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Category: CrossFit

I’m your average non-athlete telling my CrossFit story. I write about WODs, my experiences in the CrossFit Open and in competitions, and how CrossFit has changed my life. I also review related subscription boxes and apparel.
For me, CrossFit is more than just a workout. It’s become a lifestyle that I want to share with others.

CrossFit is for everyone - we're ALL doing wallballs!

Why CrossFit Is for Everyone

Posted on June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 by runoutofthebox
One member of my box exemplifies why CrossFit is for everyone There’s a very sweet lady at my CrossFit box, Kathy. She’s retired, has two adorable grandchildren, and comes several times a week to the 8 a.m. class. She’s 58....Read More
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Glassman Is Trashing the CrossFit Name

Posted on May 30, 2019May 29, 2019 by runoutofthebox
By now, we all know that CrossFit stormed off Facebook and Instagram in a huff, calling the company "utopian socialists." Basically, Greg Glassman, the CEO of CrossFit, Inc., was angry with Facebook (which also owns Instagram" for deleting a group...Read More
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I dropped in at CrossFit Golden Gate on a recent business trip. Find out what I thought of the facility and the programming in this post!

The Drop-In Diaries: CrossFit Golden Gate

Posted on May 29, 2019May 27, 2019 by runoutofthebox
A last-minute business trip took me to San Francisco, and before my plane took off from Hobby, I quickly looked for a box near my hotel. That box ended up being CrossFit Golden Gate, so I signed up for the...Read More
Posted in CrossFitTagged drop-in diaries
There is no shame in being a scaled athlete, especially when so many people aren't taking control of their health. Here's why scaling is great.

Scaled Is Not a Four-Letter Word

Posted on April 19, 2019April 18, 2019 by runoutofthebox
Why does being a scaled athlete make us feel less than? It's not like anyone else at the box will ever mock someone for using a lighter weight, doing jumping pull-ups, or scaling or modifying a movement to fit our...Read More
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The CrossFit Open 19.5 workout was basically a very angry Fran. In this post, I'm recapping it from a scaled athlete's perspective.

CrossFit Open 19.5 Recap: Angry Fran

Posted on March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 by runoutofthebox
I don't think I was the only CrossFitter who groaned when the CrossFit Open 19.5 WOD was released. In 16.5, my first CrossFit Open, we had thrusters and burpees. In 17.5, thrusters and jump rope. In 18.5, thrusters and chest...Read More
Posted in CrossFitTagged CrossFit Open, CrossFit Open 2019

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