Athlete Logs
The price of a mile
Back in 2013, I’d been running my own coaching company for close to two years. It was thriving, word of mouth had built a solid client base locally, and my reputation as the big jacked guy who was always running had been solidified in the region. Writing on concurrent training (strength and endurance) is something…
Read MoreBreaking My Spine (Part 2)
(Hey…if you missed the preamble and context here and are thinking, ‘what the hell is going on here?’ then, have a look at Part 1) ‘So, Mr Pain. It appears that the break is healing although not fully back to rights. I hope you’ve been adhering to my recommendations for complete rest?’ ‘Well, yes…for…
Read MoreMusings on active recovery
In keeping with my own posting of random snippets of conversation, this is a blog post, of sorts, musing on what defines active recovery, and whether or not a “lower intensity” metcon session involving lighter weight or lower rep explosive movements (muscle ups, snatches, etc.) could EVER be considered active recovery by CrossFit athletes. Without…
Read MoreNYC Marathon Training Log and Race Report
Written by: Alec Blenis. My Slowest Marathon This is my first race report in a really long time. The last time I actually trained for an event was the 2016 Georgia Death Race, a 68 mile run through the North Georgia Mountains. It was the most dedicated I had ever been with my training and…
Read More2017 Ironman Lake Placid Debrief
Video by: Jon Fecik. In this video, CHP coach and Professional Triathlete Jon Fecik shares his experience at Ironman Lake Placid 2017.
Read MoreIronman Lake Placid 2017 Q&A
Video by: Jon Fecik. In this video blog, I answer a few questions about my taper towards Lake Placid Ironman. Check it out and follow the race live on Ironmanlive.com.
Read MoreAlex Fucks Up
I stared at the piece of egg sitting there on a hot rock. Man, I thought, “that tasted much better going down than it did coming up”. I flopped onto my back, a sharp rock digging into my lower back somewhere, but honestly it felt good. Something that reminded me I was still conscious and…
Read More‘DON’T GO IN THE WATER!’
Written by: Jonathan Pain. Don’t Go In The WATTTEEEEERR! Alright, Alright. That’s a bit over the top but I really have been crapping myself on that front. You may recall, from the last blog, that I had a shitty experience during the swim section of the Celtman 2016? Well, it’s now a year…
Read MoreChattanooga 70.3 Race Report
Written by: Jon Fecik. The Lead Up What I’ve discovered about myself in the last year working with Marilyn is that I’m a fast athlete, but not necessarily a strong and durable one. I can move pretty fast (although I always need to get faster), but I break down and slow down pretty easily. Ironman…
Read MoreMax Pippa | Babies & Barbells |
Written by: Max Pippa. Babies & Barbells Since this is my first blog post, I figured I would introduce myself to help break the ice. My name is Max. I am a First Lieutenant in the US Army, stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. By the way, if you ever get the chance to visit Alaska, don’t…
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