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Fall down seven times, get up eight

In one of my hour-long meditation sessions with Zen master Nakamura back in the late 80’s, he wrote a saying in Kanji characters on a board. It translated as: “Fall down seven times, get up eight.” He explained that it’s meaning was more nuanced than the words implied. The key was in how well you […]

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Weekly Monster Mash – 6/29/2019

Baseline: Pre-SOP and box breathing, then ROM Drills. Work Capacity: For time: 1 Mile run  100x Deadlift (body weight) 1 Mile run  100x Shoulder to overhead (.25 bodyweight) 1 Mile run  100x Back Squat (.75 bodyweight) 1 Mile run  100x Bench Press (.50 bodyweight) Durability: Hydrate and fuel within 30 minutes. Journal post training session […]

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Weekly Monster Mash – 6/22/2019

Baseline: Pre-SOP and box breathing, then ROM Drills. Work Capacity: 100x Curtis -P for time *Every time you break: 200m Run *Every 6 minutes: 7x Burpee over the bar *Breaking For Burpees over the bar does not require a 200m Run. Durability: Hydrate and fuel within 30 minutes. Journal post training session SOP.

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5 Ways to Make the Most out of Your Summer Fueling

Summer is here, and naturally, we are all loading our plates and bellies with fresh fruits, vegetables, and grilled goodies. It seems like a given that you would cut some calories and feel better than ever with all this healthy eating. Fruits and vegetables hold a host of enriching vitamins, minerals, carbs, fiber, and other […]

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Weekly Monster Mash – 6/15/2019

Baseline: Pre-SOP and box breathing, then ROM Drills Work Capacity: Complete for time: -10,000m Row -20x Rope Climbs -2 Mile Farmer Carry *Reps and movement may be partitioned any way and completed in any order. Durability: Hydrate and fuel within 30 minutes. Journal post training session SOP.

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What is your One Thing?

Many people resonate with Gandhi’s quote, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” What do you think the most important word in that sentence is? Be. A lot of us focus on doing, especially when we set goals. That is useful and appropriate. We call that our Front Sight Focus […]

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When you are feeding the fear wolf

Unbeatable Mind Coach Dr. Lara Pence gives tips on how to deal with emotional triggers (and be on the watch for our Unbeatable Mind Coaching program rolling out later this month). We all feed the fear wolf sometimes. I know I do. But suppressing your emotions hijacks your health. That’s why it’s crucial to have […]

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Weekly Monster Mash – 6/1/2019

Baseline: Pre-SOP and box breathing, then ROM Drills. Work Capacity: 60min AMRAP: 200m Farmer carry (heavy) 5x Rope Climb 10x Man Makers 15x Burpee Box Jump 20x 4 count Jumpping lunge Durability: Hydrate and fuel within 30 minutes. Journal post training session SOP.

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Weekly Monster Mash – 5/25/2019

Baseline: Pre-SOP and box breathing, then ROM Drills. Work Capacity: Glen and Murph: For time: 30x Clean and Jerk (135/95) 1 Mile run 10x Rope climb 1 Mile run 100x Burpees 1 Mile run 100x Pull up 200x Push up 300x Air Squat 1 Mile run Durability: Hydrate and fuel within 30 minutes. Journal post […]

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