The Thompson Twins record Into the Gap got a lot of play on my crappy stereo in the mid '80s. I sat on my yellow-and-orange...
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CrossFit Games
This weekend was the national CrossFit Games, and my CrossFit Central (super)heroes competed -- and kicked ass. Jeremy Thiel placed third overall! (There were 196...
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The Magic Bridge and Turtle Cove
Our friend Phil ran a marathon a few years ago, and he told us that he named the different parts of his training run. I'm...
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CrossFit Drunk
I did it. The Mel-ified Filthy Fifty. And I have photo evidence to prove it:My toys: 10-, 15-, and 20-lb. dumbbells, dip/pullup bar, bench (for...
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Digging Deep
Confession: I did not do the workout I'd planned for this morning. In fact, I did no workout at all.I broke my own #1 rule...
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Ohm: Day 2
I meditated again this morning, and I have to admit, I enjoy the floating, awake-but-not-conscious feeling of it... that really deep relaxation where your body...
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In the Zone with Penzeys
My healthy food has been totally ruling lately. Berries are ridiculously tasty right now, and I get to feel superior as I watch my co-workers...
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My Third Eye & Counting Down from 100
I'm so proud of myself! I did absolutely nothing for 15 minutes today! I sat in my Glamour Room with only the illumination of the...
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Speed Work
Dave and I started a new running program today. (Thank you, Runner's World.) It's a 5-week plan designed to help new runners improve their speed....
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Keep Austin Weird
Dave wrote a nice recap of our Keep Austin Weird 5k experience, which you can read right here.There were about 3000 runners, dressed as ballerinas...
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