Hi Everyone!!! Great news, Richie Patishnock and Donnie Cioffi were signed yesterday by Higher Strength Nutrition as a supplement sponsor. Both Donnie and Richie are future MMA stars. They as most of you know are a couple fights in to there Professional Careers and are fighting again soon. Richie fights on September 30th and Donnie Fights on October 8th.

Hello world of No Limits!!! This Video was taken a few weeks back and was supposed to be put up on the blog immediately. Apparently I messed up and it did not appear until today, my apologies to you.

This is a video of Donnie and myself at Pocono Medical Center, he was sparring and accidentally got headbutted by one of his training partners, pretty nice slice above the left eye, luckily got it fixed up and is ready to ROCK on Oct. 8th 2011.

Had a great day at stroudfest. The 5k was run by Jeremy and Steph, Jeremy finished ninth overall and ran his fastest time ever, being it was his first 5k in a superfast 22:34 for 2nd in his age group. Steph was also a first time racer and finished in 32 minutes also a great job. At stroudfest we had a huge group of athletes and trainers on hand. Jocelyn was there selling her amazing Bionic bands. A good time was had by all!!

Congrats to our very best duathlete/triathlete Jocelyn Shilling, She headed up to Burlington Vermont this past week to compete in USA Triathlon Sprint Nationals. It was actually her first National Level Triathlon race that she has competed in. Her goal was to finish in the top 10 and qualify for worlds in New Zealand. She finished 9th and qualified, now it is just a matter of her getting to New Zealand. Way to go JRok!!!!  Check out the video below!!  JROK RULES!!!

Also on Sunday we had Joey Arner Compete in his first ever Triathlon in Hazleton PA. Joey did terrific as we knew he would finishing in 2:20. Way to go JOE!!!

I have to say, that even though I grew up with my mom and dad, you really never know how truly strong they are until you watch them handle adversity. Growing up I was always told, you can do ANYTHING you set your mind to. To be quite honest, I believed them!! As many of you know me, you know that is where I get my philosophy of NO LIMITS.

Having said that, a year or so ago my mom had cancer. Her surgery was successful, went through the radiation treatments, and let’s just say a tremendous amount of pain and discomfort. Never, did we hear a negative word out of her mouth, instead, she became inspired, inspired to do the things in life she had always put off. She learned to swim!! Seriously never knew how to swim, not even float:) My mom and dad finally bought the house down the shore they have been talking about for 20 plus years. A few months back, she told me she wanted to run a 5k… The journey began the following day, when she started she could not run more than 10 seconds without having to stop and catch her breath. Well, Saturday, August 13th 2011 after months of training my mom completed her 5k and it was an honor to run right next to her the entire time.
What’s next for this 60 plus runner girl you might ask?…. She ask me for a training plan to complete a 1/2 marathon in the fall. Not surprising at all with her indomitable spirit!!! Go MOM.  Here is a video of the day!!

Here is my 60 second free pose, prior to prejudging. The Second Video is the Prejudging.

On Saturday July 16th, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkesbarre, PA.  Rich Patishnock final got to unload his fury he has been holding onto for weeks.  After several of his fights he had scheduled were canceled, this was his night.

First round action, Richie nearly stopped his opponent with a barrage of punches.  His opponent held on and lasted through all three rounds.  Decision PATISHNOCK!!!  Very exciting fight, easily the fight of the night.

We are all very proud of Richie for his dedication and focus.  He has a big future in MMA fighting.  As a pro right now he is undefeated at 2 and0.

Go Richie!!!!!

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!  What a whirlwind of events for Charlie “the Spaniard” Brenneman.  The world of No Limits Personal Training would like to congratulate Charlie for taking advantage of the huge opportunity that was offered to him!!!  Most of the world knows, but I will tell you anyway. (I will try to be brief) Got to Pittsburg on Wednesday was told his opponent TJ Grant was to sick to fight.  Was pulled from the fight card!!!  BOOOO, was told to make weight just in the event another 170 pounder did not pass their physical.  15 minutes before weigh ins, was offered the co-main event against rising star Rick “the Horror” Story.  Took the fight, and showed the world what the Spaniard is all about……. Carpe Diem….  that is correct seizing the day.  Oh yeah, he dominated the fight!!!!!

I had the privilege of being part of Charlies corner that night, it was an honor for me to see all his dreams come true in front of all his family and friends right there in his home town, on national TV none the less.  Spaniard, Spaniard, Spaniard… need I say more!!!!!

Congratulations to Jocelyn shelling for an excellent month of racing. Her hard work has earned her incredibly high rankings over the past two races. At the black bear triathlon she earned 1st place in her age group! She also finished in the top 10% of the entire race qualifying her for the Olympic distance national championship in Burlington Vermont. On June 19th she competed in the wiles duathlon and again finished first in her age group and 25th overall. She took an amazing 4.5 minutes off her time from last year’s event.
Trainer Kelly Smith also did an excellent job at his race at Long Branch New Jersey. In the long course triathlon he placed in 8th in his age group with a time of 1:53.47.2.

Congratulations to all who competed this Sunday. First of all, the Run for the Red 5k we had Dolene, Neha, Eddie, Penny, and Payton all PR the Race!!!! That is spectacular, WAY TO GO!!!!!! Also in the Run for the Red Marathon Relay, Kelly and I ran as a team and Kelly Rocked the 2nd half of the Marathon with a time of 1:42 a pr by more then 8 minutes!!!!! Then Awesome Adam and Todd also ran the Relay, they just happened to come in 1st place!!!!! Adam you truly are amazing!!! First place out of 90 teams, WOW!!

Now, let’s head a bit further south to Westminster MD, where JROK did a duathlon. We all know she won her age group, but guess what… She won the entire race, First overall!!!!!!! What a Champion, way to go JROK continue to dominate!!!
Great work everyone!!!! Love it!!!