Need Some Inspiration?

Today is the last day of my trip to Mexico and it’s  been everything I’d hoped it would.

I had the chance to meet several of my Paleo nutrition clients in person for the first time after years of email and Skyping, to train with one of my longest term clients, Inaki de la Parra, elite ultra man athlete and, of course, to experience and enjoy some fantastic Mexican cuisine.

But another cool thing happened here, too.

I found another source of inspiration.

One of the athletes who attended the camp was Daniel Gomez de la Vega, pictured above with me, and Ironca, dog, age 6.

A talented young former professional soccer player who suffered a motocross accident in 2011, Daniel had lost the mobility in both his legs.

He spoke about his experience, his loss, but more importantly his gains and his approach to life.

Daniel began racing triathlon about a year and a half ago, under the guidance of Inaki and from short time I’ve had the chance to meet with him and speak with him, there’s no doubting his fierce determination, focus and mental fortitude.

I was thrilled to learn he was going to attend the Paleo cooking class I hosted in Mexico City; if my recipes for endurance could have some small part in his performance, I’d be honored.

Find your own inspiration; take the time to reflect on the gifts you have and let that give you the perspective to not get as angry, as stressed or simply to walk around with a negative mindset.

I like to call it an attitude of gratitude.

It’s one of my mantras in running and one of the things I try to implement in daily life.

Give it a try…you might be pleasantly surprised!