Being injured hasn’t been fun. I pulled my pec major and minor exactly a month ago and had spent everyday recovering damaged tissue, troche at the same time, getting ready for Regionals. But, like anything, I’ve learned a lot, and I have some new tools in my tool box: Bowen, KT tape, some new stretches and now…Graston Technique. Graston is similar to foam rolling or Bowen. The practitioner uses steel tools to scrape the damaged muscle and tendons. I’ve read that the practitioner can “feel” the damage, as the tools act as a stethoscope for the muscles. Sound like fun? Well, it isn’t. You can definitely hear it when the tools hit the spots were scar tissue has accumulated. Graston was recommended to me by Chad from Rocklin CrossFit and our own Justin E. Looking at the different methods, I think Bowen is an excellent way to develop mobility and...Read more

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE!  Folks, visit web in the strength/skill portion, like yesterday’s Push Jerks, you get a max of 3 attempts at a weight.  If you miss a weight 3 straight times, you’re done.  Also, be aware of your jumps in weight.  It’s dependent on the lift, but we would rather see 10-20# jumps than 50-90# jumps. Lifting weights is a meritocracy: if you prove you can move big weight, we’ll let you make big jumps.  If you think you’re capable of moving big weight, ask.  Otherwise, be conservative on your lifts, and live to fight another day. Jen C recommended “I of the Tiger” from Gawker.com.  It’s a fun, but no BS, blog on the mindset of fitness.  I’ve link his most recent post, Don’t Tell Me About Your Diet.  As tough as author Hamilton Nolan may sound, I haven’t read anything on I of The Tiger that isn’t...Read more

CFO will be closed Friday and Saturday for the CrossFit Games NorCal Regionals.  I’ll be competing  in 6 challenging WODs against the fittest men in Northern California.  I’m healed up and ready to go!  We’ll be hanging out at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds all weekend.  We hope to see you there, # approved but if you can’t come out, side effects keep an eye on Facebook for updates. Speaking of Facebook, sickness CFO has a great variety of stuff there.  Of course, we have the standard CrossFit Oakdale page.  “Like” this page, and you’ll get a message anytime we update the website. You will also receive the information we post, pertaining from everything to events, sheduling,  information, motivation and more.  Please post comments, articles and other cool stuff.  The more, the better! We also have 2 “specialty” Facebook pages.  The CrossFit Oakdale Paleo Challengers page is for our various...Read more

Big Thanks to Jen C. for posting this on the CrossFit Oakdale Paleo Challengers FaceBook Page. I love inspiring blog posts and this one is the tops! You may not be aware of the goings on of the Eat Well, mind Live Better Challenge. We are close to being done…11 more days of clean eating by over 10 CFO Athletes. This is why you have heard people talking about food and recipes in the warmups and why we have posted pictures online of FOOD!  Click here to visit the Facebook page dedicated to these awesome people and  see what info they have shared over the past few weeks. There are no classes tomorrow, drug May 12th. If you are still interested in the Recon Run’s Free Kids Mud Run, we are meeting at CFO at 8am to drive up together. You can meet us there as well. Make sure to...Read more

Why the Campaign to Stop America’s Obesity Crisis Keeps Failing.  Taubes weighs in on HBO’s four part special on American obesity, cheapest The Weight of the Nation.  Once again, generic Taubes sees experts missing the mark.  But I’m looking forward to the HBO special anyway. Terri C. Workout of the Day Strength/Skill Overhead Squat In 15 minutes, build to a heavy triple Metcon AMRAP 8 30 Double Unders 10 Overhead squats 115/75Read more