Category Archives: Travel

Time Capping Vegas

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

We seem to have reached our 4-day time cap for Vegas tolerability. When the taxi lines are only exceeded by the breakfast queues it is time to leave… The local box is hosting an L1 cert today so it is … Continue reading →

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Off Strip Benchmark

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

This may not be the biggest attraction yet in Vegas but Crossfit Max Effort is a fantastic diversion away from staggering drunks or worse on the Strip especially at 7am. The box loves visitors and they always have a couple … Continue reading →

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Valley of Fire

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

I’m convinced that Dubai was much colder than this. A day trip to the Valley of Fire in Nevada is more than any of us deserved… But at least it inspired an extreme WOD that I survived and felt good … Continue reading →

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Red Rocks and Sunrise

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Running in Zion Canyon at dawn is a magical experience as the sunrise starts lighting up the left side of the mountain with a surreal glow of pink, purple, orange and red hues. The steep grade helps gathering your thoughts … Continue reading →

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Zion Canyon Throwdown

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

It is funny how Las Vegas became the practical trailhead of some of the world’s most amazing natural wonders from the Grand Canyon through Bryce, Zion and a dozen other great canyons. We headed out to one such journey at … Continue reading →