Prep for the Pre-SeasonA trail map for your journey to change.

The Rally Point

1. Dont have to be an athlete to

exercise

(but embrace your past)

2. Know your limitations

(get a check up!)

3. Check list your priorities

(get a coach)

4. Journal your journey

(recording positives and

negatives helps problem solve

later)

1. Embrace your Past

The Jump Start is easiest phase to initiate

Dedicate 3 months (fall season very

limited for follow thru phase)

Choose and activity that touched your life

in the past

Float Phase is the same regime but

concentrating on strengthening weakness

in TEA

Reengineering the Float Phase to

maximize time, move away from coaching

and build up weakness for a solid practice

by end 6th month

2. Know your Limitations

Injury roll call

Knowledge of age

related risks

Baseline health

testing

Medical clearance

(rx side effects)

Prep for

inflammation

3. Checklist your Priorities

50 pounds before a wedding

mentality (channel

enthusiasm)

Coaching staff important as

“eyes in the field” to critique

Pick an author cover to cover

(know theory)

Invest in evidence based

knowledge

Invest in equipment to bring

value to the journey

1

-equipment

electronic vs eyes on

shoes!!!

cover!!!

rehydrate/replenish

supplements

(inflammation)

journaling good but get

expert advice hitting the

wall (big-ass calendar)

4. Journal your JourneyThe concept of time when

ticking down is easier to

keep incentive

Journaling helps coach

Journaling helps doc

Restriction/reintroduction

recording helps pinpoint

setbacks

Focus on worthy goals

helps tolerate small

setbacks

Jump

Start

Float

PhaseSummit

The Journey

TEA

Thinking (visualization,

relaxation practice,

grounding for micro-

stress)

Eating (fasting,

rehydration,

replenishment,

inflammation)

Activity (move, balance,

lift, nature,5 sense

support)

Aid Station

Designated rest points on your journey to recalibrate/reaffirm

Evaluate progress, re-establish next aid station goals, tighter/looser nutrition, balance time

Neutralize boredom/re-inspire, recruit “likes”

Finish Line

Not a real finish but the

beginning of “Float

Phase”

Continue pace, reset for

another 3 months,

readjust activity for new

temp, environment,

weight, wear

Review journaling, retest

with doc, reestablish with

coach, consider group

“likes”

New Rally Point

Accept losses, embrace wins, recalibrate

After this 3months of floating, plan for next season

Re-prep for preseason

Plan for a bigger pinnacle