CrossFit Challenge

CrossFit…It’s for Everyone

by Lee on June 21, 2010

Lee and His Nephews Getting Ready for CrossFit!

I love CrossFit. There I said it. One of the reasons that I have this love affair with a strength and conditioning program is the fact that it’s scalable. That’s right, anyone can do it. I know that CrossFit has an extreme exterior, but at the heart is a great community that is focused on one thing….getting fit.

Last weekend we made the 12-hour drive to Illinois to visit the family for a couple of days. It was during our visit that we learned how far CrossFit is reaching. Not only was I shocked that a CrossFit-type box had opened up near my small hometown, but that my mom and uncle were members! It was great to talk to them about CrossFit…what they liked best and what they dreaded.

The second day of our visit, Isis and I were ready for a workout. That’s just the way we feel after stuffing ourselves with delicious (and rich) home-cooked meals for 24 hours. My nephews wanted to hang out with their Uncle Lee and Aunt Isis and decided to come along and do the workout with us. Luckily, the elementary school right down the street had just put in a new playground…perfect spot for a CrossFit workout!

We ended up working on our pullups and then got into a 12-minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) of 10 pushups, 15 situps, and 20-meters of lunges. This was just the warmup for the main event…TAG!!! A workout that we will definitely have to do more of. Why not have a little fun with intervals?

We had so much fun with our nephews and can’t wait for them to visit us in Texas. Check out our videos of the experience below.

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CrossFit-To-Go

by Lee on May 14, 2010

From time to time we all travel. Whether it is for vacation, work, a special event, etc. we find ourselves away from our gyms and familiar running trails. One of the hardest things for me to do is get in a workout while away from home. That is one thing I absolutely love about running…all you need is your running shoes/gear and you’re set.

This week I found myself in Connecticut for work and I wanted to do more than run. BTW, a big thanks for the running trail suggestions from Jason and Caitlin. Ran at both locations and loved them! I have been having great success with CrossFit, and I wanted to get a couple of workouts in while away. I had no idea what kind of crackerjack-box workout area would be provided at the hotel, so I wanted to make sure I could get a good workout without any equipment. That’s where my awesome trainer, Chuck, from GSX CrossFit comes in.

I usually consult Chuck for workouts while I am away and this time he gave me the mother load…an assortment of body-weight CrossFit workouts that require minimal equipment if any. Don’t worry, I have included the link for you here.

This week I completed Cindy, The Crouching Tiger, and some additional work on handstand pushups and pull ups. What workouts do you do when on the road?

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The GSX CrossFit Elements & My First Workout

May 3, 2010

Time for my first taste of CrossFit…the elements session. Most CrossFit boxes make you go through this initial series before you can attend the regular classes. Think of it as a guided introduction to the how and why of CrossFit, as well as in-depth instruction in the most common movements and exercises used in the [...]

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Lee’s CrossFit Challenge

April 15, 2010

I have always been a proponent of cross-training in any runner’s training regimen, but have struggled to find something I am passionate about. I know that swimming, biking, yoga, etc. are great options for runners, but I want something that excites me as much as lacing up my shoes for a run. Plus, I am [...]