Nemours’ Post

What is something we don't talk about enough when it comes to endurance events?  From Nebraska farms to Kazakhstan adventures, Ryan shares his incredible journey! Overcoming alcohol use disorder & celebrating 19 yrs of sobriety.  Rediscovering running & becoming an ultra-running coach.  Organizing the Anti-Racism 100 & Shepherd 200 challenge to support meaningful causes.  Tune in for inspiring stories, endurance training tips & mental preparation strategies! #running #ultrarunning #sobriety #mentalhealth #antiracism

Ever feel like you’re just doggy paddling through life, barely keeping your head above water? While watching my youngest swim this past weekend, I realized the correlation between doggy paddling and anxiety. She was wasting so much energy moving slowly, had constant fear in her eyes, and the chaos in her mind translated to chaos in her body. Little did she know, that’s how her dad felt every living moment! But it doesn’t have to be this way. When you focus on mental fitness, it’s like learning how to swim properly. Confident strokes and a balanced body create ease and joy both in and out of the water. (In all honesty, I never believed this level of peace was attainable) No more wasted energy, just smooth, intentional movement. Start your journey towards mental fitness and transform your doggy paddling into confident swimming. How do you manage your anxiety?

Have you ever been in a rut? Nothing seems to go right you just feel worn out, exhausted, and want to crawl back into bed? Yep, me too! When this happens, I open up my Confidence Toolbox. Unlike a regular toolbox filled with screwdrivers, hammers, and wrenches, the confidence toolbox has "tools" that immediately get you into a good mood and positive energy. Our confidence plays an important role in our decision-making and ultimately our success. Some of the 'tools" in my Confidence Toolbox are: > Power walking, tennis, golf, basketball, lifting weights > meditation, float tank, afternoon naps > reading < journaling What about you? What "tools" do you use to get out of a rut and back to feeling good again? #BusinessOwnerStruggles #OvercomingImposterSyndrome #CopingWithFunk #RiseFromRuts #ImposterSyndromeJourney

There's no such thing as "can't". Can't means won't. This stems from either fear or lack of knowledge and many times both. "Fear is a mile wide and an inch deep. We perceive it as a massive ocean. Then we step into it and realize it's just a puddle. #fear #performanceanxiety #confidence #psychedge #sportspsychology #sportsandperformancepsychology #sportspsychologist #mentalskills #mentalhealth #sportspsychologycoaching #perfectionism #cantmeanswont

Breathwork is essential to athletic performance. Not only does it make you faster and stronger, it impacts your energy and mental clarity. It improves your recovery from training, performance and injury. It also helps you transition from training to performance to being a person. Let's talk about breath: 1) There's doing it well. The foundations. The breathing mechanics. 2) There's how to use it. In performance? Let it ramp up your energy and sharpen your mind. Recovering or transitioning to home? Use it to ground yourself. If you’ve made it this far and you aren’t an athlete, it doesn’t just apply to athletes. You can do the same and watch your world change. #breathing #playerdevelopment #sportsindustry

Monday motivation!! Take some time to reset and clear your mind! Being outdoors is a great way to give yourself time to think, process and just breath. This helps everyone, adults, children and young people. #monday #mondaymotivation #motivation #beoutside #outdoors #breath #time #clearyourmind #space #mentalhealth #walk #nature #exercise #fyi

Do you know how often athletes talk to me about their parents? And much of the time, it's not flattering. I'm a 2x Olympian and Mental Toughness Coach and some athletes say this about their parents: - It's SO EMBARRASSING when they yell at the refs. - It's confusing when they coach me from the stands because I'm trying to do what my coach wants. - I hate the car ride home so I put on my headphones. Interesting. And what I think is most interesting is why. Why do some parents yell at the refs, coach from the stands, and lecture in the car ride home? I chat with parents and the conversation goes something like this: - For whose benefit are you doing this? - For my kid. - Is it working? - Not very well. - Then for whose benefit is this? There's usually a long silence, then the light bulb goes on. "Ohhhh. It's for my benefit, isn't it?" YES. Once you see the light, you can't unsee it. Check out this 3 min video for tips to handle the light. Link is in the comments. CHANGE DOESN'T TAKE TIME. IT TAKE COURAGEOUS ACTION. #mentaltraining #mentaltoughness #mentalperformance #mentalskills #courage #grit #resilience

Refereeing high-stakes matches can be intense. Is it the challenge of handling intense player emotions that create difficulty? Or perhaps it's the pressure of making split-second decisions that keeps referees on their toes? The Third Team wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below, and let's discuss the unique challenges of officiating in crucial moments! #ResilientReferees #MentalHealth #Education #Resilience #Referee #MentalToughness #mindfulness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #offside #footballrules #mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport #mentaltoughness #resilience #growthmindset #selfreflection #refereelife #refereeing #assistantreferee #refereeteam #footballreferee

Training with purpose is essential because it transcends mere physical improvement, impacting every facet of your life. . . #athletics #fitnessaddict #challenge #athleticresilience #durableathlete #trainingconfidence #strengthtraining #injuryfreeprevention #athleteforlifeapp #athleticlongevityprocess #advancedathletics #motivation #fitnessmotivation #trainingmotivation #trainhard #recoverymethod #beatheltic #stayatheltic #breathing #takeabreath #consciousbreathing #dailyritual

A call to arms! Find what they're into and use that! Don't have it? Then get close enough! Motivation is a powerful tool! #swordfight #larp #kidsfitness #swordandshield #neurodiverisityfitness #motivation #thinkoutofthebox #sensoryfitness