This workout was a repeat from 2016. Last year I had the same problem as this year… No Hand Stand Push Ups! I can’t do them. Last year, I remember […]

I’m an emotional guy. I cry in movies, TV shows, and real life. I get hurt by people’s words and tones. I can’t help it… it’s just the way I […]

Big day! Last Monday I had my check in with Jamie Free. As usual, I walk in and start taking EVERYTHING out of my pockets. I take off my hat, […]

We all have seasons in our lives where things get really stress filled. We have all kinds of factors that go into our stress. It could be work, family, friends, […]

This was an interesting WOD. I came into the week with a hurt shoulder but was well enough to workout by Saturday. Thank goodness. Here’s the interesting thing about this WOD. […]

What goes hand in hand with watching sports, movies, or mindless TV watching? Maybe another question is, what goes with sitting around doing nothing? Answer: Chips, Beer, Soda, Pretzels, Popcorn, Dip, […]

We brought out the dumbbells again this week for the WOD. I truly hope we don’t use them again… bring on the barbell! The WOD was tough, but I don’t […]

I have a lady who makes THE BEST cakes in the world! She made our wedding cakes, birthday cakes, and even graduation cakes. She is the go-to cake person in […]

17.1? = The Year (17).The Workout (1) This year, we are having a team competition at CrossFit Combustion in Spring Hill, TN. I was selected as one of the Team Captains… […]

Welp… I had my check in on Tuesday… the last day in February. It was not exciting and I felt really bummed about it. Here are ALL the feels… I […]

What’s this CrossFit cult that everyone seems to be talking about? Don’t ya’ll just throw stuff around and scream at each other and take off your clothes while you work […]

It’s that experience which happens when you sit back in the chair with your eyes closed, allowing the sensations, flavors, and euphoric endorphins fill your body. It makes your head fall backward, […]

I was challenged, last Monday, to come up with a way to make an audio version of my blog. Maybe you don’t have time to read it, or you are […]

I have to get my fix. When I’m depressed and feeling low, I look for the drug I need. I look for ways to exit reality and control something in […]

I wanted to add an update for my week 12 check in, which I had on Monday, but also wanted to write a bit about life and transparency first. I […]

I get asked this type of question all the time. Generally, it’s asked by people who don’t see me every day or have zero social media interaction (I assume), but never-the-less… […]