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Jet Noir
Nov 14, 20174 min read
Mental Fuel: The Importance of a Mantra
One of the first homework assignments that I assign to clients is to create a training mantra. I’ve found that some people are unfamiliar...
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Jet Noir
Nov 7, 20178 min read
Tough Mudder Training
If you’re reading this, it’s because someone (hopefully the person in the mirror) has convinced you to participate in an adventure race....
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Jet Noir
Oct 28, 20171 min read
About This Blog
When I first began this blog, it wasn’t a blog. I would copy/paste the song titles and artists of my music playlists from my Spinning...
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Jet Noir
Oct 21, 20172 min read
Love Your Sweat
There are many times that I’m certain my words will get me fired from my job as a fitness coach. Taken out of context, some of the things...
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Jet Noir
Oct 14, 20173 min read
Pardon My Catharsis
I’m in the middle of a workout. To be more specific, I’m in the middle of my workout. As a member, client, class regular, friend,...
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Jet Noir
Oct 7, 20174 min read
The Internet Made Me Do It!
My biggest challenge in writing this blog is making sure that I don’t come off as *that guy* that tells people what to do. I dislike...
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Jet Noir
Sep 28, 20173 min read
Be Here Now!
I saw it on a bumper sticker and I decided to get it tattooed on my body. I had survivor’s guilt. I was with Sparkly Devil just a few...
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Jet Noir
Sep 21, 20172 min read
Start Where You Are
My first dance with self-doubt happened when I had 11 years and my favorite rap group, the Fat Boys, had released their movie...
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Jet Noir
Sep 14, 20176 min read
The Wedding Party
The California King-sized bed had been moved into the main living area, the largest room in the house. The entirety of the home, inside...
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Jet Noir
Sep 7, 20173 min read
Keep Living, Advice From My Father
“Keep Living!” That is the advice of my father. He gave us this reminder whenever something unexpected or tragic happened. For a time, I...
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Jet Noir
Aug 28, 20174 min read
Do You Thank Your Lover?
In the early 90’s, ABC had a show called ‘Homefront’ that took place circa WWII. I remember watching a scene that involved an older,...
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Jet Noir
Aug 21, 20174 min read
Naked Camp: The End
There is both beauty and tragedy in creation and destruction done by the same hand. Impermanence was explained to me like this; years of...
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Jet Noir
Aug 14, 20174 min read
Actual Conversation: A Lost Habit
Tonight, I had to remind my class that I’m open/receptive to feedback. I felt the need to tell them that I wouldn’t defend my position or...
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Jet Noir
Aug 7, 20174 min read
Disclosing If You’re Transgender Before A Date
There’s been a lot of controversy as to whether a transgender person should/should not does/doesn’t have to disclose their status as...
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Jet Noir
Jul 28, 20174 min read
Yes, I Am A Sex Worker
No, it’s probably not what you imagine. Recently, I was on a panel of Sex Workers who spoke to a group of people about advocacy,...
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Jet Noir
Jul 21, 20173 min read
Get Up (A Reminder)
I’ve ordered my personalized license plates! But, first… In Black news, Recently, Nelsan Ellis died from heart failure. We were about 15...
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Jet Noir
Jul 14, 20173 min read
The Gratitude Project
If you believe the newsfeed, the world is hurting. If you believe the comments on social media. Everyone is angry and spouting venom....
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Jet Noir
Jul 7, 20173 min read
Change Your Mind Before Changing Anything
Any change begins with a decision. Anything that you’re doing on your path to change should have a why attached to it. That why should...
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Jet Noir
Jun 28, 20173 min read
Naked Men: Take a Look
The ESPN Magazine Body Issue has been released with five different covers. Every one of them featuring a nude pro athlete. Much like the...
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Jet Noir
Jun 21, 20172 min read
Ambition: A Fear of Mediocrity
Ambition is the fear of mediocrity. Ambition is the fear of being mediocre. You can apply this mantra to many aspects of your life....
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