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How To Do A Tough Mudder Without Training
There are many great resources out there on how to train for Tough Mudder. Unfortunately, the sad truth of the situation is that a lot of...
Apr 23, 2013


The Capture Of Boston Bomber, And Justice
Revenge. Retribution. Vengeance. Punishment. Justice. Department of Justice has just published a press release, confirming that Dzhokhar...
Apr 22, 2013
Running Can Be Hazardous To Your Health - The Boston Bombings Aftermath
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."...
Apr 18, 2013


Does Obstacle Racing Have The Feet Of Clay?
In the Book of Daniel, one of the books of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament, king Nebuchadnezzar keeps having a...
Apr 11, 2013


Harry's Spring Run-Off 8K And 5K 2013 - Race Recap
This Saturday I was covering a race for Get Out There magazine. Harry’s Spring Run-Off 8K and 5K is one of the earlier running events in...
Apr 8, 2013
Are You Elite? --> Addendum
Wow, yesterday’s post has generated quite a buzz. Glad I could facilitate and stimulate. [insert dirty joke here]. Few issues were...
Apr 5, 2013
Are You Elite?
Some people sing in the shower. I blog. In my head. So here are the results. There has been quite a bit of discussion recently in the OCR...
Apr 4, 2013


Tentanda Via - Attending TEDx At York University
Tentanda via means The way must be tried in Latin. It’s the motto of York University, one of my alma maters. Last week I was able to...
Mar 27, 2013


Introducing... SOLO Performance Coaching!
This has been coming for a while. And I’m excited to finally share that… I am starting SOLO Performance Coaching, a life coaching...
Mar 26, 2013


Around The Bay 30k Road Race 2013 - Race Recap
I wake up in a panic and glance at the clock. It’s 5am. I just had a nightmare about missing the race. Not the first time I had one of...
Mar 26, 2013
Wall Balls, Double Unders And Skimpy Outfits - CrossFit Open 2013
Around the Bay 30k Road Race this Sunday. This will be my longest pavement run yet. And I'm terrified! Ironically, I have covered more...
Mar 22, 2013


S.E.R.E. Urban Challenge – New York City Weekend – Part 4
Gather round, children… the tale continues. Last time I left you just as we were about to receive a life-changing lesson on getting out...
Mar 22, 2013


S.E.R.E. Urban Challenge – New York City Weekend – Part 3
After the Brooklyn bridge crawl, we arrive to the Brooklyn War Memorial early in the morning. It’s getting light, but I can’t feel the...
Mar 16, 2013
Spartan Race + Reebok - Hobie Call = ?
Few weeks ago, Spartan Race made a big announcement at the Time Square – it’s joining forces with Reebok. According to the letter, Joe De...
Mar 13, 2013


S.E.R.E. Urban Challenge – New York City Weekend – Part 2
The weather on Friday turned out to be bad enough for a number of participants to drop from the event at the last minute, because the...
Mar 13, 2013


S.E.R.E. Urban Challenge - New York City Weekend - Part 1
I headed out towards Syracuse on Thursday. The plan was to make it to Mike’s house, stay for the night, and then head out towards New...
Mar 11, 2013


S.E.R.E. Urban Challenge – New York City Weekend – How Fast Can You Pack?
Something I didn’t know 36 hours ago – I am taking off to NYC in a couple of hours to participate in S.E.R.E. Performance Urban...
Mar 7, 2013
Applying SMART Goal Setting To Your Bucket List
You are not poor because you don't have money. You are poor because you don't have a dream. -Randy Gage When I taught psychology, I used...
Mar 5, 2013


Chilly Half Marathon 2013 - Race Recap
Crisp and chilly morning = perfect recipe for a winter race. We arrived with lots of time to spare, and found Burlington overrun with…...
Mar 3, 2013


Ripping Through Those Pull-Ups
LITERALLY… Made-up fact = it is not an obstacle racing blog, until you post at least one gross picture of some sort of training/racing...
Feb 28, 2013
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