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How Much Do You Bench?

There was a time when that question was my entire identity. When I was younger, that’s what mattered. Not how far I could run, not whether I could touch my...
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We’re Stronger Together: Why Bring-A-Friend Day Exists

Members training together at our CrossFit gym in Sparks, MD Last Friday I was mid-back squat cycle with Coach Tyler, and by the final set I had already decided to...
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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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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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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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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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