Category Archives: Misc

18 miles of Active Rest

I have many favorite spots around the world for outdoor workouts, but nothing beats the Fairmont Park in Philadelphia. I may be biased, but having a 20-mile long fitness heaven along a river surrounded by the city skyline – really … Continue reading

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Durability Day

A few months ago I didn’t know the difference between endurance and stamina. While strength, mobility and metcon are standard in the CrossFit vocabulary there is less talk and explicit programming about some other critical physical skills. If there is … Continue reading

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Weekend Rest

In the midst of Spartan Races, SealFit training and long workdays – it was time to turn it all off this Sunday. Proper rest. No skills. No endurance. No durability. Just family time. Best recovery ever. Now I am well … Continue reading

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Independence Day Recovery

After a week of SealFit and especially yesterday’s non-stop long WOD, it was time to take it easy. Not that the rest of the world in our global business would let us enjoy the holiday fully, but at least we … Continue reading

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Recovery Day

Today was recovery – some hill mountain biking with my daughter.  Slow days like this allow me to extend the fast to 18 hours from the usual 16.  This for me greatly improves recovery, especially with sore and stiff muscles … Continue reading

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