The tools of a journalist have changed over the years according to technology. The old stand-by, pen and paper, are still in circulation, but with it comes ipads, recorders, cameras. And with that comes a permanent record of your behavior and personality that you cannot argue. A record that chills some folks to the bone. [...]
The red ring of death, “gamers” know what I am talking about, is about as clear as a stop sign, and it means about the same thing. Thankfully, you don’t have to play games, speak a common language, or study a manual to know when something says, “no more”, you just have to take the [...]
A CrossFit regional competition is only a small part of who we are as CrossFitters. Small, but vital. The motivation such competitions leave in their wake is priceless. Maybe none more priceless than the motivation given by one little girl over one long weekend. I watched Julie Foucher compete this past weekend as did the [...]
The Central East Regional competition is over. Many competitors ended their season, a few continue. Trainer/competitor Mindy Coby reflect below about the event itself, but maybe more importantly, about getting there. The following is authored by: Mindy Coby I’ve never received so much advice from others as I did during the months I was engaged [...]
I had the pleasure, or rather massive responsibility, of directing media within the Central East Regional event this year. What I saw will remain with me forever. Every year CrossFit gets bigger and stars shine brighter. Every year things change dramatically, while remaining exactly the same. Every year after a competition I feel empty when [...]
Our Saturday Stolen Post is about how it all goes down at a globally televised CrossFit competition that meets the world live. I wrote this after my first night helping to build it. From the CrossFit Games site, by: Me Huge white satellites protruding from the roof tops of beastly big rigs don’t blend in [...]
The Central East Regionals are upon us. Along with amazing performances comes amazing opportunities. Maybe none quite so important as “Sharing the CrossFit Faith”. If you are near the Ohio Expo Center and the CrossFit Central East Regionals, join Rich Froning, Dan Bailey, Josh Everett and many more faithful names. This rare opportunity to mingle [...]
One of those window rattling diesel trucks passed me the other day. Clearly, this machine was built to do massive amounts of work. There was not a scratch on it. While a clean appearance is revered and blessed, an unused existence may very well be cursed. It’s possible the owner of this immaculate and capable [...]
Setting up for victory starts in the kitchen. Without fuel, your not going anywhere, and in today’s world, we usually go for the most convenient fuel available. With the help Joel Lyman, CrossFitter/paleo chef, we can make convenience healthy. The following is authored by; Joel Lyman Sometimes, it seems like paleo ain’t cheap. which is [...]
My surroundings are awesome. The individuals that environ me everyday are the wallpaper that brightens the room, their beauty and inconsistency are all the same comical and inspiring, not to mention the community I am awarded the ability to meet from all over the world. It never fails that within our seeming expansive CrossFit community [...]
