Softball Speed Running: Day 88

Evolution Two – week one

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Hello Folks,

Free day today! I had a very intense day at work. It felt good to play a little softball to unwind after such a long day. I was really excited to notice how easy it was to sprint to the base. Interval training and cross training has really paid off. Once again I am happy with the results of hard work. I feel I am well on way to my goal of achieving my fitness goals.

I am pretty tired, so I am going to sleep soon, but I wanted to drop a quick note.


Exercise: softball

Menu: Anything I want

Until next time…

Think, Believe, Act, Achieve


Dakota

Today’s Mantra: Don’t be afraid to explore; without exploration there are no discoveries.

New Day: Day 87

Evolution Two – week one

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Hello Folks,

Today I did my interval workout running for 45 minutes. I felt pretty good about my speed. There is definitely some improvement in the distance I can cover in the 45 minute time period.

I have been spending time each day focusing on the present. It actually takes a lot of energy to do that, but it is also very rewarding. Anyway, more on that later.

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May 27, 2009: Day 87


Exercise: Interval (45 minutes – running), Pyramid

Menu:Veggies and Protein


Until next time…


Think, Believe, Act, Achieve


Dakota

Today’s Mantra: You are not stuck where you are unless you decided to be.

Mastery: Day 86

Evolution Two – week one

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Hello Folks,

This evening I really pushed myself with my workout. I increased the intensity of my exercises by increasing the number of reps I did. I was supposed to have a softball game today, but it was cancelled due to rain; and with all that extra time at the end of the day, I had time to think.

Thus, I have been thinking about mastery of mind, body and spirit. I believe the three components to be intimately interconnected. To master all three is to connect to an inner source far more powerful than anything one could conceive of. I will focus first on mastery of the body. I think mastery of the body is using the mind to guide the body.

There are many spiritual gurus who dedicate their lives to mastering their senses. They have tried to master hunger or walking on fire or even death. They perform rituals to transcend the physical and achieve higher states of consciousness.

What does this have to do with fitness? Everything and nothing. Fitness, like the firewalker, can be the training to prepare the soul to overcome the senses. There are stories of people doing impossible things with their bodies; like the man who can lift a car off of his wife, who is trapped underneath, even though he couldn’t lift a 50 pound weight. Why? Because it is possible to transcend our physical limitations, when our mind, body and spirits are in sink.

Let’s look at the man saving his wife from being crushed under a car. His adrenalin is rushing. He is reacting without thinking at all; his mind is clear of any limiting thoughts, because the only concern on his mind is her life. His spirit is connected to hers; his desire for her life to continue is connected for her desire for her life to continue. His desire to save her is the most pure desire he has in that moment; totally in tune with the universe.
He lifts the car with his spirit in line, his mind clear and his body follows; it performs what it must perform, not what it believes it can perform. His mind is no longer holding on to its limited beliefs, his heart (spirit) is connected to his goal and his body responds.

That is the power of now; the power of believing with out a shadow of a doubt, despite all obstacles, despite all mind imposed limitations, despite all physical limitations.

Exercise: Continuous Training

Menu:Veggies and Protein

Until next time…

Think, Believe, Act, Achieve


Dakota

Today’s Mantra: The fulfillment of your goals should include the eradication of all fears.

Happy Memorial Day: Day 85

Evolution Two – week one
Monday, May 25, 2009

Hello Folks,

Today I decided to give myself a little break from running a gazilian errands. I did my workout and it felt good today. I also added a rack to my truck to put my kayak on. I am getting ready for my quadathlon.. I did my bike intervals and really pushed myself. I can see that I am getting more and more fit every time I bike.


Exercise: Interval (40 minutes – biking), Pyramid

Menu:Veggies and Protein


Until next time…


Think, Believe, Act, Achieve


Dakota

Today’s Mantra: Each of us in our own way can try to spread compassion into people’s hearts.

The End Of Evolution One: Day 84

May 24, 2009: Day 84

March 3, 2009: Day 2

Evolution one – week twelve

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Hello Folks,

Today marks the last day of my 84 day body transformation. So far I am very pleased with my results. I called this 84 day period Evolution One. The next evolution will be Evolution Two. For the days following today I will be doing a series of experiments to push myself beyond my own limitations.

I will also be experimenting with other areas of my life and spending some time blogging about it. Last night I wrote down some affirmations I have for myself. I am in the process of rethinking the Law of Attraction. I want to figure out how tangible results can be achieved without getting to fluffy with my approach.

One thing I know for sure. When I let go of the outcome and take each day as a new beginning the results are much more satisfying. I am finding myself feeling satisfied with my life everyday. It is hard to explain unless you give it a try.

I guess it comes down to every time I do something that I know will further me along on my goals I don’t worry so much about when that will happen. The process becomes more enjoyable. Like, when I eat a healthy meal, not only do I intrinsically feel good, but I know that it will have a positive outcome for me in the future as well. The process then becomes satisfying and twofold.

Exercise: Interval (40 minutes – running)

Menu:Veggies and Protein

Until next time…

Think, Believe, Act, Achieve


Dakota

Today’s Mantra: Everything in the future was born today.

Training For Quad Day: Day 83

Evolution one – week twelve

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Hello Folks,

What an adventure I had today. I decided to try to do at lease three exercises. This morning I lifted weights as usual and also did the bike for 20 minutes. I threw my kayak in my truck and headed to the lake. I dropped off my kayak and drove to the end point. I threw on my running shoes and ran to my kayak: then I kayaked back to my truck. Wheeew! I was so tired at the end of the day! And I was hungry!

All and all I felt pretty good; I am definitely in better shape than I have been in a long time. I will be doing more of this multiple training for the future. I want to get ready for the Quadathlon.

Exercise: Interval (40 minutes – running)

Menu:Veggies and Protein

Until next time…

Think, Believe, Act, Achieve


Dakota

Today’s Mantra: Getting rid of things and clinging to emptiness is an illness of the same kind; it is just like throwing oneself into a fire to avoid being drowned. ~ Yungchia

Greatness Or Mediocrity: Day 82

Evolution one – week twelve

Friday, May 22, 2009

Hello Folks,

What is the difference between true success and mediocre success? I still think it comes down to staying in the moment. Taking each day as it comes and building from there. Isn’t everything we do building off of the last thing we have done? Each moment is a chance to build or annihilate. All annihilation achieves is making room for the next thing; the next building. What if we always made some room?

What if we made room in ourselves to achieve greatness, to achieve what we were fully meant to achieve. How do we know what we are meant to do with our lives? I think it involves making room for us to find out. Is that part of what meditation is about; making room to be in the present moment; to really sit with you?

I have had many quiet moments alone, and yet I still feel like I haven’t come very far. I want to go further and stretch beyond my greatest fears. There are many ideas about how to do this. There are tapes to listen to, books to read, and practices to practice…etc. When it comes down to it, ultimately, it is you doing your own journey. I can show you how I did this or that or some other thing, but you will only truly know what it is about when you do it yourself. There is nothing more valuable than a little information and a lot of practice.

We all are finding our way, with a little help from those before us; but if you really look at it we are all also improving on what we have learned from those before us. There is no one formula, one true secret. Life is too diverse for that. But I like what it means to stay present at all times.

I used to think staying present would mean I made less mistakes. In fact, I made more mistakes and I sometimes feel like a waiter who almost dropped the order; the mistakes are just one step in front of you. You start to see yourself saying something you don’t mean to say; you notice it, but it is too late; the words have left your mouth. Next time you can try to catch it early.

If not for those mistakes, there would be very few discoveries. If I could turn all of my mistakes into miracles I would have a lot of miracles. Time for some affirmations…

I am in the best shape of my life

I will achieve my three goals by the time I turn 40

I am a fast learner

I am Peaceful under any circumstance

Exercise: Interval (40 minutes – running), Continuous Training

Menu: Veggies and Protein

Until next time…

Think, Believe, Act, Achieve


Dakota

Today’s Mantra: You must know who you are, and then you will break free of your shackles. ~Swami Vivekananda