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CrossFit, nutrition, the Paleo-Zone diet, weight loss, my workouts, and reflections and reviews of various related topics that interest me.

I train with the crew at CrossFit Asheville here in Asheville, NC.

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May 15, 2010

KB Thrusters and Partner WOD

53 lbs (each arm) on the Kettlebell Thrusters, and a partner WOD of 10 rounds of 4 Hang Power Cleans, 4 Front Squats, 4 Thrusters (5 rounds each), using 105# on the bar.

April 30, 2010

45 Thrusters and an American Idol

Awesome WOD, tough stuff. 45 Thrusters and then a 7 round for time Metcon of Power Snatches and Jumprope revolutions.

April 22, 2010

Shoulder Press and Double Jackson

I had a dispiriting workout on Wednesday morning, with a weak performance on the shoulder press and a super slow “Double Jackson,” which was more about mental than physical weakness. But before I rail too much on my “failures” I intend to look at the facts. Training Cycle: New Program Week 4/6 No Alcohol Month [...]

January 25, 2010

Our Lady (Po Mo Fran Again)

A mixed result on “Our Lady Micah,” but I did use Rx’d weights for Fran (95 lbs, no assistance bands). 3×75 on the Snatch Balance.

January 11, 2010

Thrusters and Jump Ball

I had a good start to the workout week this morning with a new 1 RM PR in Thrusters (140 lbs) and a decent time in a little kettlebell / box step-up ladder called “Box Jump.” I went lighter than last time, but a lot faster: 6:19. It’s good to be alive.

November 30, 2009

Cyber Monday Flood

A 3 rep max Thrusters strength session, setting a new PR of 135 lbs, followed by a 4 round AMRAP 3 minutes of 6 Ring Push-Ups, 3 Squat Cleans and 3 Thrusters, with 95 lbs, resting 1 minute between rounds; total rounds: 8, plus 12 reps.

November 10, 2009

Thrusters and Siete

A new 5 rep PR in Thrusters and a decent time in the Met-Con WOD “Siete,” consisting of thrusters and ring dips, make for a great workout this morning. I was feeling well rested from two days in a row of rest, and I worked hard. Today is also the beginning of a 28 hour fast.

November 2, 2009

Oh Fran Fran Fran

CrossFit Asheville does Fran. Strength Work: Overhead Squats, with a new 5 rep PR at 95 lbs. Followed by the benchmark most loved and feared, in which WOD I smash my previous time and performance (from February).

October 26, 2009

Monday of Rest

When my body says ‘rest,’ I do.

October 14, 2009

Pistol Packin’ Franzilla

Pistols. And a fascinating, heavy Met-Con WOD, called Franzilla, involving 21 Front-squats, 15 push-presses, and 9 thrusters, alternating with pull-ups.

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