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Crossfit: Elizabeth
Puppies: 21-15-9 Dumbbell cleans db.wmv Bar Dips If you can’t do do bar dips do 1.5X the number bench dips. Warm-up ran ~600m I’m new to cleans so I tried 15# dumbbells, but wasn’t coordinated enough, so I switched to … Continue reading
Crossfit Dumbbell Squat Snatch & Pull-ups = BRUTAL!
Puppies: Three rounds, 15-12 and 9 reps, for time of: 15-25 pound Squat snatch Pull-ups (beginner or assisted okay) Crossfit Dumbbel Squat Snatch & Pull ups I did the dumbbell ( 15# ) version of this because that’s all I … Continue reading
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-04-26
Bypassed my heater coil on the Miata. No more anti-freeze on my feet! Also troubleshot the neighbor’s sprinkler system. Still handy. # I am enjoying one of my fantastic (if I do say so myself) margaritas. # Hmmm… didn’t picture … Continue reading
Crossfit Filthy Fifty (Puppy Scale)
This is a good one. Try it … go ahead Puppies: For time: 20 Box jump, 10-15 inch box (no box, so I used a stair ~8 inches) 20 Jumping pull-ups 20 Kettlebell swings, 12kg (20#) Walking Lunge, 20 steps … Continue reading
30 Day Crossfit Experiment Wrap-up
It all started when I read a tweet from @lowtechcombat recommending Crossfit for people who wanted to get a great workout without spending a lot of time at the gym. That led me to the Crossfit main site. After reading … Continue reading
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Crossfit Days 28 & 29
Day 28 was supposed to be 25 inverted burpees, but I failed. I cannot do handstands. Did 2 rounds of CFWU Day 29: Angie Puppies and Buttercups: For time: 20 Pull-ups or 25 Beginner or Assisted Pull ups 20 Push-ups … Continue reading
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-04-19
Just submitted MSIA exam 1. So glad this week is done. Now time for #crossfit WOD 40 pull-ups and 40 bench dips for time. Ouch. # Feeling a sense of accomplishment. All homework is done. Stayed on pace w/ exercise, … Continue reading
So you want to live a long life? How about a healthy one?
Who wants to live a long life if you’re going to be unhealthy and miserable? I don’t. Frankly, how stupid is it to spend our lives working hard, and saving money for retirement only to get there and not be … Continue reading
Crossfit Day 27: Rest Day
Today is a rest day, and after doing the Danny WOD yesterday, I am happy. My original idea was to do Crossfit for 30 days and see how effective it is or isn’t. I didn’t need 30 days to tell … Continue reading
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Crossfit Day 26: Danny = oh boy
Named for Oakland SWAT Sergeant Daniel Sakai, age 35, was killed on March 21, 2009 in the line of duty along with fellow officers Sergeant Ervin Romans, Sergeant Mark Dunakin, and Officer John Hege. Daniel is survived by wife Jenni … Continue reading
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