Forty-One Percent

Forty-One Percent

Since it is officially Murph season and our yearly dedication workout is just around the corner, there couldn’t be a better time to mention David Goggins.

David Goggins has been esoterically famous for some time. I had never heard of him until recently though, when he popped up in a podcast interview I was listening to on the way to work. I was taken aback both by the brash way he describes anything (so many F bombs) and his impressive resume.  As described on his website…..continue reading

Back to the Basics (Part 2)

Back to the Basics (Part 2)

The novice's curse is manifested as excessive adornment, silly creativity, weak fundamentals and, ultimately, a marked lack of virtuosity and delayed mastery. If you're ever had the opportunity to be taught by the very best in any field you've likely been surprised at how simple, how fundamental, how basic the instruction was. The novice's curse afflicts learner and teacher alike. Physical training is no different

How to Outrun a Hippo

How to Outrun a Hippo

When you think hippo, you probably think the huge, gray mammal that seems to slowly put one gigantic foot in front of the other meandering over to its next meal. Oh no, no, no, my friend… Hippos can move, and they can move really fast when they really want to! You can probably easily pass a tortoise, but perhaps outrunning a cheetah is currently out of reach. So let's set our sights on the hippo! While you are working through your injury, keep that in the back of your mind.