beFIT – Mike We talk a lot at Core4Life about having a core group of people to keep you accountable, especially when it comes to health and fitness. We as a group have done some great competitions wrapped around that concept that we’ve discussed previously. However, we know that there could be circumstances that prevent that from happening in your … Read More
Podcast Episode 19 – Jared Sylvester: Cancer Survivor and Miracle Dad
You do not get to hear stories this encouraging every day. Jared was diagnosed with osteosarcoma going into his Junior year of college. He shares his journey through his battle with cancer and how it has shaped him and his future. Whiskey: Long Road Distillers (Grand Rapids, Michigan) – Straight American Whiskey 01:50 – Upbringing: Transition into college and radical … Read More
Quick Hits – Goals
In this first episode of Core4Life Quick Hits we discuss the importance of goals, what we’re working toward right now in each of our core pillars, and some of our best experiences with goals in the past. We’ll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every other week! Stay tuned for more great content!
When Friendship Counts the Most
A few years ago I heard a horrible story about a tragic accident that happened in someone’s life. The stress and pain overcame that person’s mind and he decided to take his own life, leaving behind his wife and kids. Being a new father at that time, the story made me feel sick to my stomach and it still makes … Read More
Podcast Episode 18 – Jimmy Domer: Bears, Rattlesnakes, and Bourbon
Bourbon – Montana Honey Moonshine Grew up in Hartville GM for Top Advantage Husband, Father of 3 beCHILL Loves to hunt Recorded this podcast in his pole barn, aka the “patriot ranch” Multiple deer skulls, mountain lion, warthog, rattle snake, alligator and a bear Just got back from a 9 day bear hunt in Riggins, Idaho Bear hunting, 2 methods … Read More
Weekly Pillar Post – 11/9
beFIT – Matt I was challenged by a friend this year to run a marathon. Unfortunately, like many races, it was cancelled but that did not stop us from preparing to run 26.2 and meeting up to run it together. It has been easy to make excuses this year. Not many would blame you for canceling your plans or throwing … Read More
Podcast Episode 17 – Ryan Bowers from Lorain Fire Dept.
Bourbon: James E Pepper 1776 beFITRyan was a national ranked college wrestler. He finished 6th his senior year at Heidelberg. He wrestled at 145 his senior year and finished at heavy weight wrestling around 245. He grew 5 inches after high school. Some of Ryan’s worst injuries were a herniated disk in his back in college. He tore his ACL … Read More
Podcast Episode 16 – Heather Goodlett from Youth Life Foundation of Richmond
Bourbon – Buffalo Trace Executive Director and Founder of the Youth Life Foundation of Richmond (Darrell Green’s Foundation) Went to University of Richmond 3rd grade teacher in Richmond Started YLFR in 2002 Married to Raymond Goodlett beFIT Played lacrosse and field hockey for university of Richmond Lifts 3x a week Supplements with running throughout the week Runs the Monument Avenue … Read More
Weekly Pillar Post 10/26
beFIT – Andrew Most of us would like to be at least a little bit stronger. Gaining strength and muscle mass takes a lot of time and hard work though. It’s important to maximize your training to fit your overall goals. I set a goal of benching 300 lbs in the next 12 months. I benched 235 back in March … Read More
Weekly Pillar Post 10/19
beFIT – Ryan Are you getting tired of the same workouts? Are you getting tired of planning your workouts? Here’s an idea that we like a lot – The Deck of Death. Don’t let the name fool you… it can actually be a lot of fun. The idea is a simple one, but you could do it for every single … Read More