BrianBrief #9 (Aging to Perfection)
As we age, some of us realize we need to change our training methods to accommodate our aging bodies. Not all realize this. Some do, but they’re so attached to their lifelong routine that they stick with it even if it does lasting damage to…
BrianBrief #8 (Setbacks)
Setbacks can clarify and, in bold relief, point out your weaknesses. Was it your preparation? Or did you ignore potential weaknesses? Or did the setback/loss expose unknown weaknesses? For example, several things became glaringly obvious during Notre Dame’s loss to BYU last Saturday. CJ Carr…
BrianBrief #7 (A Wise Doctor)
As it turns out, I wrote yesterday’s BrianBrief at the ophthalmologist’s office for my regular checkup. Long story short, my eyes are stable glaucoma-wise. My only complaint was cloudiness in my left eye’s visual field. It turns out to be a common byproduct of cataracts…
BrianBrief #6 (Why?)
Why have I decided to do BrianBriefs? Three reasons: I will still write long-form posts when the time permits. I’m writing this in a doctor’s office waiting room. Just an illustration of what I can do when out and about! Stay tuned for more!
BrianBrief #3 (Miracle Exercise)
Two years ago I suffered a severe case of tendonitis in my right shoulder as a result of my push-up training leading up to my 60th birthday. Long story short: I went through physical therapy located a short walk from my house. It helped a…
Old School Workouts
Lately I’ve been digging into old-school 19th-century physical culture. Specifically, I’m looking for challenging exercises that fit my Modern Arnis. The above video showcasing 19th-century Swedish calisthenics is fascinating. To backtrack, I have shifted away from weightlifting and more toward bodyweight/calisthenics routines. They are more…
Blog Posts vs Mini Posts
Since I discovered I can write posts in the Jetpack app on my iPhone, I’ve been thinking about writing mini posts on the go. As you might guess, this is the first mini post. It might just work. I suspect I will need to do…
The Reports of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Yes, I’m still alive! My last post was written WAY back in May. I’ve been buried in work. Some readers know what I do for a living, but I’d rather not reveal it since it’s a public-facing position. My workload doubled from 2023 to 2024,…
“I Thought I Was Going to Die”
The New York Times recently published an article on the best American cross-country skier ever, Jessie Diggins. Diggins has become legendary among cross-country skiers for her ability to dig insanely deep into herself. While Diggins lacks the brute strength of some of her Olympic peers…
What A Choke Job!
Watch the video below first. According to his Instagram bio, the speaker is a neurologist and judging by his comments, may be an expert on peak performance. While the author’s analysis pertains to Ilia Malinin’s choke job on the world’s biggest stage, it also applies…
