“A friend took me to the most amazing place the other day. It’s called the Auguste-um. Octavian Augustus built it to house his remains. When the barbarians came they trashed it a long with everything else. The great Augustus, Rome’s first true great emperor. How could he have imagined that…
One of the advantages of growing up in a seasonal climate like New England, was experiencing the built in touchstones that occur naturally every few months. Each seasonal shift was an abrupt reminder that everything in this world is constantly changing. As an athlete, the end of a season meant the…
Regular exercise is at the TOP of the prevention list for the most deadly and debilitating diseases in the US. http://healthland.time.com/2013/10/01/exercise-as-effective-as-drugs-for-treating-heart-disease-diabetes/ Light to moderate cardio-vascular exercise, done as little as every other day, can change and maybe save you life. For many, the challenge is breaking the old habits of…
Hey all, After attending a rather radical yoga/fitness class last night and having had several recent discussions with friends and clients, thought I’d share some ideas on self regulation, fortifying your foundation and intelligent fitness training that still allows the spirit to soar. http://www.spreecast.com/events/a-great-workout-or-a-foolish-choice Train smart, have fun and never…
I AM proud to share the monumental accomplishments of my friend, client, loyal supporter and National Champion, Kristina McIlwaine Maroudis. Kristina went to the Canadian Masters National Championships in swimming and demonstrated a superior level of preparation and execution. Kristina earned one National Championship, at least one life time best and multiple silver…
Once upon a time in a land not so far away, mid-spring in Boston meant cherry blossoms, optimistic expectations of a pennant and anticipation of summer vacations for young and old alike. Due to the horrific, and cowardly actions of some of some ignorant animals, lives have been lost, bodies…
Hey all, my book, Going the Distance is now available on Amazon and http://goingthedistancebook.com I am proud of the spirit and the science as well for the contributions of several world class physicians, hall of fame athletes and some of the brightest PTs and OTs in the US. At the heart of the…
O Me! O Life! BY WALT WHITMAN Oh me! Oh life! of the questions of these recurring, Of the endless trains of the faithless, of cities fill’d with the foolish, Of myself forever reproaching myself, (for who more foolish than I, and who more faithless?) Of eyes that vainly crave the…
Monumental Results is teaming up with Movin Shoes Running Centers, Southern California’s most respected source on all things running, to help people run more and be hurt less. I will be presenting three, one-hour, learning-by-doing workshops in March at the PB store (9th, 16th, 23rd at 8am). The goal of the…
Walk confidently in the direction of your dreams and let no man, circumstance, or temporary set back take you off your path. Challenges, distractions and impostors, are no match for persistence, conviction and clarity of purpose. Those that say we can’t are themselves limited by doubt, pain and cowardice. That…