Category Archive for "Commentary"
Confused About the Open?
Are you confused, hesitant, or thinking about participating in the Reebok CrossFit Open for the first time. Two guys with diverse experiences with the largest online functional fitness competition in the world discuss just that on the latest release of…
Are You Ready for the OPEN?
The most confusing part of the year is less than a month away. Open season. Last year I post a few blogs about the good the bad and the ugly of the open. To highlight the mixed message I wrote…
Why Glenn Pendlay’s Beard Should be More than Feared
Hippster’s, crossFitter’s and professional men everywhere are dawning beards of all types these days. Spend a moment walking a public street, hanging in the gym, or sipping a single malt and you’ll notice the prevalence of a bearded men everywhere. …
CrossFit Leads to Specialization
On Wednesday’s release of the Doc and Jock podcast Danny and I discuss Improving Weightlifting technique while still continuing to do and enjoy CrossFit. The fact is it is a natural fit. CrossFit deserves a lot of credit for bringing…
Reflecting on World’s: My Assessment of Team USA’s Performance
Mary Poppins said it best, “a teaspoon of sugar helps the medicine go down.” With that in mind and with Worlds at a close its time to reflect on the performance of Team USA. The fact is some great performances…
Are American Weightlifting Coaches Closed-minded?
When it comes to the status of American Weightlifting I feel caught between a rock and hard place. On one hand I appreciate the growth of the sport (thanks CrossFit for the introduction), the rise of young American talents, like…