Category Archives: Travel

A Vegan, a Paleo and an Atkins go into a bar…

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Like a bad joke. I ran into a guy complaining that he was on the Atkins diet and couldn’t eat anything here in Europe. Having been both a vegan and now on paleo I always had the same impression too. … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Habsburg Empire

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

This week we’re visiting three former seats of the empire in Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. While at it, the kids get to learn some lessons from history. Like A.E.I.O.U., which was the abbreviated motto of the Empire meaning Austria Rules … Continue reading →

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Sightseeing CFE Style

Posted on August 4, 2012 by

Rest days are becoming active recovery days after my CF Endurance training…. A long, slow distance run (LSD) which used to be the workout in my running days became a great way to relax and recover for CrossFit. I especially … Continue reading →

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European Heat Wave

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

Some people associate Eastern Europe with arctic temperatures and snow storms but that would be Russia in February… The summer over here has scorching heat (105F) with muddy humidity and the occasional few minutes of torrential thunderstorms. I’m already eyeing … Continue reading →

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Designing the Right Partner WOD

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

As I started working out more with a colleague on a business trip or my daughter on vacation a new aspect of programming is emerging. The partner workout is more fun if both of us are on a similar cadence, … Continue reading →

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