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Shanghai to Sparta in 24 hours

As my Asia trip comes to an end I’m returning for the Super Spartan race in Virginia to run on Sunday. I’m very excited about the second leg of my Spartan Trifecta. Today we hosted a great investor event at … Continue reading

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The Art of the Half WOD in Shanghai

There are very few boxes that offer 30-minute classes and if they do it is just a way to manage traffic. Rarely are they a way to increase and compress even more intensity into the workout. CrossFit Iron Dragon in … Continue reading

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Friend WOD Beijing

A friend in Beijing wanted to join me in a WOD today. This always poses a dilemma for us Crossfitters. We need to show the power and intensity of the training without making our friends sore for a week. I … Continue reading

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My first Tabata in Japan

I’ve been doing Tabatas for years now, but today was the first time they were on a WOD in Japan where they were invented. Does not make them easier but felt more special. Chikara CrossFit had a great sendoff for … Continue reading

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Tokyo Humidity

I’m glad Chikara Crossfit had a 6am WOD to fit in before a crazy day in Tokyo that finished late at night. Surprisingly the sun is up here around 5am already so 6am feels like sleeping in.  It seems Tokyo … Continue reading

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