Post Olympic Stress Disorder: The Dark Side of Going for the Gold
Post Olympic Stress Disorder? You’re probably asking yourself if such a disorder even exists, or if we’re just trying to be funny. Take it from us: it most certainly does, I don’t think you’ll find any mention in the latest medical and psychological journals! And it can strike in...
Did Rhadi Help?
First off, I have to say that I am writing this with my heart rate in the 100’s. I feel very strongly about respect. I consider BB’s comments disrespectful to me personally as much as they are to Rhadi. I have spent that last 2-3 years of my life...
Just The Beginning
============ Week 1 ============ The first full week of training is over here in Wakefield and it was tough. Intensity is at an all time high right now. The judo practices have stepped up a notch, and my roadwork has been bordering on insane. Training on the edge. I...
Post European Camp Shock
============ Welcome Home ============ I did my best to prepare for training here in Wakefield. I ran while I was in Europe. I started my diet strict as soon as I got back. I did judo on Sunday to shake the jet lag off. Regardless, I was put through...
Spain Camp: Day 1
============== Practice 1 ============== Today started off rough for me. I hadn’t practiced in a few days so starting to workout felt like my heart was going to come out of my chest. We started with three rounds of Ne-Waza, before starting Tachi for another five rounds. Just so...
Onto Spain
=============== To Spain =============== I am on the last leg of my trip to Barcelona after a long flight into London Heathrow and a night in London before a bus ride to Gatwick. The camp is located in Casteldefells on the coast of Spain. It has been a long...
Beyond The Rings is Released Today!
================ Beyond The Rings ================ I am super excited for the release of my first DVD today, Beyond The Rings. It has been a long time coming, and I couldn’t be happier with the content and quality. On Beyond The Rings I talk about my Olympic struggle and the...
Time With The Fam: Back to Boston on Monday
================== One Day At a Time ================== Well, Monday morning I will be back in Boston. This coming Tuesday, June 24th, Beyond The Rings will be released. Be sure to grab a copy so you can understand exactly what I am going through as I prepare for the Olympics....
Loose Change & The Struggles of a Quad
I want you to take a moment, as soon as you finish reading this post of course, to head over to your sofa, and scrape up the loose change from in between the seats. There should be enough hiding in there for you to order Beyond The Rings on...
The Olympics are Everyday
============ 50 Days ============ 50 days until the games begin. That gives me about six weeks of training and preparation. That is plenty of time, but it will fly by for sure. We have some training overseas, and I may compete once before the Games. All of the training...