I did the warmup (200 jumprope jumps, 500 M row, 20 back extensions, 20 GHD situps, 20 squats) and the pre-WOD workout (5 x 5 Renegade Rows, 2 rounds at 15# dumbells, 3 at 20# dumbells). I was going to take on the WOD with the rest of the class when I realized the two…
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Hit it on an empty stomach
“Drink early, hit it on an empty stomach, finish off with protein and fat.” Thanks for the drinking advice, Robb Wolf! Robb records a great Podcast addressing tons of Paleo questions. This particular gem of a quote is from Episode 15. Where he also notes that to get the greatest hit from caffeine, mix it…
St. Arnold’s Pub Crawl
The lovely Jennie of MisoHungry Makes it With Moonshine has posted a fantastic description of the upcoming St. Arnold’s Pub Crawl. For those who don’t know, St. Arnold’s is a Houston brewery started by a couple of Rice grads … so needless to say, I drank my fair share of free St. A’s in college.…
Let the madness begin: SXSW 2010
It appears the SXSW media frenzy has come earlier than usual this year. It’s just less than a month out, but the twitter/blogger/media buzz is already loud and, well, buzzing. So I’ve come to your rescue, this is life in austin readers, and put together the beginnings of a spreadsheet: https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Asjskwdlt0podDk4V2R6T1VScHNGa05kQ0hyd2Y4d3c&hl=en I will be updating…
New Power Clean Max + Tabata
Today’s WOD was a Roaring Fork CrossFit mod on .com’s Tabata this, subbing kettlebell swings for the rowing (probably due to # of rowers). Warmup: 15 minutes of free gym! I worked on two weaknesses: double-unders and overhead squats Pre-WOD: Power Clean Max 3-2-2-1-1 115-125-135-145-155FAIL NEW Power Clean PR: 145 (previous was 145 squat clean,…
Already famous
One day at Roaring Fork CrossFit and I’m already famous … http://roaringforkcrossfit.com/2010/02/15/february-15th/ WTF is up with my form?! Camera angle?! Or need more hip extension?!
Catalyst 8 Mad Hatter Party – Win tix!
Alice in Wonderland is the cool thing this year (think Tim Burton + Johnny Depp), so Catalyst 8 and Tribeza’s choice of a Mad Hatter Tea Party theme for the first Catalyst 8 event of 2010 is obvious-and obviously fantastic. Next Wednesday, February 24 from 7:30 – 10:30 pm, Catalyst 8 will take over the…
Snatch Max
Big Mike, who is virtually coaching me while I’m gone, sent me the following combo .com WOD (a combo of Saturday + Sunday’s): 10 min time limit, 1 Rep max Snatch Max: 92 lbs amrap in 8 min 4 HSPU (green bands) 8 KB Swings (20 kg) 12 GHD Situps (regular situps) Score: 5 rounds…
I found my people … with egos
When you’re traveling, hitting a new CrossFit is a special treat: you get to do movements you know but with entirely different warm-ups and cool-downs and atmospheres and progressions and people. It’s awesome. I arrived at Roaring Fork CrossFit (in Basalt, about 25 mins from my home base in Aspen) 10 minutes late–Texans don’t drive…
Sushi sushi sushi
Mmmm sushi. I love it. Just wanted to revisit two of my absolute faves in Austin (an no, I still haven’t been to Mushashino or either of the two new down south sushi joints. I know, I have a lot of sushiing to do.) Snow Pea I’ve written about it as my secret sushi spot…