Alan, Author at Nerve Rush

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For three years, Alan traveled to 60+ countries as an international cost-of-living surveyor. Back in Boston, when he's not running, biking or preparing for the next mountaineering trip--Mt. McKinley, anyone?--Alan works as a marketing consultant and spends most of his time online, reading about geeky things and plotting out his next business idea.

Peter Ortner Free Solo of “Furz Wurz”

Alan May 21, 2013

In July 2012, Peter Ortner climbed the “Furz Wurz” free solo. This video showcases the climb, a 7B difficulty rating. No ropes, people

Whoa. The Flyboard Water Jet Pack!

Alan May 16, 2013

I’ve got to get on this. Looks too fun not to try. Anyone been on a water jet pack before? I wonder how much this costs&#

Extreme Trailer: One Step Beyond

Alan May 13, 2013

Here’s a clip that peels back the curtain of extreme sports. Géraldine Fasnacht, world-renowned snowboarder and BASE jumper, invites us into the small and close-knit community of wingsuit flying. Anyone seen the full movie

Perfect Getaway Final Round

Alan May 6, 2013

Argh! It’s the last week of our Nerve Rush treasure hunt, a Perfect Getaway challenge sponsored by Captain Morgan. To enter, you simply have to answer the following riddle about Captain Henry Morgan. It requires

Perfect Getaway: Round Two

Alan April 29, 2013

Argh Matey! We’re back in week two of our Captain Morgan Treasure Hunt, a real contest with real prizes. To enter this week, you simply have to answer the following riddle about Captain Henry

Captain Morgan Treasure Hunt: Clue #1

Alan April 16, 2013

Ahoy! It’s the first week of our Captain Morgan treasure hunt. The first clue is here and daylight is ticking! So challenge your inner adventurer & start the hunt with the riddle below: Clue

Extreme Treasure Hunting with Captain Morgan

Alan April 10, 2013

Public service announcement! Over the next few weeks, you’ll have the chance to participate in a treasure hunt. You can win a number of goodies. Think GoPro cameras, sponsored parties and all kinds of

James Clear, Habit Formation and Behavior Change [Interview]

Alan April 8, 2013

James Clear is a weight lifter, travel photographer, entrepreneur and former All American baseball player. James writes for a community of superhumans about what it means to live a healthy life. In this interview

36 Pull-Ups in 60 Seconds: Meet Ron Cooper

Alan March 19, 2013

Meet Ron Cooper, world record holder for the most number of pull-ups in 60 seconds. Ron competed in Ninja Warrior last year, won a Warrior Dash and has top finishes in many local New

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