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Thought of the Day: 9/26/12

Posted: September 26, 2012 in CrossFit, Media
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I’ve been having trouble sleeping lately, and I’m not sure why. I know there’s a lot on my mind, and I know there’s a lot I want to do, but usually the second my head hits my pillow I’m OUT. I guess overcomplicating things in your head for 16 hours a day can lead to your mind having a hard time “winding down.”

Do you know who most likely doesn’t have a hard time falling asleep or waking up in the morning? Johnny Barnes, aka, Mr. Happy. “Come rain or shine, 88-year-old Bermudian Johnny Barnes devotes six hours every day to an endearing traffic ritual that has made him one of the island’s most cherished citizens,” says filmmaker Matt Morris about this amazing man.

Check this out… every weekday, he walks to one of the busiest street corners in town and just stands there. For hours. Why? So he can wave and smile at everyone who passes by, and tell them he loves them. How amazing of an impact is that? He just wants people to know that they’re loved, that life is beautiful, and that every day when we wake up, we have the option of deciding what kind of a day we want to make this one.

Today’s thought of the day is the just try a little harder to make your life more simple… by trying to make someone else’s life more positive. Cheers to you, Johnny Barnes (and thanks for the film Matt).

As always, I’m more than curious to hear if any of you try this, and if so, what the outcome is for you!

Moment of Awesomeness: 9/25/12

Posted: September 25, 2012 in CrossFit, Media, Training
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Rumor has it that last night brought the first snow (that was pretty close to Denver) of the year. That means ski and snowboard nerds everywhere (like me) are starting to get excited about what some have said is going to be a winter with “more snow than usual”!!!

Now, although I love the snow and fresh pow-pow (yeah, I talk like that)…. watching this video (from the guys at AHSTUDIO) full-screen made my stomach jump. These guys are NUTS!!!

WANNA RIDE ? ( a speedriding experience, Hell Yeah ! ) from ahstudio on Vimeo.

Pursuit of Paleo: Brooke’s Challenge

Posted: September 21, 2012 in CrossFit, Nutrition, Training
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It’s Day 2, and Brooke is STRUGGLING! Check out how she’s feeling as her 9-week challenge starts to ramp up. Have any of you felt this way before?

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Holy Sh*t! Today has been rough. I am blown away by how much crap I have been consuming. NOT beer, beer is not crap 🙂

I typically get made fun of at work for how “healthy” I eat. Today I realized that yes I eat lots of meat, vegetables, fruit and nuts BUT the creamer, cheese, yogurt, chips, the occastional truffle or whatever small treat is laying around my desk is NOT Paleo. I can’t even imagine what the people I work with eat if they consider my meals healthy?

My brain is mush from zero sugar so bare with me. My plan for a better tomorrow: Creative grocery shopping (I’ve been searching some good receipes on PaleOMG). Complete the first bench mark workout. Yay snatches! Last but not least, I should get my new CrossFit shoes tomorrow. Shoes always make a girl feel better!

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Not everyone in my house had to give up chips. sad face. I miss chips and beer!

Not everyone in my house had to give up chips. sad face. I miss chips and beer!

The Pursuit of Paleo: Brooke’s Challenge

Posted: September 21, 2012 in CrossFit, Nutrition, Training
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Ladies and gentlemen, here is Brooke’s first post from two days ago!  Please check back later today for her post from yesterday, too!

What are your thoughts on how this is going to be?  I’m pretty excited to go on this 9-week journey with her as she completes the LuRong Living Paleo Challenge!

 

First day, First thought: What. Was. I. Thinking! ..then the anxiety set in when I poured my first cup of coffee and remembered the delicious creamer is a big no-no. Too bad today is my rest day, a really terrible wod always makes this feeling go away. Okay let’s be a big adult and break this down.

Reasons I have anxiety/ big scaredy cat:
1. I love beer and it’s college football season (Go Utes!)
2. I eat half way paleo on my own but “strict” paleo freaks me out.
3. I should have listed this as my number 1. my family- I know it sounds really stupid to most people but we are a cocktail and snack (chips, pretzels, dips) after work kind of family. We usually meet every night and talk about or days…UGH, AND they live across the street! Bottom line, I’ll need their support.

One day, one meal, one workout at a time. Next step for today, building up enough courage to take a “before” picture. Are you kidding me?! Why am I being such a freak! Anyway, let’s continue this tomorrow after the first benchmark WOD.

The Pursuit of Paleo: Brooke’s Challenge

Posted: September 20, 2012 in CrossFit, Nutrition, Training
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I have quite a few friends across the country that do CrossFit. From Seattle to Southern California, New York to Florida, Minnesota to Texas, I’m regularly interacting with athletes of all ages, shapes, sizes, ability levels, and experience levels with the “Most Fun and Effective Training Program in Existence!” I just coined that term, don’t steal it.

One of my very good friends is a young lady from Salt Lake City Utah, who trains at CrossFit 801. Her name is Brooke! Brooke was recently convinced by her friends to sign up for a very big food challenge. This event is called the “LuRong Living Paleo Challenge“, and it runs for 9 weeks. Why would someone want to participate in a 9-week Paleo Challenge? Well, the Lurong site tells you why: “You get all of the benefits of a Paleo Challenge you might do in your own CrossFit Affiliate: Nutritional Guidance, Goal Setting, Performance & Nutritional Tracking, etc. but with so much more!”

While I was chatting with her on the phone the other day, she told me about this challenge, and when I finished drying my eyes from laughing so hard hearing her concerns (“HOW CAN I CUT OUT BEER!?”) I had a great idea! Brooke is a CrossFitter. Brooke has a real job. Brooke has an awesome family, boyfriend, and some awesome dogs. Brooke enjoys socializing with her friends. Brooke is basically a fun and well-rounded human being! Oh, and she’s FUNNY, too! (Hmm, can I think of anyone else who is trying to lead a balanced life while still eating and performing well in the gym? Oh, most of us? Cool.) So why not see if Brooke would be willing to share her story with all of us? Her trials and tribulations of trying to eat and train as well and as consistently as possible, while maintaining the balance of a fun life. She agreed!

For the next few weeks, all I can say is Giddyup! Brooke will be writing regular blog posts about her 9-weeks completing the challenge, and hopefully you will all find some education, humor, and some relatable (dare I say inspirational) material to help prove that anyone can commit to changing their lives for the better!

Let us know what you think of this series, appropriately titled “Brooke’s Challenge”!

Moment of Awesomeness: 9/19/12

Posted: September 19, 2012 in CrossFit, Media, Training
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Today’s Moment of Awesomeness will include Land, Sea, AND Sky! Three videos, three very different types of “sports”, but all mind-blowing.

You’re welcome.

Land: WORLD TRICKING CHAMPIONSHIP “OFFICIAL RECAP” | TW FILMS | TRICKING IN LAS VEGAS |

Sea: Biggest Teahupoo Ever, Shot on the PHANTOM CAMERA. [Original 720p video]

Sky: Adventures With Aviator : EPIC World Class Freefly Skydiving with TJ Landgren

Moment of Awesomeness: 6/29/12

Posted: June 29, 2012 in CrossFit, Media, Training
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Happy Friday!!! Oh, by the way… people can fly now.

Taken directly from the video on the BreitlingOfficial YouTube channel. Unreal.

“Reminiscent of the famous superman scene, Yves “Jetman” Rossy has flown in close formation, with the Breitling Douglas DC-3, vintage aircraft. Giving the passengers onboard the unique experience to see the world’s first jet powered man in full flight.

As the guests boarded the 1940’s, twin propeller aircraft and took to their seats; Yves Rossy prepared his rigid carbon Kevlar wing equipped with 4 Jet engines and positioned himself on the skid of an Eagle AS 350 helicopter. The DC-3 took a holding position above Lake Lucerne, at the heart of Switzerland, as Yves climbed to 6000 feet. Yves began his fall backwards from the helicopter, stabilized the wing and engaged all four engines to full throttle reaching a speed of 205 km/h and an altitude of 4500 feet before he joined the DC-3 using just his shoulders, body and legs to steer.

The flight lasted 7 minutes, before the Jetwing exhausted its fuel supply and Yves pulled his parachutes to land safely back at Buochs airport.”

Moment of Awesomeness: 6/28/12

Posted: June 28, 2012 in CrossFit, Media, Training
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I’ve had this video open on my desktop for about 2 weeks now, deciding whether or not to post it. I’m going to post it. The Parkour/Free Running movement (as most of you know) is something that has interested me for a really long time.

The things that these athletes are able to do, the risks they take, the finesse, self control, and body awareness that they display is incredible to watch! While it’s not my favorite Parkour video, I hope you enjoy this one (brought to us by the SmitMedia Crew) as much as I do.

I mean, SERIOUSLY, these dudes are AWESOME!

CrossFit WOD Tips: 6/26/12

Posted: June 26, 2012 in CrossFit, Media, Training
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Miranda Oldroyd, of CrossFit HQ, shares some super helpful tips on how to more efficiently complete the Clean.

She also utilizes my buddy, Zach Forrest (Owner of CrossFit Max Effort in Vegas), to show how it’s done right!

What do you think of this video? Any additional thoughts or questions?

CrossFit WOD Tips: 6/15/12

Posted: June 15, 2012 in CrossFit, Media, Training
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Today, we rarely see Handstand Walks in CrossFit Programming these days. That movement requires (at the very least) balance, coordination, and strength. The good news, however, is that even if freestanding handstands, or handstand walks, are out of your ability level for now (which I’d say they are for most people), some of the drills discussed below are still very relevant and helpful for a variety of the other movements we’re regularly asked to do in CrossFit.

Take a few minutes and watch some tips to improving overall balance and spatial awareness. If nothing else, this will teach you ways to safely “eject” from a Handstand-Gone-Bad! (I know I’ve been there on several dozen occasion…)

Thanks to Jon Gilson, and the Again Faster crew, for another great resource!

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