Xavier D.a
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Smash Dragon Boating - CrossFit! - 2008/09/10 09:44
Hi there,
It was good to get back on the water last night, despite the cold. I enjoyed getting the muscles going and regaining the feeling of water against the blade.
How did everyone go with the pace? Personally, I thought it was good to start off with, to concentrate on control of the stroke and focussing on extra reach without worrying about getting overly tired. I hope this continues.
I also hope the pace, power and general intensity lift soon! The burn just wasn't there - yet. I have been using the CrossFit methodology for the last two and a half months with excellent results. The focus is on intensity and load. It's very, very simple yet incredibly effective.
They also publish a wealth of fitness and general health information on their website, for free!
Essential reading:
- Foundations - Explains what CrossFit is, touching on diet, movement, routines etc.
- What is Fitness? - Outlines what fitness is and how to improve it.
For people interested, there is a group class at the Cook and Philip centre near St Mary's Cathedral, however you can do the "Work Out of the Day" or WOD by yourself. They're posted every day at CrossFit HQ.
I want to smash dragon boating this season!  And this is how I'm doing it and thought I'd share it with you all.
More reading:
- CrossFit HQ - Go here for all things CrossFit, including the WOD postings.
- CrossFit Sydney - Info about CrossFit classes in Sydney.
Cheers,
Xav
(aka Damien.)
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I won't be there tomorrow, but looking forward to Sunday's session. Hopefully we'll be treated to a sunny day...
I think it's a matter of having to do some extra training now. Last season was so competitive! Admittedly, we (Phoenix) had a few probs with number of paddlers etc but even when we did manage to get a full crew together we struggled.
but hopefully we'll get enough numbers on Sunday for two boats. A bit of friendly competition always helps!