Market: San Francisco 

Athlete: Kristen Judge (Dropbox)

Sports and Family are the pillars of my life. They've been the familiar, constant outlets through which I've developed my experiences, skills, and self-assessments. Hindsight has provided the benefit of realizing that these two things have also taught me the most lessons in dedication, humility, and how to find success.

After signing up for my first D10 Decathlon this fall, I dedicated myself to finding success in the competition. I started preparing a training regime, enforced a strict diet, and thought about the competition constantly. How would I train over the course…

Market: Boston

Athlete: Cory Schneider (Heritage Financial Services)

First, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at The D10, Dana-Farber, Vinny Talluto and the staff at Mike Boyle’s gym, all of the volunteers, donors, and athletes for contributing to a cause that is so much greater than all of us. 

Upon learning of The D10 earlier this year, I was hooked. In college I spent time at the Ronald McDonald House and the Nationwide Children’s Hospital. During these visits I met some of the strongest, most courageous, and inspiring children and families that I have…

Market: Boston
Athlete: Jarred Parker (KSP Family Trust/Bristol Hospital)

Event Day:
2016 was my first year competing in The D10 Decathlon and I can honestly say that is was by far the most rewarding athletic experience of my life! Both physically and mentally challenging to say the least; the terms uplifting, motivating, and inspiring do not describe the event and atmosphere with due respect. I was welcomed at the gate by smiling faces and positive attitudes even though, at 7 am the temperature was already climbing. I knew that the heat was going to make an already…

HOW TO PREP YOUR BODY FOR THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR

By: Carl Valle, Director of Innovation at InsideTracker

The Decathlon is no NFL Combine, but it’s about as close an experience as the average Joe is going to get. Every February, the “ultimate” job interview is conducted in Indianapolis, Indiana, when the best college football players come from across the country to show their skills in the NFL Combine. Top draft picks wait their entire lives for that one moment in time to prove they deserve a roster spot—the chance to…

By Lori Diamos, physical therapist with Athletico Physical Therapy

Training for any type of athletic event requires determination and consistency, but this is especially true for athletes preparing for The Decathlon.

The D10 Decathlon combines track and field events like the 400m and 800m run with tests of strength such as pull-ups, dips, and bench press, and other events like the football throw, 40 yard dash, 500m row, vertical jump, and 20 yard shuttle. D10 athletes know how important it is to build up stamina with training that typically starts months ahead of time. Although technique and endurance are oftentimes…

Market: Boston

Athlete: Jim Norcott Jr. (State Street)

Challenge: “To call to a contest of any kind; to call to answer; to defy.”

In just over one week dozens of athletes with various forms of athletic prowess will challenge themselves to compete in a tremendous contest. The Decathlon is a contest that requires mental, physical and emotional strength and endurance. Athletes are separated by their ability to overcome those inanimate obstacles. Quickly we learn that sometimes the obstacles that you can’t see prove to be the most punishing and the toughest to overcome.

This will be my…

Why Your Blood Is Liquid Gold

Dr. Gil Blander, PhD, Founder & CSO of InsideTracker

You’re a winner. Whatever you set out to do, you do it to the best of your abilities, always striving to reach your max potential. That’s why you’ve signed up for The Decathlon; not just to push yourself, but to push others to strive for something bigger than themselves. To be the best, to sweat your way to the top, you have to prime your mind and your body – neither is an easy task, but as always, science and technology…

Market: Boston

Athlete: Max Osbon (Osbon Capital Management LLC) 

Muhammad Ali said, "I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'." He reminds us that real training comes months and years before the big day. This July 23rd will be my fifth time competing in The Decathlon. By this point I'm committed to living The Decathlon life.

The big Decathlon day should be one of the best days of the year. When else can you get so many like-minded people together? Not just to…