Best Trail Running Near Walnut Creek: Why Redwood Trail in Moraga Is One of My Favorite Local Runs

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When people ask me for recommendations on the best trail running near Walnut Creek, there are quite a few great options depending on what you're looking for. Some trails offer sweeping views of Mount Diablo. Others are great for longer training…

Jake’s Stride School

If you haven't experienced one of Jake's warmups which include running technique drills, you're missing out! Just as olympic lifts, gymnastics, and rowing, are skills that can be practiced and improved upon, so too is running. Whether you have…

PRVN Programming Cycle – Power

This week marks the start of a new 8-week cycle in our PRVN programming that we do for our workouts at CrossFit Sweat Shop. For those interested here is some additional insight. ----- ------ ------ We are excited for you to take…

WODs 11/21/22- 11/27/22

Monday 11/21  Part A: Every 3 min x 5 5 Back Squat 5+5 Squat Jumps   Part B: Alt. 10 min EMOM 10 Shoulder to Overhead + Max Cal in time remaining 10 Front Squat + Max Cal in time remaining   For…

Weekly WOD Overview – 11/14/22

  Monday Skill/technique is best trained in lower intensity environments, while "fitness" can be developed with low skill, high intensity environments.  For most of us, the limiting factor on olympic lifts is technique.  Improve the…

Weekly Workouts 10/31/2022

Just want to take a moment and say I'm excited to program for the class! I come from a background of loving the old school hypertrophy, push/pull days. Plus I have much respect for those trainers leading the way on mobility included into their…

Weekly WOD Review 9/26/22

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MONDAY This workout is designed to keep everyone moving at a quick pace. While the movements are simple, but the monotony can test your patience and pacing. I'd like you to pick a weight you can cycle or do fast singles around the same pace…

WODs 9/12/22- 9/18/22

Monday 9/12 3 rounds (30 m time cap)   X3  {15 Wall Balls 20/14 (adv 20 lb+) + 10 Box step ups w/ wall ball}   X3 {70 m Farmer carry 45/25 (adv 50+/35+) + 7 Pull ups (adv C2B) (beef BMU)}   The wall ball…

WOD’s – Week of 9/5/22

  Monday Ground to Overhead means you have the option of doing either a clean & jerk, or a snatch.  Choose a version AND a weight that while warming up you can perform at least 6-8 consecutive reps with.  The cumulative effect…