10 Reasons Why Running Sucks Even More Than You Already Think It Does
A friend of mine recently posted an article on facebook by HelloGiggles.com titled, “10 Reasons Running Doesn’t Suck As Much As You Think“. Upon reading it I immediately knew a counterpoint must be written. Read on. Only about half of these are rebuttals though due to the fact that several points were not about the benefits specific to jogging, but to exercising in general. And ANY type of exercise is better than none. No debate there.
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Destination Tennis: Seattle (Hosted by Mayleen Ramey)
Seven reasons why Mayleen Ramey needs to feature Seattle on Destination Tennis. Read More…
Cara Black Volley Practice for Doubles Tennis
For those of you that play USTA league tennis, chances are you play doubles. One of the best ways to improve your doubles game, or rather one of the skills you NEED, is to be able to volley. Here’s a video demonstrating how to practice against a wall. In this video she hits wall 115 volleys in 43 seconds. It is insane. Read More…
An Evening Dancing With Gael Monfils
What follows is a true story, but looking back, doesn’t seem real. But it happened – my girlfriend and I hung out in a club with Gael Monfils. Read More…
10 Fitness Fads for Tennis Players
Tennis players often look to fitness to enhance their game. CrossFit, P90x, Pilates, boot camps, ballet barre…how many different ways to exercise are there? How many are just passing fitness fads? How does one even choose? There are endless ways with hardcore loyal believers in each of them. Here are a few that are getting attention at the moment. Read More…
Playing Soccer (volleyball) with Anne Keothavong
Last year I had the unique opportunity to bounce the WTA volleyball around with Anne Keothavong at the BNP Paribas Open. She was super funny and friendly. But didn’t quite bounce the ball consecutively as many as some other players (Kuznetsova). But she made up for it with enthusiam. Good luck in Indian Wells this year Anne! Read More…
BNP Paribas Open Kid’s Day 2011
The BNP Paribas Open Kid’s Day, presented by National Junior Tennis and Learning, will be held tomorrow, Saturday, March 5, from Noon – 3:00 p.m. at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. There is a fun day of activities on and off the court on tap, and defending BNP Paribas Open champion Ivan Ljubicic and WTA star Yaroslava Shvedova will be in attendance! Read More…