Climb like a Girl – Red Rock, NV October 24th – 26th

“Climb” Like a Girl is in it’s 12th season! We’ve had three Bouldering clinics and two Sport Climbing Clinics, the next trip on the docket is: A new adventure to Red Rock, NV. This clinic will be 2 – 3 days in length. October 24 – 26th, 2014 This is a brand new clinic, I’ve […]

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The Sword

Much like hardening and tempering the Samurai’s sword, true fitness is an art and aesthetic. Requiring the utmost commitment of patience, persistence, focus, finesse determination, humility, experience and time. When this is achieved the athlete is sharp, strong, and possibly deadly.

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Is it Cheating?

Someone asked me “Is it cheating?”, in reference to the style in which they were thinking of leading a climb; my answer was a bit long winded but started with, “It depends on what you claim you did.” In the world of climbing and any other sport where there is not a stop watch or […]

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Don’t be afraid of the sun.

So many people in the U.S. are low on Vitamin D, and sunlight; both of which, as it turns out, we need more than many people realize.  Here are two articles that describe the health benefits of Vitamin D and sun exposure (without hiding under layers of UVA/UVB protection!).  So get out there and enjoy […]

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Outside the Gym July 4th

Independence Day Never forget those who have paid the price for your freedom and the luxuries you have and hold dear…

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Active Rest and Recovery

The disease of the United States appears to be not pushing hard enough, unless referring to food in the mouth. However, many athletes, myself included, at times can fall prey to pushing too hard for too long. We end up injured, under performing, and probably cranky. Active Rest is important, no it’s not a good […]

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Liquid Lightning

The evolution of the juice blend: my friend Anna refers to my blend as “liquid lightning”; truthfully it is amazing stuff specifically blended to provide a huge nitrate load with every serving. Yes, you feel super human if you drink enough everyday. And it provides many of the other vital micro-nutroients we should be getting […]

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Juicing

As an athlete, nutrition is a crucial key in optimizing fitness levels.  It’s well known that fruits and veggies are a great source of nutrients in your diet, but it can be hard to consume a large volume of them due to their high fiber content. Juicing is an excellent (and delicious) way to add […]

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Sleep.

Fascinating article about the scientific benefits and purpose of sleep! See the original article link here.   Goodnight. Sleep Clean. By Maria Konnikova  JAN. 11, 2014 SLEEP seems like a perfectly fine waste of time. Why would our bodies evolve to spend close to one-third of our lives completely out of it, when we could […]

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A heartfelt complement

“…If you delight in existence, You will become a guide To those who need you, Revealing the path to many.” – Sutta Nipata A friend sent this to me, it meant a lot…

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In the Gym May 9th

10minutes cardio warm up 2 x 8 shoulder openers 2 x 5 cuban press 3 x 5 wall squats Any additional mobility/stability on own 3 x 5 Reverse Flies 3 x 8 Goblet Squats – deep, hip opening Then – warm up to heavy Back Squat + Bent Over Row Then – 5x Back Squat […]

In the Gym May 7th

10minutes cardio warm up 2 x 8 shoulder openers 2 x 5 cuban press 3 x 5 wall squats Any additional mobility/stability on own 2 x 8 good mornings 2 x 30m tactical lunge Then warm up to heavy-ish SLSLDL (BB or KB) Then – 5x per side SLSLDL 5x Body Rows @ rings x […]

In the Gym May 5th

10minutes cardio warm up 2 x 8 shoulder openers 2 x 5 cuban press 3 x 5 wall squats Any additional mobility/stability on own 2 x 8 Good mornings 2 x 5 per side single leg squat to bench Then – warm up to heavy Dead Lift Then – 5x Dead Lift (fairly heavy) 8x […]