by richfranklin | Dec 7, 2020 | Training |
One of the more intriguing sports stories in 2020 has to be the return of former undisputed heavyweight world champion “Iron” Mike Tyson in an exhibition match against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. 15 years removed from his last loss in a boxing ring, a 54-year-old...
by richfranklin | Dec 7, 2020 | Mindset/Motivation |
Though she was born without arms due to a congenital defect, Jessica Cox isn’t one to keep her feet on the ground. Exhibiting remarkable dexterity and confidence, Cox never viewed the lack of her appendages as a disability. Believing the sky’s the limit, she...
by richfranklin | Dec 7, 2020 | Training |
The pandemic and ensuing lockdown has been a period of growth, mentally and physically. My perspectives on life have been challenged and the forced disruptions it has placed upon my routines have been a reckoning. Ever since I started martial arts, I have never...
by richfranklin | Dec 7, 2020 | Nutrition |
Being a Cincinnati native – where chili on spaghetti is very much a real thing – I love my chili. Sandwiched between a thick wad of spaghetti and a mountain of grated cheddar, Cincinnati chili doesn’t quite stir the palate on sight. Imagine that being the culinary...
by richfranklin | Dec 7, 2020 | Mindset/Motivation |
Couple of weeks ago, a news article from ABC about people swimming out in the cold in the UK caught my eye. Intrigued, I read on, only to realize this group consisted of over 150 daily swimmers, marshalled by an 87-year-old lady in the pink of health! It certainly...