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Get Some Friends! – Why A Training Partner Can Make All The Difference

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On a recent trip to London I had the opportunity to workout at Virgin Active Health Clubs spectacular facility overlooking the River Thames, near Canary Wharf. It was here that I was reminded of the benefits of a training partner, as a complete stranger noticed I wasn’t pushing myself during a set of decline sit-ups….

Nissan DeltaWing Racer for 2012 Le Mans

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It may look like a spitting image of the Batmobile toy I had as a child, but this is indeed a functioning race car set to appear at the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours this Summer.  While other manufactures are promising to bring hybrid powertrains to the race, Nissan apparently decided to bring something truly…

Corey Rich “WHY” Video Shot on a Nikon D4

Corey Rich “WHY” Video Shot on a Nikon D4

The film you just watched was shot exclusively with the Nikon D4 by filmmaker Corey Rich. The stunning short titled, “WHY” which explores individuals pushing themselves to their limits profiled luminaries in the world of biking, kayaking and free climbing. The visuals of their terrains of choice are outstanding a tribute to skill and the…

134 days ago · · Cycling, Extreme, Other, Videos

‘Fiji Vignette’ Is One of the Most Beautiful Surfer Videos You’ll Ever Watch

‘Fiji Vignette’ Is One of the Most Beautiful Surfer Videos You’ll Ever Watch

Professional surfers Taj Burrow and Jay Davies recently spent some time in the stunningly blue and clear waters of Fiji riding the epic late-Autumn swells. Their buddy Riley Blakeway came along to shoot some truly magnificent footage of the trip. The result is this beautiful vignette, which is one of the sickest surf videos I’ve…

176 days ago · · Entertainment, Movies, Other, Videos

Ortiz and Mayweather Fight

Ortiz and Mayweather Fight

I wish I was 50 years younger, and I would kick your ass.   Remember when I said boxing was dead.  The highly anticipated title fight between Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and Victor “Vicious” Ortiz turned into yet another gigantic failure for boxing and another nail in it’s coffin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDBdSzWYNSM&feature=player_embedded Floyd Mayweather is accused of “blindsiding” Victor Ortiz…

246 days ago · · Other

Brock Lesnar Suffering From Diverticulitis Again

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An unusual last minute media conference call from the UFC sparked a lot of speculation including rumors of an NBC deal.  Unfortunately, the call was to inform the media that Brock Lesnar is once again suffering from diverticulitis and has been forced out of his bout with Junior dos Santos. The fight has been built…

376 days ago · · Other, Television

Is Boxing Dead?

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Is boxing dead?  Not long ago, last Sunday would have been one of the biggest days of the year for sports.  With the running of the Kentucky Derby side-by-side with the legendary Pacman defending his title, the day once would have been huge! It wasn’t. Sure the derby got it’s lion share of coverage but…

377 days ago · · National, Other

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