Category Archives: Inspiration

Do Hard Things

As far as I know, this article has been taken down from the 70′s Big site.  I’m not sure why, considering it’s a great read and outlines the way I feel about training, as I’m sure it does for others … Continue reading

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Henry Rollins – “Iron and the Soul”

Iron and the Soul I believe that the definition of definition is reinvention. To not be like you parents. To not be like your friends. To be yourself. Completely. When I was young I had no sense of myself. All … Continue reading

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The Regional Qualifiers of CrossFit Central

Pretty tough video of CF Central’s Regional Qualifiers. Although, seeing this ironically reminds me of OPT’s Big Dawg Mantra.

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The Tony Buckley Player Toss

Beast Mode I saw this at 70′s Big and had to post it here.

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Artwork by Frank Frazetta

Frank Frazetta, or perhaps better well-known as the artist of some of the most incredible comic/fantasy paintings you have ever seen in your life, recently passed away.  It’s hard to look at these paintings and not feel the power, energy, … Continue reading

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“I’ll show you how great I am!”

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Daily Workout 5/2/10

Workout of the Day Rest Day Notes: After the two races yesterday, in all honesty, I just felt like relaxing and working on my big term paper for my Cognitive Ergonomics class that is due tomorrow.  Thankfully, as I type … Continue reading

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Dean Kamen previews a new prosthetic arm

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Disabled Marine Keeps Fit Doing CrossFit – WSJ

Man, this just gets me going.  Inspiring stuff.

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Elgin Garage Gym

Whenever I need some inspiration to work harder at my training I make a short trip over to the Elgin Garage Gym blog.  Their level of dedication and determination is incredible.  These guys kill it on a daily basis.

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