MDLNH

Will be doing my first half-iron distance in August 2016: Timberman 70.3 -- I will also be doing a local sprint Tri for my area's YMCA in June (my Tri-club also sponsors it). There is also a good chance I'll be part of a team for the "Reach The Beach" in NH (mid-September) *and maybe, just maybe my 1st full marathon in…

in 2016 and beyond goals Comment by MDLNH November 2015

Congrats!! *I'm looking to do my first 70.3 in 2016.

in First 70.3 race! Comment by MDLNH October 2015

When did the "out of sync" start? How long into the swim were you? I know for me that with open water swimming, I get into my stroke rythm/pacing, breathing and I just settle in for the distance or time. When I get into a pool, especially after a summer of open water, it takes a while for me to adjust, because now every 25…

in Open water to pool transition Comment by MDLNH September 2015

It sounds like your coaches wouldn't do a thing anyway .... Are you friends w/ other people at your current box? If so, just ignore the 4 of them and their antics .... Go there, do your best, focus on your own goals, get some PRs and let them "judge" you all they want. **OR just go find a new box !!!

in A Vent and Request For Advice Comment by MDLNH August 2015

Top 3: Squats (*any type/variation, except overhead) Deadlifts Thrusters Bottom 3: Overhead Squats Pull-ups HSPU

in Your 3 favourite movements and your three worst... Comment by MDLNH August 2015

Colonel Whiz Ninja ... Well it will be change from it's used to being called while climbing the hills in NH - LOL

in Does your bike have a name? Comment by MDLNH July 2015

I just started using Strava, but I am also using MapMyRide - both are free. I prefer MapMyRide because of the details it provides post ride/run. There is also a MapMyRun; MapMyHike, etc. app. **Not used during races - only during training.

in Which athlete tracker app to use with iphone? Comment by MDLNH July 2015

I've scaled back on going for PRs and going all "beast mode", but my reasons are different. I am now into my triathlon season and those training schedules/programs dictate what I'll be doing for a given day ... Swim, Bike, Run or some days it's bike & run. So like I do every year, Crossfit becomes my strength and…

in I think I'm going off CrossFit... Comment by MDLNH July 2015

Congrats on your 1st hand-rip ... It's a Crossfit badge of honor !!! I started using the "Rogue V2 Gymnastics Grips" about a year ago and have not had a tear since. FYI - I worked on breaking them in before using them. They've held up nice, go on easy, fit over wrist straps and can be used in WODs with barbells, wall…

in Got My First Hand Rip Last Night! Comment by MDLNH June 2015

Here's my tips/suggestions: 1) Make sure you intake plenty of hydration during the day and then pre and post WOD. This should be water or other type of electrolyte fluids. **BTW - Coffee (hot or iced) does not count as hydration. 2) Wear lighter-weight clothing and/or water-wicking clothes. 3) Accept the fact that you may…

in crossfit and the freaking heat! Comment by MDLNH June 2015

Congrats on your handstand success AND congrats to everyone else who has posted/listed their own achievements - WTG !!! *A huge win for me occurred yesterday ... I've been able to have success with my overhead snatch (*decent weight too), but could never squat following or catch the bar in the squat and then stand-up…

in Crossfit Successes Comment by MDLNH May 2015

If it's an AMRAP, several people at my box (*including me) use chalk marks on the floor or rig to count/tally the rounds completed. Other than that, I just do my best to keep count OR by breaking it down into sets to reach the total needed (ex. 50 wall balls: I'll count-off 2 sets of 25).

in Keeping count Comment by MDLNH May 2015

We do them every Friday and call them Team WODs. I look forward to them. For the most part, we are teamed-up in pairs ... but every once in a while, the coaches program the WOD by using teams of 3 or 4. *I don't worry about who I get teamed-up with because we work with each other's strengths and weaknesses (*and scale if…

in Partner WODs Love ‘em or Hate ‘em Comment by MDLNH April 2015

Are you doing anything else for cardio or just CrossFit? Try adding in some running, cycling (*or spin), swimming, etc. Sometimes, the extra cardio can help out or give that extra "kick" to get you to where you want to be. *Also, pay close attention to your nutrition . . . Carbs and Fats are needed in your diet - just need…

in Why isn't the scale moving? Comment by MDLNH April 2015

Our box posts the day's WOD in the morning. My weekly schedule dictates the days I do CrossFt, so regardless of what get's posted, I'm showing-up !!! **Exceptions: When I was (or am) injured, I will do something else to keep my body moving (swim, row, etc.). Also, there have been WODs posted that I have really wanted to…

in Do you look at the WOD before your workout? Comment by MDLNH April 2015

I initially used CrossFit because I was bored at the local gym. It was exactly what I needed and changed things for me. However, as someone who based his success of the the number that was on the scale, it took some getting used to when the increases came. Now I gauge my success on how my clothes fit, how a feel, how I…

in back in action! What worked best for you? Comment by MDLNH April 2015

Goal for March: 120 miles . . . Going to be mostly spin, maybe some running and some swimming (indoors) for this month - - - Spring is coming !!! *Mar. 1st: 7 miles (HD-Bike) *Mar. 2nd: 1 mile (Walking) *Mar. 3rd: 1 mile (Walking) *Mar. 4th: 1.5 miles (Swimming) *Mar. 5th: 15 miles (Spin) *Mar. 8th: .5 miles (Swimming)…

in MARCH 2015 - Move Your @ss Challenge Comment by MDLNH April 2015

15.5 was done on Friday w/ a time of 12:59 scaled (65# for thrusters). **Constant pacing on the rower and breaking-down the thrusters into sets was the key for me.

in 15.5 Comment by MDLNH March 2015

Goal for March: 120 miles . . . Going to be mostly spin, maybe some running and some swimming (indoors) for this month - - - Spring is coming !!! *Mar. 1st: 7 miles (HD-Bike) *Mar. 2nd: 1 mile (Walking) *Mar. 3rd: 1 mile (Walking) *Mar. 4th: 1.5 miles (Swimming) *Mar. 5th: 15 miles (Spin) *Mar. 8th: .5 miles (Swimming)…