Can Marathoners be good crossfitters:

February 2015

 Why crosfitters need weightlifting shoes

This is a beginner question which is often asked. I've compiled some insights out of the following articles "Why a weightlifting shoe", "Weightlifting shoes, why you need a pair, what to look out for and when to wear them" and added my own experience. In a sentence, if you want to do serious lifting, get a pair as soon as possible.

How competing improves your marathon and crossfit performance

Competition is controversial and can impede and accelerate performance depending on how able you are to deal with pressure. Based on my own experience and the ideas from the articles "Coaches are key in making competition a positive or negative sport experience for athletes" and "Does competition boost performance" you will find some thoughts in this article whether to compete or not.

How to stick to your marathon plan

You have decided to go for the big thing. The marathon with its 42km of unforgiving distance. Good for you, you will be proud when you finished. Here is how i made it twice and will make it more times, as I have not achieved my personal goals for the marathon yet.

Three easy ways for marathoners to get stronger and more agile

Marathoners are mostly busy people who have to juggle different schedules and somehow fit their long runs into their week, not to mention the interval runs and the easy to be skipped recovery runs. To find time to work on agility and strength on top of that is hard. Here are three simple ways to work on your core and your arms.

What happens to my body when I run a marathon 

I've run two marathons so far and here is a summary of my experiences wrapped into the findings of 8 Things that happen to your body when you run a marathon, the physiology of Marathon running and ten unexpected truths about running a marathon. All in all running a marathon is a bit like getting pregnant. If you know about all the possible consequences, you would never do it unless you are insane. It involves pain, months of preparation and when you are finished you feel exhausted and happy. 

6 things for crossfitters to consider about a lifting belt

When you take crossfitting serious you will perform exercises like the front squat, back squat, deadlift, clean & jerk and snatch on a regular basis with increasing weight over time. These are my tips around weightlifting belts based on my personal experience, what I have read in Greg Everett's book "Olympic weightlifting" and on Mehdi's 5x5 Stronglift blog, seen on YouTube and in the gym for crossfitters thinking about a lifting belt.

How you can track your marathon and crossfit activities

As an athlete you have a lot of possibilities to track your progress. I recommend to track everything you do as it will keep you alert and make yourself push harder in each workout, because it will bug you to put a number into the system that is lower than the workout before. When you keep track, you will also start planning and having a plan is bringing you to your goal. A goal without a plan is just a wish, always remember that.

What else to consider from Rogue

• Which belt to buy from Rogue
• Which barbell to buy from rogue
• Which rack to buy from Rogue over $1000
• Which rack to buy from Rogue for under $1000
• Which plates to buy from Rogue
• Which strength equipment to buy from Rogue
• Which conditioning equipment to buy from Rogue
• Which knee sleeve to get from Rogue

Crossfit Equipment: Review of the Rogue Jump Box

One of the (many) things I bought from rogue fitness is the rogue jump box. If you also consider to purchase it, I hope my lines help you to make a better decision. I exercise 6 days a week, run marathons and crossfit in a local gym. I am about to turn thirty, stepfather of two teenagers and work in software sales to give you a bit of background who is writing this review.

Can Marathoners be good crossfitters:

January 2015