Hey all,
Just a quick post today - lots going on, work, training, racing, and the Games, yes, the Crossfit Games are upon us!!
First thing - race report. Yesterday I was back in Michigan, at a race I've never done, but can't recommend enough -the Mackinaw City Duathlon. And yes, there was a triathlon too. The event was put on by 3 Disciplines Racing, quite frankly, the best race company out there, and they didn't disappoint. First class event, with a great location, and great course.
I was feeling strong in training the last 3 weeks, after winning my last race 3 weeks ago gave me a sense of confidence as well as letting me know my body was capable of more work. With the guidance of Jen Garrison, and my use of Crossfit Endurance, I went out and drilled it, from gun to tape, - a 2 mile run,30k bike and 5k second run, and it helped me get the overall win, the course record, and the icing on the cake was - beating a number of triathletes, who had a 10 minute head start. I found out I actually was the 7th athlete across the line, which made me realize the training is on point, and still some work to do to make sure that I'm on point for my long course races.
I want to thank my sponsors - Inov-8, SKINS USA, Rudy Project, Athletic Recon, Gobiie H2O, the crew from The Bike Shop Glen Ellyn, Afro Brutality and Syn Martinez, and RX Bar. Their bars are the bomb!!! Check them out at www.rxbar.com.
I've always loved the month of July, not simply because it race season, but its also the month of the greatest race ever - The Tour De France. This year, the race didn't disappoint, a beautiful combination of grace, grit, determination, supreme joy, and unimaginable heartbreak. Those men are warriors and every day of the race I was glued to the TV coverage. Now, just as the Tour has wrapped, the Crossfit Games are here - the battle for the "Fittest Male and Female" in the World is about to start, and Crossfit is starting to get the kind of media coverage it deserves. For those who have ESPN3 and ESPN 2 - there will be live coverage; for those who don't - go to www.crossfit.com, and click on the Games tab and enjoy streaming video for free.
2 days ago I was forwarded a blog post from an extremely honest and humble dude, who was writing about the world's reigning fittest man - Rich Froenig, who just happens to be one of the most humble and down to earth guys you'll ever meet. His work ethic is something I marvel, as well as his drive and determination. But I could never capture the essence of why and how he does it as well as this author. Here's the link - enjoy.
http://t.co/sVF2X495Hy
Guy
