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Revisiting "Fran" -- Benchmark Challenge 2009 Part 2
Saturday, November 14, 2009 12:30 PM

Today was the final workout in my gym's benchmark challenge. I really wanted to do well this morning, so I made sure to eat well and get plenty of sleep the night before. Still, I did not feel as good this morning as I did the first time. I have my suspicions of what it was. Needless to say, I was exhausted after 9 hours of sleep and feeling a little puny. However... Read More...

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Filed under: Fran, thrusters, pullups

"Frantastic" workout -- Benchmark Challenge 2009 Part 1
Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:00 AM

"Fran," the workout, is a deceptive workout. It seems like it's not too bad when you see it written down: 21-15-9 Thrusters Pullups But once you get into it, you understand why some dread Fran. I read a really interesting Crossfit Journal article about how Fran works all major muscle groups -- squatting, pressing and pulling. Crossfit Central made Fran the highlight... Read More...

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Filed under: Crossfit, Benchmark, Fran, thrusters, pullups

Laboring on Labor Day
Monday, September 07, 2009 10:20 AM

Fortunately, the labor that I'm doing today has nothing to do with my regular M-F job. I spent my morning testing my endurance at Kung Fu. Well, OK, I didn't do that much in Kung Fu. It was all about teaching Andy 3rd Tiger and helping others in my class learn and practice their forms. Also, Luke was with us, so I had my eye on him most of the class so... Read More...

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Filed under: Kung Fu, Fran