This is the first in my new series, Interview with an Athlete. Enjoy! Fernando “HuggyBear” Escobar Age:29 Weight: 365 Current City: College Park MD Favorite Strongman Event: Yolk Least Strongman Favorite: Circus Dumbell Current Profession: Fire Alarm Inspector Where do…
This is the first in my new series, Interview with an Athlete. Enjoy! Fernando “HuggyBear” Escobar Age:29 Weight: 365 Current City: College Park MD Favorite Strongman Event: Yolk Least Strongman Favorite: Circus Dumbell Current Profession: Fire Alarm Inspector Where do…
Judy, my teammate, nearly annihilated my other teammate (Jackie) and me a couple weeks ago. She gave us this jump training workout, and encouraged us to do it “in good health.” Note: I have linked to my google site. You can print the workout directly from the page if you would like your own copy….
Judy, my teammate, nearly annihilated my other teammate (Jackie) and me a couple weeks ago. She gave us this jump training workout, and encouraged us to do it “in good health.” Note: I have linked to my google site. You can print the workout directly from the page if you would like your own copy….
As I stated in a previous post, my body has been ACHING from day after day of competitive volleyball. My lower back and hamstrings have been especially sore after each match, and even worse after each tournament. I have to admit that I haven’t been very good about stretching both before and after playing. I…
As I stated in a previous post, my body has been ACHING from day after day of competitive volleyball. My lower back and hamstrings have been especially sore after each match, and even worse after each tournament. I have to admit that I haven’t been very good about stretching both before and after playing. I…
Oh, yeah. I love it so much that I used to coach it! (Photo by Christopher Anderson⁄The Gazette) About two months ago, I hosted a potluck for my USAV (USA Volleyball) women’s team, Spiked Punch. (What can I say? Volleyball players love puns!) As an icebreaker, I asked everyone why they like volleyball. There were some…
Oh, yeah. I love it so much that I used to coach it! (Photo by Christopher Anderson⁄The Gazette) About two months ago, I hosted a potluck for my USAV (USA Volleyball) women’s team, Spiked Punch. (What can I say? Volleyball players love puns!) As an icebreaker, I asked everyone why they like volleyball. There were some…
You see, there was this thing I heard about called CrossFit. I’d heard it was performed in a box or a cage, or something else intimidating-sounding. I saw great results from many of my friends, but I was also turned off by some of the cult-ish behavior I’d seen from regular CrossFitters. So what did…
You see, there was this thing I heard about called CrossFit. I’d heard it was performed in a box or a cage, or something else intimidating-sounding. I saw great results from many of my friends, but I was also turned off by some of the cult-ish behavior I’d seen from regular CrossFitters. So what did…
