Worldwide Exclusive Premiere: ‘Chinese Penhold’ at Sundance K-Swiss Ping Pong Classic
No, we didn’t make it to Sundance… but our associates from K-Swiss are giving us the full feed (check our Facebook) from the snow strewn streets & check back at 3.30 PMT. In the spirit of the annual celebration of indie film, K-Swiss and GenArt are getting down with some of the brightest young directors for a Ping Pong Classic. Perfect for all comers, ping pong is an old school fave that lends well to the party vibe of Park City…
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Race Day Checklist for the Paranoid
You know what’s worse than not being able to sleep the night before the big race? Not being able to mentally check out whether or not you have everything ready. After having been through so many of these nights, I’ve compiled a list of must-haves here that you can use to make sure if at all possible you’re at least able to rest.
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The K-Swiss Ping Pong Challenge
Core to the Sundance festivities last month, was the first ever K-Swiss Ping Pong Challenge, where four filmmakers squared off at the net, as well as on screen. K-Swiss used the opportunity to enlist a videographer that offer a bit of Ping Pong history. Apparently the sport was born the Victorian era, when dinner was followed by clearing the table for a game with books stacked up to be used as a net.
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Have a Need for Speed? Try A Track Workout
A friend of mine who is a speed demon and soon-to-be Boston Qualifier, Kerrie, shared one of her favorite track workouts with me to prep for 5K races.
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No Smoke, No Mirrors: José James’ “Blackmagic”
José James just might be the male Sade. Like her, this soulful crooner uses his smokily seductive voice to effortlessly fold himself into the listener’s consciousness. But while this young, New York-based singer starts with jazzy soul as his root force—his haunting vocals recall everyone from Billie Holiday and Chet Baker to Bill Withers—he’s smart enough to know that his smoothness will stand out best when placed against edgier textures.
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Run For Liberty: Paul Both Runs Across the United States
The L.A. Marathon is now officially less than two months away. Although my training seems to be on track, I’m still nervous every single waking moment. I find comfort in my friends, especially those that I pull a lot of inspiration from. One person I’ve especially admired and look to during my internal running turmoil is my friend, Paul Both, an ultra-runner who is currently on similar journey of his own – running across the continental United States.
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