Amara in Training

My stories of training & racing around the world

  • Find The Best Enabler Within Yourself

    Let me tell you, everything I’ve learned, I’ve learned from helping other people. I’ve been noticing a very interesting (and welcomed!) pattern emerging from my #postaday2011 habit — I’ve been receiving more offline comments about my blog… Read more

  • The Rider, The Elephant, and The Path

    For every instance of change in our lives, we have to deal with three things: our rational side, our emotional side, and the path in which we eventually choose to embark on. Not every change in our… Read more

  • Follow The Drumbeat…All The Way To San Diego

    I met and connected with Art Neill, the founder/executive director/attorney of New Media Rights late last year at BlogWorld 2010. He seemed like a really nice guy with a pretty amazing mission, and after chatting with him… Read more

  • Day 3 and Keeping Tabs On Progress

    It doesn’t matter if you’re on a fitness kick, gearing up for a new semester, or trying to save more money from your paycheck. You should be documenting EVERYTHING you’re doing that puts you closer to success.… Read more

  • Day 2 Seems To Be The Hardest

    In case you missed it, I started a self-challenge yesterday when I declared to the entire blogosphere that it was time for me to get back into shape…again. I am doing this through a heart-healthy diet, exercise… Read more

  • 21 Days To A New Me (And You)

    After a few weeks of feeling mentally energetic but physically demotivated, I’ve decided that it’s time to flip the switch (again). My health and I have a cyclical relationship…I usually don’t really care until I have to,… Read more

  • A Quick Recap of January #postaday2011

    In case you missed it, I cranked out 23 posts in 31 days on personal development, freelancing, philosophy, tech, and design. If you’re looking for something to read during your lunch break, here it is! The Wish… Read more

  • Don’t Have Time? Make It.

    Time is surreal. It’s a manmade concoction with which we rule our lives. Some people say time is money, time is life, life is money. Some people never have enough time to finish a project, pursue their… Read more

  • Productivity = Daytime^(-1) * Caffeine

    Just in case you didn’t quite follow along, productivity is inversely related to daytime hours and is compounded by caffeine. At least it is for me. I’ve always believed that the daytime is meant for living. You… Read more