Notes on Training & Life
Dirt Circuit 24-Hour Ultra
As we take on the Dirt Circuit 24-Hour Ultra in East Tennessee. Whether you’re running solo, joining a team, or coming to hang, this is more than just a race. It’s about surrounding yourself with people who bring out the best in you.
Train For More: Why Well-Rounded Training Matters
The longer I'm in this, the more convinced I become that most of us could be training in a better way.
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A Simple Guide to VO₂ Max
If you do anything that requires sustained effort—running, rowing, HYROX, a long workout—your VO₂ max sets the ceiling of your performance potential. A higher VO₂ max means you can hold a faster pace longer before hitting “the wall.”

A New Kind of AMRAP
At some point yesterday, Harley Love and I were back and forth at each other about something when Ben finally goes, “Can we just change the tone!?!”

The Performance Pyramid
A Better Way to Pursue Greatness. So many people set daring, exciting goals for themselves and within a week completely abandon them. Most of the time. I don’t think the problem is discipline or motivation. I think the problem is that we keep starting at the top of the pyramid when we should be starting at the bottom.

Set Bulletproof Goals
Studies show that around 43% of people give up on their resolutions by February, and only about 9% see them through to success by year’s end. That means the vast majority start the year hopeful and end it feeling stuck, disappointed, and less confident than before.

Being the Black Sheep
Let’s talk about being the “black sheep.” Traditionally, this term carries a negative connotation. It refers to someone who deviates from the norm, often viewed with skepticism or disapproval.

Your Body is the Barrier
You don’t get to be a human being without a body. No matter how deep your thinking is… how big your dreams are… or how spiritual your intentions may be—you experience all of it through your body.

Partner - Rare Sense - The Mind Killers
Today, I will provide an overview of the “mind-killers” concept and why it’s central to making RARE SENSE® actionable.
Partner - Dr. Rich Jospeh- Performance Medicine
Performance Medicine is an emerging clinical practice that holds immense promise for advancing preventive health. To date, however, the concept remains imprecise, disorganized, and commercialized.

Partner - Dr. Rich Jospeh - Movement is Medicine
Movement is medicine. In fact, movement is hands down the best medicine. Years of rigorous education—first as a personal trainer and now a doctor— plus firsthand experience as a competitive athlete have me convinced beyond a shadow of doubt.



