Turkey Day Tabata or Feast Gone Bad
November 23, 2010

photo from FlickrHere's something you probably don't know about me: Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I'm sure you're thinking it's because of the food. And...

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It *Looked* Like Fun
October 09, 2010

I told Dave it was going to be fun. I didn't intend for that to be a lie. But you know how it is: sometimes...

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Everybody In The Pool
August 23, 2010

Bonita and I have been throwing around the idea of a swimming WOD for months. And since it's been over 100 degrees in Austin for...

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Melicious-Approved
July 17, 2010

You know what rules? On Saturdays, I kinda get to be the boss.During the week, I submit 100% to my CrossFit Austin coaches. They tell...

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Signs of Life
July 11, 2010

At one point in 2008, I declared 2009 to be the "Year of the Pullup," fully intending to learn to do a kipping pullup during...

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Murph Day
July 03, 2010

Today is Murph Day at CrossFit Austin. Held in honor of Lieutenant Michael Murphy, it's a fundraiser for the Naval Special Warfare Foundation and is...

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The "Ali" WOD
May 30, 2010

I've written about my love for Muhammad Ali and my love-hate for double-unders before, here and here. My goal today was to tackle a slightly modified...

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Have Recipes, Will Travel
May 27, 2010

I flew to PA on Thursday to visit my parents. Sadly, my flight did not look like this:But it was uneventful and I managed a...

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My Melicious Workout
May 08, 2010

A few months ago, Bonita invited the members of her workout tribe to submit namesake workouts and today we took on the workout I created...

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Quick & Dirty Workout
May 05, 2010

The CrossFit Central women's workout for today inspired me to do a solo performance in my backyard. By the end of the burpees, I looked...

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Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’… For Burpees
March 31, 2010

Yes, back in the day, I played Laurie in "Oklahoma" and had the dubious honor of opening the show with an a cappella "Oh, what...

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We Heart Burpees: A Valentine Workout
February 12, 2010

It's truer in workouts than anywhere else... Misery loves company. So grab your favorite workout partner for a special Valentine's Day throw-down. You can thank Dave...

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