Consistency
In my opinion inconsistency is one of the biggest reasons for minor aches and pains. And I am not just talking about inconsistency in your weekly workout routine, even though this definitely has a huge impact on a person’s injury rate but inconsistency in other factors like recovery, nutrition, and workload. The body thrives on […]
Postpartum Fitness
I am writing this about 4 months postpartum and while I obviously have a million and one things to learn, there are a few key takeaways I have learned about postpartum fitness during these last 4 months. First I want to say that I acknowledge that every woman has a different postpartum experience, different birth, […]
‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food…lots of food
Ok, things might look a little different this year for festivity and family gathers. One thing might not change is the food. We all have those holiday favorites that we make between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Everyone should enjoy those favorites in moderation and here are some tips to help us stay on track […]
In It Together
All the messiness of the last 6 months continues to teach us a lot about ourselves. It reveals what we value, what we fear, and how we feel about others. For some of us, it’s been a great opportunity to spend less time working and more time with family. For others it’s too much time […]
Marc Rood
Athlete of the MonthNovember How old / young are you? 41 years old What is your occupation? I am sure I have one of the most interesting yet odd ball occupations out there. I am the head of Strategy for Nuclear Solutions which is part of a large, French-based, global environmental company called Veolia. We cleanup everything […]
Meagan McCarthy-Zayach
Athlete of the MonthOctober How old / young are you? I am 25 years young. What is your occupation? I’m an RN. I am currently on an inpatient Oncology (Cancer) unit as well as per diem on an inpatient Psychiatric unit. I also just got accepted into an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program which […]
Why Motivation is The Worst Motivator
Motivation is a feeling. Just like being angry, sad, happy or mad, motivation is a feeling that can come and go. It can depend on things going on in your life or just how you feel in that fleeting moment about a certain thing. When it comes to working out, depending on feeling motivated is […]
How And Why We Warm-Up
Every one of our workouts begin with a warm up. The warm up usually lasts 8-10 minutes depending on the workout of the day and how the class is feeling (ie the 5am Monday crew usually needs an additional 5 minutes just to open there eyes most weeks) The warm ups are made up of […]
Find Your People
I recently enjoyed a long run on a beautiful mountain trail and reflected on how restored I felt afterward. There is just something about crisp mountain air, the sound of crunching dirt and rocks, and labored breathing that makes me feel ‘connected’ in ways Wifi can’t deliver. Solo efforts we pursue on foot, bike, water, […]
Jim Smith
Athlete of the MonthSeptember How old / young are you? 52 When did you join Widespread CrossFit? Just over a year ago when I returned from a year in Virginia. Why did you decide to give CrossFit a try? I had watched CrossFit for a long time, but my travel schedule never allowed me […]