Crossfit North Manly
Most places I visit you wouldn’t find a gym, let alone a crossfit affiliate. However, Manly is an exception. It’s just across the harbor from Sydney, and the lovely beaches, surf, and sailing are not the only things here keeping people active. Crossfit North Manly opened just a couple of months ago, which meant that …read the rest
The Narrow Escape From LAX
Traveling rarely ever goes smoothly. Some trips are better than others, but somewhere along the line, something goes awry. On Friday night I settled into a seat in the LAX terminal with my kleenex, a cup of tea, and motivation to get some work done. I checked my ticket one more time; departure, 10:40. …read the rest
Falling into Fall: Apple Pie
The last couple Farmers Markets in Salt Lake left me lusting after apples; sweet galas, crisp red delicious, or tart and juicy granny smiths called my name from farmer’s stalls. Fall means apples: apple pie, apple sauce, apple butter, apples and almond butter, apples and pork, apples anyway you can imagine them. Am I making …read the rest
What Makes Hard Work?
Are you really working hard? Can you work harder? Why are you answering me if you’re working your hardest? As a trainer, I am constantly reminded that many people come to Crossfit not knowing how to work hard. It can by intimidating; you don’t want to lift heavy, sprint hard, or work at 100% for three minutes …read the rest

