TEEM Performance Training - HAHPN - September #1 2011: Candidly, Back At It

Health and Human Performance e-Newsletter

- Eliminations and Limitations
- Spotlight: Tufts 10k Training

Eliminations and Limitations
Well, it does not matter if we like extravagant colors and designs (i.e., Maryland Terrapins football jerseys) or plain and simple decor and appearance, the things we wear, say, think, or do reflect us. Since we are one fourth of the way through this month, which symbolizes a new time, a new rebirth, and a new year for many, do not forget to eliminate or at the very least limit the following words, cliches, or phrases from your overall process and progress - I am giving you a short list. I will have to post the long list at a later time. Practice not using this lingo in your daily work, in your physical work, at home as you host, at businesses when we are the customer; and flip an eyebrow if a merchant continues to use these words:

"I can't", "I won't", "I don't care", "Who cares?", "I don't know", "It does not matter", "You can't teach that", "Always", "Never", "So what", "Should have", "Could have", "Would have", "What if" (when it applies to the past), "I don't make the rules here"....

The list goes on. But, limiting these phrases and cliches can help to increase service and make us search for a whole new and satisfying answer to ourselves, to family, to friends, or to customers.

Spotlight: Tufts 10k Training
Twice per week, I meet with a group of about six women who are training for the 2011 Women's Tufts 10k. They come with different skill levels, and arrive with great attitudes. As a trainer/coach it is my responsibility to make sure that everything runs smoothly despite any past or lingering injuries. With one month and three days to go until the Columbus Day race, training will get more functional and specific. I mentioned to the group on the second day of our sessions that I hope the training period is more difficult than the race itself.

Why?

Because training involves many changes and adjustments while trying to get to the or an end goal. No one is around to clap you on but a coach or trainer. Earlier that day you worked your day job. For the race, well, the end goal is set (it's 6.2 miles), the course is set, you know exactly when to stop and where to go as the crowd serves as an adrenaline pumper. The atmosphere is usually electric at these events.

Hopefully, as we try to reach our goals or prepare for tests remember that the training period is tough but worth it. The test, whether it is physical, mental, more may be tough as well; but positional preparation sets us up to succeed.

Take care of yourself,
Derek

Derek Arledge, CSCS
Founder, TEEM Performance Training
Strength & Conditioning Specialist