The sport of strongwoman can be not only incredibly demanding but also a difficult and competitive sport to make a name for one's self. Inez Carrasquillo, a rising star in the sport, doesn't have this ... Continue Reading
Athletes, You Need to Take a Break
As an athlete, it’s easy to get wrapped up in competing. Fitness activities seem to be happening all over the place these days. I know I feel left out when I’m not participating in something. We always ... Continue Reading
5 GRID Players to Watch in 2015
This time last year, I published my 5 Athletes to Watch in CrossFit and the NPGL list. All five were subsequently drafted by GRID teams, and each went on to play key roles for their respective ... Continue Reading
Money Is Not an Obstacle: The Simple Path to Sponsorship
What I do for a living is help people learn how to connect with opportunities and identify the value they can offer in return. It’s called sponsorship, and it’s a much misunderstood and misused ... Continue Reading
The 5 Differences Between “Trainee” and “Athlete”
What qualities decide whether you are or aren’t an athlete? I don’t know if our industry reminds us what it means to be an athlete or elite athlete, or whether it matters. If we look to the Greek ... Continue Reading
Classical Ballet: An Art or a Sport?
Dancing is clearly an artistic endeavor, but it also requires great physical skill and puts great physical demands on the body. With the amount of training involved in preparing for a performance, and the ... Continue Reading
