Running is Hard Sometimes

 

Here’s a comment I’ve heard often over the years—“well, you’re a natural runner.” It’s typically used when someone is describing their own lack of interest/progress in running. Often it has been punctuated with, “it’s easy/easier for you.”   Guess what? No it’s not. I usually explain it this way: “Running is just as hard for me as it is for you; the only difference might be that I am traveling at a faster speed.” These days, that “faster” part might not be accurate.   We all have gifts, or things that perhaps come to us more naturally or easily. I am envious of musicians; they are proficient in a language that I cannot grasp. But in no way do I discount the importance of work; the best athletes and musicians and singers and painters all work at their craft. Same goes for massage and bodywork practitioners. We all know therapists who seem to have “it”—that natural sense of touch. Others develop it over time. But none of us are at our peak naturally. This doesn’t just apply to hands-on work. Marketing is as much art as it is science, but no success comes without effort. Building a practice, like preparing to run a marathon, doesn’t happen all at once. It takes a plan, and sustained effort. Even in crappy weather.   Road to Boston: Week 1 Winter visited Colorado this week, as you can see from the above picture. But you know what? I survived. It helped that I left for Florida Saturday; a few days in 60s and 70s makes one day at 25 degrees tolerable. My planned training schedule includes running Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. A little juggling this week, since I knew Florida awaited. But the work will get done in winter weather—not my preferred climate for running. But as a co-worker told me a long time ago, “If you don’t have a choice, you don’t have a problem.”   Prefer to receive more from Les in small doses? Follow him on Twitter — @abmp_les.    
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Ohio Adopts Interstate Massage Compact

The Ohio legislature adopted Senate Bill 56 on June 21, becoming the second state to enact the Interstate Massage Compact. Massage therapists will soon be able to obtain a multistate license that will reduce holdups and delays that often occur when moving to a different state.

US Department of Education 150% Rule Update

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction that halts the enforcement of the US Department of Education’s new Bare Minimum Rule, also known as the “100% rule,” until the court takes further action. This is the first step in what could be a lengthy battle to ultimately delay enforcement of the rule, providing schools more time to adjust their programmatic standards, or overturn the rule altogether. Find out more and what your school needs to do to prepare.

Colorado Bill Requires Local Background Checks

Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 24-1371, requiring local government (counties, cities, or municipalities) to conduct periodic criminal background checks for massage establishment operators, owners, and employees.

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Perform Your Best with MassageBook

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MassageBook wants to help you focus on delivering exceptional care to your clients and building the practice of your dreams.

Julie Plachta: Serving the Underserved

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As we get closer to celebrating Massage Is for EveryBody, July 14–20, 2024, we wanted to share more of Julie Plachta’s story, which exemplifies the inclusive values of this campaign.

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