Author Archives: Wally

Leader Board

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Wally

I’m digging how much people are knocking one another off the leader board these last few days.  Not because competition is an end in itself but because it’s pushing people to do a little more than they would have otherwise.  … Continue reading →

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Theme of the Week: Communication

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Wally

Quality communication means conveying an idea efficiently.  Can you teach your fellow students a technique in under 2 minutes?  Can you teach part of a form without talking?  Can you make someone realize they need to keep their hands up … Continue reading →

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The Intriguing World of Gut Walking

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Wally

Wait a second.  Today’s workout was all deadlifts, right?  Yeah.  So what is everyone doing curled up like pill bugs on the matted floor.  Gut walking.  Right, I forgot “you people” at CrossFit Hillsdale have some weird garbage you like … Continue reading →

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The Intriguing World of Half Guard

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Wally

Half guard.  Not surprisingly, it feels about half as secure as full guard.  So what should you do if you find yourself on the bottom, holding on to one leg?  Get out to a better position! Pull guard.  Slip around … Continue reading →

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The Intriguing World of Gut Walking

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Wally

Wait a second.  Today’s workout was all deadlifts, right?  Yeah.  So what is everyone doing curled up like pill bugs on the matted floor.  Gut walking.  Right, I forgot “you people” at CrossFit Hillsdale have some weird garbage you like … Continue reading →

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