Category Archives: Blog

Staying in the fight

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

“For we are always what our situations hand us.” Billy Joel from the song, Summer, Highland Falls. So Marshall, how was today’s workout? It sucked. Thanks for asking. Not that it was particularly hard. This is the last of 12 … Continue reading →

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BREAKING THE CHAIN: How nearly drowing on Good Friday taught me how to break free from fear

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

As water crashed over my face, I thought, “I can’t die on Good Friday — Amy will kill me!” My life didn’t rush before my eyes, but a whole heck of a lot of water did. I was facing a … Continue reading →

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The Invaluable Lesson of Mr. 25-lb. Weight

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

A few weeks ago, I was presented with the rather crappy task of running while carrying Mr. 25 lb. Weight. Some of the time, I even had to hold him over my head. There were moments when I thought, “I … Continue reading →

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An Ode to Mondays

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

When I was a kid, Garfield debuted. That was 1978 and believe it or not, it was actually kind of funny. I loved how he loved lasagna and hated Mondays. I could relate. Now that I’m much, much older, Garfield … Continue reading →

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Doing the Superman

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

The time between when you trip and when you hit the ground seems like it lasts a lifetime. You think a lot of thoughts like, “I am a moron,” or “OH GOD, not again.” Then you try to position yourself … Continue reading →

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Tell a better story

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

I remember studying “Learned Helplessness” in college. You might not have but this is it in a nutshell: Dogs were repeatedly shocked at random. The dogs tried at first to escape. Nothing worked. They kept getting shocked. Eventually their cage … Continue reading →

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Fit4Change: You are the sum of your line-mates

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

I workout in a line of around 10 to 12 people. And I can tell you, they are some of the finest people I’ve ever met. They work hard and lead by example. They encourage you when you have a … Continue reading →

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Play Big

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

“Marshall Ramsey, your playing small does not serve the Universe!” Some comments get your attention more than others. This one, from a friend I greatly admire, hit me right between the eyes. Playing small does not serve the Universe. I’m … Continue reading →

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Fit4Change Blog: The “Setback”

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Fit4Change Blog Day ___ of 48 The scale didn’t lie — but I didn’t have to Iike what it told me. UP two pounds. Damn. Between that and the leftover green gunk coming out of my lungs, I walked off … Continue reading →

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Gut Check

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

The clock’s red numbers rudely read midnight. My alarm was set for four hours later. Ugh. How important was my workout to me? I fell asleep in seconds, knowing I’d be jolted awake in moments. And I was. The alarm … Continue reading →

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