It’s Complicated
The valley of death between confidence and expertise.
Author: Catherine Kunst
Goals for 2019 – Less
What will you do less of in 2019
2018 in Review
Every year I send a holiday card. This was 2018’s. I closed 2018, the same way I closed 2017, at a candlelight Tula Hot Yoga Class that ended at mid-night, with a post-class ceremony to send our wishes into the universe. …
The cost of staying well
A few months ago I saw an article on the Renaissance Periodization blog about SteadyMD, a new remote concierge medical service focused on athletes. I immediately put my name on the list – I liked the emphasis on fitness/wellness (vs. …
My First Bolder Boulder
The Bolder Boulder 10K on Memorial Day is a Colorado institution that I’ve avoided like the plague since moving to Colorado in 1995. Tens of thousands of people descend on Boulder, CO to run this race. Large chaotic crowds are …
Excellence Pursuer, Prevail Forever
In 2010, I toured China, and saw signs on the highway that stated Excellence Pursuer, Prevail Forever. I wrote then about my concern about America’s loss of dominance, of a pursuit for excellence; our new everyone was a winner culture. …
Great Opportunity at the Colorado Department of State
The Colorado Department of State is hiring a CTO (Chief Technology Officer). This is a wonderful opportunity to work with some fantastic people doing fun things. To quote the advertisement, “The Colorado Department of State serves the American Dream.” I …
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Turbulent 40s – mine – not the 1940s
I turned 50 in March. I tend to write up annual reviews, e.g. 2016, 2017, but I wanted to take a larger look, what were the big milestones of my last decade? Turning 40 hit me hard. I knew I’d …
Conflicting Fitness Goals: Half-Marathon vs. Getting Stronger
Running long(er) distances typically does not correspond with getting stronger. It’s sort of like losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time. You have to pick one, focus on that, and then switch to the other. For the last …
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Hello 2018
I actually stayed awake to ring in the New Year. Tula Hot Yoga Denver offered a silent 10:45 p.m. hot yoga class to celebrate the new year. Candles were set up around the perimeter of the studio, but otherwise the …