Rod Raymond (M.Ed., ACSM) - Video Here

Rod Raymond (M.Ed., ACSM)  is one of a few ACE, Master Personal Trainers in the country. He has been in the business of helping others achieve their dreams and strive for optimal health  for over 15 years.

Rod is the wellness director at the University of Minnesota, a 20-time Ironman Triathlon and a current doctoral student at the University of Minnesota.

A two-time Olympic trials participant, an international champion of the Scottish Coast-to-Coast adventure race, the Trans Swiss triathlon , the Border-to-Border triathlon and and the Swiss Gigathlon.  Upon winning the Swiss Gigathlon (the world's toughest race) Rod was noted among the fittest athletes in the world by two different publications.

Rod has shared his philosophy that life should be lived "inside out vs. outside in" to thousands of people throughout the world with his books, videos and seminars.

He is also the owner of the successful Fitger's Brewhouse, Red Star Club, Burrito Union and Old City Hall.   He has written several fitness books including: Quick Fitness and Marathlon training guides as well as his DVD series: "Be Your Own Personal Trainer"
                               
Rod is a father and supports many organizations promoting meaningful things

Today is today!

If you're going to be a bear, be a grizzly...Make it happen.

You to have learn how to deal with the many that envy you, If you are one of the few that makes things happen.

You will have to get good at one of two things in life: rolling up your sleeves and putting your hands in the soil or stealing a ratty jacket and putting your hands out.

My grandma used to say: "if you are bored, go sit on the floor and let your legs hang down." If you are bored, you are a boring person..get excited!