Marcus KowalMar 262 minKrav Maga, Wellness and Yoga retreatIf you’ve always wanted to go on a wellness retreat but your only experience is watching “Couples Retreat”, then this is absolutely the...
Marcus KowalMar 195 minRunning with David Goggins for changeI’m sorry that it has taken some time to write this. Often, after doing these events, I need some time to be able to put into words what...
Marcus KowalMar 23 minRunning with David GogginsIf you’ve been looking for a jolt of motivation to tackle life’s challenges, then look no further than David Goggins. David Goggins’ book...
Marcus KowalJan 255 minSummarizing 2021This was supposed to have been posted a week ago but Covid put a stop to that! Yet another reminder that no matter how much we plan,...
Marcus KowalSep 3, 20214 minSeeing colours againOn July 26th, the day of my 4-year old son Nico's birthday, our OB doctor reminded me of something. She has given birth to all three of...
Marcus KowalAug 2, 20214 minNot completing goalsOn Sunday, the 4th of July, I broke my 261 day running streak. It was during the day I came to the realisation due to my hip having been...
Marcus KowalJul 3, 20211 minAn 8 year journeyIt was late when I wrote the letter to our members and it is late when I write this. My days tend to start early and end late but that's...
Marcus KowalMay 26, 20213 minA letter to Liam.Today you would have turned 6. That sounds so big, you would have been a little boy. It’s easy to imagine what you would be like when I...
Marcus KowalMar 30, 20212 minThe difference between MMA and Krav MagaNot long ago, I wrote an article on MMA vs Krav Maga. The reason I wrote it was because I often get asked why I do both; why do I train...
Marcus KowalMar 21, 20214 minBook recommendations from 2020Every year when I goal set, I include a number of books to read. When I wrote a post on goal setting in 2020 and how it was even more...
Marcus KowalFeb 19, 20213 minChasin’ Change - Why we are running 68.8 miles.On February 27, 2021, me and some good friends will take on the 68.8 miles “Backbone Trail” in the Santa Monica Mountains. The event is...
Marcus KowalJan 25, 20214 minBeing in controlPicture from: Monster.ca Many describe themselves as, “control freaks,” which is often used in a very broad sense. Sometimes, people...
Marcus KowalJan 8, 20215 minThe Year of 2020 and goal settingA few days ago marked the last day of the craziest year in modern history. The world was paralysed by the pandemic and we’ve seen the...
Marcus KowalDec 22, 20202 minThis year's best Christmas presentThis year's best Christmas present is Nico Loves Soap. Yes, I said it: the best Christmas present 2020, bar none (pun intended). You can...
Marcus KowalNov 21, 20204 minNutrition is NOT 70% of fitness & healthPicture from www.PictureFit.com You’ve probably heard the saying: You can’t out-exercise a bad diet. Well, I disagree. Not long ago, I...
Marcus KowalNov 2, 20203 minThe best defense for COVID-19There has been a lot of discussion among experts on the topic of how to best battle the Coronavirus. We know social distancing, washing...
Marcus KowalOct 18, 20201 minWhat is the best self defense?I very often get asked by friends and followers "I want to learn self defense but I don't know where to start? Which martial arts should...
Marcus KowalOct 5, 20202 minEnoughI wasn’t sure if I should post this or not but I’ve honestly had enough. I try not to speak much about religion and politics, because...
Marcus KowalSep 23, 20203 minBreaking a foot vs Breaking a streakOn January 1st, 2020, I started my run streak. My goal was to run every single day for the year. The run had to be a minimum of 1 mile to...
Marcus KowalSep 23, 20202 minA simple dateSometimes, a simple date, a simple combination of numbers, can mean so much. To most of our generation, it is 9/11. To me, it's 9/3/2016....