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Stop the Body Shaming
With summer practically here, I’ve been seeing a lot of stories about body image, exercise, and obesity. Nothing like reading about how fat we all are to get us feeling comfortable to get in a bathing suit, right? Yesterday I came across the story of Taylor Townsend -who was told she was too overweight to be…
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Boxing: Seeing Results
I have now been boxing for about 4 weeks – I have some observations to share: I was pleasantly surprised to find out that in addition to 8 rounds of boxing with the heavy bag, you start off with a solid 15 minute warm up a challenging 15 minute core/strength/mobility to finish up the hour. I have…
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Leaving a Legacy: Maya Angelou
A few things and thoughts to share today — My thoughts and respect are given to Maya Angelou who passed away yesterday. What a wonderful, inspiring, strong, spirited leader who left this world a better place. She defines what it means to leave a lasting legacy… And there has been a lot of talk in the CrossFit…
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Murph: Honoring a Hero
I hope everyone spent yesterday’s holiday the way they wanted! And took time to remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we have. After all, that’s what the holiday is all about. Many folks in the CrossFit community do a workout entitled “Murph“, to honor Murph” – Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan…
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Memorial Day 2014
Yesterday, Mike Rowe posted a FB status about: Retired Staff Sargent Travis Mills Say hi to Retired Staff Sargent Travis Mills, formerly of the 82nd Airborne, US Army. As you can see, Travis has undergone a few structural modifications, most visibly in the leg department. Likewise, his left arm is more machine than flesh, and…
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Exercises to Open Your Hips
Meeting Major, the young football player yesterday made me think about how many of us don’t take mobility seriously. He’s a young, healthy kid who plays for a college in NC and yet, he doesn’t really do any sort of stretching/mobility work in his overall training. I wonder if this is the norm for many young athletes –…
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Mobility and Sleep: Keys to Being Healthy
I officially joined TItle Boxing Club in Ashburn today. I am really enjoying the workouts and the instructors. Each one is different but all are great. Boxing is going to help me improve my body awareness and connections. Just like anything else, it’s a skill that needs repetition. The instructor yells out which punches, which side…
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Make Your Bed
Take time out of your day and watch this amazing, inspiring and thoughtful commencement speech delivered by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven, BJ ’77, ninth commander of U.S.Special Operations Command, Texas Exes Life Member, and Distinguished Alumnus at The University of Texas at Austin, on May 17, 2014. It’s worth it… Navy SEAL Commander Tells Students…
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Nature Boosts Your Mood
They say that if you are feeling down – go outside and get close to nature. So, after the kiddos went to school and boxing, I laced up and hit the W&OD trail and ran. As I ran, I also stopped to appreciate how beautiful the trail is. I took a lot of pictures and…
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Re-launch
My friend Saxon is a creative, talented writer. Today, he posted this: Re-launch Let’s call it a Re-launch or should we say a soft opening. .. The passion we have for each other has reached a peak like it’s our first time. The re-dedication to our relationship is something like a relaunch Or should I…