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I enjoy the fact that I'm writing from Zolfingen, Switzerland a few hours from the combined ITU Long Course Duathlon Worlds and Zolfingen Powerman but I am less excited about the fact that I am still awake. My first Worlds two years ago in Perth, Australia, I blogged about everything every day. Last...

"Rejoice with those who rejoice and to weep with those who weep."

What a joy it is to have friends who will be genuinely glad for you when something goes your way. It is even more valuable when they can share your sorrows and losses. Nothing seems as bad when you have someone to talk to about it an...

My mother used to say that I needed more fun than anyone she'd ever met. Maybe so. I love to have fun and so do your children. Seventy percent of children under twelve who try a team sport will abandon it by the time they are thirteen. There are a lot of reasons why this might be but I'm certain one...

As much as we talk about parenting skills on Exercising Values, it is important to remember that the well-being of the parents both individually and as a couple has an impact on the children that supersedes any parenting technique. It is an aspect of parenting that continues throughout life and will...

I’ve been coaching a youth triathlon team this summer and today was their first triathlon. It was a great experience to work with a group of parents who are totally devoted to their children’s development. I saw looks of apprehension on the faces of young athletes just before they went into the wate...