Category Archives: Travel

Heavenly Storm Warning – Yay!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Eight of us headed up to Heavenly at Lake Tahoe for a long weekend to celebrate the 7 feet of snow that fell recently… Apparently there is more coming tonight judging from the storm clouds. First thing on arrival we … Continue reading →

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You had me at ‘Warmup’

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

I’m a big fan of great warmups and CrossFit Palo Alto sure knows how to get you ready… Other clubs may have a strength day and a metcon day but at CFPA they have a strength component to the WODs … Continue reading →

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Kettlebells in Palo Alto Hotel

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

For the first time in all my travels my Palo Alto hotel gym had not one but 3 kettlebells. It may not excite others so much (judging from the thin layer of dust on them) but it was a welcome … Continue reading →

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Olympic Lifts and Sandboarding

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

This weekend I get to work on my Olympic Lifts for real, hanging our with coach Burgener’s best. It may have been easier perfecting these lifts in high school but I’m told it is never too late… Rest day today … Continue reading →

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Toronto Tabatas and Music Fest

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

I’m in Toronto for an investor dinner and it turns out to be the week of Canadian Musicfest. My hotel was swarming with musicians and I just had some amazing cool jazz planing in the elevator by two guys. There … Continue reading →