“Preparation begins a long, long way ahead of the dive. I started meditating twice a day in January, leading up to that world record dive in April. I use the phrase, “The dive is inside me”- I just need to bring it out! That’s where the power of kundalini comes in.”
She is well-known for doing no additional training. “Nothing!” she says. “No breath-hold, no CO2 tolerance, no strength, no technique. The most I do is walk the dog in the mountains.”

She does explain how she built up her technique bit by bit to handle such a dive. Incredible what the body can adapt to, if the boundaries of our spirit are extended. Good inspiration your post is Craig, thank you!

Having only jumped on and read this post now (Saturday), I can’t believe it! So relevant to the week I just had- this past week I decided that I was going to start doing ‘different’…..doing things that scare the hell out of me, get me out of my comfort zone/usual routines (sure life may be a lot easier when you keep pulling out the same moves, but you realise that you just ain’t truly happy doing the same thing over and over when it results in NOT getting the things you really want out of life).

I have started throwing some variety into my life, no matter how small….and you know what?? It feels GREAT. The sense of empowerment you get is priceless. After just one week of doing different, scaring myself a bit- I feel stronger and ready to take on more next week!! (Time to reach for that heavier dumbbell!)

Thanks for the post Craig, spot on for me!
‘If nothing changes, nothing changes.’
Cheers,
Kirsten
ps- here’s another newie for me- I am one of the many ‘lurkers’ to your site who would never usually consider posting a comment!

Q – what if you have stopped getting results and are hearing more is less… is this correct as I am sure I have heaps of pain .. wiping forehead as I say this as GOD if im in that much denial .. dont think anything will help.

Thanks, Suz. I will convince myself that I love the sweat. I love the sweat … I love the sweat ….

Christina xxx

Doing what scares the crap out of you muscles

Travelling a zillion miles away to somewhere where I have no idea how to get to yet, to talk to people I have never met, when in fact I am a kinda sit back and listen to everybody else speak kinda shy gal. Way way out of my comfort zone.

Hey Craig, does Marlo’s have pitstop facilities for us travellers going the distance to get there?

Jac