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End of Year WOD

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

The firebreathers at the local box had two classes today: 5am and 6am. Those were less than optimal for our sleep schedule. So we opted for our own programming and we were lucky to find incredible facilities at the Westin … Continue reading →

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Back on the Air

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

Skiing in Colorado is always an adjustment. The thin air bothers me here more than in Utah or California. Not sure why. It took me until today to get back to the regular WOD schedule prior to the day of … Continue reading →

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Skiing: Recreation or Fitness?

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

Going on a ski trip – more than any other vacation – brings out the question of fitness vs. recreation. Many people ski for fun and that’s perfectly fine. Some of us think this is also good fitness. For those … Continue reading →

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Constantly Varied Mountain Sports

Posted on December 29, 2012 by

Staying true to CrossFit principles requires variety on the mountains. Doing the same sports the same way for 10 days is not constantly varied. To keep to that plan I switched to snowboard today and inserted intervals (climbing up), skills … Continue reading →

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10,000 Squats, No Rep

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

When it comes to skiing, nothing beats First Tracks on Vail Mountain. Being first on the top of the mountain with almost a foot of fresh snow and no one in your way… What a way to start the day!!! … Continue reading →

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