Category Archives: Benchmarks

So What Can an Average CrossFitter Do?

Posted on June 10, 2015 by

I was watching the highlights from the Regionals with a friend when he popped a question that I didn’t have a good answer for: “Every sport has elite players, but what can the average CrossFitter do?”. With millions entering the sport and … Continue reading →

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Benchmark Week

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

CFDV inspired a benchmark girl week. The problem with benchmarks is that they rarely come about and skipping one feels like missing out. So, the second day in a row with the girls and 100 daily burpees to boot. Sunday … Continue reading →

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Spartan Benchmark

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

After the Spartan race it felt appropriate to repeat Gym Jones’ great benchmark workout, the ‘300’ and enjoy the massive improvement in completion time… Packing for a client trip to Toronto then off to the CF Endurance certification weekend in … Continue reading →

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Guten Morgen Dude, Where’s the WOD?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

Traveling in the suburbs of Frankfurt today I realized how spoiled we are with Crossfit gyms in almost every zip code in the States. Most boxes in this area have only 2-3 WODs a day in the afternoons compared to … Continue reading →

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Off Strip Benchmark

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

This may not be the biggest attraction yet in Vegas but Crossfit Max Effort is a fantastic diversion away from staggering drunks or worse on the Strip especially at 7am. The box loves visitors and they always have a couple … Continue reading →