This is a post I wrote back in 2008 on my former blog Reach Your Peak. It explains why New Year’s resolutions generally don’t work and examines the best ways to achieve success by retraining the brain and overcoming the doubts and fears that plague us. My New Year’s profile “How Big is Your Why?” references some of the concepts I wrote about here, so I am resurrecting it from the archives. Read more…
On the surface this is an aerobic interval ride, but the underlying objective is to help riders enter a dreamlike “reverie” as they work–also known as a state of “Flow” or being “in the zone.” The reverie is inspired through the music selection and coaching, guiding students to trust you enough to let them ride on their own for most of the final 12-minute interval. Instructors looking for profiles for “endurance” classes will really enjoy this one.Read more…
When we place our attention on our intention, magical things happen! This ride is about inspiring your students to do just that. It’s a magical journey of self-discovery, as they realize they are the creators of their own reality. This is manifested through two challenging climbs. They will never forget what you’ve taught them, or the gift you’ve given them via this ride. . . .Read more…