Interview with an athlete: Advice from an old friend.

I know it’s hard to imagine a life before me, but as some of you may know, my CrossFit career actually started back in 2008 in sunny California.  Back then, I was lucky enough to be one of the first few members of CrossFit Solano, a box that has grown to over 170 members today.  While a member, I became lifelong friends with two of the owners, Lauren (LOJO) and DJ Joseph.  In 2010, I left California to come home to Texas,  since then, Crossfit Solano, LOJO and DJ have been up to nothing but great things.

Too much of a good thing? CrossFit and Social Media

I’m not a super extreme high level coach.  I have coached for 5 years and for the most part I train “regular” people. I train the working man. I train moms who want to look hot and be strong. I train firefighters who want to be in shape to do their job.  I don’t train “professional Crossfittters,” and yet it seems like all I see on social media, all day long, is people posting about their Crossfit obsession.

Interview with a Legend.

Crossfit as both a sport and an institution is only about 15 years old. In that short time, it has grown and changed in ways that people never expected. Let me tell you a story (because I know you all love my stories).

I recently had to go to my 5 year re-certification for my CrossFit Level 1 trainer certificate.

At this class was a familiar face:

Appalachian Trail: A brief history.

“Ugh, Another Appalachian Trail Post, will this guy just go hike already?”

I know, I know, BUT my wife’s loveable Aunt DD, requested I write a post on the history of the trail.  I’m never one to say no to a lady, so here goes.