Foss Day 7

This may have been the most difficult day/ morning. I realized that it's over and I am returning home. For the last several days I was around kids that showed respect. Even though we currently live in two different environment we met a common ground.

I woke up about an hour or so ago, with my mind thinking and racing. Instead of preparing my cabin Team (Hingham) to prepare for morning runs, I am preparing myself to head into an environment that I feel I have been already pre-judged, an environment where i don't have the respect. Thinking about protecting myself from the preconceived notions about who I am.

For the most part people are entitled to their opinions but that doesn't constitute to who I really am. Foss brought out the greater qualities in me, I really believe I adapt to my environment. I am inspired to come home with better habits. High School Hall of Fame Coach Kevin Maloney gave me some gems, on how to navigate a successful relationship as a passionate Head Coach priority my wife
 

Foss Day 6

August 27, 2016 

 I named Conrad Davis the camper week because of his diligence and determination. The kid was humble and hungry. My boys team, BPS XC team with Marshfield XC Team , and Hall of Fame Coach George Rose. Truly Inspiring to see my team and Coach Sheppard's team bond #Salute. Finally got my New Balance Trainers I can't wait to break these puppies in.

The opportunity to pick Coach George Rose, Rick Kates, Dennis Sheppard, Brian Gagon, Kevin Maloney & Coach McChesney was priceless, life changing experience for myself and my student athlete's that I coached and encountered

Foss Day 5

Truly enjoying this every moment at Camp Foss, I have been busy in developing my student athletes as well as personal and professional development. Besides being under the weather I am have an amazing time. I started to get sick maybe I have drank so much chocolate milk. In regards to any cravings I have complete control I have gone several days without any temptations in control of the shenanigans.

Foss Day 4

Another beautiful day at Camp Foss no complaints I am blessed for the opportunity, have a itchy throat, maybe I am drinking too much Chocolate milk and the mucus is building up. I started the day with a 2 mile run, my cabin "Wildcat" was responsible for the breakfast setup, after the breakfast the triathlon my BPS team had a decent Peformance they place bronze would have done better but we struggled the first leg with swimming portion.

After the triathlon I aqua jogged for 40 mins, 10 mins of aqua jogging correlates to a mile. After showering fellow camp counselor and professional runners Brian Gagon and David Goodman and Marshfield Coach Dennis Sheppard broke me in on interval workout, I am please that I finished, I am respecting the process but am pleased that if I continue I will be on course to have a successful comeback.
 

 I haven't worked out like this year. I am looking forward to everything life can provide. I am getting physically, mentally and physically stronger i need to implement everything I am learning to become the better partner, son, uncle, friend and coach. I am getting confident that I can make some changes that will benefit my love circle.

In short I am blessed on the opportunity to be unplugged by the matrix and be around the greatest coaches and runners in the State of Massachusetts
 

Foss Day 3

Amazing day today at Foss Running Camp. I ran 3 miles in the morning and I bike 11 miles in the afternoon. Maybe the curiosity hasn't gotten to me yet but I don't have cravings, I must reiterate that a change of environment keeps me occupied also inspires me to be better.

Foss Day 2

Good Morning Today was amazing first full day in Foss. In regards to cravings I felt I had control, had an opportunity to slide off to the local bar with other counsellors thou. Grabbed a pitcher at the local diner. 

Received some great prizes from the New Balance team. Ran 3 miles during the morning run, after lunch i had an opportunity to pick the brains of  Coach Steven McChesney and Coach George Rose during our afternoon 3 mile walk, I can't deny the feeling another day at Camp Foss I am feeling stronger, having the opportunity to have a busy schedule with Cabin Duties and chores  plus a change in environment allowed  me to change in perception and change in attitude.

 

Foss Running Camp Day 1

Great day not even thinking about the cravings, the environment stimulating and motivating me to do better. I have already connected with some amazing people. I just need continue on this path I believe there is going to be some success at the end of this journey. I wouldn't exchange the struggle no regrets it's only making me stronger and better. 

Once we arrived, I was informed that I was going to be the Cabin Coach for the Wildcat Cabin which had the town of Hingham XC team. My boys were placed with Legendary Coach George Rose and some of the Marshfield Boys XC team in Cabin "Old Lookout"

After checking and unpacking we had Day One camp Introduction by Camp Director and truly one of the most humblest human beings I have met, in Coach Kevin Maloney, explaining the campers the general rules plus expectations. After that we had an an amazing Dinner, I mean can't go wrong with Chicken Broccoli and Ziti, had an opportunity to check in with my team and see how they were enjoining themselves. 

We end the night with a camp fire and the boys and I truly in amazement of mother nature and her beauty as we are accustomed to the Skyscrapers and Fog, we were mesmerized by the Sky filled with stars and the air being so clean. Lights out was at 10:30 pm I started writing in my journal.  

Drake "View" Reviews

SMDH hurt myself while participating in Yoga position downward dog a few days ago, I developed a muscle spasm in below my left shoulder blade. Regardless felt good to just get out there and something in #EarlyBirdGetsTheWorm. First run in several days, slow and steady but we are working out the kinks. 

I wont front and act like I was waving the OVO Flag. I wont front I am breaking out the habit of comparing and contrasting newer artists to the Golden era artists. On the project "Life is Good" by Nas on the track "Back When" Nasir Jones is quoted with spitting, " To call them fake today it's hate| real niggas extinct 'Pac left me inside a rap world with niggas that wink| At other rappers undercover niggas spit every way|Won't be surprised if all their lives have federal plates".

Amongst the Young Thug and Migos of the world of hiphop. Aubrey Graham is positioning himself to be considered top 5 of All time period. We have all watched and witness the growth of the actor from degrassi who dropped the mixtape/EP classic "So Far Gone", has returned to your ear drums with more of that funk from the 6. 

After reviewing "View" Drake has amazed me to show his versatility and range to touch various musical genre's. I can appreciate the growth in artists, the sound of this current project shows signs of maturity. At first I was against singing on records, but as the culture evolve so does the music, I can't categorized Drizzy to the icons and legends from the pass who had an origin of the street element interwoven in their music. Drake's diverse background provides him a platform to rock out on reach records that would be considered out the league for most artists. 

The View has features from Riri, Pimp C, Wiz Kid, Popcaan, Kyla and have some dope production from Frank Dukes, Boi1da, Kany West, 40 & Nineteen85: Purchase Click on Link Here: VIEWS

Overall don't be cheap support dope music there is definitely a record out there for you and yours and the various moods we go through. Below are my favorite joints, that stood out on the first listen thru. Make sure you add this to your ipod playlist and music catalog. Salute to Drake for being verse in style mixed with ambition and drive. I would have never thought that the Greatest MC on the planet isn't from the 3 major markets of LA, NYC and Hotlanta. 

U with Me produced by 40 & Kanye West

Weston Road Flows produced by 40

Controlla produced by Boi1da, Co produced by Supa Dups & Allen Ritter

One Dance produced by nineteen85, Co Produced 40 & Wiz Kid

Grammys produced by 40 & Southside, Co Produced by Cardo & Young Exclusive