October 2011
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Over and Over and Over
The best way to get good at something is to do it over and over. That’s assuming of course that you’re doing it right. Otherwise, you’re just learning bad habits. In my latest attempt to correct some problems with my karate basics, I’m also having to relearn the movements. It’s difficult, it’s awkward, but I think it’s starting to pay off. For the last...
September 2011
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Back to Basics
I attended an instructor’s seminar this past weekend with 20 (-ish) other wado-ryu karate practitioners, all of whom had significantly more experience (and ability) than I. I really enjoy these seminars. Not only does it put me in front of some incredible instructors, but I always walk away highly motivated and with a ton of fresh insight. This time was no different, except that I also took...
August 2011
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When to listen to your body
The way I see it, the two most vocal groups on the recovery/rest issue are 1) the no pain, no gain folks who think you’re weak, and 2) the your-body-is-always-right folks who think the former are steroid abusing neanderthals. I’m just starting to formalize my thoughts on this issue, so chime in if you have a different opinion. I just wrapped up a week’s worth of travel that...
July 2011
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Mine goes to 11
I’m in week 3 of my renewed strength cycle, and Tuesdays are typically a rest day. Not today, though. Coming off a great weekend at the USAW workshop, hosted by Kate Rawlings at Coca CrossFit in Ohio, I’m motivated to get stronger, to get faster, to be better. So motivated in fact, I’ve set a monumental goal for myself - to qualify for the 2012 CrossFit Games. I mentioned this...
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I know, I can be a bit long winded...
I got a lot of feedback on yesterday’s post. Most folks agreed that the content was spot on. At least 3/4 of them thought it was too long, and potentially condescending. Long winded and condescending is the last thing I want to be, so I’m adjusting my approach. I chatted with the owner of my daughter’s school today, letting her know I had some concerns (no specifics yet) and...
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An Open Letter to My Daughter's School
I’ll be sending the following letter to the director of my daughter’s school. I’ve removed names for the time being as I want this to be a healthy conversation, and not necessarily a public flogging. Today’s workout log is down at the bottom of the post if you’re looking for it.
Dear Director,
It’s with tremendous respect for your school, your programming,...
Green Light, GO!
I’ve been doing my blogging over at Die Going Forward for some time. As that is slowly transforming into a multiple contributor effort, I wanted to get things set back up over here, where it’s just my voice. I’ll still moderate and contribute a lot of posts over there, but this is all me.
See you soon!
June 2011
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stronger faster healthier: Fish Oil - Triglyceride... →
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By now most of us know that the “active “omega 3 fats are EPA and DHA. By elimination, the other omega 3s such as ALA are much less active and require conversion to EPA in our bodies to be active. Fish oils also contain other fats. Good fish oil should contain as little omega 6 fats as…