Athlete Journals

Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Now comes the time to apply this to myself and my training.

The size of your glutes doesn't matter, but your running technique sure does. Experienced ultrarunner Stephanie Case gives her top five tips on how to run better, further, and faster.

This week Travis issues a challenge to help you increase your lifts - the month-long Band Walk Challenge. All the details are explained, so jump in and see what this simple tool can result in!

Chris digs out his old school powerlifting gear this week to prepare for the multiply nationals - his goal is to qualify for Worlds and also compete next year at the Arnold Sports Festival.

CrossFit Central continues to prepare for the games with the help of Outlaw Rudy Nielsen. Ingrid still anxiously awaits finding out whether she is on the team...but enjoys life in the meantime.

Michael discusses mastery of CrossFit in the context of the 10,000 hour theory. How do you get better at CrossFit? And how much time have YOU actually dedicated?

Wanna know how the pros train, eat, and compete? Look no further! Our Athlete Journals are written by real life athletes in CrossFit, endurance sports, martial arts, and weightlifting.

In Holley's second journal entry she talks about the difference between training at home in Columbus and training with the other athletes at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado.

If your favorite thing to do in your downtime is walk around in your home dressed like the Hamburglar and watch Yo Gabba Gabba, embrace that sh*t. I'm making the most of my training downtime.

CrossFit Central has hired a new gun to be their team coach - an Outlaw in fact. Find out how Rudy Nielsen is going about creating a winning strategy for CrossFit Central and the CrossFit Games.

The first journal entry from our newest athlete - Chris Duffin, champion powerlifter. Find out how one of the strongest men out there trains to get even stronger.