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Really Training is Hard Work

February 5, 2012

Man I’m wiped out! After one week, it’s become painfully clear (we’re talking REAL pain here folks) that while I say I’ve been “training” (with 4 crossfits per week and 20-25 miles on the roads per week) I haven’t actually been TRAINING! Last week I stepped it up big time. For training purposes, my week [...]

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The Good, The Bad, and The Plan

January 31, 2012

the good… If you talked to me last week, you would have noticed I was on cloud 9. I was so happy with everything about my life—especially my fitness life. I was lean (down 6 pounds since Jan 3rd) and strong (PRs in every single max lift at CF since the 2nd week of January). [...]

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What’s Your Peanut Butter & Honey

October 27, 2011
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After a few days of good, hard training (and good nutrition) I feel like I’ve got myself under control. Blogging for accountability, running/crossfitting, and eating well is the perfect solution to keeping the number on the scale in the “green zone.” I know, I know…I’m more than a number. But the number still matters. My [...]

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6 Simple Steps

October 25, 2011

This is taken directly from the Welcome Letter to the 77th issue of Endurance News which is put out by Hammer Nutrition: Hydrate every day. Drink between half of your bodyweight in ounces and one gallon of water a day (i.e., if you weigh 120 lb, drink between 60-128 ounces every day). Massively lower your [...]

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Contemplating a Crazy Experiment

October 21, 2011
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It’s been a good week here in GFS land. First off, let me say how amazing you guys are. I’ve received tons of encouraging emails and comments from you all. You have shared your experiences, provided encouragement, and even doled out a little bit of tough love. So thanks a lot! It was just what [...]

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