Spartan Beast, Killington Vermont 09/22/2012

OK I'm going to toot my own horn here for a second.  That's what blogging is for isn't it?  By writing this I have decided that what I have to say is important enough for you to read it.  So there!

I'm not just a good trainer I'm an awesome one.  Why?  Because I walk my talk and live by my truth.  What does that mean? It means that the principals that I live by, when applied to the realm of exercise, result in a super fit, super capable body.  How do I know this?  Well let me tell you.

On September 22, 2012 I ran my first Spartan Beast race.  The "Beast" is a 13 mile obstacle course race through the woods.  I came in 37th in my age group of 500 men 30-34 years old.  Out of the roughly 3000 that participated in the race I cam in 177th.

Why can I brag and boast and be proud of this result?  Fact is I didn't change my training much to prepare for this race.  All I did was add a few long runs on the weekends prior.  That's it.  What I want to convey in the most humble way possible is that I know the secrets to cultivating longevity, strength, stamina, fitness and health.  It's not extreme and it's far from weird.  It's the essence of setting yourself up for success and that state is achieved through living your life more and more consistently in alignment with your goals dreams and ambitions.  You have to eat, breathe, sleep and bleed your passion!

If you aren't at this point don't worry.  The first step is to take a nice deep breath and chill out.  Next is to realize it's time to take responsibility... you've got work to do.