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On Lifting

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Sooner or later many of us realize that technique can fix muscle ups, pull-ups, ropeclimbing or handstands. Endurance helps with the runs, rows and jumps. Eventually though we all have to pack on raw strength and it will come from … Continue reading →

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We Always Have 15 Minutes

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

There may be a lot of reasons why others do not get into CrossFit but lack of time shouldn’t be one of them. A friend of mine liked the idea but told me he’d never find enough time to do … Continue reading →

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My Little Coach

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

My 8-year old girl became the coach on today’s WOD at our home gym. She surely enjoyed being on the “bossy” side of the workout after being the student for months in her CrossFit classes. I also learned a lesson. … Continue reading →

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CrossFit Life Lesson 8 – Don’t Ever Cheat

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

There is an old adage in the triathlete training community about the racehorse and the bumblebee. In short, a great athlete has to be both characteristics to be successful. As a bumblebee (that defies physics by flying) just keep doing … Continue reading →

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Full Grip Attack

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

I can’t even hold a pen any more… In the last 24 hours CF NOLA found more and more ways to obliterate our grips… Farmer’s carry, run with plates, rope climbs, cleans, overheads, knees to elbows and kettlebells. I got … Continue reading →