Why is teamwork so important? Because the best of the best never have a goal they can accomplish alone. The best of the best realize that they need to build a world-class team around them to get to those crazy, … Read More
When most people think of teams, they think of a group of individuals moving together toward a common goal. But a “We Thinking” leader inspires their team to not just walk forward side by side—but to literally and figuratively carry … Read More
For the past 15 years, my Adventure Racing teammates and I have learned the “hard way” about what it takes to get through any difficult endeavor. So part of my goal as the Captain of Team Merrell Elite is to … Read More
Part 1 & Total Commitment: My teammates and I have been competing in (and winning) the world’s craziest ultra endurance multi sport Adventure Races for the past 20 years. In these 6-10 day long nonstop events, teams must run, hike, … Read More
1 – Trials Don’t Rule Us – We Determine the Path of the Fight: One of our most courageous and inspirational Survivors that the Project Athena Foundation helped to live her adventurous dream was an awesome Firefighter from Virginia Beach named … Read More
In 2008, I began the transition from doing “well” in adventure races to doing “good” for Survivors. After 20 years of endurance racing, including 10 Ironman Triathlons and 40+ 6-10 day non stop multisport “Adventure Races” like the Eco-Challenge, I … Read More
Robyn Benincasa, one of the highest rated female athlete speakers, and her adventure racing teams have learned about building world class teams the hard way – by competing in and winning the world’s toughest ultra-endurance adventure races. She shares her … Read More
When we have the label of “leader”, we often assume that to mean that we need to get out in front and show people the way. That may be true sometimes. But great leaders allow for leadership among team members … Read More
1 – Taking Risks and Stepping into Character: How many times in our lives have we put something off because we’re not ready, we need more time, we don’t feel comfortable, etc etc. I’ve completed 10 Ironman Triathlons and over 40 10 … Read More
I love the Olympics. I love that Olympic athletes have been toiling away in relative obscurity for much of their lives, training for the ultimate moment. I love seeing them finally get their recognition when their amazing talents are brought … Read More