Published in WOD Talk Magazine!

Hey guys! Happy Friday! First: I’m so excited to announce that WOD Talk, the CrossFit Lifestyle Magazine, achieved their Kickstarter last month, which enabled them to go to print!

“WOD Talk is a lifestyle magazine for people who train using CrossFit, which is a core strength and conditioning program. WOD stands for Workout of the Day!!! Each issue provides educational information from experts in the fields of fitness, nutrition and sports psychology as well as motivational success stories.”

This is huge for the CrossFit community, because as it grows (and it’s growing mighty fast), so will desire for content. I know we’ve almost completely submerged into a digital society, but it’s still nice to have print. That being said, I had the opportunity to contribute to the magazine for their May issue. Not only did I contribute an article, but a photo I shot at CrossFit 310 as well. I love being able to capture the essence of what makes CrossFit so. f’ing. awesome. SO, if you haven’t already, subscribe! They have a digital subscription for $10 per year or you can get print & digital for $35 per year.

What are your plans this weekend? Tonight I’ll be donating blood to the Red Cross for CrossFit 310′s blood drive & 2 year anniversary party. I’m so honored to celebrate 310 and everything we’ve accomplished in the past year. Also, I’m going to see Roger Waters at the L.A. Colosseum Saturday night, followed by a research paper & a marketing power point. I don’t know how I manage, but I seem to pack a lot into one weekend. I hope you have a great weekend and here are some posts from around the web . . . .

If you’re in SoCal, sign up to compete at The Beach Cities Battle hosted by CrossFit Code 3!

Review of Reebok CrossFit Oly Shoes by Rx Review

WOD Gear Team Series is looking for Judges & Volunteers! Have you signed up?

An interesting take on ‘Fitspiration‘ (Huffington Post)

Again Faster makes another great instructional video, using my favorite movement: Back Squats!

“The world is brutal, and you must be brave” – CrossFit Lisbeth

There’s still time to enter Civilized Caveman’s $4000 giveaway. That’s a LOT of grass-fed meat.

Have A Stellar Weekend!

{Photo courtesy of CrossFit}

What are you up to this weekend? So far, the weather report promises sun, which I absolutely NEED in my life right now! As for me, well, I’m at the tail end of the semester, so I’ll be knocking out more homework. Fortunately I read the book we’re doing our research paper on before school started, so I don’t have to scramble too much. I really want to WOD, but in addition to my hand injury (which seems to slowly be getting better, finally), it seems I’ve now injured my foot during double-unders! Holy cow, I can’t seem to catch a break lately. Maybe the Universe is trying to tell me something? Anyway, here are some posts from around the web….

Civilized Caveman Cooking Creations has another MONSTER giveaway worth $4000!

WOD Gear has another team series coming up! Stay tuned to their Facebook for updates.

A very persistent lion tries to eat a baby!!!

PaleOMG does it again: Strawberry Trifle – TWO WAYS!

Chris Spealler drops a 1:52 Diane which shatters the record!

Are you an affiliate owner? Again Faster discusses pricing strategies.

Have A Great Weekend

What are you up to this weekend? I’m planning to knock out 12.2 at CrossFit 310 on Saturday morning. I’m not sure I’ll make it out of the 45 lb pool, but I’m certainly going to give it a go! If you’ve already completed the WOD, please post your numbers in the comments section with any tips or advice for readers. Have a wonderful weekend, and here are some posts from around the web. . . .

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You want a pretty snatch? Kstar’s got you.

“The Fittest Man on Earth” Rich Froning smashes the CrossFit Games 12.2 WOD!

PaleOMG shares this delicious Banana Bread French Toast recipe.

CrossFit Lisbeth isn’t making any excuses, so why are you?

Looking for CrossFit events? WOD Gear has you covered.

NLI is challenging everyone to program a WOD for a chance to win a free RX Jump Rope! Enter soon!

{Photo courtesy of Rebecca The Red from the 2012 Winter Shakedown Competition}

2012 CrossFit Winter Shakedown Competition in Photos

This past weekend I went to the Winter Shakedown Competition at CrossFit FAST in Westlake Village to support our team from CrossFit 310 & to snap some photos of all the fantastic athletes that came out to compete. It was a great turn out, and the event ran smoothly. They even let me inside the athlete ring to snap photos during the 1st WOD! I bought some tanks from Life AsRx, ran into & met the co-owner of WOD Gear (Gabriel Pelino) at Starbucks, who is a totally sweet guy, and I (and pretty much everyone else) also drooled over Andrea Ager’s (pictured first below) quads and sweet rope descent. Major congratulations to our 310 team Brook Epperson, Jason Tank, Brittny Burford & Graham Burford! Our gym’s continued success is a joy to watch.  – Rebecca The Red