The Tri Town Times: 3/13/23

• Posted on 13 March 2023
• By Antonio Gonzalez
• Posted in the tri town times
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This week: A mobility clinic and the paradox of self-discipline.
Image: Adam Franklin racing Rebecca's Private Idaho.

Hi all,

Here is your weekly Tri Town Times newsletter:

Event I'm looking forward to:

Mobility is everything if you aspire to be a competitive athlete. It is your ability to move in an efficient manner with the full range of motion required by your sport. Many athletes take their mobility for granted, not realizing the performance and injury prevention opportunities available. Learning to assess your personal movement patterns and developing the ability to apply corrective measures when necessary is an important step to becoming a stronger and healthier athlete.

Join us on Thursday, March 23rd at 6pm for our free Mobility for Endurance Athletes Clinic. Please RSVP by responding to this email.

Quote that struck a chord: 

“Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.” – John C. Maxwell

Big goals inspire the initial call to action, but it's the small steps we take daily that lead to lasting achievement, and ultimately great satisfaction.

My friends and coworkers have observed that I don't celebrate much after a decent race or after reaching a business milestone. It's true, and it's because I take greater pleasure in the self-discipline of daily training and preparation than I do in reaching racing or business goals.

The paradox at play here is that the virtuous cycle of self-discipline may become a greater source of pleasure than obtaining the original goal itself.

For example, expressing the self-discipline to wake up early five days per week and run for 60 minutes before the kids wake up may be become a greater source of personal satisfaction than taking a few minutes off your marathon time.

Or exerting moderation and self-control in your diet may become a greater source of satisfaction than the ordinary pleasure that comes from binge eating.

The key is to find enjoyment in the self-discipline required to reach your goals. With those two ingredients: enjoyment and self-discipline, anything is possible.

If you have a moment to spare:

You don't see this in every bike race.

Train smart,

Antonio Gonzalez

Tri Town Bicycles

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