Simply Not Easy

I spent part of today with an awesome group in Los Angeles. They Adidas Runners group ran the last 20 miles of the LA Marathon to get ready for the event in 2 weeks. I met them in a beautiful space and help them out as a physical therapist. We talked shop about running, load management, and volume of training. We ran people through movement screens and recovery stations. Got some hands on work in. Overall, we just had a great day hanging out as fellow athletes helping each other achieve our goals.

Today I share a hypothetical physical therapy case. This has a lot of great take away lessons. We talk about clinical diagnosis vs imaging findings. Contributions to functional movement patterns influencing pain irritability vs targeting the specific sole tissue damaged being responsible for pain. For healing and understanding.

Well, I'm not gonna lie to y'all. I've got mixed feelings about this. After being old fashioned with enhanced piece of mind throughout all of my 6 years of college being off social media, I caved, I got back on the dangerous wagon. I share my reasons for liking my move, as well as my hesitations. Ultimately, it was time to make a change so here that change comes!

When was the last time you were in the flow state? What were you doing? Soak that moment in. In today's episode we talk about the intersection of the flow state, exercise, and variability of movement expression. It's a good one full of rich personal history. Now what's your story of flow state expression?

For this episode we stray away from the straight and narrow path. We venture away from the predictable confines of the daily schedule. If there is an opportunity at hand we must be adaptable enough to seize it. Today I highlight my top take away from a great networking and impactful evening with many life coaches in the LA area. Learning more about their group and who they are, both collectively and as individuals. While I'm tempted to say sit back and enjoy. I'll amend that to say, have an active ownership of your life filled with love, and enjoy!

Today we take a look at the Rectus Femoris muscle of the quadrucep group. We explore its differences from the rest of the quads and what it means functionally to be a two joint muscle. As usual, I have a moment up on my soapbox, but only a moment...

We continue the celebration of Valentine's day weekend. We focus on a tough married in love fighting couple. Only thing not fighting with each other. Yesterday UFC featherweights Mark and Montana De La Rosa officially became the first married couple to fight on the same bout.

Taking a drive down Pacific Coast Highway route 1 leads me to a reflective mood. In this episode we visit the ideas of perfectionism, standards we set for ourselves, and how hard work doesn't mean stressful work. As the famous words sung by Elton John echo: 'There is more to be seen, than can ever be seen. More to do, than can ever be done.'

Happy Valentine's day everyone. While we often think of this day being about relationships, it's about love. Love that person you care so much about. Before you can even begin to love someone else, you've got to love yourself.

Who are you accountable to? And for what? In this episode we look at the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. We explore concepts of tough love, brother's keeper, and forgiveness. This hits me personally as I share a recent experience with a good friend of mine.