Comments on: Tuesday, March 9, 2010

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By: Lunatic

Lunatic — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:55:04 +0000

Michelle, does mental illness count? I know I have it, but I really don’t think it’s contageous

By: courtland

courtland — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:41:04 +0000

Great post George. Perfect after today’s workout. On an unrelated note, I made the mistake (as I feel it) of not eating between 1 and 6 today. Nearly bonked. I just ate some pear and feel better, but I think it’s not normal to feel that way? Had a pretty good workout today, but taxing. Odd thing is that I didn’t feel really hungry until 6 and then rapidly and uncomfortably.

By: Army Jon

Army Jon — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:58:52 +0000

George your awesome bro. Good Post. Hows those hammies doing. I remember in Kellys lecture your hammies were super tight.

By: M

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:44:35 +0000

SINthia actually has a really good point! (for once)

If you are sick, stay home! You are not only doing a disservice to others by spreading your germs (most importantly, me, who has to touch/be around the equipment you are coughing over for 8+ hours a day) but also to yourself.

If you are not 100% when you come in to push yourself to your limit, you are setting yourself up for injury and slower recovery from your illness.

I know it is hard when you’ve been out a few days or weeks but ease yourself back in and test the waters by taking a long walk on the beach instead. The fresh air will do you some good, it will allow you to see if you’ve got your stamina back, and your germs will vanish into the atmosphere instead of into a cloud that hovers around the gym all day.

By: LJ9k

LJ9k — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:38:56 +0000

I can’t be sure, because I think I blacked out when it happened but just in case, I would like to publically appologize for swearing infront of the ‘young athlete containment area’ when I under jumped my box jump and took a corner to the shin last night. Status update: I have regained the ability to walk today, but each step I take is an excrutiating reminder of my lack of ability to jump any respectable height.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:22:28 +0000

Fun class this morning!

It’s always great to see so many people starting off their day at the greatest gym in the world, but PLEASE don’t come in if you’re sick and coughing a lot! We love you, but we don’t want your cooties!

By: George

George — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:09:25 +0000

Great to hear from you Brandon! I hope you guys are enjoying the programming and blog content. Al Asad feels like ages ago. While I miss the people, I’m glad to be done with the desert

Ben, thanks for the great graphic!

By: Ben S.

Ben S. — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:40:32 +0000

I’m more of a visual person. This image here helped me understand better how they work together so I thought I would share.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/img/oxford/Oxford_Sports/0199210896.Golgi-tendon-organ.1.jpg

Cheers!
Ben

By: Brandon Barnett

Brandon Barnett — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:44:51 +0000

George,

I wanted you to know that we are following Corssfit Invictus here at the Pentagon (Yeah, I stayed in for one more tour). Hope everything is going well for you in San Diego.

Semper Fi,

Brandon Barnett