Category Archives: CrossFit

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats with a touch of Chocolate

Posted on March 29, 2014 by chezsylvia

Crossfit Open 2014 is now done!  I finished 14.5 today, and it kicked my butt very badly.  I can’t wait to attempt to get out of bed tomorrow! 14.5 consisted of a 21-18-15-12-9-6-3 rep scheme of Thrusters and bar facing … Continue reading →

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Falling Apart for Fall: Apple Cider Pancakes

Posted on October 5, 2013 by chezsylvia

6AM is not a time to be competitive. What was supposed to be an active recovery WOD at CrossFit on Thursday turned into a WOD that forced me to take a couple of true rest days. It was a simple … Continue reading →

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Something Quick for Summer: Figs and Peaches and Tomatoes, Oh My!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by chezsylvia

It’s now the tail end of summer. It’s dark now at 5:30am.  Pretty soon I’ll have to wear my reflective running belt again.  I’m not ready for that yet! With the summer quickly wrapping up, I’ve been out and about … Continue reading →

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No Skinny Jeans for this Girl

Posted on June 29, 2013 by chezsylvia

I recently came across this: The 157lb dissection. I loved it.  I love her honesty, how she just lays it all out there asking us to judge her.  My favorite line?  “The way you look should be a by-product of … Continue reading →

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You Just Don’t Know Until You Try: Ham & Gruyere Quiche

Posted on March 18, 2013 by chezsylvia

The Crossfit Games Open adventures continue! This week was the second workout of the series, workout 13.2: As Many Reps as Possible in 10 minutes (AMRAP 10) of the following: 5 Shoulder to Overhead with 75 pounds (Basically, do whatever … Continue reading →

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I Burpee’d for Some Croissants

Posted on March 10, 2013 by chezsylvia

I’m exhausted and I smell like butter….and that’s all good… Today I completed my first workout for the CrossFit Games Open.  The website explains the whole event better than I could, but essentially the Open is where anyone who wants … Continue reading →

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