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Change Doesn’t Happen Overnight
What makes me so crazy in the head that a day off sounds unreasonable at times? And the crazier thing is I am not alone – something about the CrossFit formula gets inside the heads of the many athletes and we become programmed this way. Although I do have to say that as a general…
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Running, Runnin’
I’ve been reading some really touching, heartbreaking stories the last few days about fighters and their battle with horrible cancer. Jill Brzezinski-Conley, Breast Cancer Patient, Stars In Stunning Paris Photo Shoot By Sue Bryce (PHOTOS, VIDEO) Angels and Warriors and Cancer, Oh My Life, Interrupted: Crazy, Unsexy Cancer Tips The Live Sincerely Project The Battle…
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Getting Into The Modern
Yesterday, I was interviewed for a local magazine about being a Modern Mom. I was nominated by one of my dear friends Tina, who I met at the very beginning of my fitness journey. What’s funny is that magazine is called I am Modern Magazine and it’s geared towards Modern Moms (whatever that means). I…
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Coach Carl Paoli: Learn to Move so you can Move to Learn
Yesterday, I went to a workshop about movement. “Learning to move so I can move to learn” was the theme of the day, coached by Carl Paoli of Naka Athletics out of San Francisco (one of my favorite cities). Coach Carl’s Freestyle Connection I had no real assumptions about what this workshop would be about other than knowing…
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Own It
Yesterday’s workout wiped me out –so today’s workout and the fact that I got a PR (personal record) was a welcome surprise! Even if it was just by 5#, I will gladly take it. And in the end, it’s about personal progress. I am fine at this stage with small gains – it means I…
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Find the Best Possible Diet For You
So I was considering doing that three day cleanse that I posted late last week but the more I talked with people and thought about it — all I need to do is get my head in the game and start eating clean again. Coach Chef from CrossFit Rubicon gave me some good stuff to…
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Make Every Day Count
Another rest day is here! Hurray. I am sore from all the work this week which was made harder by all the crap food I ate. Birthday weeks are hard!!! Here are some interesting things I have come across this week around the web: ‘I Drank the CrossFit Kool-Aid’ The Bob Harper talks about how…
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It’s not about the Reps you have Left
I came across this article in the New York Times about how important it really is to develop relationships when looking for a new job or opportunity. It’s a lot like how social media marketing works — it’s about the authentic relationships you build upon; not gimmicky tactics. Many traditional marketers are having a difficult…
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On the Go
I’m Always On The Go Crazy weekend filled with lots of fun! Friday, I hosted the first Ladies Night workout at CF Impavidus. Holy crap it was fun — 80s theme, good people, laughs and food and wine. Power Supply Paleo meals even helped out and sent over some sample size meals for the athletes…