We all have different CrossFit journeys and paths. Some are very direct, show up to CrossFit, become addicted. Others have a long and winding path. Nicole's journey had even more twists and turns than anyone we had ever met. While Nicole has been an athlete at Albany CrossFit for over 3 years, cumulatively it's...Read More
At Albany CrossFit I most enjoy the opportunity to challenge myself every day. To do movements and weights that I never thought I'd do. To look at the white board, find the scores of athletes I admire, and push myself to try to match that. To check my journal, remember my previous score on...Read More
Not everyone feels the same way about competing. Some look forward to it and spend all their time training for Competition Day – when they finally get to go head to head. But others, others tentatively sign up to compete, saying in the very least they will show up and do their best. Perhaps they...Read More
Tuesday 102913 WOD Prep: Wall Slides 3 x 10 1. Metcon AMRAP 10: 15 Wall Balls, 20/14 30 Double unders WOD Strategy from Jason: 10 minutes is a little long to sprint but too short to pace it. On the Wall Balls, set a comfortable pace and try to go UB. If you must rest...Read More
I love the competitiveness that Crossfit entails. Whether it is competing against the guy next to you, a score on the whiteboard or the voice inside your own head, there is constantly a challenge to push yourself. For folks who competed in athletics in their youth, a common complaint is you never find an outlet...Read More
