Monthly Archives: October 2011

Check Your Ego at a CrossFit Gym

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

One of the unique experiences in CrossFit is how it brings together people from all walks of life and all athletic abilities. In my travels I worked out with CEOs, tycoons, elite soldiers, triathletes, tennis players and titled bodybuilders. Not … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Witches

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

Benchmark workouts on Sunday mornings ensure that we don’t party late on Saturdays… A couple of warning signs should pop up if most posted times are about 30 minutes and your moderately comfortable exercises get repeated over 150 times… The … Continue reading →

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Soccer Saturday

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

I think we reinvented the 6-day workweek in America. At least most saturdays feel like work. We got up at 5:45am for my older daughter’s soccer tournament. Then the younger one started her game at 9am. Crossfit was at 10am … Continue reading →

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Cindy’s with a Jerk

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

Another morning in New York before I’m heading home. While still thinking about the outstanding dinner at Per Se last night (gotta be one of New York’s best and paleo compliant…), early dawn finds me facing a modified benchmark test. … Continue reading →

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Black Box Thursday

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

Warmups at CF NYC sometimes are very intense workouts. Today was no exception. I’m always amazed how many people can move effectively in this box with a full scale WOD, elements class and two private training sessions all going smoothly … Continue reading →

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