Unfinished Business
I hate leaving things undone. Always have. If you know me, you know that when I say I’m going to do something, I meanit. So when I had to drop out of the Cascade Lakes Relay two years ago — after months of training — it wasn’t just disappointing. It left a mark. An open loop I couldn’t quite close. That year, I went home limping on more than just a leg. Fast forward to this spring. A client-turned-friend mentioned her team needed a couple of runners. No pressure, just putting it out there. Without missing a beat, I said [...]
Fear Isn’t The Enemy
Fear is a built-in survival mechanism. It exists to keep us alive—plain and simple. Thousands of years ago, it kept us from being eaten by predators. Today, it keeps us from stepping into traffic or walking too close to a cliff’s edge. But what happens when fear shows up in places where you want to be? Like on a climbing route, or in a boxing ring? That’s when fear stops being a survival tool—and starts becoming a barrier. The truth is, humans are wired to seek out a little danger. Fast motorcycles, extreme sports, and full-contact training tap into [...]
Just Breathe: The Most Powerful Skill You’re Not Using
If you’re following AntiGravity Training on Instagram and Facebook, you know I’ve shifted gears—still climbing, still moving, but now deeply invested in boxing too. And with that shift, a new focus: one simple maxim that can transform any challenge—BREATHE. It sounds basic. We all breathe, right? But intentional breathing—knowing when and how to control it—is often overlooked. Yet, it’s the difference between staying calm and falling apart when pressure hits. Whether you’re facing a tough crux on a climb, anticipating a fall, feeling the heat in a boxing drill, or just grinding through weight training, mastering your breath can [...]
From Gym to Crag: The Journey of Responsible Climbing
A fellow climber once invited me to bid for the chance to teach technical climbing to a group of aspiring mountaineers with the Mazamas—a respected nonprofit focused on mentoring outdoor enthusiasts in responsible climbing and stewardship. Since then, I’ve been honored to share evolving training and safety techniques with their Intermediate and Advanced Rock students, working with 40+ climbers in both indoor and outdoor settings. This ongoing partnership is a highlight of my year and a chance to engage deeply with the climbing community. One of the best parts about working with the Mazamas is helping keep mentorship alive [...]
Built from the Basics
I remember stepping out of the ring at my local boxing gym, peeling off my gloves and walking over to talk to my coach about how the round went. I felt like I had underperformed in almost every way. Her response stuck with me. She told me my opponent was fundamentally sound. That was it. No fancy tricks, no flashy power, no freak genetics—just well-executed, basic boxing. And it worked. My opponent outboxed me round after round by sticking to the fundamentals: clean footwork, steady defense, sharp combinations. That phrase—fundamentally sound—really landed. Probably because I’ve built my climbing career [...]
I hate leaving things undone. Always have. If you know me, you know that when [...]
Fear is a built-in survival mechanism. It exists to keep us alive—plain and simple. [...]
If you’re following AntiGravity Training on Instagram and Facebook, you know I’ve shifted gears—still [...]
A fellow climber once invited me to bid for the chance to teach technical [...]
I remember stepping out of the ring at my local boxing gym, peeling off [...]
