Joys of Training…

Ah – the joys of training.  No, I really mean it. Perhaps it is just my nature, but I do so much better when I have a specific task – a focus.  As a coach and solo-entrepreneur (a person in business for themselves), there are always a million things to do and a million more waiting to be done. But training gives a kind of purity to that small chunk of my day.  My only responsibility is to that workout and to do the best I can do in that moment.  For that brief period of time. I can shut out everything on the waiting list and put my full attention on the bike, swim or run. It truly is a luxury.

And each sport presents a unique opportunity for deep focus. It takes a lot of mental energy for me to stay present during a pool workout as there is no real opportunity to develop a rhythm in a 25 meter pool and there is not much to see. Swimming in a lake, on the other hand, is wonderful. I can go uninterrupted for as along as I like and the water is alive with movement and light. Running for me is like moving meditation – especially the long runs.  A lot of stress gets cleared out and I find that answers come to vexing problems. And biking – when outside – pure joy.

But the great pleasure, is being coached by someone other than myself.  What a difference!  Each week I can’t wait to see what Coach Kelly has come up with and it is always good.

Are you finding joy in your training? I’d love to hear from you!

-Coach and Athlete Jo

Hello Jo
I agree with you 100%! As a business owner also, I feel my day is never done but the one time I “shut it all off” is in my workout. It is the one time I clear my head and focus on the task at hand. I believe in Quality Training and one way to get the most “bang for my buck” and the most quality out of my workout, is to focus on my technique, effort and the purpose of the training session. I truly take the time to enjoy it! It’s so great to hear you are too! Not only will it positively impact all other aspects of your life by recharging your mind and spirit to tackle the rest of the “To Dos” but it will also improve your mental and physical ability as an athlete!

Keep up the great work!

-Coach Kel

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