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Anyone up for a run in one of these cities? If so, just drop a line!
October:
1-10 : Ojai, CA
11-13 : New Orleans, LA
14 : Ojai, CA
15-17 : New York City
18 : Boston, MA
19-20 : New York City
21-22 : Marin County, CA
23-24 : Ojai, CA (or New York City - TBA)
25 : New York City
26-28 : San Francisco, CA
29 : Ojai, CA
30-November 2 : Houston, TX
Have you ever ended a day feeling parched? How many times have you "known" you didn't drink enough water?
If you have to make the choice between an iced tea or fruit drink and another glass of water, I'd recommend you choose the water "every now and then." First of all, you need the straight stuff. Second of all, you'll cut over 200 calories out of your diet that day. Do that every day for a month, and watch a pound or two fall off your frame!
It seems the jury is still out on exactly how much water you DO need every day. How about this goal: Drink a little bit more today, than you did yesterday!
Friday, October 6th
Well, it's on the calendar:
A 30-minute TeleSeminar (with built-in time for questions and discussion) for the people interested in WOWYOW (Working Out, While You're Working) ideas, tips and tools. During the call, I will talk for about 15-minutes, and then open the call up to anyone who would like to ask a question or clarify techniques.
Over the past 6 years of traveling, working "on the road," and competing as an age-group triathlete, I've found a few ways to keep going and keep up with it all. The topic of this TeleSeminar is:
"Fall is falling, how to get ready when you know the sun is going down earlier, and it's colder outside!"
Best to let me know if you're interested in joining (jason
Friday, October 6th
6am Pacific (7am Mountain, 8am Central, 9am Eastern, 2pm in London!).
And, here's the info you'll need to call in:
Conference Dial-in Number: (319) 256-0100
Participant Access Code: 563241#
Overall: 36/301
Final Time: 2:26:41
In the "men 30-34" age group: 9/27
The winning time overall was: 2:03:42 (and he was in my age group!).
What an amazing event. The "Carp Tri" took place as scheduled, and the turnout was amazing. With the smoke and ash overhead from the Day Fire, we lined up along the Pacific to listen to the National Anthem before launching into a great morning. There were 7 of us in the Olympic distance race from Ojai; although I only got to say hi to a couple of folks.
By 7:32, I was swimming alongside (and around!) one of the largest groups of swimmers I've been in. The first wave was HUGE! The out and back was great, well marked (and the water was so warm!). I got out of the ocean and ran toward the bike racks. It was awesome to see that all the bikes on my rack were STILL THERE! I was ahead of the pack, and on to the ride. 24 miles went by quickly. I rode along the coast, and then up into the foothills of Montecito. Slower than the fast, and faster than the slow, I spent most of the ride alone. Occasionally, I caught up with a rider and we played catch up for a while before one of us went on.
The run was AWESOME! Of the 6.2 miles, almost half was on dirt. It made it much more comfortable (and a little faster) to run. I held on pretty strong, until the last 2 miles. By then I had only a little bit left; I did get passed by a few people at that mark. I'm very curious to see what my run splits were (I think the chip timing they use will track that).
The learning I took away from this race: Stay in the game. Sometimes it seems like there is a long way to go, but by staying focused, consistent and persistent, I can experience success.
I've written about these before; here's one that I've not yet read on one of the Starbucks "to-go" cups.
It reminds me of a book that I gifted to a friend of mine in Dayton, OH. Scott works with one of the most innovative companies I've seen. Their client services and ways of doing business are impressive and inspiring. As Scott and his wife are expecting their first child in the next couple of weeks, I gave him one of the books I read (as a youngster, and still to this day) that demonstrates the potential we all have.
(And, for anyone interested, there's even a TV show!)
Here's a quote from Daniel Gilbert:
The human brain is the only object in the known universe that can predict its own future and tell its own fortune. The fact that we can make disastrous decisions even as we foresee their consequences is the great, unsolved mystery of human behavior. When you hold your fate in your hands, why would you ever make a fist?
-- Daniel Gilbert Harvard professor of psychology and author of Stumbling on Happiness.
Well, I'm getting ready to race. It's 05:28 AM, and race time is set for 7:30! (The first wave, that is. I'll probably start 14-21 minutes later.) Here's the official website.
This is an event I've performed well at over the years (2004, I was 14th overall), and I'm looking forward to racing the longer-distance race this morning. What I'm looking forward to most about this even is spending time outside, without the concern about the Day Fire. Just to take 2 1/2 hours to be present, and then return home to see what's happening is a welcome treat this week.
I'll be sure to post a "race report" after all is said...and done!
BALANCE: Our bodies seek a state called homeostasis.
When we face a stressor, your body AND your mind both respond. We each respond differently - emotionally and mentally - to each thing that comes "in." And, it's that response that affects us physically.
Take a moment, and consider the last thing that came in and grabbed a piece of your attention.Your response to that - either negative or positive - was the experience you take in to the next stressor.
One way to maximize your own productivity, and achieve and surpass your potential, is to track your own "normal" points. At the end of a day, or a project, check yourself. Are you comfortable? What's your self-talk? Would you do it differently next time?
Keep on reviewing your own progress. And, realize that you're always going to go "back" to the normal that you've set up. So, decide what your own homeostasis point(s) will be, and get back to that when you can!
I travel for a living. To more exact, I travel to get to my living.
Living in Ojai, CA and working in such cities as (this month) San Francisco, Miami, Colorado Springs, London, New York, Phoenix, and Los Angeles provides a unique set of challenges and opportunities.
One opportunity is the amazing influence I receive from the ever expanding worldview I build seeing new things, meeting new people, and going to new places. One of the easiest ways I have found (recently) to continue this worldview expansion is to spend time each day thinking, reflecting, ideating and innovating. One way I do this is by stopping by my coffee-shop of choice: Starbucks.
I'm a T-mobile subscriber, so I can go online while I'm there.
I'm a decaf soy-latte drinker, and can always find one there.
I absolutely enjoy cinnamon, and the cinnamon chip dipping scone is by far my favorite!
(Might be too much info for ya, but it leads to this next point. Bear with me!)
Starbucks has implemented a new program, called "The Way I See It." On the side of their to-go cups, they have printed quotes from all kinds of people who have shared their ideas, manifestos, or "words of wisdom." I continue to look forward to the "next" one I get to read. Sometimes they are funny, sometimes sad; other times they are reflective.and always inspiring. If you have a chance, drop by "just to get a cup!" I find them to be another source of inspiration.
I received this e-mail yesterday...this was one of those things I had on the "Someday/Maybe" list! After flying 100,000 miles in one year (between January 1 and September 20), I've earned that next level.
Dear Jason Womack,
You made it!
Congratulations! I want to be the first to applaud your achievement of AAdvantage Executive Platinum® status in the AAdvantage program. In just a few weeks you'll receive your new card by mail. Enjoy it - you deserve it! Along with your membership comes a range of benefits designed to make your travel more rewarding.
Yours truly,
Kurt Stache
President AAdvantage Marketing Programs
Lots of people figure it will be easier later.
Have you ever heard yourself say:
“I’ll get around to putting in real life-balance strategies into place as soon as I have time.”?
Where does the time go? Before you know it, it’s back to the fall (aka: cold, short, busy) months, and there is “not enough time” to get any healthy habits started. You need to start today by creating the foundation and the team to get on and continue to stay on track.
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