Live Fit and Sore

Category: High Bar

  • Cardio is not all it’s Cracked Up To Be

    I can’t believe its the end of June already. How does time fly so fast? I say it often but take time each day to savor how blessed you are. Life can change in the blink of an eye. This article: The Final Nail in the Cardio Coffin may have been written in 2008 but it holds…

  • How Clean Is Your Gym?

    I am taking full advantage of having this week off and going to the later HighBar CrossFit classes. Today we did a benchmark workout, Jackie. We didn’t do a lot of benchmarks that required rowing at the other gym but I am finding that rowing is super challenging to me and I like it. 1000m…

  • Dealing With Change

    It was a very hot and muggy morning and I slept in since I have the week off and went to a later morning class at Highbar CrossFit. I am feeling so great about the progress I have been making and the stuff I am learning with new coaches. I have never really done any…

  • Keep Cool and Hydrated

    It’s getting hot and humid so the first thing I want to do is remind everyone to HYDRATE! One of the guys this AM blacked out a bit while doing his back squat because of dehydration. It’s no joke. I have been using Nuun in my water to make sure I have enough electrolytes. Saturday during…

  • Sweat Angel Inducing Workout

    I have had quite a lot of experience the past few months with change – and the phrase get comfortable being uncomfortable has been put to the test. First the changing of the gym, which in the end has turned out great. I have realized that I was not happy for quite some time but…

  • Always a Surprise Around the Corner

    So much to my surprise this AM, I was on TV! A crew from the local channel 9 WUSA TV came to film some info about CrossFit at the new box I joined: Highbar Crossfit and because it was my normal workout time, I was part of the filming in the background! You never know…

  • A Welcome Surprise

    I had the best surprise last night. I went to Highbar CrossFit and three of my friends from CFI were there checking it out. I was so happy to see them and of course to workout with them. These ladies are some of my most favorite people and I loved getting my WOD on with…

  • So Time to Move On

    I meant to get up this morning for my workout but the alarm was set for PM not AM! Doh! I will go tonight to mix things up! Yesterday was quite a day — one where I win the Mother of the Year Award. Got my dates mixed up and sent Nate to a camp…

  • Keep Moving

    Had a great weekend — Scott’s dad and his g/f Patty came for a visit and we got to celebrate Father’s day with three generations of Hoaglunds. I love having my kids around their family and wished it happened more often! Time is so short so being able to appreciate and learn about where you came from…

  • Front Rack Thrusters

    The programming over at Highbar CrossFit seems to be a lot more challenging for me even scaled to my own ability. I love it because it’s really pushing me to stretch my abilities but i hate it because it’s really pushing me! I am starting to get to know some of the regular athletes too…