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There was a post on PK Gen’s blog that caught my eye entitled “Improving through Non-training.”

The author, Johann Virgroux, talks about how he was so in love with parkour, he trained everyday for years…until of course he injured himself and had to stop training. When he recovered, he viewed training differently, and realized that if he trained safely and intelligently, he could improve his strength and technique without injury. Because of intelligent training, he’s improved more in the past 2 years than in his first years of training. He recognized that strength improves technique even with out practicing technique. He calls this non-training.

Welcome to the Arctic, it’s improbable you’ll be witnessing any circumnavigation of shrubbery here.

If you’re on this forum, it’s unlikely that you’d get a lipo for the summer, and pig out when bikini time is past. You’re probably not here because there’s nothing on TV. And you’re certainly not here to lose a few pounds of baby fat. What we encourage here is a lifestyle, not a weekend warrior’s routine. If you are in it for the latter, you are better off looking into another discipline. We don’t come out to hop over a few things, do some flips and go home. So don’t treat it that way. (Click "Read More" to continue...)

A few months ago I started a job working with children with developmental/learning disabilities. As a job requirement I had to be certified in first aid and CPR: infant, child, and adult. Working three jobs and being a part-time student, the last thing I wanted to do was spend eight hours on a Saturday in a room with no windows...and pay $75 to do so. But it was required. So I called the Red Cross to register for the class. (Click "Read More" to continue)

To do list, as Mr.Chicity would say:

1. Get money
2. Get paid

What are you doing to achieve your goals? How are you advancing? Over the past few months, I have incorporated this into training and it's gold if applied correctly. Gold. (Click "Read More" to continue reading)