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Jul 13, 2026
Joe Perez
6 min read

How to Get Better at CrossFit — Ignore the Noise

I started brushing my teeth wrong because of Bryce Harper. For anyone who doesn’t follow baseball, Bryce Harper is one of the best players in the game. He posted something...
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Fitness
Jul 7, 2026
Joe Perez
7 min read

Running a Half Marathon Without Training — Here’s What Got Me Through It

Two weeks ago someone asked me if I wanted to run a half marathon. My immediate answer was no. Absolutely not. Why would I ever want to go running a...
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Fitness
May 18, 2026
Joe Perez
5 min read

What Is Murph? Why We Do It at Outsiders CrossFit

the story behind murph Murph is one of CrossFit’s most recognized traditions—but it was never meant only for the fittest people in the room. Here’s the story behind Hero Workouts,...
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Fitness
May 12, 2026
Joe Perez
6 min read

What Competing in My First Men’s Physique Show Taught Me

What Competing in My First Men’s Physique Show Taught Me A few days ago, I stepped on stage for my first men’s physique bodybuilding competition. Even writing that still feels...
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Fitness
May 5, 2026
Joe Perez
6 min read

6 Things Taking the Risk Has Taught Me in 6 Years

6 Things Taking the Risk Has Taught Me in 6 Years On May 4th, 2020, I made a decision that changed the trajectory of my life. Not by buying a...
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Fitness
Apr 21, 2026
Joe Perez
4 min read

Why Most Nutrition Plans Fail (And Why We’re Doing the 800g Challenge Instead)

A simple, realistic approach to nutrition that actually fits your life Let’s be honest. Most nutrition plans don’t fail because they don’t work… They fail because they don’t fit. They’re...
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