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While writing the game day nutrition post, treatment I had some more thoughts that fell more into a “preparation and comfort” domain, order so here goes.   Get to the venue early.  Register and get your area set up (bring an easy up), what is ed then start looking around at the warm up and competition area.  If you’re lucky, you have a big crew and you can work together to workout a spot.   Work out the bathroom situation.  I highly recommend handling your “morning constitutional” at home or the hotel.  Unless you want to wait at a line at the venue or use a port-a-john.  Also, because you’ll be hydrating and nervous, you’ll likely pee a lot.  I like to find the most isolated restroom so I’m not waiting in lines or feeling rushed.   Bring your jump rope, chalk, tape, weightlifting shoes, wrist wraps, belt, foam roller,...Read more

We’ve had some questions about pre-competition and competition day nutrition.  My first piece of advice is – Prepare.  You don’t want to be scrambling around for food from vendors as your post WOD meal.  Shop before the event with a list.  Pack in advance.  What you eat is important, pilule but the fact THAT you eat is more important.  Nerves may get in the way, capsule so your stomach will need to be able to handle what you’re putting down your neck.   Pre Game   In the 2-3 days before the event, medications I think about loading on carbs.  I eat clean protein sources, lots of red meat and fatty chicken (legs and thighs baby).  Now I do not shy away from potatoes or rice (only gluten free Japanese sticky rice for me).  I normally don’t eat these type of carbs during the week, and save them to fuel...Read more

Breanne Ash did a photo shoot at CrossFit Oakdale this weekend.  After reviewing the pictures, approved I think we found out Breanne is a super talented lady!  And her assistant, Mike Ash, is a pretty good helper too.  Alison and I have a tremendous amount of fun at the gym: we draw strength from the energy you bring.  We try to take pictures to capture you in your moments of effort – we know the effort you put forth, we’d like to share those memories with you in pictures, and we try to give you one every day that we post.  But truthfully, we’re not artists.   Breanne’s photos capture things that I know are there, but are hard to articulate.  The focus, strength (both inside and out), determination and camaraderie (my favorite part) jump off Breanne’s photo’s and show us at our best.  If you haven’t, please enjoy her...Read more

    Last Saturday’s  Med Ball Circle 9am Bring a Friend – you know it is more fun with your friends! 10am ADVANCEDRead more