Category Archives: health & fitness

Weekly Fit Tip – Choose the Right Plan

Many people are overwhelmed at the concept of starting an exercise program. My advice to you is to keep it simple. There is a plan out there for everyone. By starting out with manageable goals there is a greater likelihood that you will stick to your plan. Strive for a balanced attack on fitness which [...]
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Big Climb Philly

I felt it was time to jump into something a little different. So next year I thought it would be fun to take part in Big Climb Philly and climb the tallest building in the city. This is a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society event and our efforts go to LLS’s funding of treatment options for [...]
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Another New York State of Mind

Well another NYC marathon is in the books. This weekend marked my 7th time running the Big Apple and my 26th marathon overall. All 7 of my NYC marathons have been for the charity Grassroot Soccer, a charity founded by my good buddy and fellow cancer crusher Ethan Zohn. This year was another memorable adventure. [...]
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Ridley Swim Camp Talk

I recently had the opportunity to talk to a group of swim camp participants at the Ridley High School in Delaware County PA. There was a wide range of ages present from 9 – 14 and then some coaches and parents sat in as well. After talking about my background and experiences regarding sport, cancer, and [...]
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Checking In and Checking Up with CLL

I reported out on social media last week that I received a good checkup with from my oncologist last Friday. While that is a very true statement, let me take a minute to elaborate exactly what “good” means. I walk out of his office at the conclusion of any appointment with an agreed upon understanding [...]
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When Life Happens, and Then Doesn’t

I know I’ve been a little quiet as of late. Perhaps you haven’t noticed. It’s been a rough several months for me and my family. I’ll try not to dwell too much on the things that have gone wrong, however, I think mentioning them helps me keep focused on moving forward, with brief pauses for [...]
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Ridley Swim Camp Talk

On Wednesday 8/5 at 6 PM I will speak to this group of kids on perseverance, turning adversity into accomplishment, and balancing sport with life. Camp details are below!     GREEN RAIDER SWIM CAMP The Green Raider Swim Camp provides young athletes with a unique opportunity to becomebetter all-around swimmers, while also having a GREAT time at camp.   Campers [...]
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Healthy Lifestyle with Eraldo Appearance

I recently appeared on Healthy Lifestyle with Eraldo Maglara and talked about the new book and other fun stuff. Check it out here.
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WEGO Health Guest Blog Post

I was recently asked by WEGO Health to contribute a guest blog post on my leukemia experience. Happy reading! Click HERE to read.
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Living With… Interview

I recently did this podcast interview for “Living With…” I hope you enjoy it. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/living-with…episode-009/id975036684?i=339905118&mt=2
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