Have You Practiced Your Handstand Today?

Handstands are predominantly about practice. There is a lot to the technique, proper positions, weight distribution, etc. Regardless of the technical aspects of handstands the main thing you need to do to improve your handstand is practice it…

"Thanks To CrossFit Marin"

Courtesy of Emily Cookson. An ode to CrossFit Marin. To the tune of "My Favorite Things" Jumping on boxes and using the rower, Doing a pushup and hearing “go lower”, Bear crawl on pavement that scuffs up my skin All this I love thanks…

Grip Strength and the Hangboard

You can’t lift or pull off of what you can’t hold on to. That is why you have to make sure you train your grip strength. Grip strength is extremly important and it makes me laugh inside when I hear an athlete lay blame for their less-than-expected…

First Impressions of CrossFit Marin

I’ve had several people ask me recently what to say when people have a variety of responses to their first impression of CrossFit Marin. These responses range from fear to awe to intimidation to disgust to mockery. Try to remember the first…