9 months ago, when I first walked into the gym, I never realized how much of a profound impact it would have on my life. From the amazing gym members to the fantastic environment of success, you feel you’re at home alongside a new family. The second you walk through the doors you know it’s […]
Read more "12/19/15 Crossfit Pushing W8 is More Than Just a Gym "1. 3RM Pause Bench Bar/95/135/155/175/195/205 for 2.5 2. 5×5 Close Grip Paused Bench 135 3. 5×10 Strict Pull Ups 4. 4×12 1- 1/4 Incline DB Bench 30lbs 5. 4×6 Mixed Grip Pull Ups, CB/Clock 6. 3×20 DB Flys 20lbs 7. 3×20 DB Tate Press 20lbs 8. 3×20 Supine Ring Rows What influences me? I was thinking […]
Read more "12/16/15 What influences me? / Max Effort Upper Body"I used a longer version of this for my common app personal statement for colleges. I think it’s a good time to go look back on how far I’ve come and why I enjoy training. One day in December 2013, I woke up at 5:30 in the morning and asked my father to drive […]
Read more "12/3/15 My Journey so Far…."Fifty-six years ago in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Millers and the Karns started a family tradition that still continues on today! The first one started with 11 people, nine are still alive today, and has grown to over 80 family members. My grandfather and Uncle Fred are with us this year in our memories. Thanksgiving day […]
Read more "11/26/15 Miller Family Thanksgiving"Right after Raw Nationals, I broke my right hand. I never wrote about it because I was having trouble dealing with other things that were happening in my life. You may have noticed my workouts being only lower body because of my hand. I hate feeling lazy and unproductive. That’s how I have been feeling, […]
Read more "11/15/15 Setbacks"http://navyseals.com/4099/viking-manhood-lessons/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/zach-even-esh-strongcast/id740235285?mt=2&i=33510658 Today, I want to touch on an article I found out about on an old podcast from Zach-Even-Esh. I implore you to read my ideas about a few points given in the article, but I recommend overall that you check out both links above (one being the article, and the other being the […]
Read more "10/20/15 Viking Manhood Lessons"The morning before my meet was hectic. I had to pack, had Senior Convocation in the morning. Then a quick lunch with my Mom before meeting my best friend Will for the 6-hour car ride to Scranton, PA. The night before we had dinner in the hotel and tried to relax. It wasn’t easy. My […]
Read more "10/16/15 USAPL Raw Nationals Results (2nd Place 66kg Teen16-17)"This weekend has been all about relaxing. Life has been stressful with training for Raw Nationals and applying for colleges. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed, but I do my best to stay positive and look at the bright side of things. I surround myself with friends, family and all the things I love that keep me […]
Read more "10/13/15 Pumpkin Picking, Apple Picking, Off-Roading (Tips for a Positive life)"Training for this meet has been an intense endeavor. I have prepared to my fullest on making sure I have all my equipment packed, my mentality in check, and my goals in sight. That being said, there’s no doubt in my mind that this is all in thanks to my coach, Tyler, along with my […]
Read more "10/10/15 Rules of Lifting to Reach your Goals"My dreams are right in my grasp, from finally understanding what I’m doing with my life after high school to competing at Raw Nationals. This school year started off great at Deep Run. In 11th and now 12th grade, I’ve been dual enrolled in a local community college and taking classes in criminal justice as […]
Read more "10/1/15 Two Weeks out from Raw Nationals, Senior Year and College Applications"
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