Mudlife Crisis

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Philosophy

It takes a different frame of mind to be healthy and happy in the modern world - there's a lot to undo. Here's some advice.

Movement

Conventional Wisdom has weird ideas about how modern humans should move. Let's see what really works!

Food

What we put into our bodies is amazingly important - moreso than the food industry would have you believe. Learn more here.

Family

Having that big "why" is so important to finding your reason for doing things. Your family is one of the best ones.

Community

The people we have around us are vitally important in our growth and happiness. Make sure your community is positive!

Races and Events

Using a race or event as your goal gives you a deadline for your goals - and also gives you a community to rally around with your goals!

… but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop moving! The winter months are a place where lots of natural training mavens can slack off a bit. It’s harder to get out and do what needs to be done, and especially given the weather we’re currently having here in Ohio…

Your Mudlife Crisis and your family

I used to be a youth soccer coach. You hear the stories about parents who can’t leave their kids alone to have fun playing sports, but until you see a kid being berated by parents, or a volunteer referee being harassed from the sidelines by over-gregarious parents, they’re just stories.…

Variety – truly the crucial spice of life

You’ve probably heard the saying “variety is the spice of life.” The creator of that saying knew what he was talking about, without a doubt. I’m in the middle of a great book right now: Move Your DNA: Restore Your Health Through Natural Movement by Katy Bowman, M.S. (as I mentioned…

When you get stiff, move stuff.

A few months ago, I switched from my normal sitting desk in my cube to a standing desk. Basically, I accomplished this by pulling one of the overhead cabinets in the cube off and setting it on the desk, and putting my monitors, keyboard, and mouse on top of it.…

What’s Your Lever?

I just (literally, about an hour and a half ago) finished reading the book Go Wild: Free Your Body and Mind from the Afflictions of Civilization by John Ratey and Richard Manning. This book was a fantastic look at the challenges of the ease of modern life, and how it causes…

You’re Not The Only One Who Benefits

Kids are fantastic. They’re full of energy, joy, excitement, and adventure. Unfortunately, what frequently happens is that we as parents are too tired or out of shape to join them on their quests for fun and learning. And that rubs off on the kids. Or we want our kids to…

Rise to the challenge

Create your positive circle

Bring Your Family Along for the Ride!