I brought Moustafo on a long time ago, and here I am bringing him on again because there was a particular pain threshold he passed that I'm very captivated by. Being able to overcome the amount of pain, a rain storm, fatigue and other things is just AMAZING. Reminds me of David Goggins, so here... Continue Reading →
This is a man that's an ordinary guy trying to make an extraordinary impact on the world. After starting his fitness journey playing football and wrestling in high school, he began studying exercise science in college. This propelled him into the world of bodybuilding, powerlifting, and competing for several years. 8 months ago, he decided... Continue Reading →
On the dawn of the monster, let's take a look at what's important for a Spartan Beast! Essentials Hydration Pack Energy Gels Protein Bar Two pairs of socks Arm sleeve of some kind to protect you Sunscreen Compression (shirt and shorts) Distance running shoes Waist belt The hydration pack, given the distance, is absolutely essential. ... Continue Reading →
A few days ago I was jumping in JOY and ECSTASY. Never have I ever been so elated because of a machine. When I saw BMI (Body Mass Index) the other day, I saw the Physique ratings at standard. Six weeks prior to this, my physique was apparently obese, although I look relatively thin. My metabolism before... Continue Reading →
First time I met this man, I was in awe. The size of him was unlike anything I had ever seen in my life. If I can compare him to Evander Holyfield, one of America's famous boxers, he's a bit close. Nonetheless, after chatting it up with him and hearing/seeing his charisma + his story,... Continue Reading →
It was an afternoon when I received a few video messages in my Instagram inbox. Here was a guy that I've never met before sending me videos. I was a bit adamant in terms of opening those videos, but I'm glad I did because it ended up being one of the most inspirational guys ever!... Continue Reading →
While standing in a long line in a musty old gym at Nexus International School in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, I met not just the ultra-gorgeous muslim girl, but I met this man -- Hakeem Khan. We chatted it up about him being a powerlifter and befriended each other within that time-frame of checking in to... Continue Reading →
It was a perfect question at a perfect time. Back in 2015, I put my mind, body and spirit to the test. In one of the most difficult races of my life, I saw everything flash before my eyes: ewwwww! Black man! Negro! Pimp! Black people are disgusting! -- yes, these are the comments that... Continue Reading →
So I was practically top 25%, and almost 20%, in all categories. If I look at the time, it's not that good. I don't know exactly what happened during the race, but the obviously made it to be very difficult for attaining a good time. I think I completed my Spartan Sprint last year in... Continue Reading →
WHAT. A. RACE. Where should I begin? Let's me take you from the beginning so I can provide some flow. I arrived maybe around 9:15 to the station KTM - Kajang station. This was nearest to the super rural area the where the race was being held. From there, Ubers was stacked all around me. ... Continue Reading →
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