Christine RuffoloJul 23, 20164 min readMinimizing Sport in Physical Educationfeatured photo credit: theindianschool.in I’ve had the good fortune to work at an arts school the last eight years. The students, many...
Christine RuffoloJul 11, 20163 min readDeveloping Your Own MovementAs a young athlete, I did whatever my coach told me without asking questions. I rewound video tape of Michael Jordan again and again to...
Christine RuffoloJun 26, 20164 min readMy Father’s CurseMy father takes pride in being a worker. He grew up poor in Italy and emigrated to the U.S. when he was 16. He had $20 in his pocket...
Christine RuffoloApr 24, 20164 min readAwareness Leads the Way Back to Playfeature photo credit, Moshe Feldenkrais and Magic Johnson: feldenkraismethod.com People want to be self-sufficient. There is an immense...
Christine RuffoloApr 13, 20163 min readTime Constraints Kill CuriosityFor a very long time, my ability to do work was my defining feature. I needed to get stuff done to prove myself capable and worthwhile....
Christine RuffoloJan 3, 20165 min readMeasurements, Motivation, and GoalsLosing weight won’t make you a hero. It’ll trap you in a way. To keep it off or keep up the facade that because you’re thin...
Christine RuffoloDec 3, 20142 min readWhat Do You Train For?Depending on how it’s asked, this question can either be flattering or insulting. Take away the spin or slighting, and you’re left with...
Christine RuffoloNov 13, 20142 min readParalyzed by Goals and PlanningTo get yourself out of a rut you have to want something. You have to want that something enough to elicit a change. This is no easy...