Never have I struggled with this concept more than I have these past 5 months. It was early September when I found out I was pregnant and to say it was unexpected would be the understatement of the century. Did I ever tell you I’m not big on surprises? The first few weeks were the … Continue reading Perception vs. Reality
Tag: CrossFit
We’re On Our Way…
but we need some help! As many of you know, I am a competitive CrossFitter. And, yes, that does mean I exercise competitively. 🙂 Right now, in regions all over the world, other competitive cross fitters are exercising their hardest to earn a spot to compete in the CrossFit Games. My team - CrossFit Route … Continue reading We’re On Our Way…
Road to the NE Regionals
Last year I was fortunate enough to be a part of a team that made a dream come true. After months of hard work and intense training, 6 friends – the CrossFit Route 1 team - placed 2nd in the 2011 NorthEast Regionals and made it to the 5th Annual CrossFit Games in Carson, CA. It was the first time I … Continue reading Road to the NE Regionals
To Fear or Not To Fear…
Yesterday I accomplished a goal I've been waiting a long time to do. I got my first, shortly followed by my second, muscle-up. It took me 2.5 years of to get there. Why so long? One word - FEAR. When I started CrossFit 2.5 years ago, I remember watching guys doing muscle-ups on the rings … Continue reading To Fear or Not To Fear…
Relapse Is Part of Recovery
Over the past 2 weekends I have had the pleasure of helping more than 60 people jump start 2012 into their healthiest year yet, leading 2 different Paleo Challenges, one at CrossFit Route 1 in Saugus and the other at CrossFit Full Potential in Newburyport. At the kick-off of each Paleo challenge we look at … Continue reading Relapse Is Part of Recovery
A Different Kind of Party
I’m sure if I asked you for a typical activity of any bachelor or bachelorette party you would probably answer, “Drinking, of course!” And while you are likely correct, there is a new trend emerging when it comes to celebrating the bride and groom. This weekend 2 close friends of mine got married. As with … Continue reading A Different Kind of Party
California Dreaming
Have you ever noticed how much harder you are willing to work when someone whom you share a connection with is depending on you? Nearly a year after starting CrossFit I found myself sitting in the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA watching the 2010 CrossFit Games as a spectator and thinking to myself how … Continue reading California Dreaming
