We've all been there. The mood is shit. Nothing seems to be going right. Bad stuff keeps compounding. The signs are there. Less sleep last night. Longer day. More rushed afternoon duties. Feeling drained. Then just as it all seems to be turning around, another little spanner in... Continue Reading →
Competition
It brings a certain fire out. A fight inside. I love and crave it. I can tell when I haven't competed in a while because I yearn for the feeling. The feeling of butterflies and excitement. The anxiety and the pressure. The noise in the crowd. There's not much that excites me more than being... Continue Reading →
R.P.E. for life
"How would RPE work for life?" I've been looking into some new strength programs over the last few weeks and although I knew about RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), I hadn't ever really dived into the subject. Now with some of the programs I've been looking at using this system, I've been reading more about... Continue Reading →
Our bad days
“You are richer than 93% of people. Not in money, but in time. 108 billion people have lived throughout history. 93% of them are dead. You have what every king and queen, every pharaoh and ruler, every CEO and celebrity of the past would give all their wealth for: Today.” This was a thought from... Continue Reading →
Nutritional Leadership
I've noticed recently how much of our nutrition habits are our children's nutrition habits. As my eating habits have become a little lazy lately, there has been a direct rise in certain food types that Piper regularly asks for..... hello chocolate, ice cream and 'tella. Not that sugary, carb heavy foods are "bad" but with... Continue Reading →
Inspired Lion 