True Colors

I had the fortunate pleasure of spending the last 2 weeks with a great guy. Matt Quante joined us for the 0600 Advanced Bootcamp class while home on leave from the desert. He brought it hard straight outta the gate and didn't let up. Inspiring in more ways than one. He's touched us all in a special way and will be in our thoughts as he goes wheels up for another visit overseas. Can't wait to have him back in the fall. -RP

Media Marvels

Grinding out the sandbag carry at CrossFit Games 2009. Think these arse-kickers perform on a low-fat diet?....think again.

Found myself lounging around the Shed licking my wounds last night after Coach and I finished up our date with "Diane". As I laid back in the lounge chair throwing back full dose of Surge, I decided to turn on the dumb box to see what the rest of the world was doing. In an effort to keep my horizons extended to their limits, I reluctantly switched over to the national news and immediately found myself bombarded with the useless jabber they're known for. Every story presented with only the facts to support their biased views. Much happier when I sprinted my way to the Golf Channel and found highlights of the 1977 British Open. "Dual in the Sun" between Jack and Tom.

Happy to see another great post from Dr. Eades this morning with a similar theme about media mis-leadings. http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/saturated-fat/abcs-big-meal-propaganda/#more-3186

Protien Power

Spent the weekend, going back through Dr. Eades book to review some highlights and bullet points. If you've not read Protien Power, I strongly suggest a quick trip over to Amazon so you can pickup a copy. Easy reading but extremely informative approaches to learning, implementing and living the modertate protien, low carb lifestyle. And that's truly what it is... a "lifestyle".

More rain today...the boat's just about finished out back, we'll be loading 2x2 here shortly.

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CrossFit Level 1 Certification

Spent the weekend at CF Level 1 Cert in Ft. Leavenworth with a great group of trainers and athletes. Stew from CrossFit Results and Col. Mark Monroe did a tremendous job of hosting as well.

After completing B2B Tabata Squats, Fran and Fight Gone Bad in a 18 hour period, my stuff was gassed. Still walking a little sideways yet today.

T.G.I.F.

Packing up the brown bag lunch sack with meat and veggies. Heading to Fort Leaveworth all day Sat/Sun to hang with Stew and his crew for the CrossFit Level 1 Certification. Been anxiously awaiting and now it's here. Coach was able to slip T Potts in at the last minute so I'll have a someone riding shotgun.

End of the week is here. Celebrate to your hearts content but I'd suggest one less Black Cat on your sledgehammer if you roll like these boys in the video. Courtesy of Rico. Pretty good chance they're relatives.... but not for certain.

Happy May Day

Wonderful time of year to get your hands dirty. Mulch arriving this afternoon.

Always be aware of others but do something for yourself today and remember...smiles are contagious

"Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring" ~George Herbert

Meat Meat Meat

Chicken Spedini, Beef Filet, Beef Ribeye and Spring Onions from the Tool Shed garden.

Fresh Morels

Took a trip to McGonigles last evening to pick up some meat to grill. If you're a KC area resident and haven't visited the place, do yourself a favor and get there soon !! I've been a customer for 10 years and the place gets better all the time.

Great people, experienced butchers and fish mongers in addition to a killer deli for quick fresh stuff. Smokers are always going so you can walk up and purchase all kinds of BBQ meat. All kinds of bones availalbe for stocks, etc... Shatto dairy products, nothing like fresh milk from a glass jar (for you non-militant Paleo types).

Recieved a big surprise when I returned home to find neighbor boy Stephen and his crew rounded up some fresh morels !! He was kind enough to share and I knew spring was definately here. The big one measured 7". Eat Time.