I am so grateful to have been reminded once again of what really matters. All else is secondary. Stay Well, Cris
Another Awakening
Nature’s Symphony
I would wager that there has never been a more beautiful fall morning in Southern California than today’s. As I jogged across the sandy trails of San Elijo Lagoon and on into Rancho Santa Fe, the warm sun, light salty sea breeze and blue skies were completely mesmerizing. The smell…
Can’t Keep a Good Man Down
I have spent a significant amount of time over the last few years with people that have been steamed rolled by the recession. Lost homes, jobs and a sense of hope have been some of the fallout. Starting Tuesday, October 18, I will be conducting a free exercise class at…
“The First Step”
Starting in October, I will be leading a free exercise group/class, geared towards helping people that are dealing with depression, in particular those that have been run over by the recession. Anybody who is “stuck” is welcome. A desire to improve is all that is required. The class will be…
Persistence and the power of pressing refresh
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press…
10 Lessons on Health and Wellness from a 3yr Old
1) Climbing up onto a bed that is 1.5 times his height without ropes. 2) Insisting that we take the stairs (inorder to count each one) and then insisting we go back down and do it again 3) Balancing himself perfectly as he leans way off the edge of the sofa…
Momentum
Watching some Netflix on demand tonight as I have recently dumped cable in an attempt to simplify my life a bit. Read more and plug into more meaningful entertainment is the goal, we’ll see. Watching Ken Burns AWESOME documentary on our national parks (treasures). I was so inspired when I…
The Next Chapter
Labor day has come and gone, summer as we know it is over. New schedules, routines, resetting normal….A natural opportunity to pause, reflect and consider what ways you’de like to see your life change, shift and improve. I woke extra early this morning, upper body sore from yesterday’s paddleboard race,…
A Labor of Love
As I was driving to Scripps Pier early this morning to play/train in the righteous south swell that is upon us here in So Cal, I realized Labor Day Weekend was back. As a kid, Labor day was a bitter pill to swallow, it meant leaving my beloved shores of…
The Real Start
Although the gun, the whistle or the horn indicates the start of most races, the real start in my opinion, is that moment when your body, mind and will have fatigued and you are ambushed by pain, discomfort and doubt. The goal of training is to prepare so thoroughly that…