Valhalla Performance Gym

Hard work and attention to detail pay big dividends. Running is more about mental toughness and proper form than physical prowess. Notice the triple extension of the hips, knees and ankles & proper landing mechanics of the foot under the torso, not in front. Greater efficiency means more of the athlete’s energy is utilized for propulsion. Couple that with focused effort and the results will follow.

Don’t be afraid to get started (or try something new) and look like a beginner. Everyone has to start somewhere, enjoy the journey and small victories along the way. You shouldn’t let the fear of failure prevent you from the joy of progress.

Sometimes you have to take a step back in order to move forward. It’s difficult mental exercise, I want to be an expert at everything I do but that takes practice.

After deciding to learn the Olympic lifts I realized my rack position was not comfortable so I had to take a step back and learn a proper rack position by practicing front squats. I’ve never done front squats before so it was time to check my ego a become a beginner again.

I can only do about 70% of my back squat weight right now. While a humbling experience, the feeling of getting the form down is extremely gratifying. Still a long ways to go but I’m farther along than yesterday.