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Spenser Mestel 7/19/22 Spenser Mestel 7/19/22

I Went Surfing in an Office Park

During the hour-long session, I caught about 10 waves, and each was more or less identical. It was surfing, but optimized and run like an assembly line. And here’s the thing: It was so, so sick.Read more at The Atlantic.

Spenser Mestel 7/19/22 Spenser Mestel 7/19/22

The Losses and Gains of the World’s Most Influential Stunt Dieter

On the verge of 40, trainer Drew Manning promised to gain and shed 60 pounds to empathize with his clients. Is this how any of us should be thinking about weight loss? Read more at Men’s Health.

Spenser Mestel 12/28/20 Spenser Mestel 12/28/20

CrossFit Is Feeling The Weight Of Gym Owners Downplaying COVID-19

After making headlines for racism in 2020, CrossFit is also struggling to appease those who are taking the coronavirus seriously and those who are ignoring it. Read more at BuzzFeed.

Spenser Mestel 5/2/19 Spenser Mestel 5/2/19

While Enes Kanter is Observing Ramadan, the World Will Be Watching Him

Enes Kanter will be observing Ramadan this year under circumstances new to him: He’s in the middle of the N.B.A. playoffs. Read more at The New York Times.

Spenser Mestel 6/2/15 Spenser Mestel 6/2/15

How I Conquered ‘American Ninja Warrior’

I didn't think my first attempt on the Monkey Pegs or the Rotating Log or the Double Salmon Ladder would be during the competition. Read more at Rolling Stone.