Category Archives: WOD

Dancing with Cindy

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

There is always something special about benchmark girls. In the world of the Constantly Varied, they are as predictable and consistent as it gets. Yet, they always teach us some new lessons… CF KOP had Cindy today and I had … Continue reading →

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Get a Grip on Your Lift

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

When I was learning golf, the pros spent what seemed like an eternity focusing on my grip. As I started playing I finally realized the importance of the perfect grip… Today at CF KOP we practiced deadlifts with conventional grips … Continue reading →

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CrossFit in Traditional Gyms

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

I rarely go to globo gyms any more and today was such an exception. Mostly it is actually a fun experience, like going from doing double unders to clean and jerks. And dropping barbells next to the elliptic machines… While … Continue reading →

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Riding the CrossFit Goat Rodeo

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

In CrossFit circles, the exercise that challenges you most is called your ‘goat’. We all have many goats in our barns. I figured a sunny Sunday is the perfect day to let them all out for a WOD… From my … Continue reading →

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We are built to run, lift, swing and snatch

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

In the endless but rewarding struggle to turn ourselves into the balanced human of sprinter, lifter and gymnast there are some necessary pit-stops along the way. One is that we’ve gotta practice good form. A lot. While anyone can learn … Continue reading →