How Tough? "Tough Guy" Tough
February 03, 2009

Think we CrossFitters are tough? I just scrolled through some photos from the Tough Guy Challenge that made me anxious just looking at them!The Tough...

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George Sheehan Says It Better
January 19, 2009

Last week, I tried to explain my understanding of the difference between happiness and fun. I was only marginally successful.This morning, my Runner's World quote...

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RED ALERT! RED ALERT!
January 09, 2009

There is a delicious dark chocolate cake with dark chocolate buttercream frosting sitting 20 feet away from me... a going-away party treat for a co-worker.I...

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Snatched From the Jaws of Doom
December 16, 2008

Today was the workout that almost didn't happen.And the chain of events that put my morning routine in danger started yesterday. With a flat tire...

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RW Quote of the Day
November 03, 2008

"In running it is man against himself, the cruelest of opponents. The other runners are not the real enemies. His adversary lies within him, in...

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Halloween Treats? Feels Like a Trick
October 30, 2008

In our office today:croissants & muffinswinebeercupcakes (along with a decorating contest)pizzachips & salsatrick or treat candyIn my packed lunch:lean ground beef w/ cabbage and green...

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Runner’s World "Quote of the Day": Al Oerter
October 21, 2008

"To exercise at or near capacity is the best way I know of reaching a true introspective state. If you do it right, it can...

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Taking a Break
October 18, 2008

I knew during Bootcamp yesterday morning, when even the warmup pushups were tough, that it might be time for a good solid rest day or...

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Photos from the San Antonio Mission 10k
October 17, 2008

I love cheesy souvenir photos: the ones they take in Vegas at the fancy restaurants... the Disneyland shots with Mickey and Minnie... the fake magazine...

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100 Burpees and Questions of Discipline
October 02, 2008

I've done 54 burpees so far today, and I'm halfway through my requirement for the day -- 107 because I owed myself 44 for today,...

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You Gotta Be
October 01, 2008

"You Gotta Be" - Des'reeListen as your day unfoldsChallenge what the future holdsTry and keep your head up to the skyLovers, they may cause you...

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F*ck, Yeah.
September 23, 2008

Things that make me say, "Fuck, yeah."1. At 6:00 this morning, when the alarm went off, and I didn't want to get up, I made...

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