March Bamfness: Jackie vs. Grace

With the arrival of spring each year comes the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship, otherwise known as March Madness. There are an estimated 50 million people in the United States who filled out a tournament bracket this year. At this point, however, you are probably already cursing your picks and misguided approach (like choosing…

Interview with Dan Vinson

Dan Vinson is a CrossFit athlete and coach who believes that training does not need to be limited to some barbells and a box. A described “wild man”, he loves the outdoors and the adventure it can bring to any workout. In our exclusive interview, we discuss his career as a Division 1 athlete, his…

The Chase

Remember all the hype about Dan and Dave and the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona? Dan O’Brien was the reigning U.S. and world champion in the decathlon. Dave Johnson was a three-time U.S. champion and a fierce rival. These two American athletes were supposed to go head-to-head and thanks to a winning Superbowl spot and…

3 Go-To Paleo Crockpot Meals

In my 3+ years of living in Minnesota, nothing has made me feel more like a local than purchasing a crockpot this winter. It has quickly become my favorite piece of cooking equipment in the kitchen. Its virtues are many and none more important than its pure simplicity. I feel a bit like Ron Popeil…

Failure is an Option

Last week I had my annual performance review at work. Overall, everything went well; though, in an attempt to help me to continue to grow, my boss offered some constructive criticism. He told me that I have to allow myself to be more vulnerable. He opined that I always strive for perfection (which is not…