Posts by Craig Ballantyne
The Old Man Warm-up Updated
In training for the Tough Mudder races (including the Toronto race that just finished), I did more running and interval training. At first I was worried that there might be overuse injuries such as shin splints or possibly an irritation of my previously injured low back. Fortunately, there no problems so far, and I attribute…
Read MoreWhat To Do To Achieve Your Dreams
My recent article on the “Most Dangerous Book” struck a nerve with many readers. Here’s some uncensored feedback from 2 readers who got the message. It made a big impact. “Today’s issue really hit me where it hurts. It opened my eyes that my dreams are not worth pursuing. You see, I’m a 23 yr…
Read MoreAbs Finisher Workout Day
Today is the day. You’re going to quit reading all of the information on fat loss workouts and nutrition and start taking action on what you already know. You’ve already figured it out, yet you keep reading and reading , as though some magical answer will pop up from nowhere. C’mon – you know better…
Read MoreRags to Riches Success Story
Today’s issue of What’s Working Wednesday looks at the career of an Internet Marketing pioneer. We’ll start, as all stories do, at the beginning. In the mid-90’s, the hero of today’s email was a struggling business owner. In fact, he was dead broke. Like many of us, he made the mistake in his early sales…
Read MoreTop 10 Paleo Foods
Yesterday I mentioned the top 10 Paleo foods to eat if you want more energy, younger looking skin, improved performance and recovery, not to mention a stronger immune system and weight loss. So let’s get to it… 1. Nuts My freezer is packed with nuts. I have macadamia nuts, almonds, walnuts, and pecans. I…
Read MoreMake This One Change to Your Day
The reason this site is not called GetUpAt2pm.com is because Michael Masterson recommended its readers change only this one part of their day.
Read MoreTough Mudder Workout Program for Success
All day long people have been asking me, “So, was it worth it?” My answer was, “Yes, despite all of the hassles and the three days of soreness that prevents hard training, the Tough Mudder was worth it. I’d give it a 7/10. When you finish the race with a friend, you’ll have great memories…
Read MoreIf Money Was No Object For Your Website
In a movie that sounds utterly terrible, “Indecent Proposal“, a young couple played by Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson go to Las Vegas where they proceed to lose all of their money in games of chance. Enter Robert Redford. Pardon me, a sleazy Robert Redford. Redford’s character is a billionaire. He befriends the young couple…
Read MoreToronto Tough Mudder
What a day. It was one of the best 21-hour road trips of my life. The climax was crossing the finish of the Toronto Tough Mudder race in record time, having accomplished the ONE thing I set out to do. Plus, all of this was done with my best friend of over 31 years, J-Roc.…
Read More3-Minute Bodyweight Finisher
“Metabolic Resistance Training” is so cool, Turbulence Training owns it. What an amazing sentence that is. But that’s not all that is amazing. You can get a fat-burning MRT workout using just your bodyweight. I’m talking about ZERO equipment. You can do this type of workout in the park, in your backyard, in your hotel…
Read MoreAdvice for Troubled Times
This was not the type of question that I was expecting on Facebook this week. But you have to give the kid credit for opening up and having the courage to post it. I hope it helped him, and that it might even help you, no matter what your situation. Q: Craig, I’m going to…
Read MoreA REAL tough workout
As you read this, I’ll be getting ready to head off to Saturday’s Tough Mudder run. My best friend of over 31 years is joining me, but I don’t expect the Toronto version to be as difficult as the Colorado event (that involved a 4000 foot climb in elevation). Not that the first 12-mile Tough…
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