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CrossFit Games: Key Takeaway
Having CrossFit Games fever all weekend really helped push me during my workout this morning. It really is awesome to be a part of this type of community. I am thankful every day for what it has enabled me to do – physically and mentally. There was a lot of talk this morning about the…
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It’s a Wrap: CrossFit Games 2012
Oh CrossFit Games how you inspire me! You are what makes CrossFit awesome and special. The displays of team work, hard work and spirit are beyond compare. These are people just like you and me who work their butts off to be the fittest they can be. And out of the gyms, they are some…
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Chippin Away
Scott and I did a WOD together yesterday evening. Death by 10M and then Tabata sit ups. Yeah so not fun but so necessary. I did a special workout this AM — for coaches that was called a chipper. You keep chippin away at it until you are done — “Chipperson“: 10 GI Janes 20…
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Team Player: Rah Rah
Did I really forget to post yesterday? My life has gotten so busy this week that I even my sister Dee mentioned it and how I am getting overextended like my Mom is famous for doing! Now that’s not necessarily a compliment!! With the CrossFit Games going on, a lot of our coaches are out…
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Master What You Suck At
This morning I didn’t want to go to CrossFit. I am being honest – I was tired, sore from the heavy lifts I have done this week and to top it off – TMI alert – it’s that time of the month. I started talking to myself saying “it’s ok to go back to bed.…
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CrossFit Games 2012
So as I sit here and think about how sore I am after the past few days of working out doing my CrossFit thing, I almost feel guilty. I feel this way because I know what the CrossFit Games athletes are having to do today — Castro explained the first event of the 2012 Reebok…
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Deadlift warmups
Yesterday was Deadlift day and not only did I work out in the AM — I coached in the evening. Needless to say it was a long day for me but when you love what you do — it was fun all the way. I came across this site that really helped me learn some…
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Deadlifting the Day Away
we did more deadlifts today. As much as I love my deadliftin’, it’s hard to do more when you just hit your PR on Sunday. I’m not complaining; I love deadlifts and I get to see my buds. It is seriously one of the best parts of my day. Warmup 1 lap jog Drills (bear…
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School Physical Ed Not Helping In The Fight Against Obesity
No shocker in this info…. Physical Education Programs In School Not Enough To Combat Obesity In Most States: Study Only six states nationwide require the recommended 150 minutes of elementary school-based physical education, according to a study by University of Georgia kinesiology professor Bryan McCullick. For older students, two states mandate the appropriate amount of…
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Get Your Pistols Ready!
Yesterday I did CrossFit Total — 1 RM Back Squat, Shoulder Press, Deadlift. I didn’t do my normal weight with the first two but ended up with a 235# PR on my deadlift. Not everyday and every lift will be a PR. I felt pretty good about it all. Coach Nick also introduced me to…