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Last night we kicked off our eleventh year of working with kids for the IRONknights program. In a short six weeks, we set the ambitious goal of turning these kids into full blown triathletes. The excitement and energy is real, for most of them this was the first time back on their bike since winter. I am always struck by the enthusiasm that they bring to each training session.
Spring always feels like a new chapter, a fresh start out of what seemed like a long winter. The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. As we were working through the training session last night, what struck me was the kids curiosity in training. Often we get stuck on the data, the effort and the paces and checking off the sessions one by one.
What might happen though, if we looked at training with more curiosity instead of judgement. If making judgments is a natural way of moving through the world, how do we disrupt this pattern? Curiosity is our tool for pattern interruption. According to Mirriam-Webster, curiosity can be defined as, “interest leading to inquiry.” A curious person is interested in what’s actually true, not confirming what they already think is true. Curiosity has no agenda, and therefore curiosity and judgment cannot coexist. As soon as you stop and ask a question, you create space between your thought and the inquiry. In that space, you have a choice.
This month we hope that you approach your training with a little curiosity, have some fun and take the time to explore what might be possible.
Cheers!
Stacey, Maribeth, Jess, Laura, Rob, and Deb
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