This website started as but a mere concept, a fleeting thought in my mind. I have been writing for years … and I have been creating in the most basic sense for even longer. It was time to pull it all together - and now, with small and steady steps, it is progressing down exactly that path. My labor of love is growing, expanding … and today you see the latest tweaks to my little piece of Internet creativity. The format has evolved - and soon you will see content in the form of poems, songs and photos appearing here. All of this in the Land of Rhubarb …
I’ve come to understand (and believe) over the years that most things in life are quite simple. In many ways, it comes down to a “yes” or a “no” - which is oftentimes defined merely by how important something is to our survival - or our success.
It’s the ability to see the simplicity for what it is - and to avoid complicating the issues - that is the essence of our daily life.
Living in Austin, we are very fortunate to have an extensive network of trails and greenbelts that traverse the city and surrounding area. This allows us to be in the city - but not.
I decided to run on the Greenbelt this morning. It was an overcast and humid start to the day, and traffic, as always, was a tad ridiculous. But within minutes, I was stepping foot onto the Greenbelt - and it was like walking away from the world as I know it.
The Gaines entry point starts out at the roadway, but within a few feet, you’re on a narrow path leading you into - tranquility. The only sound is my breathing, my footstrikes, the occasional bird, a rustle here and there … and little more than that. As springtime is upon us, everything is slowly becoming “green” again. The trail is alive - and yet oh so quiet. Tranquility is upon me as I run hard through the trees, feeling the exhilaration of effort - and solitude - and peace of mind.
Here I am … standing on the side of the road less traveled. I am a little weathered and there might even be some rust around the edges. There have been a lot of miles on this trip. Suffice it to say, the odometer has rolled over a number of times - or so it feels at times. The message on the sign says to go forward and explore, to live each day to the fullest, to exist in full color. It’s just a sign … one step on a journey of a thousand miles …
Smart Physio
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Allan Besselink, PT, DPT, Dip.MDT has a unique voice in the world of sport, education, and health care, one that has been defined by his experiences as physiotherapist, mentor, McKenzie practitioner, innovator, author, educator, coach, patient, and athlete. Read more about Allan, contact him, get updates via email, or connect with him on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Up to 60% of runners will sustain an injury within any given year. Poor running mechanics, in conjunction with poor, ineffective and outdated training methods, can pose a significant injury risk. "RunSmart" was written to address these issues in the running community.
"Running Injuries: Etiology And Recovery- Based Treatment" (co-author Bridget Clark, PT) appears in the third edition and fourth editions of "Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: A Team Approach" by Charles Giangarra, MD and Robert C. Manske, PT.
