The picture to the left is the butt crushing workout I did yesterday at Highbar CrossFit. It wasn’t an officially sanctioned workout – it was created by a fellow member, Nick – and done during open gym. Let me tell you –holy crap am I sore today. I liked it a lot though because it wasn’t straight up conditioning –it was an exercise not only physical but really mental because it was painful to finish the last few reps each time. I am going to add this workout to my regular routine though because I can tell it works.

Saturday was the start of the nutrition challenge at the gym. I am leading it – which I hope not only helps others, but helps me to re-focus on nutrition and wellness. Lead by example is what i always say.

I also saw The Lone Survivor Saturday evening -and I am still thinking about it days after. I sat in the theater after it was over for a good few minutes sobbing. I managed to pull myself together to walk out of the theater but started again once inside the car. It was very sobering and sad — but also made me even more thankful and appreciative of the men and women who choose to defend our country and ensure we all have freedom.

Many soldiers and military people do CrossFit. Before I began, I could count on one hand the number of people I knew day to day that were present or former military. Today – many of my friends are directly linked to the military so it definitely hits me right in the heart harder now.

Go see it if you get a chance -it is well worth it.

Workout

Strength:Squat clean 115# (that’s 10#s heavier than before!)
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WOD

• burpees
• db hang clean squats

Recommended Reading

• RYAN TREMBLETT GETS TO THE CORE OF CROSSFIT
• Scientists Predict Lack of Honey Bees Will Lead to a Food Crisis
• WHY WEIRD PEOPLE ARE OFTEN MORE CREATIVE
• Removing Thought From Exercise: How to Stop the Resistance
• why being a mom is enough.
• Programming and Progressions for Youth Weightlifting: Building Weightlifting’s Future