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My Only Challenges Are Mental By Brad Yates with Bruce Eliashof, M.D. Evan Strong is a Paralympic athlete who uses an attitude of gratitude to transcend his disability and have the confidence to live each day to the fullest. In his words, “While I have a disability, it doesn’t prevent me from seeing myself as a whole and complete person.” Evan goes on to explain his intention to live and compete with a “light heart–easy mind.” THE FOCUS A few years after his accident, Evan was introduced to snowboarding. Soon after that he was introduced to competition and the rest, as the saying goes, is history. Evan used the same deep perspective to adjust his attention on learning to compete. In a few short years he has proven his capabilities and is not focused on winning a gold medal in snowboard cross at the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia. His devotion to this quest is total. He follows a strict regimen of proper diet, rest, cross-training, snowboarding, meditation and visualization. The visualization process he utilizes involves putting his attention on seeing and feeling in complete detail the movement and related sensations that are associated with his best effort as it translates to competition on the world stage. “All of my physical, mental, emotional and spiritual preparation enables me to show up with the ‘light heart and easy mind.’ At that point I simply need to express all of my joy, happiness and passion for my sport. If I stay in the moment and maintain this focus, I’m capable of winning a gold medal for my country.” Judging by the success that Evan has had in snowboarding, downhill bike racing and skateboarding, his chances are very good. Throw in the success he has had in giving back to these sports by teaching and helping others define what is possible after recovering from a serious injury. Evan Strong has mastered the process for overcoming challenges and creating abundance. “My only challenges are mental,” he says. “I love what I do so much that I cannot let my attitude dip below my complete appreciation for the opportunity to compete in the sports that I love.” Asked if he has a message for others he replied, “Love what you do and do what you love. This simple philosophy will bring you to good place with a happy life.” THE STORY Evan was born in San Francisco in 1986. He lived in Paia, Maui, from 1995 to 2006. He is a gifted extreme athlete who chose a skateboard to express his passion for movement and speed. In 2004, at the age of 18, he suffered a potentially fatal injury that claimed a portion of his left leg below the knee. In the emergency room, with the medical staff struggling to save his life, Evan declared that he would skate again. True to his word, Evan made good on his promise. After recovering from the trauma of his accident he began to teach himself to skateboard using a crutch to get used to the feel of his prosthesis, which he describes as feeling like he was “attempting to skate on a stilt.” The challenge of replacing the muscle memory required in performing basic skills on a skateboard required a year of nonstop practice. LIGHT HEART – EASY MIND Evan credits his parents for teaching him to meditate at an early age. This daily practice allowed him to develop “a single focus in the moment.” This focus helped him endure his recovery. In Evan’s words, “I know that what and where I place my attention will ‘turn on.’ Meaning, what I focus on will become my reality. If I focus on being disabled, I will be, and I’ll come up way short of my goals. If I focus on being whole and complete, however, I will be, and my future is unlimited. Having a ‘light heart–easy mind’ is a function of the acceptance for my situation and the confidence to accomplish what I want in my sport and life.” HILEVEL TOOL BOX: MEDITATION Evan Strong is a perfect example of how the daily practice of quieting the mind and relaxing the body can help restore and heal hard working and/or injured muscles. The deep relaxation that comes from such practice also helps with the mental focus and the discipline required at higher levels of competition. Furthermore, the practice of calming the mind and body has benefits that carry over into other aspects of life such as relationships, school work and professional work. Exercise: A simple exercise to try at home is to sit quietly where you can be free of interruption for 5 minutes. Simply focus on the sensation of breathing in and out. As you do this it may be helpful to remember that there is no need to alter the breath, this exercise is simply to notice it. When your mind begins to wander, simply and gently bring it back to focus on the breath. Be gentle with yourself. This process takes time and can be very uncomfortable at first. With practice you will find that your ability to stay focused on the breath will improve dramatically. PRESENT MOMENT AWARENESS Being aware of and focusing on the present moment is central to peak performance. Research in the field of performance psychology repeatedly shows how present moment awareness—“being in the moment”—is linked to optimal performance states. The practice of meditation helps to develop a habit of focusing on the present moment, making it a valuable practice for athletes. Reminder: The 2014 Paralympics begins March 7 in Sochi. It will be televised on NBC and NBCSN, beginning with the opening ceremony. For more, see www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics or www. p a r a l y m p i c . o r g / p a r a- lympic-games.
MAKE-A-WISH ® HAWAII presents… 5K SATURDAY DECEMBER 21, 5:00 PM KEIKI SPRINT, 4:00 PM KAKA‘AKO DISTRICT 330 COOKE STREET JOIN US FOR A 5K RACE AND KEIKI SPRINT TO HELP GRANT THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO ENRICH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITH HOPE, STRENGTH AND JOY. COURSE Come out and enjoy a 5K route of holiday cheer through Kaka‘ako and the Christmas lights of Downtown. Then Jingle all the way to the Honolulu Night Market! KEIKI RACE Children age 12 and under can participate in the Keiki Sprint. It is an out and back route. LIVE MUSIC Will be played throughout the course with a very special concert at the finish line! ENTRY FEE BEFORE 12/1 AFTER 12/1 5K $ 35 $ 40 Keiki 5K $ 25 $ 30 Keiki Sprint $ 25 $ 30 Military $ 30 $ 35 TEAM COMPETITION All participants will have the opportunity to support a team for the race. The team with the most participants, as well as the team that raises the most for Make-A-Wish® Hawaii will win a party at Dave and Busters with food and games! AWARDS/DIVISIONS Awards for Top 3 in Men and Women in the following divisions: Elite, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. Military Division. PACKET PICK-UP Thursday December 19 and Friday December 20 from noon-6pm at Pacific Honda. PARKING Street parking, 555 South Street & Kaka’ako park. REGISTER ONLINE AT HAWAII.WISH.ORG OR MAIL ENTRY FORM AND CHECK PAYMENT TO 223 S. KING ST, HONOLULU, HI 96813 LAST NAME FIRST NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP M F ADULT CHILD XS S M L XL EMAIL PHONE AGE ON 12/31/13 GENDER T-SHIRT SIZE TEAM NAME (IF APPLICABLE) WAIVER & RELEASE: I AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES, REGULATIONS AND EVENT INSTRUCTIONS OF THE JINGLE ROCK RUN. I AM AWARE OF AND ASSUME ALL RISKS WITH PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT. IN CONSIDER- ATION OF THIS APPLICATION BEING ACCEPTED, I, THE UNDERSIGNED, INTENDING TO BE LEGALLY BOUND, HEREBY, FOR MYSELF, MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS, WAIVE AND RELEASE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES I MAY HAVE AGAINST MAKE-A-WISH, RACE OFFICIALS, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS, THE CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND THE STATE OF HAWAII RESULTING FROM MY INVOLVEMENT IN THIS EVENT. I WILL ADDITIONALLY PERMIT THE FREE USE OF MY NAME, PHOTOGRAPH AND INTERVIEWS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THIS EVENT IN BROADCAST, TELECAST, ADVERTISEMENTS, FILMS, VIDEOTAPES OR ANY REPRODUCTION THEREOF. SIGNATURE (GUARDIAN MUST SIGN IF UNDER 18) ©2013 Make-A-Wish® Hawaii. All Rights reserved. DATE
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