There’s something that’s come up quite a bit recently. It appears I come off as a hypocrite. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll note that I train every day. The days where I don’t do some form of training are few and far between. And so when I preach to others the importance of […]
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Protect the Primary: Part 2
In Protect the Primary: Part 1, I discussed my main goal through the Covid-19 crisis. Right now, keeping my kids happy, healthy, growing, and engaged is priority number one. Using David Goggin’s definition from “Living With a SEAL“, my kids are my “primary”. And I’m going to protect them through this situation. The thing is, […]
Protect the Primary: Part 1
One of my favorite books is Jesse Itzler’s “Living With a SEAL“. It’s hilarious, motivating, and full of memorable stories and lessons. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve read it. There’s a part in the book where SEAL (a.k.a. David Goggins), gifts Jesse and his family a fifty-pound backpack that turns into an […]
Fit Parents Have More Fun
This past Saturday, my nine-year-old son and I headed out in the early morning with our dog, Benji. I, of course, had my ruck on. The plan was to ruck to a small hill about a mile and a half away to do some hill sprints together. We ran up the hill twenty times, starting […]
It’s Never Been About the ‘Perfect Workout’ – It’s About Showing Up
We got a new puppy last weekend. She’s seven weeks old, loud, and full of energy. And she’s pooping all over my house. I’m also taking an intensive writing course, enrolled in Seth Godin’s Podcast Fellowship program, coaching two kids programs through our community association, and trying to operate our business while being present for […]
The Most Important Workout is Tomorrow’s
My bench press just kept going up. My twenty-year-old shoulders were a wreck. But my bench press was in the 300’s, so I stuck with it. The formula was simple: Head to the gym. Hit ten heavy sets of three on the bench Superset with one-arm dumbbell rows Do some accessory work Get out Two […]
Werewolves, Peter Pan, and Neverland. Or, How To Stay Young Forever
Every Sunday for the past decade, my family and I have gone over to my parent’s house for supper. We’ve missed the odd week here or there for vacations or kid’s activities, but we’re pretty consistent. It’s a great way to see everyone, relax, and catch up on what went on in our lives the […]
Do You Want to Be Challenged, or Do You Want to Succeed? Why Consistency Will Always Trump Intensity.
I started training people online about four years ago. Our Spartan Race training group was having great results and I was getting inquiries in regards to distance coaching. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but figured I’d try to help. After my first few clients saw great progress, I decided this […]
You Have To (Choose To) Earn It
I never thought I’d be doing burpees until my fingers bled, but there I was – living the dream.
It Only Sucks If You Think It Does
Did you know you can be allergic to the cold? I didn’t either, until I showed up for school one day covered in hives.