I have an injury. An odd injury, but one none the less. I have a blood vessel that struggles to heal in the middle finger of my right hand. The particular blood vessel has been a nuisance for me since I was in high school playing volleyball and it would continually break with a good hard serve. Also, I have Reynard’s which is a blood circulation disorder, so maybe that has something to do with it. I have taken myself off certain lifts and allowing my finger to fully heal. The

Here I am sitting among some very strong people at the 15th StrongFirst barbell certification.

Today, is a big day for me. No it's not my birthday, wedding anniversary or anything like that. For me it is a day that is just as important, it is my 5 year kettlebell anniversary. 5 years ago today, I became the staff employee at the Mansfield YMCA in Ohio. It was the day I dedicated myself to the hard training of kettlebell practicing. I have never looked back or regretted any of it! As a matter of fact, I have never "put a kettlebell down" I continue to train with them, p