Category Archives: Travel

Races as WODs

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

I thought it was a unique play until I ran into 3 other Crossfitters doing 2 adventure races on the same day (Down&Dirty and Spartan). At least I answered some nagging questions about life, fitness and everything: 1. Should I … Continue reading →

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Race Day Prep

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

A good rest before tomorrow’s 12-mile (a Merrell and a Spartan back to back) mountain adventure race with some crazy obstacles and plenty of mud, I’m sure. Not that I ever quite understood what mud has to do with running, … Continue reading →

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Times Square and the Torsonator

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

When I first heard about the torsonator I thought it was a bad joke to keep us off balance. It turns out to be quite a big deal especially in Australia and it does knock you off balance for a while… … Continue reading →

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Magical Forests and Burpees

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

It is incredible how Longwood Gardens can fill up at 9pm on a Friday night in 90F heat. The arboretum alone wouldn’t attract the crowd so they created probably the largest floral-themed light installation in the world. Spending the night … Continue reading →

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London Olympic Box Crawl Day 3

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

Far away from the glitter and posh of Mayfair is the unlikely mix of barges, artsy restaurants and rows of skyscrapers of banks among the waters of Canary Wharf. This is where we found our third London box, Crossfit Thames. … Continue reading →