Fundraising Masterclass: Four Lessons from a $28,000 Debut

June 19, 2018

Update 6/6/19:

When we deservingly gushed about Eric Vishnevetsky reaching $28,000 in fundraising during his first year in The D10 one year ago, we had no idea that number would so quickly become dwarfed by his 2019 sophomore campaign.

Rather than resting on his 2018 laurels, Eric chose to challenge himself and his team to raise $100,000 for pediatric cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for 2019. So bold was their confidence, Eric and his teammates (Lance Dotzman, Brian Klapow, and Bucky Aronoff) named their 2019 team: 100K FTW.

FTW precisely. This week Eric and his team surpassed the $100,000… Read More

Train With Purpose: Muscle Gains, Fat Loss, and Delayed Fatigue

June 19, 2018

Train With Purpose is a series brought to you in partnership with bodybuilding.com.

by Krissy Kendall, PhD, CISSN

Branched-chain amino acids, or BCAAs, are delicious to drink. Should you use them as supplements during your workout, or should you just drink water? The science is still developing, but if getting stronger or bigger is your goal, it's worth considering BCAA supplementation. These powerful amino acids may influence muscle breakdown, recovery, and muscle damage so you can move on to your next workout ready to crush it. They could also help with your weight-loss goals while protecting your lean muscle. … Read More

Train With Purpose: The Essentials of Pull-Up Training

June 15, 2018

Train With Purpose is a series brought to you by Bodybuilding.com.

By Charles Staley

Pull-ups are an emotionally loaded movement for many people. Maybe you used to be able to do reps in bunches, but now get stuck at 3 like a broken clock. Maybe you could never do them, or do them well, and it's been stuck in your craw ever since. Either way, it can be a sensitive issue. So let's tackle the question head on.

There is no exact standard for how many you should be able to do; you'll have to define your own personal… Read More

Women Who Win: Alexa DePasquale

June 14, 2018

The D10's Women Who Win series, brought you in collaboration with ADAY, spotlights some of the incredible female athletes who take to The D10's playing field each year.

Meet Alexa DePasquale of Grey Group New York.

"When’s the last time you were proud of yourself?"
We don’t ask ourselves that question enough and I’ve found my new answer - the minute I crossed the finish line of the 800m at The D10 NYC.

Reflecting on my first D10 experience fills me with great pride and joy, and I’d like to share some lessons I’ve learned.

Fitness brings people together.
I got… Read More

Nate Carzon: Five Fundraising Tips from a Three-Time Letterman

June 8, 2018

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1. Personalize
This isn't just about personalizing the reason as to why you're fundraising or even competing in The D10. This is also about giving your personalized touch to every person you interact with. Try to meet with friends, co-workers, and family in person to explain to them why The D10 is so important to you and to those you fundraise for. E-mails are easy to ignore.

2. Persistence
After you've met with people, follow up with them. We're all busy, and even though people have the best intention to donate, they may forget to. Sending a few kind nudges/follow-ups is… Read More

Women Who Win: Leslie Archard

June 5, 2018

The D10's Women Who Win series, brought you in collaboration with ADAY, spotlights some of the incredible female athletes who take to The D10's playing field each year.

Meet Leslie Archard of Janney Montgomery Scott.

What brought you to The D10?
My 2017 New Year’s resolution was to find a charity organization where I could volunteer my time and resources. Finding an organization you feel passionately about is vital, considering time is precious and low priorities tend to fall through the cracks quickly - especially for a young professional working hard trying to make it in New York City. Joining The… Read More

Joe Cirincione of J.Ciro Designs

June 5, 2018

The D10 Logo Cuff Links are available for purchase exclusively through J. Ciro.

What’s the history of the name “J. Ciro”?
Ciro is a very meaningful name in my family. My grandparents owned a hair salon for forty years on Staten Island, while raising their four children. My Grandfather, also named Joseph, originated “Ciro” as a short form of “Cirincione.” When I set up J.Ciro in 2014, it was an easy decision to leverage this name and keep the business tied to my family's history.

Was starting a watch and cuff link company like J.Ciro Designs always a dream of…

Rob Befumo: I Made a Promise to Myself

June 1, 2018

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I am a survivor. Everyone has a reason to be competing in The D10...this is mine. Helping raise funds for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), the hospital that treated me, makes it special. For you to truly understand the impact The D10 and MSKCC has had on my life, I would like to share my story.

Nothing could be harder than listening to a doctor tell you that you have cancer. Besides it clearly being a life changing moment, it comes with so many unknowns. There I am thinking I'm a tough 30-something who's in good shape. And then…

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