I live down the street from one of the many crossfit studios that are springing up like autumn mushrooms here in Seattle. I’m not a fan of crossfit. In this regard, I agree with Steve Magness’s strong criticism of the crossfit movement. Nevertheless, I do have profound respect for Kelly Starrett, a doctor of physical therapy and self-professed avid runner, who is at the core of the crossfit movement. This review is about two of his books: Becoming a Supple Leopard and Ready to Run, which I think belong on every endurance athlete’s bookshelf.
Month: November 2014
Coravin Wine Preservation System
It might seem odd that a review of a wine preservation system would find its way onto an blog devoted to multisport performance for older athletes, but the connection actually makes a lot of sense. The reason is that serious triathlon and multisport is not exactly an obsession of the masses. It tends to attract upper middle-class athletes (who else can afford the carbon fiber bike equipment). And this same crowd tends to appreciate some of the other finer things in life– like good food and great wine. Here’s a really cool device for balancing an older athlete’s refined gastronomical hedonism with serious athletic performance. Continue reading
The Athletic Time Machine 
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