Category Archives: Misc

Blogging in the Era of Mainstream Crossfit

Posted on October 22, 2013 by

When I started Crossfit 2.5 years ago there were only 4 boxes in the Philly area (now 41), the way to log your workout was a spiral notebook (no Wodify or BTWB yet) and noone I knew ever heard of … Continue reading →

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5000m Recovery

Posted on September 8, 2013 by

Active recovery typically involves some slow running, mobility and rest. The endurance in CrossFit is typically run biased with some rowing typically in metcons and biking and swimming are almost never programmed in most boxes (WaterWOD, SealFit, CF Endurance being … Continue reading →

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Rest Day

Posted on September 5, 2013 by

The girls in the family had their WOD with swimming, dumbbells, running, power clean and rowing. For me, only rest and recovery. Easy day. Recovery – SealFit Yoga Mobility – Total Immersion Swim TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Deload Week

Posted on August 26, 2013 by

After the Super Spartan Race this weekend I’m back on the plane heading to South America for more investor meetings. The 6-week travel, including a full circle around the Earth showed up in my obstacle race performance, missing my sub-4-hour … Continue reading →

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Hungry for more

Posted on July 25, 2013 by

For the last few weeks one undercurrent of performance movement, intermittent fasting has been fascinating to me. Many competitive athletes who follow LeanGains, Warrior Diet, Eat Stop Eat – advocated significant improvement in focus, muscular performance and stamina, although not … Continue reading →

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