Wednesday, March 23, 2011

A cure for what ails you.

It’s no secret we believe that maturing as an athlete is the cure for what ails you. 

Need to sleep better? 
                              Move like an athlete. 

Need to lose a few lbs and get in solid, long-term shape?
                                                   Eat like an athlete. 

Want to add order and discipline to the warp-speed revolving door that is your life? 
                           Think like an athlete.

I won’t try to pretend that All About Athlete is for everybody. It’s not. But, if you are wondering if All About Athlete is for you this season, here are some things to consider:

AAA coaches and athletes are intentional and know why they train.  Our culture discourages self-awareness and is hyper-aware about things that are not essential.

AAA athletes have a certain level of focus and confidence that comes from repeated and consistent effort and practice.  The culture wants us bouncing around, worrying and consuming, wanting a quick fix.

AAA athletes grow physically capable (mature) over time, and develop a certain mastery over their body.  The culture keeps us vaguely dissatisfied with our physical state, allowing our body and feelings to master us!

AAA athletes have a coach whose job is to strengthen the whole athlete in a team context and identify blind spots.  The culture encourages self-help and doing the things we like to do, all the while avoiding our blind-spots, altogether!


If you are sitting on the fence about what/how to be more intentional in your health this season, let me urge you to consider a more athletic mind-set, whether with us, or with another athletic community.

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