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Times Square and the Torsonator

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

When I first heard about the torsonator I thought it was a bad joke to keep us off balance. It turns out to be quite a big deal especially in Australia and it does knock you off balance for a while… … Continue reading →

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Muscle Memory and Mass Confusion

Posted on July 8, 2012 by

I was at the movies for the last two days with the kids because the heat outside was simply unbearable. I have a sense that heatwaves produce blockbuster weekends… I also set out to find (in vain) a gram of … Continue reading →

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Against the Grain in the Heat

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

As temperatures today in Philly exceeded those on the equator and the power grid got stretched to its limits, I joined my fellow Americans in turning up the air-conditioning another notch. Judging from the arctic temperatures some shopping malls created … Continue reading →

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Magical Forests and Burpees

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

It is incredible how Longwood Gardens can fill up at 9pm on a Friday night in 90F heat. The arboretum alone wouldn’t attract the crowd so they created probably the largest floral-themed light installation in the world. Spending the night … Continue reading →

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10000 Double Unders

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

I met many athletes who have been doing CrossFit for years and have an impressive arsenal of incredible skills. But some challenges still. Everything from double unders, muscle ups to handstands or the iron cross. If you believe Malcolm Gladwell’s … Continue reading →