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Why CrossFit is so Addictive

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

One of the usual comments Crossfitters get from friends and family is that they seem addicted to this sport. I am too, which made me think about what makes certain activities so addictive and also why other sports are much … Continue reading →

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Snatch and a Mile

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

I received my first snatch instruction exactly 5 months ago at CFWC. I so wish I could lift heavy for 12.2 but at least I get to play and that’s fun enough… Today I installed the amazing master tiles from … Continue reading →

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Sleep Deprivation Powered WOD

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Of course there are days like this despite the convincing argument by T.S. Wiley for minimum 9-hours of sleep in Lights Out. Well, that doesn’t happen much… Last night work and my daughter’s homework piled up so I was down … Continue reading →

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As CrossFit becomes mainstream, is it still ‘elite’?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

It is interesting how many people are upset with the globalization / commercialization / mainstreaming of CrossFit. Some comments were like, “Is a mass fitness program still elite?’, ‘Will they make me buy Reebok gear?” or my favorite, ‘Is a … Continue reading →

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Travel and Injury Prevention

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Cattle cars exist for efficiency of transportation and not for the convenience of the cattle. Yes, I am talking about airline seats especially on transcontinental flights. After sitting in airline seats for 6-12 hours a day the workout the next … Continue reading →