Category Archives: WOD

Christine and the Goat Derby

Posted on September 3, 2012 by

This is benchmark month with 20 benchmark girls and heros scheduled on my monthly plan. Recovery will be super important. I’m finally scheduled to the CrossFit Mobility Trainer certification in December… Can’t wait… The third benchmark girl in three days was … Continue reading →

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Fran and Proof that CrossFit Simply Works

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

I completed my fourth Fran today. Since the beginning of my CrossFit journey I kept records of every workout, lift and move. Both here for all to see and also in a journal (which is now finally being digitized on … Continue reading →

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What Mary teaches us about training

Posted on September 1, 2012 by

Benchmark WOD “Mary” is a great example of a triplet that has 3 moves, at least one of which will be challenging to most without proper practice. In my case it was the pistols (one-legged squats). Admittedly I don’t practice … Continue reading →

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Snatching the Moment

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

We can rarely reach our goals without proper planning. I do not think fitness is an exception. Many CrossFit athletes, me included, secretly hope their weaknesses do not get scheduled often on WODs. Our goats should stay in the barn? … Continue reading →

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A Better Hotel Gym

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

It rarely happens that I run into a good hotel gym, in fact I stayed at the Marriott Marquis a dozen times before I realized what they had to offer. I could not drop in the Black Box today because … Continue reading →

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