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Power Shift

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

The last month of the 3-month off-season strength bias training is shifting from Olympic lifts to raw power lifts. That means a departure from Catalyst and return to Wendler for at least a month before Beast mode sets in prior … Continue reading →

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Brother, Can You Spare a WOD?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

A friend of mine challenged me to a WOD by email today. It made me think about having throwdowns as the social interaction between CrossFitters: “Hey, I just did a WOD you’d like. My time was 8:45, can you beat … Continue reading →

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Giving Access and Opportunity

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

I serve on the local board of NFTE which focuses on teaching entrepreneurship to inner city kids who might not finish high school if not for this effort. A fantastic organization. Why it is relevant to Crossfit is because NFTE … Continue reading →

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Again Fast-er Fall Edition

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

It is that time of the year again. After the spring pre-race season fast, we’re back to intermittent fasting with LeanGains. It did wonders to my stamina and WOD performance in February and it will be a great way to … Continue reading →

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Work Life Balance and Silent Timers

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Sometimes work gets in the way of a neatly laid out WOD. I think it is actually part of constantly varied training when you cannot get to the gym, yet you still do a short, high intensity workout even if … Continue reading →

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