Lady Lifter Spotlight: Audrey!

October 3, 2013

I promise you all that with my short-term trend of posting about running in favor of lifting shall come to close post October.. 😉 In the meantime.. onto other ladies that lift! My first experience with weightlifting, other than idly trying out whatever machines at the gym that my boyfriend of the time was using, was […]

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Half Marathon Training Update.. 3 weeks to go!

October 1, 2013

If I walked into every Crossfit class and looked at the whiteboard thinking, “There is no way I can do that,” I probably wouldn’t have achieved a percent of what I have already. I go into each Crossfit class knowing that it is it not at all a matter of if I can or if I […]

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Five Things Friday.. End of September Edition

September 27, 2013

Confession: Blogging is a lot of work. I LOVE writing when I have a good topic to talk about. And I have 10 draft posts of ideas that I just have not put any effort in completing (or starting). I have a September Challenge going on that I have been slacking on promoting and encouraging […]

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Less than 4 weeks away.. half marathon training update

September 23, 2013

For some people, working out is therapeutic, and for the most part I am right there with them, with full on endorphins flying during workouts and leaving the gym, feeling stronger, empowered, and confident. When that doesn’t work, I like to write. Writing for me is a way to let go of thoughts that working […]

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Lady Lifter Spotlight: Miriam!

September 19, 2013

In the blogosphere and Twitterverse, I feel if someone starts to talk about Crossfit I am immediately sold. I almost never question following back ladies with similar goals to mine, and even more so when I feel I can relate to her. This week’s spotlight found me through Google (yay! I must be doing something […]

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Competitions are over.. time to refocus

September 17, 2013

After I finished my individual Crossfit competition this year, my Grandma asked me if I was done with Crossfit now. As if the competition marked the end of the season or end of my training. To me it was a silly question to which I replied, “It never ends…” I feel Crossfit is one of […]

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#stretchrx: Yoga For Every BODY

September 16, 2013

Are you participating in my #stretchrx challenge this month? If not, it’s not too late to join in! Find out more about Crossfit mobility, stretching for runners, yoga poses, and more! Today I have a special post from a local blogger, Kelly of Real Food in a Real World, who has found yoga as a way […]

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CocaBang Jeans: Jeans for Crossfitters

September 15, 2013

Like most women who have been doing the lifting weights thing for a while, my body has been continuously transforming. I have been purging my closet seasonally, sadly packing up all of my XS cardigans that I have She-Hulked my way out of, and sending all of my jeans and work pants that no longer fit […]

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Crossfit Competition: 3rd Annual 9/11 Challenge

September 10, 2013

By the third time competing you would think I’d be an expert at the whole competition experience, right? Nope, still same amount of preparation needed (mentally and physically), same amount of nerves, same amount of excitement! On 9/7/13, our box hosted a team competition, priding itself in the largest competition in the region with around […]

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Crossfit Mobility- Hips and Shoulders

September 9, 2013
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Sharing tips for Crossfit mobility for hips and shoulders, Lisa of Fabulous in Fayetteville is guest-blogging today on injury prevention techniques. This super strong chickie has had her share of injuries in the past, so is excited to share what she has learned along the way with my readers. You can read more about her Crossfit experiences over […]

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