Mission 17
May 11, 2009

On my first day of high school, after a summer spent at a weight loss camp, I weighed 130 lbs. A few weeks later, goofing...

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I Missed My Play Time Today
April 28, 2009

"Play not only keeps us young but also maintains our perspective about the relative seriousness of things. Running is play, for even if we try...

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Taking the Monster for a Run
April 25, 2009

When Weight Watchers rolled out their new Momentum plan, they did it with the help of a fuzzy orange monster named "Hungry." He looks remarkably...

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April 22, 2009

I don't have time today to comment on this article from the Associated Press, but I wanted to share it. It's a good read. I've...

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Lost: 1 CrossFit Women Workout | Found: Silver Lining
April 22, 2009

Seriously, people. What is going on in my house? I forgot to set my alarm. Again.This. does. not. happen. to. me.I am Reliable. Consistent. Responsible.I...

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Sobered. Humbled. Sucker Punched.
April 12, 2009

Yes, universe, thank you. I've got the message loud and clear: There is no end to journeys worth taking. There are no shortcuts on the...

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Great Running Song: The Beauty of Gray
March 10, 2009

I tend to be pretty black-and-white, all-or-nothing... big surprise to all of you, right?!But when I started accepting the gray -- the idea that I...

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Shannon = Genius
March 05, 2009

You have to go RIGHT NOW and read this blog post from my new CrossFit pal Shannon.Go on! Do it! I'll wait...A Conversation with "Easy"Back...

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Matt Long
February 14, 2009

Whatever you're doing right now: Stop it! You need to go get a copy of the March 2009 issue of Runner's World.I'm not kidding! Go...

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The Truth Is…
February 11, 2009

The Runner's World quote o' the day today reminds me of a story Dave likes to tell about Steve Martin.Steve was hosting some awards show...

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CrossFitters Are Crazy
February 10, 2009

God bless 'em.CrossFit Evolution Video

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Push It… Push It Real Good
February 09, 2009

One of the things I like most about physical challenges is what they teach me about the way I think.Last Friday, I had a horrible...

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