Monthly Archive: August 2011

Aug
31

Paleo Tomato Soup

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I spent some time with my mother-in law recently.  She is blessed to have the ability to grow vegetable, unlike me.  During my last visit, she gave me some of the tomatoes she had grown and I made soup.  This recipe is from Everyday Paleo to make it simple.  I used fresh tomatoes in mine. …

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Aug
30

Bonus Workout

Workout 3 Rounds for time: 10 Dumbell Thrusters Run 200m Dumbell Thrusters Place the dumbells in your hands and lift them until they are resting on your shoulders. Complete a full squat with the dumbells on your shoulders. On the way out of the squat, push the dumbells over your head until you are standing …

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Aug
29

It could happen

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I just finished competing in the Beef a King Fit Crossfit competition hosted by Rare Crossfit (my home box).  Everyone did a great job competing, judging, and voluteering.  I was impressed with my box and all of the people in it.  We are Rare! My goals for this year are very clear.  Compete well enough …

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Aug
27

Workout of the Week

Workout 3 Rounds for Reps with a continuous running clock of: 1:00 min Chair/ Box Dips 1:00 min Kettlebell / Dumbell swings 1:00 min Air Squats 1:00 min Sit Ups 1:00 min Double Unders 1:00 min Rest Your score for this workout is total reps.  Work Hard! Dips Find a chair or box that will support your …

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Aug
26

Friday Musings

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  Watch your thoughts, for they become words.  Choose your words, for they become actions.  Understand your actions, for they become habits.  Study your habits, for they will become your character.  Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny.”

Aug
25

I’ve been here before

This is an article from a great motivational Crossfit website,  Crossfit Lisbeth.  It was so good, I had to share it with all of you. One Million and One “You’ve been here a million times before.” I was on the pull-up bar, in the WOD, with very little sleep and not much left in the …

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Aug
24

Roasted Red Pepper Salad Dressing

Recipe courtesy of Life as a Plate. Ingredients 1 cup roasted red peppers, diced 1/2 canned artichoke bottoms, diced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp honey fresh ground black pepper to taste Directions Add all ingredients except the olive oil to a blender.  Add the oil …

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Aug
23

Bonus Workout

You will need dumbells for this workout.  Try to use dumbells that are heavy enough for a challenge.  The rep scheme is low, so it should be heavy if you have the equipment. Workout 5 Rounds for time of: 5 Dumbell Thrusters 10 Box Jumps 15 Push Ups Dumbell Thrusters Place the dumbells in your …

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Aug
22

Working out while away

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The last few times I have gone away on a trip I have been able to visit a few Crossfit boxes to get a workout.  It is amazing that in a few short years Crossfit has grown enough to find Crossfit in most cities in the U.S.  This time, I did drive an hour for my …

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Aug
20

Workout of the Week

Workout Run 4-8 x 200m Rest 1 minute between each 200m run. Get Stronger2day!

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