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Archive for January 2012

Crossfit endurance, Tabata sprints, and why people just don’t get it

By stevemagness

Crossfit endurance, Tabata sprints, and why people just don’t get it Not terribly long ago, I stopped dating a girl because she did crossfit. Okay, it wasn’t the only reason, but it was a major factor. I mention this not to show how messed up my dating life/requirements may be, but to show how strongly…

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