December 2nd, 2009
We’ll have copies of the book signed by Johnny Mo in Edmonton during the Roar. They’ll be available in the lobby of the Coliseum Inn — adjacent to Rexall Place and, I’m informed, newly renovated — for one hour prior to the start of each draw on Monday and Tuesday. I’ll be at a table in the lobby, somewhat drowsy if it’s in the morning before the 8:30 AM draw.
This is a great chance to pick up a gift for that hard-to-shop-for curler on your holiday list. No shipping charges and John’s signature. If you bring your copy of the book to one of the autograph sessions during the Roar, I’m sure John will personalize it for you as well.
— Dean Gemmell
October 19th, 2009
The Grey Power World Cup of Curling gets underway this Wednesday evening in Mississauga, Ontario, at the Hershey Centre. John will, of course, be playing in this event with Team Martin. With the lineup of great Canadian and international rinks, the curling should be extraordinary.
Fit to Curl will be available for sale at the Goldline booth in the Hershey Centre. What’s more, John will be signing books at least once during the event. With 14 men’s teams in two round-robin pools — and the women’s Three Nations cup happening at the same time — the schedule is jam-packed. Right now, it looks as though the first signing will be on Friday following Team Martin’s 1 PM game against Team Koe. Another signing is possible on the weekend but it depends upon the results of the round-robin.
If you want to see some great curling, get Fit to Curl and meet John Morris at a book signing, get yourself to the Hershey Centre in Mississauga for the Grey Power World Cup of Curling.
October 9th, 2009
John and his teammates are at the West Coast Curling Classic this weekend. This event has a great field — plenty of teams that are still in the mix to be Canada’s Olympic team and some of the teams that will be in Vancouver representing other countries.
Speaking of the Olympics, an article by Kristina Rutherford about Fit to Curl also appeared today. You can find at at CTV’s Olympics site.
The story is well done, focusing not only on the book but the changes that have occurred in curling in the last 5-10 years.
September 8th, 2009
After working on this project for some time, John and I are pleased to find that orders are coming in quickly and that the feedback about the book has been so positive. We’ve begun shipping online orders and we’re looking forward to getting Fit to Curl into the hands of more and more players.
If you’re in the Brockville area, Team Martin will be playing in the AMJ Campbell Van Lines Shorty Jenkins Classic from September 17-20. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at this event.
August 6th, 2009
Two years. Hundreds of phone calls. Even more emails. And now, a book.
Most people know that John Morris has spent the last few years playing Third for Team Kevin Martin, winning two Tim Hortons Brier crowns, a world championship and five Capital One Grand Slam titles. Somehow, he also found time to work with me on fitness programs designed specifically for curling.
They’re now in a book, Fit to Curl, the first sport-specific guide to training for the world’s greatest game. Not only can it help curlers of all levels improve their play and enjoy the game more, it goes a long way towards proving that curling is a demanding, physical activity.
Right now, the ink is going on the paper and the book will ship starting on September 8th. You can order your copy now by clicking on the BUY link that’s just above this post.
