Underestimated the DL’s taxing effects. Had dizzy lightheaded feeling after 10 fast ones at the beginning, but in retrospect I now think I could have done them much faster now that I know the effects to expect.

I think that would make a great topic for one of the coaching blog. That is to say, getting past difficult points by experience and realizing how much of what one thought was too hard, impossible, etc has now been felt and lived through, nearly always for great benefit. Something that seems right up M Hammer’s alley.

Cheers for very good training to Mark R and CJ this week. Thanks guys.

Diane: 5:50 took a little over a minute off my PR, I hope the HSPUs were within acceptable range.

M, glad to see you getting your props you so deserve.

I give you props for braving the bands. For me it has been the only way to make true gains towards my HSPU. I think the boxes are good for building strength, but the bands truly simulate the demands of a HSPU.

Bee Charmer, I fully encourage you to embark on that endeavor. I for one believe that virtuosity in your movements is key. I promise to be there to help remind you during your WODs. I got your back dude.

Missed you all so much this morning. I will be back tomorrow, rested and ready to go big. Hope to see lots of you bright and early 8:30 a.m.

OH and Cynthia, I couldn’t agree more Mmmm Good is quite the catch.

On another note: I have set a goal to focus more on using correct ROM and focus less on time when there is WOD that exposes my weakest movements (aren’t they all?). It’s been challenging to try and execute correctly, yet still be able to push to maintain intensity and speed. I suppose it’s a challenge that all CrossFitters face everyday.

Today, I must admit that my forehead did not touch the deck on more than a few reps. I decided not to count some of my less than correct attempts and made them up with full ROM. It added some time, but I still PR’d by a minute. In the end, I think it evened out.

It’s great to know that CJ and our trainers ensure proper ROM is adhered to and that we are also safe in execution. Just another reason why I love training at CFI.

Courtland, you are a dead lifting machine! Get after this one!

Michele and Mmmmgoodmeals get a huge mention in the article about Greg Amundson’s run to support Operation Phoenix. Her meals were instrumental in getting Greg through his run.

I think Ms. Michele is quite a woman! Business owner, studette Crossfitter, and a very nice person.

I’m either going to adopt her, marry her (must get Prop 8 taken care of first! oh, and legalize bigamy) or clone her.