Words of fitness wisdom
You were born 9-5-22. I have no idea what I’m doing with you, so I’ll talk about something I do know. When it came time to choose a path your Dad asked himself ‘what was the most powerful experience of my life’ (before meeting you of course)? It was getting fit. Here’s some fitness wisdom.
I thought if I could share the experience with others that maybe it could be powerful for them too; I could have a career I felt good about. Fitness, be it yoga, strength or running, made me feel better; moreover it taught me a few lessons along the way. Set a goal, do the research, do the work and your world changes for the better; You become stronger, more flexible, more determined. You’ll make friends, rivals, travel a bit, surpass goals; and hopefully enjoy yourself along the way. These lessons apply everywhere. School, work, friendship.
I’ve even learned a thing or two that’ll undoubtedly empower you along your journey. Some are simple, some may become more profound as you age.
I can’t want it for you
If you decide to play hard I’ll be at every practice and every game, but it has to come from you. The NBA, NHL, NFL etc would look a little bit different if the parents’ desire were at all important. I know enough to help make you special, but you have to love it. And if you don’t care about fitness I still love you the same.
Working out is hard. Being unhealthy is harder
This is the reason I want you to be fit. Winning games and setting records are great, but I love the process. I love the way a ten mile run feels, hitting new yoga poses, the confidence that comes with achievement. There will be days when you don’t want to practice, or work out, but trust me when I say you never feel worse after; sit still too long you’ll feel much, much worse.
Moreover, as much as moving your body can feel challenging, it is nothing compared to the challenge of not being able to move. You don’t have to work out; You get to.
Your body follows your eyes
When running, biking, skiing or driving look to where you want to go. Instinct will take you there. There’s a metaphor about life and goal setting here. Eyes up! Find the horizon.
The best always have coaches
If you coach yourself you’ll end up only doing the things you’re already good at. Let go your ego and work on what challenges you. It is OK to be bad at something. It is not OK to accept that. Everything can be taught. Everything can be learned. Seek out Coaches who are intelligent, honest, kind, and unmerciful (not cruel).
Pain refers out
In the event of an injury the problem is rarely where the pain is. Its usually a joint above, below, or from something higher order.
This applies to people too. Pain doesn’t sit still, it gets passed. Keep that in mind as you deal with others.
You can’t out-train a bad diet
This can set you apart from day one, or catch up to you by age 30.
The race doesn’t always go to the swift, but to those who keep on running
Life is a marathon. Some get a head start, or a ton of natural ability. Persistence evens the field.
That’s the best I got kid. Welcome to the world Aiden Stephen Allison.
