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Aloha WODs

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

Being on East Coast time, the kids were up very early so three of us jumped on some rental bikes and headed over to the Sports Club of the Mauna Lani Hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii. While the … Continue reading →

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All Day Flight to Downtime

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

We’re on a 13-hour trip to Hawaii for a week of downtime. Back to the place where 10+ years ago I worked on my marathon running strides with legendary coach Stu Mittleman. Of course I haven’t run more than 10 … Continue reading →

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Powerlifting Light

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

My powerlifting friends consider my 1 rep max their warmup weight. Those times I ask them about their latest distance runs, max pullups or unbroken double unders. And in that awkward silence, we’re friends again… But the fact remains: my … Continue reading →

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Goat herders and Athletes

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

In CrossFit, as in life, we get ahead powered by our strengths and are held back by our weaknesses. Or goats as CF calls them. In most walks of life we can avoid doing what we’re not good at, however … Continue reading →

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Learning Outperformance

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

In my kids’ CF class this weekend I was talking to a Navy guy who’s been involved in the sport for 8 years and recalled the early days of CF. At the time he’d wondered why the Seals, Marines and … Continue reading →