A Ton of Inspiration
Get your head right, get your body right, get your life right.
A Wealth of Insight
Centered in movement, often grounded in humor, and always intelligent, these pieces are timeless bites of wisdom. Start anywhere. Or choose a category (below) and dive into it!
Darkness
The Revolution
We are a ragtag group of athletes, and we gather mostly in warehouses and industrial areas. Sometimes in parks or public spaces, until somebody complains and we get thrown out, told to "move along."
Find Out What You've Got
Safe in everything is nice, but it's boring. Follow your heart, as scary as that might be.
Are You a Maggie Childress?
Are you a Maggie Childress? Or are you just somebody's best friend for an hour?
Drama-Free Zone
Once people start with the poison, the sickness spreads, so stop the drama fast. In your job. In your life. In your gym.
Using the Melon
It sounds funny but there's truth here. If you choose to be ignorant, life is so much harder. Seriously.
Patience
The simple truth of the matter is that good things take time. And great things take even more time.
Get Here If You Can
So, on those really bad days, when you think the last thing in the world you should do is work out, well -- on those days especially -- make sure you CrossFit.
What You Do With That Strength
It doesn't matter if you snatch 45 lbs or 245 lbs. -- what matters is what you do with that strength.
The Only Rep That Matters
The only rep that really matters is the one you're about to do.
Going Into The Tunnel
But mostly, I go into the Tunnel. It's some black void where no sound other than my own breathing seems to exist.
I Can't Make You
You have to decide if you have a warrior's soul, if you're a CrossFitter.
One Woman’s Manifesto
I am not too old for anything. I’m too young for life on the couch.
Rest: A Four Letter Word
For some of us, rest is the hardest workout of all.
The Gym Is No Different
The gym is no different. What you get out of your experience is going to be directly related to what you put into it—physically and emotionally.
Plan, Act, Succeed
People who plan do better. At CrossFit and in life. Just a simple fact.
The B**** Mode
The kindness of women is undoubtedly one of the finest parts of life. But for a few minutes today -- during that workout -- let your inner bitch fly.
The Life PR Board
What would you have on your Life PR Board?
Passion
If you love to deadlift, say it. If you love CrossFit, say it. If you love someone, tell them.
Where's Your Pain Threshold?
Pain threshold: Where's yours?