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The name and “Karen on the run”
I didn’t spend to much time stressing about what I was going to name this blog after I decided I was going to start it. I knew I wanted it to incorporate CrossFit and running. To be honest, I did...
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“Annie” and Ropes
This morning my back hurt so bad I didn’t get out of bed for a few hours. I threw on one of those patches and by late afternoon I was feeling pretty good. Today’s WOD was “Annie” (50-40-30-20-10 reps...
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Partner WOD
I was really excited to do the partner WOD tonight! I had originally planned to partner up with Jeff but ended up with my friend Alix who did a really good job of pushing me. WOD: 20 minute AMRAP 20...
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Short and Simple Monday
I don’t think I wore real pants all weekend, it was amaze-balls! I wish it was acceptable for me to go to work in yoga pants and a hoodie… I can dream. I don’t know about you, but buying real clothes...
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tight snatches and fixing what’s broken
Today we did a lot of work with snatches… something I have been improving with but not yet happy with. I kept having to remind myself not to rush the process or it would be luck if I ended up with...
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My rowing war face
I did a couple slow miles this weekend with minimal pain so I am looking forward to my 8 miler tomorrow, I may even try a new route!!!! Whenever rowing is required in a WOD, I always pictured myself...
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Handstands and Running Fitness
I DID A HANDSTAND! My inner child is overjoyed right now. I should invest in a camera. I’ve been taking all my photos with my phone if you haven’t noticed the poor quality in the above picture. But I...
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PR Town Population Me! AND an Early Birthday Present
Just when I felt like this week was going straight down the tube, I PR’ed my front squat tonight at 130#. I also PR’ed my 1 RM Clean + Jerk at 110# on Tuesday, I tried to go to 115# but just was not...
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I have a new long term goal
I will allow you to multiple eye rolls during this post… I went to an event last weekend that changed my life, (cue first eye roll) the 2013 CrossFit North West Regional competition. If you’ve never...
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CrossFit Amped Summer Games
I checked off my first CrossFit competition on June 15. It was a just for fun competition and turned more into just a few WOD’s in the park. Jeff and I got to the gym around 3:45 AM (I’m not...
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Product Review and My FIRST Giveaway!
FrogFuel had no input in my review, I was only provided with a free sample for myself and to giveaway to a reader. I’ve seen quite a few giveaways for FrogFuel so I was intrigued when I was asked to do...
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