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Recovery and Kids WOD

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

Long trips always mess up the meticulously designed 3+2 programming because WODs during drop-ins abroad do not neatly follow the formula. Olympic barbells are not available in every hotel (haha) and that thing called jetlag tends to mess up the … Continue reading →

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Jet Lag Friendly WOD

Posted on November 10, 2012 by

Coming home from the other side of the globe and 12-hour time difference requires adjustment to the normal routine. Like it or not, any WOD feels like doing a workout at 4am. Mobility work is a must… After 18 months … Continue reading →

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Long Rest Flight Home

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

I have to remember to avoid deadlifts and KB swings after today’s 18 hours in an airplane seat to keep my back safe… Since United is somewhat casual about flight schedules and cancelled my direct flight home, I got to … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Box Rox

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

I finally got to return to my favorite box in Asia at Crossfit Asphodel. Alix and Ashley have great programming and attention to athletes needing adjustments. Like my overhead lifts.. Hong Kong’s great food scene allows me to have pure … Continue reading →

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Bay Area with Monsoon

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

Walking along Hong Kong harbor reminds me of the San Francisco Bay. The running path along Victoria Harbour could be the one running from Pier 49 towards the Golden Gate Bridge. Except for the energy level being turned to 110 … Continue reading →