IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD...

I thought about mindset a lot over the last month. Over, the weekend I completed the Tough Mudder. If you asked me if I would do the race a year ago, I would have laughed and said not in this lifetime. I am not a runner, as most of you know I HATE running. But, so many people from all fitness levels complete this race. So I figured, if they can do it, than I can do it too.

I am always training with kettlebells and body weight exercises, but I didn't start running until about 6 weeks out. I hated it every second of it, but with good motivation and coaching I was able to keep practicing. During my runs, I tried to follow the tips below. I also applied these tips (which I mention) into my lifestyle. I adopted the same mentalities into my RKC training and my diet. I am not perfect. There was some kvetching (complaining) along the way. But it all paid off.

During the Tough Mudder, which I completed with my team in under 3 hours, I pushed through. I hated a lot of it. I even hurt myself a bit. But, the less I thought about how I felt and followed my tips I succeeded!

I am really believing in the power of the mind more and more each day. I see it with some of my clients and other trainers. People do the impossible things every day! Is what you are trying to achieve impossible? Then follow these tips and go get it....

Tip #1 GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD!!
Mind over matter is the mantra for most people when it comes to feats of strength or challenges. The mind is a very powerful thing. Once you let it control your body and allow it to dictate how you feel, that's when you fail. In order to get better, faster, bigger, stronger, etc. you need to break the barrier.


Tip #2 DON'T THINK ABOUT IT, JUST DO IT!
I know, this is much easier said then done. I am guilty of this all the time, specifically with running. I hate running, it doesn't feel good. I am miserable and complain the whole time. However, I have to do it because I know how accomplished I feel after. I try not to let myself think about what a great task I have at hand, but rather just tell myself to get through it.

Tip#3 JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE
Remember, little things count to. If you can do one more swing or 1/10 more of a mile, and you do this in all of your practices, imagine what you can accomplish in a week. Did you get that snatch test? Or maybe you got to your 5k point. Don't discount yourself on ANY accomplishment 

Tip #4 CREATE A LIFESTYLE CHANGE
You can apply this to any aspect of your life. Don't just use these tips when  you are working out. Apply it to your personal or professional life. For example, if you want that bonus, make it happen. You want to lose 10 lbs, then you better put that cookie down.  Don't think about all the work or struggles. Focus on what you want and get it. Constant application of these tips is more important than doing it only during a workout.


Hope to hear about all your successes!

Good luck..