The Year Of The Run

Over the past 3 years Gravity Janes has recommended a single activity for improvement over the course of the calendar year. The first "Year Of..." was the Deadlift, last year it was Fran, and we have just announced that 2012 will be the "Year Of The Run". Pick a distance - from 100m to a marathon - and we'll help you run it faster and safer. If you choose to accept this challenge, GJ coaches are at your disposal to help you achieve that goal. Resident running coach Brian Blankenstein has offered some technique sessions as the weather warms, and on-going coaching for improved performance. Pick a running challenge, announce it to the world, and let's get busy.

One of the lesser discussed benefits of CrossFit training is improved mood and mental clarity. Now, there's a whole book on the subject. I would like to recommend you read the new work by Dr. John Ratey, M.D. entitled "Spark". While he doesn't speak to CrossFit directly, I'm convinced that the work we do actually  magnifies the benefits of which he speaks.

Picture: We can become so focused on what happens in the gym, sometimes we forget to notice what's happening just outside our door. This un-doctored picture was taken from in front of the building on Friday, 1/13, at 5:15P. Is this a great world or what.