Category Archives: WOD

Phase 2 of the Goat Derby

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

Last fall I started a systematic elimination of 6 of my remaining goats: burpees, double unders, handstand pushups, pistols and overhead squats. I went after them the only way I know how: volume… Completing 10,000 double unders in 45 days … Continue reading →

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Predicting the Open Workouts

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

After a burpee opening two years in a row, the guesswork begins on what the next 4 weeks might bring. Since none of us know we may as well guess. Anticipation is preparation, right? Or maybe anxiety. Here are the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Open with a Deck of Cards

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

The CrossFit Open is ON! More importantly at least a dozen more friends are joining the fun the last year. Of course, for a second year in a row the Games had to start with burpees, except this time noone … Continue reading →

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New York Minutes

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

It is rare to find hotels with the proper gear to construct almost any WOD. The New York Marriott Marquis is one if those gems. C2 Rowers, pull-up bars, kettlebells, jump ropes, med balls, gymnastics mats, they have them. One … Continue reading →

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CrossFit as High School Sport

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

My daughter is considering CrossFit as her preferred high school sport instead of soccer, lacrosse or traditional team sports. For one, she believes it is better for fitness, second – more surprisingly, the community being built could be as strong … Continue reading →

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