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The Mental Game of CrossFit

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

There is little practical training in CrossFit on the mental game of the sport. Each coach will tell you that “success is all mental”, “don’t listen to the voice in your head” or the perennial favorite: “just suck it in”. … Continue reading →

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Tabata Chipper

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

Endurance workouts are very important for stamina and particularly effective if performed at very high intensity. No leisurely jogging or cycling around town… For me, nothing beats tabatas. There is something uncanny about the 20 second work with half the … Continue reading →

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Death by Clean

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

The time has finally come when my 9-year old finally beat me in a WOD… She was in heaven and I will probably not hear the end of this… And I could not be happier seeing my girls falling for … Continue reading →

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Of CrossFit and Fall Festivals

Posted on October 14, 2012 by

Something irrevocably changed at fall family events. I remember just a year ago, explaining to friends and strangers what CF was over Halloween parties, fall festivals and Thanksgiving dinners. Mostly to blank stares and curious questions. Not any more. This … Continue reading →

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Cold Park WOD

Posted on October 13, 2012 by

Ridley Park was colder than usual which is a sign of what winter workouts will be like. Fortunately doing bench presses suspended on a elevated bench with fair amount of running tends to fix shivering… It was great watching Team … Continue reading →