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Monthly Archives: September 2015
Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 10 — The Long Run
Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 10 — The Long Run The alarm went off at 5:30 and I hit the road at 6:15 for a leisurely long run. My legs and body felt strong but I had a slight … Continue reading
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Smooth Stones
I sat this morning and talked with a good friend about bad times. We both have a plateful of challenges; the discussion was a cathartic experience for both of us. Look around. Everyone around you has trouble in their lives. As … Continue reading
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The Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 9 — The Endurance Run
The Endurance Run is one of my favorite things we do at my PLS bootcamp. It’s 50+ minutes of perpetual motion. You start with quick-three foot ladders laid out over 100 yards down the football field. Then you go back … Continue reading
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Class Notes: September 16, 2015
On Tuesday, we’ll get our tests back, go over them and talk about an upcoming project. I’m planning a field trip for the 29th and will talk about what we’ll do on that day. Also, We’ll start talking about the … Continue reading
Bert the fighter
Just read that Bert Case’s body is free of Sepsis. That’s very good news and frankly, the miracle people have been hoping for. He is doing the medical equivalent of walking away after being hit by a freight train. He’s … Continue reading
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The Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 8 — the oil change.
My car has 123,000 miles on it. When it was six-months-old, it was shot while I was driving in Baton Rouge. The radiator was destroyed and the engine overheated. I got a new engine with less than 800 miles … Continue reading
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The Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 7 — Get Your Mind Right.
For me, my bootcamp is more than just getting stronger physically — it’s about training my brain. My 5 a.m. journey is a battle between the ears. It’s about shaping my motivation, will and attitude. Somedays I fail. Somedays I … Continue reading
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Class Notes: September 15, 2015
TUESDAY IS TEST DAY! Remember — I don’t give makeups. You write a term paper on the impact of Social Media if you miss tomorrow. (it’s in the syllabus). If you studied last Thursday’s post, you’ll do fine on the … Continue reading
The Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 6 — Crab Crawls
If you don’t know what a crab crawl is, I really can’t show you. I look like a dog rubbing his butt on the carpet when I crab crawl. Thanks to really, really, really messed up shoulders, it’s my weakest … Continue reading
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When people ask me if my kids can draw, I say…
People ask me if my kids draw. They don’t. They are amazingly talented young men — but not with my talent. And I couldn’t be more proud. Why? Because I am watching them chase their passions with guts and energy. … Continue reading
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