Aug
27
Ever wonder which colleges and universities produce the most Olympians? For the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, these 10 schools produced the most Olympic athletes.
- Standford University — 46 Olympians
- University of Southern California — 41 Olympians
- University of California Berkeley — 41 Olympians
- University of Florida — 34 Olympians
- University of California Los Angeles — 32 Olympians
- Auburn University — 31 Olympians
- University of Arizona — 30 Olympians
- University of Texas — 22 Olympians
- University of Michigan — 22 Olympians
- University of North Carolina — 20 Olympians
Aug
26
2008 Summer Olympics — Final Medal Count
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Hello everyone. I know I have been very bad lately about adding new blog post, but I do have a good excuse. As a former swimmer, I have spent every waking moment the last couple of weeks watching Michael Phelps dominate the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. And was it wonderful or what?
In case you missed it, here is the final medal count. Enjoy…
Aug
11
“Swim Lessons: The Nick Irons Story” Documentary Wins Awards
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The documentary “Swim Lessons: The Nick Irons Story” which had its world premier last week at the Rhode Island International Film Festival walked away with two awards:
1)1st Place
Best Documentary Short
2)2nd Place
Best Feature Documentary
The film is based on the true story of my 1550-mile swim down the Mississippi River to raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis, the disease my dad lives with. In case you have not seen the trailer….
Enjoy…
Jun
24
New York Theater Comes to DC
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My brother, Andy Irons, and his wife Jessica started an Off-Broadway theater company 9 years ago. And for the first time ever they are performing in Washington DC. Thats right, Andhow! Theater Company is coming to the Church Street Theater in Washington, DC on Saturday, June 28 at 7:30pm.
Come to a reading of Andrew Irons’ newest play “Linus and Alora” which will debut at the Flea Theater in Tribeca in New York City on September 6th. The entire NYC cast of professional actors will perform.
ANDHOW! is an award-winning Off-Broadway Theater Companybased in New York City. ANDHOW! productions have been lauded by the press.
- The New York Times says: “Attention must be paid.”
- The Village Voice called ANDHOW! work “ambitious and provocative”.
- New York Magazine said: “Brilliant and Highbrow”.
- Time Out New York called ANDHOW! “the perfect team…daring innovative…”
- NYTheater.com says “fine fine theater…Bravo to everyone at ANDHOW!”
The reading will be followed by a discussion, a time to voice your reactions and to ask questions. In this process we’ll all learn more how a play goes from a seed of an idea through a fully-realized production.
Then please stay for delicious dessert crepes and Java House coffee, meet the actors and visit with the playwright and director.
This fundraising event benefits ANDHOW! Theater Company. Tickets are $75 and are tax deductible. The Church Street Theater is located at 1742 Church Street, NW.
Jun
19
Video — What killed Tim Russert?
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Every day, 850 Americans die from sudden cardiac arrest, otherwise known as a heart attack. And with great sadness, we all learned last week that Tim Russert — Host of Meet the Press and Washington Bureau Chief for NBC News — died from a heart attack.
NBC’s Brian Williams did a story on Tim Russert’s risk factors and had a great overview of the anatomy of a heart attack.
Jun
2
Video — Condoleezza Rice Workout
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Ever wonder what Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice does to stay fit?
Well, watch the video below to find out. Enjoy…
May
28
The Today Show recently had a great story on the calorie content of some of our favorite restaurants. The results were from the best selling book Eat This Not That: Thousands of Simple Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds-or More!
And we wonder why Americans are fat. Enjoy…
May
27
A new study done by NBC shows that women in America worry more about gaining weight than cancer. Watch the video below for more details.
Enjoy….
Apr
21
As a personal trainer, one of my biggest jobs is to motivate my clients. How do I do this? It is not through yelling or being mean (that never works in the long run). In fact, it is just the opposite.
The best way to keep my clients motivated is to learn the answer to one question: What motivates YOU to exercise?
Every one of us exercise for a different reason. Some do it because it makes them feel good, others do it because it makes them look good. Some may do it to fit into a bathing suit, or wedding dress. Still others do it purely for health reasons.
So I ask you: What motivates you to exercise?
How do you think Homer Simpson would answer that question? Watch the clip below to find out.
Enjoy…
Apr
15
Putting across Scotland
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As someone who swam the Mississippi River and biked around the perimeter of the US, I am always on the lookout for people who do unusual endurance events. How about Putting across Scotland? Enjoy…