I'm sitting in front of an executive at one of the biggest banks in Thailand and abruptly he says, "registration opens tomorrow!" It was a random comment at the time since we had been discussing the ever-so-annoying-coronavirus, but I shifted my attention to him and said: "huh?" He said, "Spartan Race Thailand!" I was in... Continue Reading →
Next Vacation & Spartan Race: Taiwan!
You read it correctly. Your main man, who goes by the name of Arsenio Buck, is reentering Spartan after a bit of a hiatus. When I was trekking through the foothills in Hua Hin, sucking in dust particles like it was oxygen, I told myself: "man, FUCK THIS!" I said I would never do it... Continue Reading →
Fun & Hobbies: Goals for 2019!
Here we go! This is the first of the 8-part series that I'm launching in conjunction with what I did towards the end of last year. I'm super excited with what's happening and what has already happened, but I first need to go back to the beginning of the year and see what I said... Continue Reading →
Interviewee #22 – Jonathan Darling – Personal Trainer and Ultra Marathon Runner
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 →
Ramble of Positivity: Episode XXVII – Trifecta & 2018 Health Goal is Here!
Man, on the eve of one of the greatest runs I will ever experience, here I am bringing a long tradition back. if you guys are unsure what this is about, the Ramble of Positivity is about stating all the great things that are happening in your present life. It's about writing your list of... Continue Reading →
Spartan Bag for The Beast
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 →
Fitness Entrepreneurs Pod #1: Conditioning + Spartan Training Tips
Boy! This was an exciting podcast. Moustafo and Hakeem, two podcasters (in their own right) and fitness entrepreneurs who live in Malaysia, joined me this morning to talk about conditioning and Spartan training. I'm amazed how much knowledge these young individuals have in the health spectrum of everything. Because this will be a 2-3 weekly... Continue Reading →
Pre-Workout: Amino Energy Review
You guys don't know, but two days ago had to be the most terrifying moment of my life. After sucking down two cups of coffee (1pm and 4pm), I decided to "test" out my new pre-workout, Amino Energy, at 6pm. Yeah. Bonehead move. There was no effects at the moment, but I while I was... Continue Reading →
Spartan Beast Malaysia = Cancelled; Now What? Spartan Beast Australia!
I went from booking a ticket, thinking that my Spartan Beast in Malaysia was on a Saturday, to cancelling a plane ticket and realizing that plane tickets on other days were at extortionate prices. YIKES! What a disaster. What seemed like a sure Spartan Beast and trifecta claiming weekend turned into a nightmare whereas I... Continue Reading →
Why You Need To Eat Slowly – Barbell Nations’ Hakeem Khan
I was sitting across from this awesome individual who I had the special privilege of doing a podcast with in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia while sucking down some Nandos, and he told me about eating slowly can help reduce binging. While this could've been true, I was very apprehensive until I saw the stats. I couldn't... Continue Reading →