Why You Should Go the Extra Mile (or Few Thousand)

So this summer I just received my dream internship! I will be interning with EXOS, formerly known as Athlete’s Performance (they changed the name a couple years ago). I’ve been wanting to intern with them for over 2 years now but it wasn’t until I had to do the near unthinkable (what I thought was[…]

3 Benefits of Traveling Abroad

Ever since returning from my last trip abroad, travel has been at the peak of my conversations. When I meet new people, if they have/want to travel(ed) is one of the first few questions I ask them. As a matter of fact, I recently received a new roommate in my apartment, against my wanting, and[…]

My Experience Training Track Athletes in Belize

This past winter, I spent a week training track and field athletes in Belize after a 3 week tour of Mexico.  For those of you who haven’t heard of Belize or have only vacationed on the Cayes (pronounced “keys”), I’ll give you a short description.  Belize lies south of the Mexican state of Yucatan, has[…]

How Taking Good Advice Allowed Me to Train Athletes in Belize

When you are pursuing a craft, to be elite at what you do you should research and implement new things that will make you better at it.  Mentorship and having people who can offer you advice is paramount to success.  Having a good network and healthy relationships can help remove locks off of many doors[…]

3 Things I Miss About Traveling Abroad

It’s a bitter sweet moment returning home from a long trip.  You return to those somewhat regular things that, hopefully, you enjoy in your daily life.  But it’s also a bit of a bummer (or a large one) knowing that your adventure has ended and the crazy stories you’ve acquired are halted, for now of[…]

Backpacking Trip through Mexico, Planning Pt 1

As the wanderlust trainer, there are two key things needed, traveling and training.  This will be the first piece of my preparation to Mexico, which is my first self-planned trip out of the United States.  After reading this, maybe you have some ideas on how to better than such a trip. Well how did the[…]