http://rosstraining.com/blog RossTraining.com Blog Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:14:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I couldn't have asked for a better (worse actually) follow up to my last entry.  Nine-year-old Jericho Scott (pictured above) was recently told by the Youth Baseball League of New Haven, Connecticut that he is too good to pitch in the league (full story here).  The eight league team, with ... http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/08/27/let-a-kid-be-a-kid-part-ii/ Below is an excellent article about safety and kids, and the potential problem that one has on the other. Why Safe Kids Are Becoming Fat Kids The author discusses several modern safety measures that didn't exist when we were kids.  The world has changed however.  Kids no longer are encouraged to ... http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/08/26/let-a-kid-be-a-kid/ Can you imagine biking for 112 miles, swimming 2.4 miles, and running 26.2 miles, all in a single day?   At first glance, many would view this challenge as physically impossible, regardless of their training and preparation. Fortunately, one woman can change your mind. Her name is Sister Madonna Buder.  She didn't ... http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/08/23/another-woman-who-defies-age/ Below are two video clips from the legendary Jack Lalanne.  Within each, Jack shares several tips for those interested in gaining weight.  Don’t expect a detailed discussion of molecular science, but do expect several easy to follow suggestions. [youtube]R-vjSOtuvDI[/youtube] [youtube]MpjDg2q_nuk[/youtube] One of the reasons that I enjoy Lalanne’s old clips is his ability ... http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/08/20/gaining-mass-and-related-thoughts-on-simplicity/ Last month, I posted a video of Barbara Guerra.  It had been emailed to me, and I was obviously impressed and inspired by her abilities.  To my surprise however, there is much more to her story.  A reader of the blog recently emailed me another video of Guerra. To say ... http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/08/18/update-to-a-past-entry-incredible-video/ After a recent blog entry, I received several suggestions to create a more comprehensive FAQ.  I do have a brief FAQ on the main site, but it is admittedly scant. I've taken your advice and have started with a book related FAQ.  It is available within the message board, and will ... http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/08/14/book-related-faq/ The videos below tell the story of Richard Jensen (full story here). [youtube]jZ5mGaxiteg[/youtube] [youtube]VxctAsq3F0I[/youtube] As a former methamphetamine addict and ex-convict, Jensen is now a 37 year old college student, and a member of the Clackamas Community College wrestling team. As stated in a past entry, we've all made mistakes in life.  No one ... http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/08/13/getting-off-the-mat/ With the Olympic Games underway, it is a great time to focus our attention towards an Olympic powerhouse.  And while the story alone is interesting, there are important lessons that can be realized by studying the success of one small island nation. Cuba is without question the most dominant force in ... http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/08/11/when-victory-is-your-duty/ Most who are familiar with Randy Pausch first learned of him through his Last Lecture.  The Youtube video of his speech has received almost 6 million views already.  If you haven't yet made time to watch the speech, I encourage you to make time (make, not find) to watch it ... http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/08/06/randy-pausch-on-time-management/ I started my first website in 2001.  I began filming video in 2003.  Since that time, I've posted several videos to the rosstraining.com site.  Up until now, each video has been associated with a specific article or blog entry.  Within each Youtube video description (the "More info" link at Youtube), ... http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/08/01/new-video-rosstrainingcom-compilation/