Merle must have been feeling particularly sadistic today. Or, maybe he was just trying to offset the three-day weekend with an extra hard workout. Either way, Merle was administering some beatings! I got in and walked over to the whiteboard to read the WOD. Before I could, I heard a voice from behind me say: […]
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Getting done by Merle and Jackie
I had another outstanding workout at CrossFit USA in Berlin, CT. I can’t say too many good things about Merle McKenzie or his box (that’s CrossFit slang for a gym – get your mind out of the gutter!) It was an absolutely beautiful day outside. I walked in and checked out the WOD. Run 1 […]
CrossFit will Change EVERYTHING
I’ve been friends with Merle McKenzie from Crossfit USA in Berlin, CT since December of 2009. I have a lot of respect for Merle and the conversations we’ve had have opened my eyes about Crossfit and the limitations of other types of training. It had been on my mind to get in with Merle and […]
Kettlebell Seminar at CrossFit USA in Berlin, CT
This past weekend, I taught a great kettlebell workshop at CrossFit USA in Berlin, CT. My good friend Merle McKenzie, the owner, did a great job hosting and everyone who attended was full of energy, enthusiasm and ready to learn! The seminar was a full day format that ran from 9am to 3pm. I taught […]
The Weekend that started it all…
What an outstanding weekend! I spent this past Saturday and Sunday training with some really fantastic people at the IKFF Level One Certified Kettlebell Teacher course. It was a truly fantastic experience. I’m sure not everyone would agree that spending 16 hours lifting heavy objects over two days is a good way to spend a […]