Training Board is about…

Weightlifting, nutrition, paleolithic and "Zone" dieting, weight loss, my workouts, and reflections and reviews of various related topics that interest me. But mostly, I just use this blog to track my workouts.

If anything I have posted seems useful to you, let me know with a comment.

About Me

I'm a level I "sports performance certified" USAW coach, and I train, and work as an assistant coach at Asheville Strength and Conditioning, a great little gym here in Asheville, N.C.

I work with clients who want to get strong and fit, and specialize in helping older, detrained individuals reclaim their fitness and youthful athleticism.

Also, it should be said that I used to train with, and still love many of the folks down at CrossFit Asheville. A lot of the older portions of this blog deals with CrossFit and reflects my earlier fascination with CrossFit's "fitness as sport" model of training. I've learned a lot from CrossFit since I first discovered it, back in late 2008, even though my own training is now more focused on developing pure strength and capacity in the basic strength lifts.

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Health Reports \• February 24, 2010

Setback and Setbacks

An account of my surgery, and the subsequent complications, and reflection on my recovery and its impact on my training routine.

Recipes \• February 21, 2010

Banana Blueberry “Paleo” Pancakes

For those days when you must simply break out of the routine, this delicious and simple recipe lets the “paleo-dieter” enjoy an all-American classic breakfast treat.

CrossFit Asheville WODS \• February 19, 2010

Pairs

A fun partner WOD with body weight only exercises. Later in the day: my scar opens up and my knee starts to bleed.

CrossFit Asheville WODS \• February 17, 2010

Mini Dunk

A repeat of “slam dunk,” and in my weakened, post-surgical recovery phase, I still do something… and of that I’m proud.

CrossFit Asheville WODS \• February 15, 2010

A Little Jeremy

Two weeks out from major surgery on my leg, I do some ring dips and pull-ups, and then a modified “little Jeremy.” The focus for me right now is on rehab, not aggressive progress in training. But I was feeling the aggression today anyway! Nice.

CrossFit Asheville WODS \• February 12, 2010

At the Seams

Today was all about being there, while everything else seemed to be falling apart at the seams, I made it to the gym and worked out. My time didn’t matter. What mattered was that I was doing 42 pull-ups, 100 sit-ups, and 45 push-ups as fast as I could.

CrossFit Asheville WODS \• February 10, 2010

Idol Hands

My second WOD back after leg surgery, and I am still finding my way.

CrossFit Asheville WODS \• February 8, 2010

Heartbeat (Back to the Gym)

One week ago, I had surgery. Dr. Frisch, of Mission Trauma (Blue Ridge Bone and Joint), removed the titanium nail and two distal screws from my right tibia. Today, I returned to the gym. The body is amazing! Training Cycle: Week 1/6 (Work Week) Surgery Recovery Week 2/10 No Alcohol Month 2/5 Diet: Flexible-Paleo-Zone First [...]

Health Reports \• February 6, 2010

Fasting Again

A list of questions emerge for me after my most recent fast.

Health Reports \• February 4, 2010

Reflecting on the May 22nd Program

I review the rules of my program and discuss my recent compliance, or lack of compliance, with it.

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