Hello and Happy Friday Leopard Fam!

So....Threads? (This is what happens when go dark in a river canyon for 6 days – gauntlets get thrown and Tech Giants go to Rome to duke it out.)

Debates on whether the world needs more (knock-off) social platforms aside, we couldn't do an Ambush without acknowledging our bandwagoning (scroll down for more)...but only AFTER some ballast by way of sciatica pain "fixes", a book every parent should read, Kelly's (continued) obsession made visual, and a glimpse at the aforementioned river trip.

Civilization has officially been re-entered.

We missed you, and it's good to be back.

Welcome to The Ambush.
Kelly, Juliet, and The Ready State Team

What We're Sharing Widely –

This piece on improving sciatica pain. Sciatica, you unruly beast. Woe unto those who suffer at her merciless hand. The commonly accepted narrative maintained that once she reared her ugly head, the only two outcomes were surgery or misery. That didn't sit well with us, so we put together an article on effective techniques and tips for improving sciatica pain – from desensitization (relieving pain in the short term) to restoration (opening the nerve tunnel back up) to prevention of future issues. Check out the full piece above and be sure to share with anyone you know dealing with sciatica!

What We're Reading –

Supernormal. We often find ourselves at the table with some pretty extraordinary people. Over time, we’ve become mini-obsessed with what makes these incredible performers tick, especially since we are trying to raise two young teenagers. Author Meg Jay’s amazing book Supernormal explores the stories of badass people that have learned to function at extremely high levels in spite of childhoods of trauma and diverse hardships. This book came as a recommendation from our 2x Olympic gold medalist friend who is finishing her doctoral degree in psychology. She is quick to point out that difficult seas can often produce some pretty incredible sailors. Says Kelly: "Everyone with a family could stand to read this book."

What We're Obsessed With (Still) –

GORUCK Sand Kettlebells. We mentioned these a few Ambushes ago, but sometimes seeing is believing. As you can see in the video (click the link), you really can beat the sh!t out of these things. They're the perfect tool for incorporating more rotation, more athleticism into your programming. Find a wall, find an unoccupied stretch of road, and start horking. If you're getting some of it on video and posting, tag us and we'll share.

What You Should Listen To –

This recent podcast with Darren Candow. Dr. Darren Candow, PhD, CSEP-CEP, is Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, Canada. In this episode we had our minds absolutely blown by Dr. Candow's wealth of knowledge and extensive research on creatine. We cover some myths, facts and how every human can benefit from creatine supplementation. Tune in at the link above!

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What We've Been Up To –

Floating down a river. Not just any river. The Rogue River. Kelly & Juliet are recently returned from 6 days in a river canyon, completely cut off from civilization (and all cell/internet service), flexing their "weird skill of being able to run private multi-day wilderness river trips and get a chance to get into some of the last remote places on earth." It's not everyone's cup of tea, but it is certainly theirs. Click the link above to get a taste.

What You Should Hop On –

Our next 102 Course. Kicking off July 31, 2023 is the next Movement & Mobility 102, our popular six-week online follow-up course that builds off the Movement & Mobility 101 by providing the tools and skills immediately applicable to fitness coaches, physical therapists, trainers – anyone looking for a professional edge in a crowded marketplace. Learn Dr. Kelly Starrett's comprehensive protocol for assessing and correcting movement problems while earning CEUs for your professional license. Click the link above to learn more and register. If you have not yet taken the 101 course, check out the 101 & 102 Bundle offer to save $300. Spots are limited in the July 31 102, so get registered soon!

Where To Find Us These Days –

Threads! The "Twitter-Killer." We're just here to see the Zuck vs Musk duel in the Colosseum. But also we wanted to jump in, kick the tires, make sure folks hanging out on the new shiny social toy are getting appropriate doses of suppleness. If you've jumped on this bandwagon go give us a follow, reply to a thread, jump into the convo.

If you called and it went straight to voicemail, now you know why.

Sorry not sorry. The river has refilled, replenished, rejuvenated.

We'll make up for the non-comms by going extra on Threads.

Also, our money's on Zuck in the cage. Crushes "Murph", wins medals in jiu-jitsu, seems fitter overall.

Maybe Elon gets an edge by using the Virtual Mobility App, turning back the clock, and unlocking potential?

It's all bated breath and bitten fingernails. And we're here for it.

Until next time,

Kelly, Juliet, and The Ready State Team

PPS - Don't forget to go order Built To Move, Kelly & Juliet's latest book detailing the 10 Essential Habits to help you move freely and live fully. Available now!