Pre-trail jitters.

On Wednesday, I leave for the Appalachian Trail.  All of the big boxes are checked:  I’ve taken a leave of absence from my job, (Thanks Amy and Mimi), made a deal with the devil, (Thanks Texas National Guard), and I’ve registered for classes in the fall, (Thanks Texas State University registrar).

By Thursday, I’ll be on a trip I’ve dreamed of since I was a little kid.  Dreams really do come true!

Despite all of my excitement, I’ve been having some mixed feelings about leaving.  In particular, I’m struggling with one very unfamiliar emotion. For the first time in a very long time, I’m worried. Let me explain.

Guest Post: The Flip Side of the Coin, Why I support my husband thru hiking the AT

Guest Author:Mollie Christiansen

When I tell people that my husband is leaving (in just over a week now!) to thru hike the Appalachian trail, the most common response I get is: “And you’re okay with that?” which is usually accompanied by a look of doubt, wonder and general eye rolling. Despite these many skeptic-isms, I continue to be supportive of Logan as he embarks on this adventure of a lifetime. Let me give you just three reasons why:

Give yourself a break already.

Well, well, well… here we are. A week in the CrossFit Open (THE OPENSSS) and once again the Crossfit world is going crazy. I love the open.  It’s a chance for people to pull together, grow as a community, pay $10 to judge each other, and shoot the breeze after the scores get posted.

 

However, we all know there are some problems with the open: cheating, sandbagging, and let’s be honest, it’s kind of a logistical nightmare.  But that’s someone else’s problem.  This post is about something  that is incredibly important for the Open, is often overlooked during this time  (or for a the REST of the year in reality). I’ll give you a hint as to what I’m talking about: