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QCM Race Preparation Series Part 4: Simple Performance Nutrition

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QCM Race Preparation Series Part 4: Simple Performance Nutrition

In part 4 of this series, as we get closer to QCM race weekend, we will continue to answer the frequently asked questions I receive as a coach.

I'm challenging you today. Take a moment to ask yourself this question: 

When it comes to your nutrition habits and performance goals, are they aligned?

In other words, how is that working for you?

As a coach I feel in is my responsibility to help athletes by providing information that helps improve both their health and performance. However, when it comes to nutrition, as a coaching profession we have become lazy and negligent. Just like everyone else we are choosing the "quick fix" as the "best fix".

As I see it, a battle has emerged between convenience and quality. In sport nutrition marketing the emphasis has become about speed - in training, racing, recovery, and also eating.  Finding what ever you need "faster", and nutrition for performance is no exception. 

Let me give you an example below and present a different way to approach a common nutritional challenge for endurance athletes. 

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Unshakable Self-Belief and OK Falls Camp Sold Out?

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Unshakable Self-Belief and OK Falls Camp Sold Out?

It feels like spring here and I wanted to get this message out to you before I go for my daily walk and pick up Isabella from school. 

Firstly, our Okanagan Training Camp is now full (in less than 48 hours)! If your are interested in participating, I may open up a few more spots so let me know at info@endurancejourney.com.

Now to the reason for this message. 

I have been talking to many of my athletes and nutrition clients about the choice to be daring. In other words, choosing to do something outside of their comfort zone where meaningful change happens. 

Some would call this risk. 

An example of this is a few athletes who have recently signed up for the training camp in May have expressed nervousness about exposing themselves this challenging training environment. Essentially, they are asking this one question:

Will I be good enough to meet this challenge? 

You can live your life in two ways. In the pursuit of growth/gain or to avoid loss. We have been conditioned as humans to avoid taking chances, avoid loss, and over react to perceived threats. 

The challenge with this avoidance mindset is we never expose ourselves to situations where we have to adapt and grow. 

When you choose to put yourself in situations that are outside your comfort zone, you ensure a certain guaranteed result. 

You will learn and develop the skills to thrive in the face of a challenge. This is how you develop unshakable self-belief. 

Lean into each moment embracing the challenge and expecting magic. 

When you look at it this way you have nothing to lose. 

You will absolutely meet the challenge. 

#MakeTodayMatter.

Your Coach, 

Patrick 

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P.S. If you want to learn more about how we can help you email us at info@endurancejourney.com or send us a note on facebook and let's chat. Our Group Training, Nutrition and Coaching Programs provide the support and guidance you need to help you achieve your ideal health and performance.

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Are You Addressing The Symptom or the Cause?

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Are You Addressing The Symptom or the Cause?

In my previous message I talked about recommitting to the process of achieving your goal everyday.

It's essential to know why your goal is important to your health and well being as that will help you recommit everyday and take the purposeful action needed to make it happen. 

Today I'm going to introduce what I believe is a game changing mindset. Whether it is your health and/or performance if you adopt this you can make significant change and progress happen. 

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It's Time To Recommit

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It's Time To Recommit

An excellent way to make sure your actions are aligning with your goal is to have a clear understanding of why achieving the goal is important to you. Now it is important to make the distinction between an externally focused and internally focused goal. 

An externally focused goal would be I want to finish in X place in a particular event or I want to lose X number of pounds. These goals are often tied to how others will perceive you rather than your own reason for wanting to achieve them. 

You will have a much greater chance of success if you have an internally focused goal. This means a clear understanding of why achieving the goal is important to your health and well being. Quite simply, this goal will fulfill you, add to your own sense of well being and happiness, and has little to do with how others will feel about you. 

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Owning My Journey (So You Can Own Yours)

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Owning My Journey (So You Can Own Yours)

I believe my current health is reflected to varying degrees in most people whether a driven endurance athlete, or let's be honest, just plain driven. If you are a person who often (or always) dedicates your time and energy to the desire to train or compete, and/or put the needs of others above your own health, I implore you to stay with me on my journey. 

So this is my first of many updates.

I promise you will take something away from your time here that will help you. 

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The Sleep Fix

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The Sleep Fix

I'm up especially early today, not by choice, but I just woke up at 3am. Like wide awake. So instead of staring at the ceiling I thought I better get up and just get at it. 

This happens to me occasionally and its something I find is best remedied by getting my thoughts out. 

Do you struggle with this? 

I have found something that is really helpful in preventing these early morning wake ups is to have a day to night routine. 

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