“Success demands singleness of purpose.”
What’s Your Y?
Purpose is the most powerful motivator in life. It’s what gets you out of bed at 5am to lift weights before school or work. Every athlete has a unique sense of purpose and a compelling personal story behind it.
The YOLKED® “What’s Your Y” series brings those inspirational stories to light, as we share a behind-the-scenes look at what drives members of Team YOLKED to reach new heights in their personal and professional journeys.
Subscribe and get involved with our blog articles, videos, social posts and interviews with Team YOLKED® athletes all answering that one question, “What’s Your Y?”
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"I love competing, that’s where I perform the best." ~Elena Schorr, Olympic Weightlifter
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"Take time to be still and focus" ~Benjamin Blackwell
What's Your "Y" Interview with Benjamin Blackwell, Shortstop at at Clemson University My name is Benjamin Blackwell and I’m a senior shortstop on the baseball team at Clemson University. Give us a...
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"Mold your body through your own hard work and dedication." Jasen Ono, Bodybuilder
What's Your "Y" Interview with Jasen Ono, Bodybuilder My name is Jasen Ono. My last name in Hawaiian means “Delicious” haha ;) I graduated from the University of Nevada, Las...
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"I'm incredibly proud of what I've been able to accomplish and the impact I've been able to make." ~Hanna Joy
What's Your "Y" Interview with Hanna Joy, Bodybuilder Give us a brief background of how your fitness journey has evolved? My name is Hanna Joy and I'm from the beautiful...
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"Fitness is a journey, a lifelong journey!" ~Reese Cates
What's Your "Y" Interview with Reese Cates, Former Professional Bull Rider, CrossFit Coach My name is Reese Cates. I'm a former professional bull rider and now a CrossFit Coach.My athletic career started with...
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Beating a World Record in the Bench Press at 66
Beating a World Record in the Bench Press at 66 and the Sophistry of Aging by Jack Maley, TeamYOLKED, World Record Holder in Bench Press "And then one day you...
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