Monthly Archive: November 2011

Be Open for Real-World Change

Subway commute

     Emerging from the subway during rush hour, I am faced with the oncoming rush of people trying to take my place on the express train. While I would rather get up earlier to avoid this criss-crossing, shoulder-bumping commotion, I do take some pleasure in negotiating the swarm of bodies like a running back trying …

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Training is Personal

mri_brain

      I know many trainers who can punch in, perform sessions with minimal interaction, give instructions and correct form, and call it a day.  I have always marveled at such trainers, not out of envy, but out of curiosity, at how they can dissociate so effectively.  They make little attempt to get to know a …

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2011 NYC Marathon

NYC Marathon, 2011

     Yesterday, I had one of the highlights of my year: I was a rowdy, cheering spectator during the NYC Marathon.  It’s not often that I am amazed at the sight of people being physically active.  After all, I’m used to watching and participating in movement virtually every day.  And I certainly don’t get impressed …

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