Category Archives: Travel

Constantly Varied Mountain Sports

Staying true to CrossFit principles requires variety on the mountains. Doing the same sports the same way for 10 days is not constantly varied. To keep to that plan I switched to snowboard today and inserted intervals (climbing up), skills … Continue reading

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10,000 Squats, No Rep

When it comes to skiing, nothing beats First Tracks on Vail Mountain. Being first on the top of the mountain with almost a foot of fresh snow and no one in your way… What a way to start the day!!! … Continue reading

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Christmas for a CrossFit Nomad

We had a great Christmas time with the family before heading out to the mountains in Colorado. I guess this year’s travel schedule left a little mark on my girls’ mind, judging from the gift I got from them: A … Continue reading

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Vertical Jetlag

The 10-hour flight northbound from South America is much less tolling on the body than doing the same length horizontal trip to Europe or Asia. There is minimal jet-lag so the sleep patterns are closer to normal. Today’s WOD was … Continue reading

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Rio’s Public Gyms

It is very impressive to see tons of public gym equipment scattered on the beach in Rio. No wonder the locals stay in shape. Pullup bars, dip stations and also many agility ladder workout tents are set up by various … Continue reading

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