There is a big difference between becoming overtrained vs. overreaching. One is a serious physical issue and one is a planned period of extra stress. How can you spot the difference.

Are you rushing through life? Are you hurriedly trying to get to that next interesting event? Do you feel impatient? Are you stubbing your toes and banging your elbows into things? Have unexplained bruises? That's me! And I figured out the cause!Can you relate? Drop me a line at [email protected] and let me know I am not alone.

You know that weird piece of gym equipment you've seen people throwing around? Ya, that hunk of cast iron that looks just too heavy to actually pick up, let along swing around your head? The kettlebell. It's a miraculous ball of metal! Little did I know that a single piece of equipment would be able to transform my body into a quivering, aching, sore pile of flesh. And I love it!

Triathlon is expensive! The gear, tech, gels and whatnot can cost thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars. I'll never be able to afford to race :( But wait! You actually don't need that much stuff to participate in triathlon. I'll break down the basics for you.Did I miss something essential? Let me know at [email protected]

Major props to The Stoic Coffee Blog for the content of this week's podcast. I've been thinking about the problem of opinions this week. I had a run in with someone on Reddit that centered around opinions. We don't have to have or share an opinion with anyone about anything! How freeing!Disagree? Share your opinion with me at [email protected]. Share your opinion? It's OK because I asked for it :)

I used to be addicted to my heart rate monitor but now I haven't worn one for 2 years. How do I feel about that? I came to grips with it today.

We all spend so much time swimming and biking and running. Should we also throw in strength training? Who has the time? I have a great solution for you - bodyweight training at home!Do you want a link to the video I've been training along with for the past 6 months? Email me at [email protected] and I'll share, no questions asked,

I'm going to let you in on a BIG change coming soon! It won't happen for a couple more months but I can't wait, I just have to let you know about it early. Also, if you are interested in hearing about my "AI Coach", drop me a line at [email protected] and I'll fill you in.

I think I was wrong about Vitamin E supplementation! I was "tricked" into focusing on the mechanistic behavior of Vitamin E vs. the actual health outcomes. What do I mean? Listen to find out. Do you disagree with me? Send me a note at [email protected]. I won't bite. Studies I reference Great YouTube explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeYQk7iaXo0&t=531s Study 1: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD007176.pub2/full Study 2:...

It does! But not without a little help. Keep listening to learn my new secret to wonderful smelling nether regions. Does your crotch smell better than mine? Please explain how by emailing me at [email protected]

Did you know that you have control over your thoughts and beliefs? And because you control what you think you therefore control how you feel? That's right, you are responsible for your own feelings. Imagine the implications that has not only on your sports performance but for your entire life! If you want to share with me what you thought about this episode's subject, feel free to drop me a line at [email protected]. Peace!

We all have dreams. Most of us never achieve them. Why? Because we think having a wish or a dream is enough when it isn't, we need goals! And the great news is that we can all control whether we set goals or not. Have you achieved a dream via goal setting? I'd love to hear about it, send me a note at [email protected]

This is a no brainer, you have full control over how you train, when you train and how often you train. Even better, you can control the consistent effort that you bring to your training. Easy? Not always. Powerfully effective? Yes!

The forgotten (or minimized) tool for optimal performance - recovery! You have much more control over your physical and emotional recovery than you may think. I run though a bunch of "keys" to optimize your recovery with an emphasis on sleep. I then end with a discussion on Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and the benefits that can occur from measuring and tracking this metric. Take control of your recovery!

You have 100% control over what you put in your mouth. So why do you eat things that you know are not good for you? I argue that it is a combination of: history, social and cultural influence, family and friends, laziness and perhaps a lack of intention. But that can be overcome! You can change what you eat (over time) which can have a tremendously positive impact on your health and athletic performance. Let’s discuss!

I had a terrible week, health-wise. And yes, you will learn if I, as a mighty triathlete, decided to poop in my shorts this week. But as you will learn, I actually had more CONTROL over whether I did or not poop my pants than I thought OR, at the very least, how I felt about doing or not doing that thing. Folks, it was a hard week.

Many studies have shown that Hydrogen Enriched Water (regular old water that has extra Hydrogen gas added to it) provides significant health and performance benefits. Over 1,200 studies to date have examined these benefits! I am shocked that I'm only hearing about this now. Do you drink this enriched water? Have you seen any benefits? Please email me and share, I am fascinated by this! [email protected]

I have always, always been an evening person, a sleeper-inner, a night owl. There was no way I would change or could change, it was who  I was. Or was it? All it took to experience a radical transformation was months of consistent sunrises and sunsets.

I train in an amazing geography. I run next to the ocean with eagles flying overhead and seals watching me from the water. I cycle up mountains. I swim in the ocean (season dependent)  and watch the sunset beside me. MEH!. What is wrong with me? Why am I not overcome with joy and appreciation? We can all use a little more gratitude in our life. If you have a ethod that works for you I'd love to hear about it at [email protected]. Peace!

Let's face it, Ironman training can be long and/or boring, especially if you do most of it alone. But does it have to ruin your social life? A Reddit user posed this question to the forum and I read through and comment on many of the answers. How do you avoid your training ruining your social life? I'd love to hear from you at [email protected]

Imagine incorporating small, sustainable, unconscious habits into your daily life that result in years of improved health and happiness. It is within your power! You just have to decide to do it. Let me know the habits you've recently decided to incorporate (or eliminate) at [email protected] Peace! 

Happy New Year! This year I resolved to do 2 things: reduce my (minor) snoring and increase the strength in my outer hips. What better way to do this than by throwing some good old mouth tape and rubber at the problem. What's that? Listen and find out. [email protected]  

I am very pleased to share with you a conversation I had with Eric Esposito, a fellow triathlete based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He swims, he cycles, he runs, he gets hit by trucks and manages to get back into triathlon. Be inspired as you hear how a fellow athlete didn't let one of his favourite hobbies come to an end on that fateful day on the road. Check out his social media at: https://esposwimbikerun.com/ https://youtube.com/c/esposwimbikerun If you have any inspiring stories you want...

The Christmas season is upon us and if you are like me, you've experienced or will soon experience the horrible effects of a sugar coma. What is a sugar coma? Tell you what, eat 15 pounds of sugary carbs, load your face with mounds of sugar, eat sugar, sugar, sugar. Then wait 1 hour. You will experience bliss followed by a nightmare of sloth. I can barely type this sentence. Happy holidays! Peace.

Years ago I was scared off vitamin E supplements because studies were coming out that showed negative outcomes. It turns out there is a type of vitamin E that not only shows no negative outcomes after supplementation but over 100 clinical studies show immerse positive outcomes. Sign me up! If you want a link to the company/supplement that I landed on, email me at [email protected] and I will happily share the information with you. Peace!