Mental vs. Physical PR’s.  I PR’d a few lifts during test week and was glad to have done so.  But glad is as far as it goes.  Usually 1.5 seconds after a PR I’ll think to myself, “Well, finally… you should have been here a long time ago”.  Probably just a habit most people have of being a bit too hard on themselves, right?  But something happened during test week that made me realize something about myself.  When I kicked up to the wall for a handstand hold for the first time it was a mental win.  A PR.  For my mind. It meant more to me than any physical PR I’ve made in the 2+ years I’ve been crossfitting.  Because it does mean more.  Which leads me to… Crossfit is About 90% Mental and 10% Physical.   My mental weakness held me back for presumably months, when my body was ready.  I...Read more

Turkey Throw down today 9am start time!   All welcome!Read more

Function: A.) Max Double KB OHS B.) 21-15-9 Russian KB Swings (1.5/1) Dips Perform/RX/Compete: A.) Max OHS B.) “Elizabeth” 21-15-9 Power cleans (135/95) Ring Dips  Read more

The Dirty Burger. This recipe is for 2-4 people – 2 if you are really hungry and looking for a “cheat” meal Sweet Potato Hash: 2 Large sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded in the food processor 1 large white onion, sliced into large rings 6 large white button mushrooms, sliced Bacon: 8-10 slices Meat: 2 pounds grass fed beef 2 eggs, or 1 egg per burger Optional: If looking for something a little sweet, add 1 chopped apple. We used a Sweet Tango apple. Sauce Options: For a ranch type sauce, combine 1/4 cup spicy paleo mayo + 1/4 cup coconut milk, shake of dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried parsley, and 1 T lemon juice in a small bowl Or you could use guacamole, or spicy mustard (from the store- no sugar added). 1. In a large skillet, cook bacon. When fully cooked, transfer bacon to a...Read more

All levels: A.) ME – Push ups B.) Tabata Air Squats Sit-ups Cal Row Push-ups Results to BTWB!Read more