Runner’s World Quote of the Day
July 16, 2009

Winning has nothing to do with racing. Most days don't have races anyway. Winning is about struggle and effort and optimism, and never, ever, ever...

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"Junk Drawer" Workouts
July 15, 2009

So... I don't want to brag or anything, but... f*ck it. I'm gonna brag!My CrossFit Central coaches are now officially known as the 3rd fittest...

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Power to the Veggies! Down with the Grains!
July 15, 2009

In case you were looking for another reason to eliminate those pesky (delicious, but pesky) grains from your diet, I just found an article from...

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29 Minutes In Hell
July 14, 2009

We did it!This was the workout we chose for ourselves last night...Tuesday Backyard WorkoutFor time:200m hill sprint + 50 box jumps + 10 pullups +...

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Pick a Card. Any Card
July 13, 2009

The first year we lived in our house, every time I stepped outside, I collected the pecans that littered the driveway and yard. Like a...

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Eat Your Vegetables: Zucchini
July 13, 2009

I once had a heated debate with an old workout buddy about zucchini. Our point/counterpoint, quibbling, and bickering lasted the entire hour-long workout. He said...

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Post-Vacation Report
July 11, 2009

So... I've been feeling like I did a pretty good job during our vacation of balancing indulgence (unlimited chips & fresh pico de gallo, a...

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2009 CrossFit Games
July 10, 2009

Check out the list of events the 2009 CrossFit Games competitors will be conquering tomorrow. I wish I was there to muddle through them myself....

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Some Other Totally Badass Michaels
July 10, 2009

Michael CaineMichael KeatonMichael JordanMichael, the ArchangelMichael CorleoneCrossFit Michael3 rounds, for time:800m run50 supermans50 situpsMaggie, Mindy, Dave, and I hit the Austin High track at 6:30...

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I Have A Confession To Make: I’m Old
July 09, 2009

That's the only explanation I have for my inability to comprehend the "star power" of Robert Pattinson, vampire Edward in Twilight and purveyor of greasy...

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Wicked Wednesday
July 08, 2009

Our CrossFit Central coaches, a.k.a., the mighty warriors, are heading out to the CrossFit Games this afternoon, so Bootcamp today was our last class until...

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Chimps: 1 – Stupid Humans: 0
July 07, 2009

I say, "Go, chimps!"LONDON (Reuters) – Chester Zoo, Britain's most popular wildlife attraction, was evacuated on Sunday after 30 chimpanzees escaped from their enclosure.The animals...

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