Fit to Tri

If the shoe fits, wear it! So goes the saying.

I tend to get serious and unsightly blisters after a marathon. My informed triathlon buddies attribute it to poor shoe fitting. Some believe that cotton socks are to blame, and synthetic fibres are better in allowing moisture to drain away from active feet. If your feet are wider at the toes, then narrow shoes (however attractive they may be) will be useless.

The same goes for bicycles. If you have a poor bike fit, it can cause strain on your back. Riding in an aerodynamic position for prolonged periods can stiffen your body into poor posture. The time spent to feel comfortable on a ride, is surely worth the investment.

When a new staff doesn’t fit into an organization, he may quit. That is what the probation period is for. It gives both employees and employers a chance to test each other out. Leaders must learn how, and when to let people go. If the staff is unmotivated and unhappy, the best thing we can do for us is to let them go. If a staff is frequently ill, late for work, or wantonly takes last-minute leave, he may be deliberately sabotaging his career. Either re-fit, him with a revised job description or he will end up a misfit in your organization.