WALKED ON PRESS
ABC Chicago news spot about Walked On and youth athletics
A conversation about Walked On with old Crunch and HiFi Fitness colleague Joey Thurman
A conversation about Walked On with old Iowa Football teammate Christoph Trappe
A conversation about Walked On with fellow walk-ons Tristan Reaves and Michael Willett
A conversation about Walked On with fitness buddy and aSweatLife founder Jeana Anderson Cohen
A conversation about Walked On with Jacob Straub and Mission Driven Made
A conversation about Walked On with fellow Big Ten walk on Nick Seme
STACK ARTICLES
Life Lessons From a Two-Sport Non-Scholarship College Athlete A sneak peek at the Walked On story and free access to the book’s Intro chapter. Read the full story.
Ruben Martin, No. 1-Ranked USA Judo Heavyweight How judoka Ruben Martin gained 40 pounds and jumped up three weight classes to help clear a path to the 2020 Olympics. From March, 2020. Read the full story.
Building Champion Boxers A peek into the methodology of Golden Gloves champion Claire Quinn's physical and mental training program. From April, 2019. Read the full story.
What to Do When Injured Three different ideas on how to recover from an injury. From November, 2018. Read the full story.
How to Address Muscular Imbalances The benefits of unilateral training and how they relate to corrective exercise, strength, and performance. From August, 2018. Read the full story.
Chicago Elite Volleyball Training A peek into AAU National Champion Chicago Elite Volleyball's in-season strength and conditioning program. From June, 2018. Read the full story.
SELF-DEFENSE
COMING SOON
Runner Safety Awareness Week A collaboration with Despite the Dark and The Run Collective; with Mary Gaertner and Haley Graham, from January 23, 2021. Watch the full panelist conversation.
WGN TV Spot On Your Mark self-defense workshop promotional segment with Tori Karsten and Heather Cigas, from April 11, 2018. Watch the full interview.
NBC TV Spot Client, friend, and Golden Gloves champion Claire Quinn was physically attacked on a Sunday morning in August, 2019. But, Claire chose to fight back, even after being hit in the head (resulting in a concussion) and thrown to the ground. She chose to punch her attacker in the groin — repeatedly — until the guy ran/limped away with zero of her possessions. Watch the full interview.
WCIU TV Spot On Your Mark self-defense workshop promotional segment with Tori Karsten and Nika Clark, from November 17, 2017. Watch the full interview.
Block Club Chicago Article Client, friend, and Golden Gloves champion Claire Quinn was physically attacked on a Sunday morning in August, 2019. But, Claire chose to fight back, even after being hit in the head (resulting in a concussion) and thrown to the ground. She chose to punch her attacker in the groin — repeatedly — until the guy ran/limped away with zero of her possessions. Read the full story.
PODCASTS
ON YOUR MARK: Inside The Huddle The Leadership Council at On Your Mark discuss the COVID-19 pandemic in the beginning phase and how they will have to adjust the way we train. Listen now.
ON YOUR MARK: Inside the Huddle A deep discussion on how youth athletes should be trained. Three of Chicago's greatest training minds go in depth on their new program, "Game Changers," to create a new breed of young athletes to take the next generation by storm. Listen Now.
ON YOUR MARK: Inside the Huddle Joel Anderson is the Director and Owner of Chicago Elite Volleyball Club. A 2018 AAU National Champion, Joel has coached amateur volleyball for over 20 years. He has been a high school athletic director and varsity head coach for both boys and girls. Joel is highly regarded in the volleyball community, with a city-wide program known for excellent youth development, great teams, and numerous high-level Division I athletes. Listen Now.
On Your Mark: Inside the Huddle Dr. Jason Godo is a Chiropractic Physician specializing in Applied Kinesiology, Nutrition, Sport Rehabilitation, and Orthopedics. Located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, Dr. Godo is specifically qualified to treat the underlying causes of the injury or disease rather than simply treating the symptoms. He evaluates the chemical, mental, and structural aspects of the patient’s health to treat the root of illness. Listen Now.
On Your Mark: Inside the Huddle Michael Huff is the Director of Youth Baseball for the Chicago White Sox. A 16th round draft choice out of Northwestern University in 1985, Michael played seven major league seasons with the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, and Toronto Blue Jays. A frequent presence in the broadcast booth, Michael can be heard during White Sox broadcasts as well as commentary on the Big Ten Network. Listen Now.
On Your Mark: Inside the Huddle Sensei Douglas Tono is the president and head instructor at Tohkon Judo Academy, located in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. A 7th degree judo black belt, Sensei Tono is a multiple time Veterans World Champion. Highly regarded with a tireless work ethic, he has over 50 years of experience competing, teaching, and coaching—at the local, national, and international levels. Listen Now.
NASM Blogs
Odd-Looking Exercises NASM writing piece about OPT exercise selection and purpose. From September, 2017. Read the full story.
Halloween Candy NASM writing piece about how much exercise is needed to burn off your Halloween candy. From September, 2017. Read the full story.
ETC.
Hammer Strength Interview Interview with Hammer Strength, about the Hammer Jammer, Husker Power, and its place at On Your Mark. From July, 2019. Read the full interview.
aSweatLife Interview Interview with aSweatLife about my 2017 goals. From January, 2017. Read the full interview.
Chicago Magazine Blurb Interview from Chicago Magazine's "money issue." From April, 2008. Read the full interview.
Letters to the Editor Back in college, 57% of the returning starters from the Scarlet Dance Team were cut. Why? Read the full story.