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by Karak
Tue Nov 01, 2016 1:05 am
Forum: Green-Blue-Black
Topic: Success Stories Thread
Replies: 25
Views: 6216

Re: Success Stories Thread

Snatched a 32kg kettlebell for the first time today! Could never do this pre-Tactical Barbell. I'm a few blocks deep into Operator. Finished up Fobbit Intervals today using a 32kg for two handed swings. Felt solid, started playing around with the KB. Ended up doing 4 (singles) per arm! Wasn't even a...
by Karak
Fri Oct 07, 2016 12:42 am
Forum: Green-Blue-Black
Topic: Favorite Quotes & Excerpts?
Replies: 64
Views: 50012

Re: Favorite Quotes & Excerpts?

My favorite quote from TB is "The carrots ain't making you fat." It really sums up the problem with micro-management and getting lost in the minutiae rather than just getting the show on the road. I think the whole line is "The carrots ain't making you fat. We've all been there. Stop...
by Karak
Sat Oct 01, 2016 2:17 am
Forum: Training Logs
Topic: Green2Blue TB Log
Replies: 331
Views: 25163

Re: Green2Blue TB Log

One mile speed test: 6:36 Notes -This was surprisingly fun. I could certainly be more disappointed with my time, especially considering I haven't been training for this specific run recently. Nice job on that mile, the power of long slow runs! I do the occasional Crossfit WOD for HIC/GC, and they i...
by Karak
Sat Oct 01, 2016 2:10 am
Forum: Green-Blue-Black
Topic: Reading List
Replies: 226
Views: 139491

Re: Reading List

If there are any sci-fi/fantasy buffs here I highly recommend David Gemmell. Knights of Dark Renown, Druss the Legend, Waylander, and the Lion of Macedon series are all good starting points.
by Karak
Sat Oct 01, 2016 2:04 am
Forum: Green-Blue-Black
Topic: Member Introductions Thread
Replies: 215
Views: 1052489

Re: Member Introductions Thread

Hello, 28/M, Long time lurker on the reddit. Former army reserves, currently LEO (patrol). Recovering former crossfitter. TB was one of the programs offered at my box for supplementary strength training. Tried it, loved it, made impressive strength gains. This lead to reading TB2 which just blew me ...