Sunday, January 3, 2010
If you missed the last two posts—Friday and Saturday—please get to them soon. Rest today.
Holiday Weekend – December 24 – 27, 2009
***Important Announcement*** MPH will be closed from Thursday, December 24 through Sunday, December 27. We will resume a normal workout schedule on Monday, December 28. Holiday cards inevitably get thrown out, so instead, here is our eco-friendly message: we wish you a peaceful, happy holiday. While you are deluging yourself in yuletide cheer and enjoying […]
Sunday, December 20, 2009
First held in 2007, the CrossFit Games is already the most prestigious annual fitness competition in the world. Its winner earns the right to claim the title of “fittest man/woman on the planet.” In 2007, about 60 athletes traveled to Aromas, CA to compete; in 2008, there were over 100 competitors, and because of CrossFit’s […]
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Thank you to everyone who came out on Friday night for the first of many MPHoliday Riots! We had an amazing time, and we hope that you did too. Rest today.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
***Important Announcement*** If you would like to attend the first annual MPHoliday Riot this Friday, December 11 from 7-9p, please RSVP via MINDBODY no later than tonight at 5p. Congratulations Lee P., for completing our Elements Workshop curriculum! — On Post-Workout Response As coaches, one of our primary objectives is to keep you injury-free while […]
Thanksgiving Weekend – November 26 – 29, 2009
***Important Announcement*** MPH will be closed from Thursday, November 26 through Sunday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume a normal workout schedule on Monday, November 30. — Jessica H. is thankful for a good spot. Thank you: two important words of courtesy, gratitude. No matter the circumstances—a held door, a kind word, […]
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Congratulations Stu W., Susanna B., Colette B. and Shana S., for completing our Elements Workshop curriculum! — Recovery Part Three: Taking Care of Your Hands Proper hand care is an essential preparatory skill in order to complete the “Workout of the Day” safely and effectively. Your hands must be in good condition prior to beginning […]
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Last Thursday, following the Great T-shirt Slogan Debate of 2009, StuLu sent me the message below in an email—a message he was about to post late that evening. After reading it, we both thought it too valuable to risk being lost in the comments section of some day’s post. Rest today. –John — From StuLu: […]
Sunday, November 8, 2009
The holiday season is upon us. We know this because the Starbucks on P Street broke out the red and white cups this week, and Whole Foods is experiencing a cinnamon hell—uh, I mean, a cinnamon smell. Besides that, cooler weather, changing leaves and dedicated time with family, friends, and delicious, non-Paleo food (there, I […]
Sunday, November 1, 2009
John coaches StuLu during the burpee section of the “Filthy Fifty.” “There is something extremely, psychologically liberating about continually failing.” –Sakar P. — Over the past two weeks, as John recovered from the plague/swine flu/something nasty, I had the opportunity to take the helm at MPH. During this time, I saw clearly that you are […]