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Highest Ship in the Sky

The advantage of time zone changes is that I was in the hotel gym at 530am. The gym is special here on the 56th floor overlooking the Singapore harbor and skyline. I rarely get to do swimming as a cashout … Continue reading

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Equator Insomnia

I don’t think there is any good way to prepare your body for an 18-hour flight resulting in an 11-hour time difference. From a Paleo perspective, humans were not built to adjust in a couple of hours. So we can … Continue reading

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How to lose a day in a few hours

Losing a day always fascinated me when flying to Asia. You take off Saturday night and time travel to Monday morning in one night. There is no Sunday on my trip, only yours… Come to think of it, this post … Continue reading

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Around the World in 11 Days

Jules Verne, eat your heart out, I beat your PR.. But then again, his travelers may have had some help with the packing and carrying of bags. Of course, as a CrossFitter, I am my own sherpa… Nonetheless 4 climates … Continue reading

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Deadlift Away

Every now and then I realize the genius of Wendler’s protocol. I find the 3 warmup rounds particularly useful. They go quick, build great momentum and confidence. Many times they serve as a mini-WOD, like today by doubling the warm-up … Continue reading

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