Author Archives: Wally

And Now It’s Even Heavier

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Wally

Heavy downWatch this video on YouTube Alright. We’ve seen you lift the heavy weights in the EMOM. We know you can do it… now show you can do it under the pressure of a metcon. One helpful thought in this … Continue reading →

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Opportunity Sought

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Wally

Counter strikeWatch this video on YouTube There are some pretty common entry strikes in tournament sparring – backfist, reverse punch, jab, roundhouse kick and side kick. There are lots more, to be sure, but the above five come up frequently. … Continue reading →

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New Weights

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Wally

V with 113#Watch this video on YouTube It’s tempting to sit in comfortable places… familiar places. So it is with weights. It is tempting to lift comfortable, familiar weights. And honestly, there are good times to stay in comfortable places. … Continue reading →

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Engine Tune Up

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Wally

Ground downWatch this video on YouTube I stole Sunday’s workout from CrossFit Portland’s competitor’s program. It was a great test of recovery. The structure was 9 three minute AMRAPs with a three minute rest inserted between each sprint. One to … Continue reading →

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You Are the Arrow

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Wally

Got an hour and want to read some martial philosophy? Check out this succinct summary of how six years of training can change the way you think… about everything, anything and nothing. Although the book is ostensibly about archery, there … Continue reading →

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