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[savebylou]

I Tried Harry Styles’ Workout From His Trainer And It Took Me More Than Two Hours

By Harry Bullmore

Highlights of the article below.

Develop the speed and muscular endurance needed for a stadium tour (just in case) with this Harry Styles workout from his trainer Thibo David. Harry Styles is a better singer than me. As People magazine’s sexiest musician alive 2023, he’s better looking too. But because I’m a fitness writer by trade, the hardest pill to swallow is that he might be in better condition. This realization dawned on me as Styles’ coach Thibo David walked me through one of his typical training sessions.

1) Warm up. 30-minute slow-paced run. 2) One mile run. Run one mile as fast as possible. David says Harry Styles can run a mile in an impressive 5min 13sec—a standard some of the professional athletes David coaches can’t match—but I was urged to run my own race. 3) Bodyweight challenge. In eight minutes complete: -100 push-ups -100 sit-ups -100 unweighted squats 4) Free-weights circuit. Four rounds of: -1min kettlebell swings  (16kg) -1min box jumps -2min sandbag over-the-shoulder (20kg) -2min alternating dumbbell clean and press -1min rest 5) Hill sprints. Eight rounds of: -30-45sec sprint (16-21km/h) at a 0.5-2.5% gradient -90sec rest 6) Core workout. 15 minutes of “diverse core exercises including planks, one sided farmer’s walks, side planks and sit-up  variations". 7) Stretching. 10-15 minutes of assisted stretching.

Another thing that impressed me was Styles’ evident fitness levels and work ethic; how he has the energy to perform for two hours during a stadium tour is no longer a mystery. "Collaborating with Harry Styles was an absolute delight; his commitment is unparalleled,” says David. “But it’s important to note that this level of training isn’t suitable for everyone. Harry was inherently fit, but achieving the level of fitness needed for this session still required time, work and effort. Rushing into such high-volume workouts can pose risks.” David also stressed that sessions of this intensity weren’t done every day, and the nature of his workouts will often “depend on the day and the state of the athlete”. “It’s crucial to emphasize the significance of proper periodization,” says David. “Not every day constituted an intense session. In fact, we strategically incorporated recovery sessions which often involved a light run combined with core exercises and mobility work. Every workout was thoughtfully placed within the overall training plan.”

I really recommend to read the full article, the writer explains his own experience trying Harry's workout.

[retiredkat]

Red-UK Magazine Raising the Stakes interview with Jacob Anderson

Must give email address to read the full article

“Jacob Anderson has a very sweet tooth. ‘I’m, like, addicted to sweetness, ever since being in America,’ he says, sipping tea with a sheepish smile. Having come to meet me in North London after dropping his daughter at nursery, the 34-year-old star of AMC’s hit series Interview With The Vampire is sitting with his face towards the morning sunshine, a move unlike the supernatural being he plays. ‘It’s good to have everything in moderation,’ he muses, opening a sachet of sweetener. ‘But the minute you start paying too much attention to quantities of things…’ he pauses, ‘it’s like sucking the joy out.’

It’s an apt metaphor for the show we’re meeting to discuss. Based on Anne Rice’s 1976 novel, the lavish revamp sees Anderson play the brooding vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac as he recounts a life of eternal love and bloodlust to journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian). In an era when television feels increasingly bland, the show pulls off theatrical magic with its epic, queer reinvention of Rice’s work. ‘You don’t really get weird stories with scale,’ notes Anderson. ‘And I feel like this show has managed to hit the sweet spot of scale and oddness.’

Having attempted to despatch his paramour Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) and then moved to Paris with his adopted daughter Claudia (Delainey Hayles), Louis works to untangle his manipulated memories in the second season. ‘There’s a lot of tension building,’ says Anderson. ‘In episode one, in particular, I remember thinking Louis has a tension headache for years. It affects his decision-making, and his outbursts. And he makes a lot of poor decisions in season two.’ There’s a great deal of unresolved trauma, he observes, ‘Louis is very emotionally constipated in that way. I think he’s not quite able to embrace his grief, embrace his first 30 years of vampirism. He’s also unravelling in the present; all of that suppression and repression is coming back to get him.

Therapy is the place where Anderson goes to figure things out. ‘I don’t want to be like a ball of confusion and contradiction. I have two daughters to raise,’ he smiles. ‘I don’t want to be another angry man, because they’re gonna meet a lot of angry, oppressed men in their lives.’ Since playing Louis, though, he suspects the boundaries between fiction and real life have become blurred. ‘There are things about Louis that I justify, like, “I understand this decision, and therefore we’re the same.”’ he laughs. Getting deep into character, I suggest, must lend itself to overthinking. ‘Yeah, I’m a huge overthinker,’ he says emphatically. ‘Sitting here, I just noticed my own body language, and my brain is firing off.’

Despite having been in the public eye for most of his life (both on TV and in his music, which he records under the name Raleigh Ritchie), Anderson keeps a low profile. ‘I’m quite a private person,’ he chuckles. He largely avoids social media, as he has an ‘internal compass’ that guides him towards negative criticism. ‘I think it would be unhealthy to spend too much time indulging in how other people are looking at me,’ he says. ‘I feel like I’d lose my sense of self; the sense of self that I’ve been trying to build up all this time.’

As a child, he was always waiting for adulthood to begin. He moved to London at the age of 17, not specifically to pursue a career in acting, but mainly to leave his home city of Bristol. ‘I have a really healthy relationship with my home city now,’ he says, ‘but at the time, I just wanted to escape.’ He was always resourceful in his pursuit of opportunities. ‘In the beginning, I would get coaches up to London at four in the morning to get to an audition at nine. And I would do that a few times a week. And then if I stayed over for some reason, I’d stay at like a backpacker’s hostel for £19.’ Since that point, he’s worked solidly. ‘I think I have a bit of a work thing,’ he confesses. ‘I really feel like myself when I’m working. I feel like I can key into the version of myself that I most want to be, and it gives me a real sense of purpose.’

Playing the stoic Unsullied warrior Grey Worm in HBO’s Game Of Thrones was an ‘emotionally taxing’ experience at times. ‘The challenging bit was giving myself something to do sometimes, like, keeping myself alive in the scene,’ he recalls. ‘Trying to stay present was a real challenge.’ But it also proved to be a valuable learning curve. ‘You don’t need lines, you don’t need words to tell your part of the story. You can do it with your face. You can do it with your body language. So I learned a lot from doing that. But I was ready for it to be over.’

When he finished the show in 2018, he felt burnt out. ‘That last year was so brutal. It was an amazing experience in lots of ways, but I was also very low and so I just took a break for a bit.’ He considered giving up acting. ‘I was just losing my love a little bit,’ he says. The thing that inspired him again was playing recurring character Vinder in Doctor Who, a show that he aspired to be on as a child. ‘That gave me back my play. It re-energised me.’

He certainly wasn’t prepared for the phenomenon that Thrones would become. ‘It was really surprising,’ he recalls. ‘Whenever we went through the press for it, it felt like being in The Beatles or something. But when we were making it, it was really intimate.’ In any case, he isn’t driven by conventional measures of success. ‘The processes are really important. I’ve really learned that, for me, it doesn’t matter if the thing is good. If making it isn’t a pleasant experience, or joyful in some way, fulfilling or cathartic, then it wasn’t worth it. I don’t really care if something is, like, quote unquote, a hit or success, if making it was miserable, you know?’

What really drives Anderson, is creating work that helps people feel seen; and the enthusiastic response to Interview With The Vampire (plus an early season three renewal) has proved that it’s resonating with audiences on a deep level. ‘To be a part of something that people take into their hearts so much is really special,’ he says. ‘Through music and films and TV was how I learned how to be a human, you know?’ He pauses, looking deep in thought. ‘To see that I’ve contributed in some way to something that does that for other people gives me a sense of “it’s the right thing to do”. Like, I’m still doing this for the reason that I got into it.’ He smiles, ‘So yeah, it’s lovely.’”

[usafphantom2]

The Netherlands authorizes Ukraine to use donated F-16 fighters to attack targets in Russia

Dutch politicians follow the same decision made by Denmark on the use of the F-16 for attacks within Russian territory.

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 06/04/2024 - 08:00 in Military, War Zones

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The Netherlands announced that it will allow the Ukrainian Air Force to use the 24 F-16 fighters it will receive by donation to be used in attacks against targets within Russian territory.

The Dutch Minister of Defense, Kajsa Ollongren, confirmed that the Netherlands will not impose limitations on the use of F-16 jets. This decision marks a divergence from Belgium's policy, which limits the use of its donated F-16s.

In an interview with the newspaper Politico at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Ollongren said: "There is no [a restriction to the Belgian style]. We are putting into practice the same principle that we apply to all other supplies of capacity, that is, once it is delivered to Ukraine, it is theirs to use." She added that the Netherlands only asks Ukraine to comply with international law and the right to self-defense, as established in the United Nations Charter, ensuring that the jets are used to achieve Ukraine's military objectives in self-defense.

Ollongren and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin were among the senior officials who met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the Singapore conference. Denmark also approved Ukraine's use of F-16s provided by Denmark against military targets on Russian soil. Germany has also indicated that Ukraine can use weapons provided by the West for its defense.

Recently, the U.S. authorized Ukraine to attack Russian territory near Kharkiv using U.S.-suplied weapons, confirmed by President Zelensky's spokesman, Serhii Nykyforov, on May 31. However, Washington continues to restrict the use of long-range weapons for deeper attacks within Russia. President Zelensky has expressed interest in using long-range weapons, such as British-made Storm Shadow missiles, but the United Kingdom has not yet fully authorized their use, possibly awaiting a clear position from the White House. The issue has been discussed twice with UK authorities, but remains dependent on a broader international consensus, particularly the US position.

Tags: Military AviationF-16 Fighting FalconUkraine Air ForceRNLAF - Royal Netherlands Air Force / Royal Dutch Air ForceWar Zones - Russia/Ukraine

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[strangenewfriends]

"Harry Styles is a better singer than me. As People magazine’s sexiest musician alive 2023, he’s better looking too. But because I’m a fitness writer by trade, the hardest pill to swallow is that he might be in better condition.

This realization dawned on me as Styles’ coach Thibo David walked me through one of his typical training sessions. 

They kick things off with a slow 10 to 30-minute jog, followed by a rapid one-mile run and a bodyweight challenge comprising 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups and 100 air squats within eight minutes. Once that’s done, David considers the warm-up complete. 

What follows is a melee of weighted circuits, more running and core work which left me both intimidated and intrigued. So, as a fitness aficionado and Coach’s unofficial workout guinea pig, I decided to give it a go. All of it. 

30-minute slow-paced run 

If you include the one-mile run and bodyweight challenge, this is the hardest warm-up I’ve ever done, but, given the intensity required for the next two elements I’m promoting them to workout status. 

My usual warm-up routine consists of 10-minutes on a bike or exercise bike, followed by 15 minutes of dynamic stretching. The slow-paced run offered a similar introduction to my morning session, but after that I was in unfamiliar territory. 

Run one mile as fast as possible

David says Harry Styles can run a mile in an impressive 5min 13sec—a standard some of the professional athletes David coaches can’t match—but I was urged to run my own race.

“Don’t go in thinking ‘he did it in five minutes, I’m going to do the same’, just keep on pushing,” says David. “Don’t think about anything else, your time is yours.” 

So I found myself haring through a UK park at 30°F. The cold air stung my lungs and my heart rate soon soared, but I managed to stick to a pace I, as an average runner at best, was fairly happy with and finished in 5min 59sec.

In eight minutes complete:

100 push-ups

100 sit-ups

100 unweighted squats

This was far closer to my wheelhouse as a CrossFit fan. I chose to tackle it in alternating sets of 10, transitioning quickly between exercises to finish within the eight-minute limit. But even commando rolling from push-up to sit-up then springing into the squats left me little time to spare.

I took 7min 39sec, and, somewhat unexpectedly, given I can barbell squat more than 300lb, it was my quads that blew up the most. Whether this was the result of the one-mile run before it or heavy front squats the day before, I couldn’t say, but my thighs were on fire by the final rep. 

Four rounds of:

1min kettlebell swings (16kg)

1min box jumps

2min sandbag over-the-shoulder (20kg)

2min alternating dumbbell clean and press

1min rest

This was the part of the training day I felt most comfortable with—probably because it bore the closest resemblance to CrossFit.

“I like to say that I train very smart, but you also have to be very stupid sometimes, you know? Do this type of workout in the most stupid way; go hard at the task at hand, like when you throw a ball for a dog and it goes super crazy. 

“This is a very good workout for that. Very good at building everything that needs to be added after the aerobic base; aggressiveness, speed, that go-hard mentality.”

I tend to ease off the throttle in timed workouts like this, so I set a couple of goals going in. 

Firstly: no taking long breaks mid-minute. Secondly, hit a set number of reps each round. I pushed my body reasonably hard during the first round and found that 30 kettlebell swings, 18 box jumps, 20 sandbag-over-shoulders and 30 clean and presses made tricky but achievable targets for me.

Things did become particularly spicy during round three and four though, as my body began to tire with the sustained effort. 

My posterior chain (the muscles running along the back side of the body) took a battering from the kettlebell swings and sandbag-over-shoulders, my already-fried legs felt heavy during the box jumps, and my shoulders grew tired from two minutes of straight clean and presses—it was a serious test of muscular endurance.

Eight rounds of:

30-45sec sprint (16-21km/h) at a 0.5-2.5% gradient

90sec rest 

In the absence of a treadmill I sought out a nearby hill. For the first interval I ran as far up the hill as I could in 30 seconds (about 220 meters), sending my heart rate skywards. 

Then I took 90 seconds to walk back down the hill before repeating this distance. I also did 12 total rounds—I wanted the full Styles experience, after all—but I’d live to regret this. The hill I chose grew progressively steeper as I worked my way up it, and by the eighth round I felt like death. My sprints turned to slogs, and the time it took me to complete the distance I established in the first interval grew longer. 

The prior running and box jumps didn’t help either, but I got it done eventually in less than 30 minutes

15 minutes of “diverse core exercises including planks, one-sided farmer’s walks, side planks and sit-up variations”.

These exercise suggestions offer a comprehensive core workout, recruiting a wide range of mid-body muscles from the rectus abdominis (of six-pack fame) to the spine-supporting transverse abdominis and erector spinae, which play a major role in maintaining posture. 

I also appreciated the addition of a one-sided loaded carry, which challenged my core to keep me upright as a weight pulled me sideways. After all, while the core is always credited with moving the spine, it’s also needed for resisting unwanted movement under load.

10-15 minutes of assisted stretching

David left me to my own devices for this final part, so I worked my way through a 10-minute mobility routine on the Pliability app. 

This was a relaxing way to wrap up a far from relaxing morning of training, and gave me a second to catch my breath after a monumental effort which lasted a little over two hours.

How I Found Harry Styles’ Workout

I swapped this day of training for one of my usual CrossFit sessions and had a lot of fun doing it. Every part of my body felt like it had been put through the ringer thanks to the muscle-burning circuit and lung-taxing running elements. I was also very, very hungry. 

Another thing that impressed me was Styles’ evident fitness levels and work ethic; how he has the energy to perform for two hours during a stadium tour is no longer a mystery.

Another thing I liked about my chat with David was his openness and honesty. I often see articles online saying celebrities do a few Pilates classes or HIIT workouts each week to stay in unbelievable shape, and he was keen to dispel this myth.

“Collaborating with Harry Styles was an absolute delight; his commitment is unparalleled,” says David.

“But it’s important to note that this level of training isn’t suitable for everyone. Harry was inherently fit, but achieving the level of fitness needed for this session still required time, work and effort. Rushing into such high-volume workouts can pose risks.”

David also stressed that sessions of this intensity weren’t done every day, and the nature of his workouts will often “depend on the day and the state of the athlete”.

“It’s crucial to emphasize the significance of proper periodization,” says David. “Not every day constituted an intense session. In fact, we strategically incorporated recovery sessions which often involved a light run combined with core exercises and mobility work. Every workout was thoughtfully placed within the overall training plan.”

[tothelasthoursofmylife]

Kuro 212 spoilers

I saw the spoilers and immediately scrambled to get my hands on the full chapter. Writing this fic did a number on me omg.

South Eastern Railway? Existed in 1889, check.

The route they're taking looks good! RIP with the detour XD (Wikipedia notes that the SER had a "long cross-country route" between Redhill and Reading, so yey, long train ride!) but as the little criminal says...

Restaurant car? The UK got its first restaurant car in 1879 (in a Great Northern Railway train); it was a George Pullman restaurant car. He introduced this type of carriage in the USA years before in 1867. The restaurant car was in the very back and for first-class passengers only. They became more common in the UK throughout the 1880s, but only widespread in the 1890s. Check.

Now, to the crux of the matter. Corridor coaches. ("Again?!" Yes, again...)

About the first restaurant car in the UK:

"However, unlike in later decades, when passengers moved to the restaurant car from their seats through inter-connecting corridors between the carriages, in 1879 they stayed in the carriage for their entire journey."

And while Ciel and Sebastian do decide to remain in the restaurant car, they were, as they say above, in their own compartment before.

(EDIT: This here looks very much like a compartment coach. That door doesn't seem to open to a gangway, with all that light. But well.)

A page earlier, we get these panels:

A train with corridor coaches!

Before, all trains (in the manga at least) looked like compartment coaches.

Corridor coaches superseded compartment coaches around the late 19th/early 20th century. It was a gradual change, of course, with railway companies adopting the new model one after another. With the manga currently set in December 1889, we're in the turnover period, so things would not be uniform everywhere anyway. (This also fits nicely with the overall story, cough. Times of change!)

From Wikipedia about gangway connections:

Queen Victoria's train had them already in 1869:

Also: "According to "The Oxford Companion to British Railway History" (Simmons & Biddle, 1997), the first corridor connections came into use in 1882, and the GWR ran the first throughout corridor train between Paddington and Birkenhead in 1892."

December 1889 corridor coaches might be cutting it a bit close, but some railway companies could very well be, and were, ahead of others, so it's certainly possible. And the corridor Trusting Murakami's expert knowledge here that the SER was one of the companies that was ahead. Check.

I had personally hoped when I saw the spoilers that no corridor coaches would be shown, and that Sebastian just teleported Ciel into the restaurant car XD EDIT: But maybe that still happened if it's a "mixed" train after all uh XDD

(And, maybe, the train will look differently in the volume release. Yana, after all, often fixes mistakes; may they be little typos (e.g. Finnian's tattoo) or accidentally time-travelling landmarks (e.g. the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain in the magazine version of Ch157).

Dear, you don't want to know......

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EDIT 2:

It was really chaotic yesterday, sorry! And I mixed something up. orz The London and Brighton Railway only existed until 1846! They should have talked about its successor, the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (1846-1922)! Or maybe the Brighton Main Line. It's possible the translator might have made a mistake here though; one would need to check the raws (which I don't have or know how to get/where to find).

[anotherwvba]

By Blood or By Choice pt. 4

Ava Max’s “Choose Your Fighter” blared throughout the Campus Lodge apartment, an apartment that was a blend of youthful exuberance and the refined taste of a young British model and actress. The walls were adorned with framed magazine covers featuring her face, alongside posters of iconic British films. 

A plush, velvet sofa sat in the living room, opposite of a state-of-the-art entertainment system and surrounded by trendy furniture. The coffee table was a clutter of fashion magazines, scripts, and a few academic books. Yet, there were also signs of a young woman in her early 20s—vinyl records scattered on a shelf, a collection of scented candles, and a vision board filled with aspirations and dreams.

In the middle of her living room, dressed in designer workout gear and with her ginger hair pulled back in a tight ponytail, was Gemma Golden, a model and actress in the UK. She was jumping rope with the kind of intensity that could only come from someone who was used to the spotlight. Her eyes were focused on her reflection in a full length mirror, her movements precise.

Just then, a knock echoed from the door. "Hold on a sec!" she called out, not breaking her rhythm. Another knock followed. "Oi! Can’t you hear? Hold on!" Gemma's voice tinged with frustration.

A buzzer on her phone went off, signaling the end of her set. Dropping her jump rope, Gemma grabbed a water bottle from the coffee table and took a quick sip. Another knock came, and this time she headed to the door, swinging it open. "What took you so long?" she quipped.

Dudley Bruce, her fight choreographer and coach, stood in the doorway, impeccably dressed as always. "Good afternoon, Miss Golden. May I come in?" he asked in his refined British accent.

"Yeah, yeah, come on in," Gemma replied casually, stepping aside to let him enter.

No sooner had Dudley walked in than the buzzer went off again. Gemma set her water bottle down and began shadowboxing. Her fists cut through the air as she moved around the living room. Dudley watched her form carefully.

"Your form is adequate. Your grasp of the basics is commendable, but your footwork could be more fluid. You're not pivoting enough on your back foot, losing torque on your hooks,” Dudley observes, “And your hands drop slightly when you throw a jab, leaving yourself open for a counter."

Gemma, still shadowboxing, shot him a sidelong glance, then rolled her eyes. "Yeah, yeah, whatever. What’s that on the dining table?"

Dudley walked over to the table and picked up a document and looked them over. "Ah, it appears to be a contract for your first WVBA fight. You'll be facing Star Mika a week from Saturday."

Gemma's eyes widened, her fists still flying through the air. "And who the bloody hell scheduled a public exhibition for me?"

Dudley looked at her, unamused, his expression stern. "You misunderstand, Miss Golden. This isn't an exhibition, Gemma. The studio and I have scheduled a proper boxing match for you."

Gemma, her movements now tinged with irritation, incredulous. "I'm an actress, not a bloody boxer. Why on earth would you schedule a fight for me?"

Dudley sighed and folded his arms. "The studio and the director are keen on achieving a level of realism in all the boxing scenes for 'The Birmingham Butterfly.' It was agreed the best way to achieve that authenticity is for you to experience what a real match feels like."

Gemma stared at him in disbelief, her punches slowing. "You've got to be kidding me."

"I assure you, I am quite serious," Dudley replied.

Just then, the buzzer went off again, signaling the end of Gemma's workout. "This is mad. Absolutely mad,” she muttered as she walked over to the sound system and turned off the music. "Realism, you say? Well, I think it's time we sort this out, don't you agree?"

Dudley nodded. "By all means. Do what you feel you must."

Gemma grabbed her phone from the coffee table. "I'm calling the studio. We're going to get this sorted right now." Her fingers danced over the screen, pulling up the number for the studio executive. As she waited for the call to connect, she looked at Dudley. "Realism is one thing, but they can't just throw me into a boxing ring without my consent."

Dudley simply raised an eyebrow, waiting for the call to go through, his expression unreadable. He knew that this would be a challenge for Gemma, but it was a necessary step, not just for the film but perhaps for her personal growth as well. Whether she liked it or not, the ring was waiting.

[djfrankk]

Jahresrückblick 2023

10 mal Dancefloor. 26 Alben. 16 mal "songs". 1 mal alles andere (05.01.2024)

BEST TRACKS (DANCEFLOOR)

1. dj koze – wespennest 2. actress – push power 3. roisin murphy – you knew 4. roisin murphy – can't replicate 5. peletronic – riddim & bassline (dmx krew remix)

6. jayda g – blue lights 7. aliyah's interlude – it girl 8. grim104 &dissy – risse 9. ren – down on the beat (feat. viktus) 10. kelela – closure (flexulant x bambi remix feat. rahrah gabor + brazy

BEST ALBUMS

1. the chemical brothers – for that beautiful feeling 2. protomartyr – formal growth gn the desert 3. actress – lxxxviii 4. die türen – kapitalismus blues band 5. jesus piece - ...so unknown

6. sqürl – silver haze 7. deichkind – neues vom dauerzustand 8. róisín murphy – hit parade 9. helmet – left 10. sleaford mods – uk grim

11. helena hauff – fabric presents helena hauff 12. alison goldfrapp – the love invention 13. jayda g – guy 14. panda bear & sonic boom – reset in dub 15. bipolar feminin – ein fragiles system

16. squid – o monolith 17. overmono – good lies 18. king krule – space heavy 19. elektro guzzi – lost tracks 20. metallica - 72 Seasons

21. shame – food for worms 22. czarface – czartificial ontelligence 23. dj shadow – action adventure 24. credit 00 – midnightlife crisis 25. ayesha – rhythm is memory 26. comforter2 – tell me something happy (before i fall asleep)

BEST SONGS (inspired by fm4) (zufällige reihenfolge)

roisin murphy – fader deichkind – kids in meinem alter (part 2) die türen – grunewald is burning neps – melody coach party – what's the point in life

laurell – best night ever pixey & tayo sound – daisy chain cordae – make up your mind turnstile & babadnotgood – underwater boi k.flay – raw raw

texta – still funky mae stephens – if we ever broke up coi leray – players gretel hänlyn – king of nothing soft play – punk's dead sharktank – h-a-p-p-y

AND ALSO …   DJ/ELECTRONIC SET – dj joe joe, fm4 unlimited im wiener prater CONCERT – preoccupations, chelsea, wienb FESTIVAL – CLUB – TV – star trek lower decks, beavis and butthead, RADIO – deutschlandfunk kultur tonart MOVIE – the marvels MUSIC-VIDEO – Aphex Twin – Blackbox Life Recorder 21f MAGAZINE – trasher MUSIC-MAGAZINE – musik express BOOK – kein aktuelles NOT BAD – die unterschiedlichen meinungen von freiwillige filmkontrolle (rolling stone) und fm4 filmpodcast NOT GOOD – war² 2024 – eine ep

[qnewsau]

Gay footballer Zander Murray to retire

New Post has been published on https://qnews.com.au/gay-footballer-zander-murray-to-retire/

Gay footballer Zander Murray to retire

One of the few out gay male footballers, Zander Murray, has announced his impending retirement. 

Scottish footballer (or soccer player to some) Zander Murray will retire at the end of this season.

Zander made headlines across the world when he came out as gay in 2022.

Following his coming out, he signed for Bonnyrigg Rose in January to fulfil his dream of playing in the Scottish Professional Football League.

However, since then he has returned to his original club Gala Fairydean Rovers where he will see out the rest of his career.

He told the BBC that he is happy to finish his career in a club that was so supportive of him coming out.

“I could just be myself. Not just on the pitch, but in the dressing room. I could just be myself and it was good that all my sort of initial fears about being in the dressing room again, how that was going to be scary, it was nothing,” he said.

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It’s been a big year since his announcement. He has taken part in a BBC Scotland documentary, was an ambassador for the Gay Games in Hong Kong and worked with the charity Stonewall.

He told the BBC his highlight though was leading the march at Edinburgh Pride.

“It was overwhelming to be able to lead something so amazing. It was monumental and something I’d been so afraid of for years,” he said.

“I had struggled for years not knowing where I fitted in, especially playing football. I never knew where I stood with people. So I just felt seeing all those happy, smiling faces that it’s beautiful to feel you are part of something.”

For Zander, his future is yet to be determined but he has an interest in coaching as well as further charity and advocacy work.

“Fifteen months ago I was scared. Now I am excited. I can see a path. There’s a space for me in this area. I always wanted to play football and I worried about what I would find in life that would give me that same buzz but I have found it,” he said.

Remaining out players

His retirement leaves only five male openly gay athletes at the professional or semi-professional level.

Australian Josh Cavallo plays for A-League side Adelaide United while Andy Brennan is with Victorian league side South Melbourne FC.

Elsewhere, Jake Daniels is with Blackpool FC in the UK, Czech Jakub Jankto plays for Italian Serie A side Cagliari and American Collin Martin plays for North Carolina FC.

Read more: Josh Cavallo names and shames trolls sending him abuse

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Media Relations pt. 1

MASTERLIST

Rebecca's interview with a high profile magazine has consequences.

Chapter 1

Rebecca Welton has emerged from the darkness. Following her divorce from Rupert Manion she has taken the reins at Richmond and transformed the club. We talk to her about her journey so far, and her dreams for the future. 

"Let’s be clear, I didn't want to be the owner of a football club. I was damaged and hurting following the divorce and I childishly wanted to make Rupert suffer. That was the original reason for hiring Coach Lasso." She shrugged at the admission. "But I've come along way since then. Ted Lasso actually saved me from destroying everything. He's such a positive force - he's made the team and the whole club better both together and individually and he's such an inspiring figure at the club. The players have really leaned into his leadership style. We play with our hearts, we'd prefer not to bully the players." An arched eyebrow is the only hint of this dig at her former husband's team and ownership style. 

Keeley sat back in her chair wide eyed. The advanced copy of Rebecca's Vogue UK interview had just landed. The photoshoot was planned for later that day and Keeley had wanted to reassure Rebecca that the interview had gone well. She forwarded the email with a quick "Hi babe, fuckin smashed it! ❤️" and got back to work. 

Across town, Rebecca settled down with a cup of tea and the last of the pink box biscuits from that morning. Keeley's email was open on her screen. She hadn't realised just how effusive she'd been in her praise of Ted. He'd come up multiple times in the interview. The interviewer had even said "Once again, Rebecca glows at the mention of her head coach" Shit. She really needed to have a conversation with him before the interview was released. But first, the photoshoot called. She was ready to be primped and preened. 

"Hey there boss!" Ted called cheerfully through her open door. Rebecca slammed the laptop shut. 

"Ted. I'm just off out actually. It's the photoshoot for the interview I did last week."

"Oooh, time to get your gladrags on! I should get Keeley to book me in with GQ or some other fancy publication." He held up her coat before she'd even reached for it. 

"Anything to get you out of those bloody khakis, Ted" Rebecca laughed. His hand stuttered whilst straightening her collar and brushed against the side of her neck. She shivered, internally cursing both her ill thought out comment and her reaction to his interpretation. Getting a hold of herself, she took a step closer to the door and away from Ted.

"I'll have you know that these are the height of fashion." He said with a smirk she certainly hasn't expected. "You have a good time. You deserve to get away from here for a few hours."

"Was there something you needed?"

"Nothing that can't wait. Go enjoy yourself."

*******

She'd practically been poured into the golden Dolce and Gabbana gown. The heavy material clung to her like a second skin.

"You look amazing Rebecca, could you take another step up and then look to your right please?" the photographer directed the shoot, assistants scrambled around to arrange the train of the dress. "Lift one leg to the next step?" she dutifully obliged. "That's it, that's the money shot right there. Fantastic, next outfit please team." The photographer snapped a final photo on her phone as well, "I'll text you that one!" The dresses were incredible, each outfit change boosted her confidence and the all female team was so much fun, it hardly felt like work. She pinged the staircase photo to Keeley and stepped into a pair of lack platform shoes while the team helped her into a lime green Carolina Herrera skirt. By 8pm, she was exhausted and starving. Keeley had sent a million messages - mostly about how turned on she was. 

**********

At the Crown and Anchor, Beard peered over his pint. 

"Did you see the picture of the boss that Keeley was showing around?" 

"I did not." Ted didn't look up from the newspaper where images of Rupert and New Rebecca were plastered celebrating their baby's birthday/christening/existence. He wasn't sure which. Beard stayed silent until Ted met his eyes and then responded with a long whistle. 

"You're going to be in trouble."

"How so my hirsute friend?"

"Because while I'd admit that you're doing admirably so far in pushing down any feelings you're feeling, you will not be able to stop your face from doing that thing it does when you see this picture. And I daresay the rest if this one is anything to go by."

"Numero uno, I don't know what you're talking about. Numero duo. Dos? Two. My face does not do a thing."

"It does a thing. Kinda like the heart eyes emoji."

"Thanks for the concern but I personally think my eyes are more like the star eyes emoji where the boss is concerned. As in, she's a cool cucumber."

"And you dig it."

"And I dig it." Ted agreed looking back down at the paper, "you're a jerk. I didn't mean that."

"Uhuh. Tell that to your face. Think you could grow a full beard to hide it by tomorrow? It hides a multitude of sins."

"Except the eyes."

"You do have beautiful eyes Coach." Beard downed the remaining pint.

"Thanks Coach."

********

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IMAGES: USAF Beale Air Base takes flight with silver TU-2S

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 02/18/2024 - 18:12in Military

The iconic U.S. Air Force (USAF) U-2 spy plane has many distinct features, such as its deep black paint. But this week, one of the Dragon Lady from Beale Air Base, California, is displaying a silver pattern.

The TU-2S '1078', the "T" meaning coach, is back in the skies after almost three years on the ground, or 1,030 days, undergoing a series of regular repairs and maintenance, according to Beale Air Base.

During its time in the 21-month repair area, the 1078 had its iconic black paint removed, exposing the silver panels of the fuselage.

Although the '1078' is back in the sky, it still needs to undergo a series of airworthiness tests before receiving a new layer of black paint.

Beale Air Base said the training aircraft is halfway through the reintroduction process before coaches and interns can use the spy jet again.

Beale, located in Yuba County, is the only United States Air Force Base operating the U-2 Dragon Lady and hosts the entire stock of U-2S and T-U2S.

On January 11 of this year, another TU-2S Dragon Lady (number 1065) of the U.S. Air Force made its final flight, being deactivated after 41 years of services provided in the training of pilots of the iconic jet.

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The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith Cards – September 5, 2017 by Gabrielle Bernstein (Author), Micaela Ezra (Illustrator) --Brand New- 52 inspiring messages to help you open up to the power of the Universe. This inspiring 52-card deck offers spiritual guidance to help you find strength when you are down, synchronicity and support when you are lost, safety in the face of uncertainty, and joy in all circumstances. Now it is in your hands. Surrender to the guidance that the cards provide, practice patience and peace, and trust that the Universe has your back. Biographical Note: Gabrielle Bernstein is a modern-day spiritual leader, life coach, and the New York Times best-selling author of May Cause Miracles, Miracles Now and The Universe Has Your Back. Her other books include Add More ing to Your Life and Spirit Junkie. Gabrielle has been featured as a next-generation thought leader on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday and was named "a new role model" by The New York Times. www.gabbybernstein.comMicaela Ezra is an illustrator and fashion and textile designer. She is the founder of AHYIN - a boutique collection of contemporary Judaica objects, designed and created with holistic, spiritual intentions. Her clothes labels are stocked at Bloomingdales, Anthropologie, and other cult boutiques around the world. www.micaelaezra.com/home Review Quotes: "I love Gabby and her work. She just has a special way of reaching people, and I know this book will change the shape of many hearts." -- India.Arie, singer, songwriter, and teacher "A new role model." -- The New York Times "I came to one of Bernstein's monthly lectures and got my rst look at the woman I'd one day unabashedly refer to as 'my guru.'" -- ELLE magazine These cards and their deep sentiments are intended to accompany and lift you as you travel inward. Choose one whenever you seek clarity of heart, loving direction, or a return to your own intuition. Each card carries a potent gift which can awaken a presence of joy within, help you transform your fear into faith, and remind you that the Universe has your back! Product details Cards Publisher: Hay House UK; Box Tcr Cr edition (September 5, 2017) Language: English ISBN-10: 178180933X ISBN-13: 9781781809334 Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 1.3 x 5.4 inches Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces

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Jen Scotney - Running Through the Dark: The rise and fall of an ultrarunner. A story about resilience, about never giving up, and about battling through the night and always believing that there will be a new dawn.

Jen Scotney boasts an impressive record as an ultrarunner with podium finishes in the 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South and the 190-mile Northern Traverse. She is host of the Resilience Rising Podcast, a running coach, writer, Mountain Leader and yoga teacher, which have followed her career as a human rights lawyer. 

Jen has appeared in magazine features for Runner’s World, Trail Running and Women’s Running. She has been a guest host on the Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel, and a previous guest on the Tough Girl Podcast.

Jen crewed for John Kelly’s successful Pennine Way fastest known time as well as for his Wainwrights Round in the Lake District. She grew up in the Peak District and now lives in the Scottish mountains with her husband Marcus and Sherlock the beagle. Running Through the Dark is her first book.

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Show notes

Who is Jen Scotney 

Intro from 2018 TGP episode 

So much has changed in 6 years

A new introduction for now

Being based in the Scottish Highlands

Not running anymore and what happened

Chatting with Mimi Anderson 

No longer clinging onto the identity of being a runner

Self worth in relation to challenges and big runs

Using writing as a tool to help process

Her dream of wanting to run the Pennine Way

Getting a book deal and starting to write stories of runners

Going through a period of chronic illness

Wanting to share her story and get it out of her head

500 words a day

Relief and fear of finishing the book

Grief and loss

Handing over control 

Recovering from chronic illness

Resilience 

Starting the Resilience Rising Podcasts

Why messiness is part of resilience. 

Taking the time to process and accept what’s happened

Not signing up for the suffering 

Having a good time while running

Why low points in a race are not comparable to real life challenges

External validation

What bring joy and happiness today

Teaching yoga and growing fruit and veg

Making changes in her life and doing a pivot

Getting ok with uncertainty and change

Choosing the uncertainty and being open to what comes up

Advice for letting go of control 

Joining the local mountain rescue team in Scotland 

Working through a skill list and having monthly training 

Managing negative thoughts 

Dealing with 2 knee replacements

Looking for her limit and finding out what she can do

Start where you are

Plans for 2025 - goal setting or going with the flow

Practicing yoga for 15+ years

Being a qualified Yin Yoga teacher

Yoga Nidra and permission to rest

Pushing back again busyness and perfection 

Relax and do more yoga 

Stop trying to be productive

What needs to be let go off

Being in the moment

Keep connected to Jen 

Final words of advice 

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Book: Running Through the Dark: The rise and fall of an ultrarunner. 

Ultrarunner Jen Scotney has achieved podium finishes in some of the UK’s toughest races and now has her sights firmly set on the Pennine Way. In Running Through the Dark, Jen talks about her ambitions, not just to run the 268-mile Pennine Way but to take the record as the fastest woman to do so. But that didn’t happen. Nothing went according to plan. 

 The Jen the world knew was a successful lawyer and running coach – all photoshoots and finish-line smiles – but the truth was much darker. The real Jen Scotney, the one she hid from everybody, suffered with chronic fatigue, debilitating injuries, tragedy, grief and at times had a will so beaten down by setbacks that there just didn’t seem any point in going on.

But she did go on. Running Through the Dark is Jen’s account of her ultra-journey. Playing out on the moors of the Pennines, the fells of the Lake District and the mountains of Wales and Scotland, this is much more than a running book, it is a story about resilience, about never giving up, and about battling through the night and always believing that there will be a new dawn.

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Different Types Of IELTS Exam!

The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam is intended to evaluate the English language skills of individuals who are not native English speakers. It has different patterns depending on the purpose of the test taker & IELTS Coaching Centres In Matunga, offer the right set of guidance and support to all as per their goals. Today, in this blog, we will talk about different types of IELTS exam.

1. IELTS Academic

Purpose: For those applying to study at universities and other higher education institutions, or for professional registration in an English-speaking environment.

Sections:

1.    Listening: 30 minutes (with an additional 10 minutes to transfer answers).Four recorded monologues and conversations.

2. Reading: 60 minutes

Three long reading passages with tasks. Texts range from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical, suitable for people entering university courses.

3. Writing: 60 minutes

Task 1: Provide a description of a graph, chart, or diagram in 150 words.

Task 2: Write an essay that responds to a viewpoint, argument, or issue in 250 words.

4. Speaking: 11-14 minutes

A face-to-face interview with an examiner. This section features short questions, a structured monologue, and a discussion.

2. IELTS General Training

Purpose: For those who are going to English-speaking countries for secondary education, work experience, or training programs. It is also used for immigration purposes to countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK.

Sections:

Listening: 30 minutes (including 10 minutes for answer transfer).

Similar to the Academic test with four sections, including everyday social conversations and educational contexts.

Reading: 60 minutes

Consists of three sections with reading materials drawn from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks, and official guidelines. These are materials one is likely to encounter daily in an English-speaking environment.

Writing: 60 minutes

Task 1: Compose a letter asking for information or explaining a particular situation, totaling 150 words.

Task 2: Write an essay that addresses a perspective, argument, or problem, comprising 250 words.

Speaking: 11-14 minutes

Similar to the Academic test with a face-to-face interview involving short questions, a speech on a given topic, and a discussion.

3. Computer-Delivered IELTS

Format: Applicable to both the Academic and General Training versions.

Key Difference: The Listening, Reading, and Writing sections are completed on a computer, whereas speaking is done one-on-one.

Advantages: Faster results (usually within 3-5 days), more test date options, and a quieter environment.

4. IELTS for UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration)

Purpose: Specifically for people needing a UK visa.

Format: Similar to the regular Academic and General Training tests but follows additional security measures to meet UK visa requirements.

Enroll in IELTS Classes In Matunga, and prepare for your exam under the guidance of experts.

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If you ask italians, milan supporters and only them will say sacchi because he was the innovator and won the european cup after 20 years, general italians usually hate sacchi and say he was carried by players/anyone would win with that kind of teams and usually downplay his achievements in the world cup etc etc but i think it's all berlusconi's fault, basically.

Capello won more but he also stayed for more years, he gets talked more about because he also had a longer career outside of milan.

To me it's still sacchi>

thanks for the answer! i was looking at fourfourtwo magazine's ranking and they put sacchi at 6 and capello at 24 and i thought that was a bit unfair to capello (especially since he was ranked below coaches like arsene wenger) but that's what you'd expect from a UK magazine. that and also from reading marco van basten's biography, it seems like he rated fabio capello over arrigo sacchi personally.

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Here’s What’s Included: How to position yourself as an authority in your space (even if you’re a newbie with ZERO marketing experience or knowledge!) How to create irresistible offers and outsmart (& sell) your competition (even if they’ve dominated your niche for decades.) How to launch your offers for MAXIMUM impact following a simple, sure fire plan of action leveraged by the top 1% of marketers. Discover advanced traffic generation strategies that minimize ad spend and QUADRUPLE your qualified leads and earning potential. How to find and attract your dream clients without wasting time chasing leads or speaking to people who don’t value your time and skills. How to build a huge email list of dream clients and fill your calendar with pre-sold prospects ready to buy WHATEVER you put in front of them. Here’s A Sneak Peek At The Adcon 2024 Line Up: Steven Bartlett Steven Bartlett is the man on everybody’s lips. With millions of loyal followers spanning across every social media platform in existence, his podcast, ‘The Diary Of A CEO,’ is the most popular business and entrepreneurial podcast in the world. If that wasn’t enough, he also has a diverse investment portfolio spanning blockchain, biotech, space, Web 3, and social media. Beyond the digital realm, Steven is a key player on Dragons’ Den, where his dynamic expertise brings a fresh perspective to entrepreneurial ventures. Jon Penberthy Founder and creator of 8-figure coaching and marketing education company AdClients, Jon’s training is responsible for an estimated $100M in reported revenue for his clients. He’s been featured in Forbes, Success Magazine, and Entrepreneur Magazine. Plus he is the founder of AdCon, one of the most sought-after events on the entrepreneurial calendar for coaches and experts in the UK. AdCon Topic: Jon will pull back the curtain on his entire 8-figure coaching empire and break down in simple terms how you can replicate his success in your own coaching business.   Joe Hides Joe Hides is a former Team GB skier who turned his competitive spirit into entrepreneurial success. He’s a master at using Facebook and Instagram ads to grow businesses, driving over $100 million in revenue. He’s a Two Comma Club award winner and a sought-after speaker for his easy-to-follow Meta ads strategies. At AdCon 2024 Joe will demystify Meta advertising showing you how to unlock your business’s potential. AdCon Topic: The secrets behind launching a simple yet highly profitable ad campaign on FB and IG that drives more of your ideal clients to take action with you. Ali Abdaal Ali Abdaal is a former doctor, entrepreneur, creator, and New York Times bestselling author. He started his creator journey back in 2017 and has since amassed a following of over 7 million people across various platforms and newsletters and runs a company with annual revenues over £5 million. To date, Ali’s evidence-based videos, podcasts and articles sharing insights into the human mind, have reached hundreds of millions of people all around the world and, in December 2023 he published his first book – Feel-Good Productivity – which quickly became a New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller. AdCon Topic: The algorithm secrets I’ve used to take my YouTube channel from 0 to over 5 million loyal subscribers and how I successfully monetise that audience to sell my online courses. Dan Henry Wall Street Journal and USA Today’s bestseller Dan Henry has consistently developed products, services, software, and events that have sold millions. He’s won almost every award the industry has to offer and consulted over 1,000 entrepreneurs, including Andy Stickel, Laurel Portie, John Whiting, Jason Phillips, and more. He’s also hosted events and done stage pitches for big influencers like Russell Brunson and Myron Golden. AdCon Topic: How to create your signature hook and

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Richard Greer: From Horseman to Therapist – A Journey of Healing and Understanding

A Renowned Horseman’s Evolution

Richard Greer, a first-generation horseman, has dedicated over 32 years to developing a unique skill set in understanding the entirety of the horse.

His vast experience encompasses various facets of the equestrian world, including extensive coaching from two exceptional Grand Prix riders: Mr. Ian Silitch of Ocala, Florida, in show jumping, and the late Mr. Ken Sudsbury in dressage and in-hand work in the UK. Beyond riding, Greer is an accomplished coachman, trained to drive horses up to four in-hand, with wide-ranging experience in carriage competitions, film production, and commercial spheres.

In 2003, he shifted his focus to equine rehabilitation and behavior, establishing a progressive program at his stables in England.

Utilizing his knowledge of why horses break down in training, Greer developed a unique approach to bring them back to health. His proficiency in equine bodywork, particularly Shiatsu Massage, acquired under the guidance of Shiatsu master Mr. Geary Whiting in America, has been instrumental in his success. Further education in England under Dr. Ray Smith and Mr. Pierre Antoye has enhanced his expertise.

Since becoming a qualified practitioner in 2007, Greer has offered his specialized services to elite equestrians worldwide. Additionally, he is trained as an Equine Dentist under Mr. Steve Sampson, recognizing the importance of dentistry in equine health. Greer’s contributions extend to writing magazine articles on training, rehabilitation, and saddle structure and effects. With a diverse competitive background in show jumping, dressage, endurance, carriage driving, and eventing, Greer has showcased his skills at the Open level in team chasing, navigating obstacles that command respect from seasoned riders.

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Embarking on a Therapeutic Odyssey

Seventeen years ago, Greer found himself grappling with excruciating pain while riding in Florida. It was a pivotal moment that led him to seek treatment from Gooby Whiting, a renowned massage therapist. Greer vividly recalls the impact of Whiting’s therapy, stating, “I came out after one treatment and I wanted to run around the block. It hit me so hard that the treatment was so powerful.”

From Inspiration to Action: Merging Worlds

Inspired by Whiting’s transformative work, Greer embarked on a mission to master equine therapy. He credits Whiting for illuminating the path, saying, “Gary showed me the way… So it was a very easy transition for me to put those two together.” Greer’s immersion into equine therapy was fueled by his deep-rooted understanding of horses’ physical and emotional needs, cultivated over years of horsemanship.

Holistic Healing: Integrating Disciplines

Greer’s therapeutic approach encompasses a fusion of disciplines, including massage, saddle fitting, dentistry, and farriery. He emphasizes the significance of addressing underlying issues, such as overlooked dental problems, stating, “One of the biggest issues… are horses with wolf teeth that have been missed… Any tension in the jaw transfers back through the body as tension.”

Success Stories: A Testament to Dedication

Greer’s journey is adorned with numerous success stories, each a testament to his unwavering dedication. He recounts a poignant tale of a show jumper teetering on the brink of retirement due to dangerous behavior. Through meticulous bodywork and saddle adjustments, Greer was able to reignite the horse’s passion for jumping, averting what could have been a premature end to its career. “It would have most likely been put to fall if it hadn’t come to me,” Greer reflects.

Advocating for Change: A Vision for the Future

Beyond individual cases, Greer advocates for systemic change within the equestrian community. He underscores the importance of saddle fit and rider awareness, lamenting, “Many saddles are fitted on the narrow side… unfortunately, we often compromise the horse’s comfort.” Greer envisions a future where his expertise can influence positive change on a global scale, particularly in burgeoning equestrian communities in Asia.

A Journey of Compassion and Knowledge

As Greer continues to make strides in equine therapy, his passion for healing horses and riders burns brighter than ever. His journey exemplifies the transformative power of compassion, knowledge, and unwavering dedication. Through his work, Greer not only heals horses but also fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation for the profound bond between horse and rider.

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