AskDan2A few weeks ago I went out on a limb and tested a new idea where I took your questions and answered them on video…GROUNDBREAKING idea, I know. ;)

The first episode of Ask Dan was a lot of fun to make and forced me to learn how to use Final Cut Pro (editing software)!

After I posted the episode on YouTube, the feedback you left was overwhelmingly positive, enough so to keep the Ask Dan video series going. :)

In the second episode of Ask Dan, the questions got even more ridiculous (and awesome) because I took them from both Facebook AND Twitter.

You can watch the new Episode below:

If you enjoyed this episode of Ask Dan be sure to ‘Like’ the video on YouTube as well as Subscribe to find out the next time a video is posted!

In the next episode of Ask Dan I’ll be taking questions from YouTube, so if you want your question answered, leave a comment on YouTube!

Dan-Gheesling-Running-CompetitionAbout three to four days a week I enjoy going for a run to stay in shape.

Ok, I’m lying about the “enjoying” it part, but it is necessary to stay somewhat fit.

Every time I go for a run I end up in some form of auto-pilot.

My mind will turn off while listening to music or a podcast and I’ll run at an average steady pace.

Not thinking about how fast I’m going, nor do I really care, I just run.

I’m not motivated to run as fast as I can, but motivated enough to jog faster than a speed walk (for those running gurus out there my pace is between 8.30-9.00 minute miles), I end up running about 3 miles every time.

It ends up being a solid and adequate workout in the sense that I feel like something has been accomplished and I can reward myself accordingly.

Every run is almost identical, with no major changes, surges in pace, always lacking anything exciting…until last week. [click to continue…]

Rarely do I have the chance to get coached by an expert in anything, let alone video games.

Last week we had some fun on the Twitch.TV live stream with StarCraft 2 commentator and former pro-gamer Marcus “djWHEAT” Graham.

In the simplest terms, djWHEAT is like the Julie Chen of eSports (competitive video gaming). He announces a lot of major gaming events and is an avid gamer himself.

I met Marcus last October through a random chance tweet, and we’ve connected ever since (you can read about how we connected here).

Last week we dual-streamed Starcraft 2 on Twitch.TV (dual broad-casted).

Being a complete newbie in Starcraft 2 and djWHEAT being an expert, it made for an interesting stream.

You can check out the highlights here:

 

Full Video Stream – Part 1

 

Full Video Stream – Part 2

A big thank you to djWHEAT for showing me the StarCraft 2 ropes!

If you want to check out one of my gaming streams live – be sure to follow me on Twitch to be notified the next time we go live!

(Every Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday at 8PM EST)

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