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Battle for the Gym

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

Packing again but this time for our annual Thanksgiving descent on the islands. With miles of running paths, a massive gym and ocean swimming – neither I nor the WOD will likely suffer… Since this week is also the annual … Continue reading →

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How To Pack for CrossFit Travel

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

On this rest day I started packing for our Thanksgiving trip after a nice, slow, chilly 5-mile run in the park. After 18 months of CF travel, I have my workout accessories pre-packed. All I need are my sneakers and … Continue reading →

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And They Lived Callus Free Ever After…

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

Not gonna happen. Somehow I harbored the dream for a year now that as I get better in the sport, the calluses on my palms will slowly disappear. Talking to coaches who’s been crossfitting for many years put this illusion … Continue reading →

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Stretch as a WOD

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

I have struggled with hip and shoulder mobility ever since I started CF. I do go through the daily warmup, hip stretch but I never took it as seriously as the WOD itself. That may be a problem. The only … Continue reading →

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Is JetLag Paleo?

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

Think about it. What was the likelihood that our ancestors traveled several timezones in a day, week or even a month? Nil. Yet a significant portion of society either travels through timezones or just shifts, which messes up our minds, … Continue reading →