Category Archives: WOD

Rowing with Jerry

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

While I grew up with my fair share of kayaking on a K1 racing boat, I have never been rowing on open water. I decided to do the next best thing and dragged my C2 rower next to our pool. … Continue reading →

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Fight Gone Bad

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

As benchmark workouts go, Fight Gone Bad is very special. There are many 21-15-9 and AMRAP format WODs, but FGB’s 17-minute beating stands alone in the pack. The promise of a whole minute of rest every round is extremely deceiving … Continue reading →

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Unbroken

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

The first word that comes to mind when I think CrossFit is intensity. It is central to the sport and our ability to expand beyond our earlier limitations. The primary way we increase intensity is by doing more reps or … Continue reading →

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The Magic of 21-15-9

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

You can read about Tabatas and the research that went into why 8 rounds of 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off is the most effective workout sequence. I do not think I found the same proof about the 21-15-9 formula. … Continue reading →

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Kids, CrossFit and Designing a Destiny

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

I may or may not become a games athlete 🙂 but the value of CrossFit is evident in our kids. The best thing a parent can do is set an example and chart a course. Ever since I started the … Continue reading →

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