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5 Ways to Wear This Tank Top...
Our new Tank-Top is perfect for so many situations.  Here are the first 5 we could think of... 1.  Wear it when you'd much rather be curled up on your couch with a warm cup of freshly brewed deliciousness (obviously). 2.  Wear it when you're stuck somewhere with a substandard coffee situation.  Let this tank be a silent protest against that nasty drip coffee left warming indefinitely in the break room. 3.  Wear it when your coach programs some sort of barbell-lacking stupidity, and you really would "rather be working... Read more...
AMRAP-ing Your Life
Anyone who knows me immediately knows two things.1. I can talk.2. I talk about CrossFit.I take a lot of life lessons from CrossFit, so conversations about life tend to naturally gravitate back to the sport of fitness and the things it teaches me.CrossFit AMRAP exercises teach me that hard work is good for me, that miserable things will eventually end, and that I'm capable of more than I've ever imagined.Recently though, I remembered a very practical lesson CrossFit teaches, and I'm applying that principle to my (non-athletic) life with pretty... Read more...
How to Balance Fitness,Work,Family. Etc.
This blog about how to make time for exercise attempts to answer my friend's question... "Balance, hahaha, what's that?" Seriously though...What is that? Lots of people talk about balance, but it's always in the context of searching for it... People will comment that they "need to hit the gym more," or "spend more time with my family," or "eat a healthier diet," or "concentrate on work," etc. They'll then end their comment with a guilt-ridden sigh, and say something like, "Gosh...I just wish I could find a balance and make... Read more...
Why Hard Is Good...
I've been doing some genealogical research lately. If you've ever considered delving into your unknown family history, I'll warn you that it's a mixed bag. For every successful business man, or brave Revolutionary War soldier, you'll find an alcoholic, womanizing, absentee father, or a suicidal patriarch who hung himself after years of discouraging circumstances. Most of all, my research has reminded me of this one truth: Life is hard. We live in a broken world. We're surrounded on all sides by adversity. There are battles to be fought, but so... Read more...
Your Best Chance at 6-Pack Abs (and why you won't care)
Ahhh yes. Abs. Many of us are infatuated with them. Many of us have suffered through hours upon hours of gut-wrenching pain in our pursuit of them. Many of us have failed to find them. For all of you out there twisting and turning under the overhead lighting in your bathroom, here is how you'll achieve your goal... Stop giving a crap about them. Here's what I mean. If your GOAL is to get 6-pack abs, you will likely lose interest and give up on your pursuit months -- or even... Read more...
3 Stupid "Inspirational" Quotes...
As I sift through some of the ridiculous things people post under the banner of inspiring others, I'm compelled to speak out against a few of these misguided, and even dangerous statements. Here is my list of 3 stupid “inspirational” quotes… #1.  "Second place is the first loser." Are we still saying this? Just when I think this one has run its course, it pops up on my feed again. It may be the dumbest one out there. Imagine if you could be second place all the time. I'm guessing... Read more...
My Favorite Part of the Open...
The Lord knows I have a competitive streak a mile wide. My friends at the box laugh at me as I meticulously set up my barbell, kettlebell, jump rope, and/or plyo-box in the most efficient way possible to eek out the most rounds and reps in any given AMRAP. On the other hand, I'm starting to understand that winning isn't necessarily the point. I think the point is to play a game together.  To collectively reach our potential.  To use the environment of group workouts to draw us into giving our best effort. All... Read more...
Dear CrossFit,
There are a number of exercises and WODs in your repertoire of nightmare-inducing workouts that might be a little more appealing if you changed their names. I present just a few here for your consideration: Read more...
5 WODS Every Mom Has Done :)
When I have those days where I have to skip a workout, I like to play a game in my head where I make up pretend CrossFit workouts for all the other important stuff I did. Then I feel a little better about not hitting the box... Read more...
How To Be a Super Kid...
My son turned 6 yesterday, but he wasn't just the birthday boy at school, he was also the "Super Kid." In his kindergarten class they have a new Super Kid every day, and when you're the Super Kid, you have a certain amount of responsibilities, and privileges.  You get to be creative by bringing something to show the class that starts with the letter of the day (my son brought an Orangutan).  You get to influence the people around you by choosing which games to play, and which activities to... Read more...
I Live on a Freaking Caribbean Island
Sometimes additions to the island are good. Sometimes additions to the island are a total disaster, but whether something belongs, or doesn't belong isn't really the point.  Read more...
Another Reason to CrossFit...
CrossFit.  Why would anyone do it?  It's hard.  It hurts.  It's mentally and physically exhausting. So how has CrossFit become the world's leading fitness trend? Well, I don't know. But that's not a very entertaining answer, so let me say this...I kinda know.  Occasionally, I stumble on one more reason CrossFit makes sense, and I had one of those moments the other day. I was contemplating work. So much of our "work" these days does not involve physical activity.  It's email, it's research, it's attending meetings...etc.  With all that "work,"... Read more...