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Congratulations to those of you who competed in the CrossFit Open and/or The Dark Horse Open! Whether you competed RX or Scaled, or some combination of the two, hopefully you had fun and were inspired by your fellow Dark Horse community. This year’s Open was considered “next level” - the most…

2018 03 29

February 23 Friday Night Lights: Post Workout Shakes

By: Mike Devaney 0

We're going to start the Friday Night Lights fun this week with post workout shakes. Why did we opt to start the food fun with that? Well, Open workouts are notorious for being particularly challenging and pushing your fitness to the max, more so than CrossFit normally does. So, if…

2018 02 22

Recipe: Homemade Almond Milk

By: Mike Devaney 0

Almond milk has become America’s favorite alternative milk to drink, far outpacing other milks such as coconut, soy and rice. However, many brands found in stores contain unfavorable ingredients, like added sugar, carrageenan and other chemicals you might be trying to avoid.Good news! If you own a blender, you can…

2018 02 16

There Is No Finish Line In Fitness

By: Vince Pavia 2 Comments

I love learning and improving in areas that are lacking. But, we can't learn anything if we think we already know all that there is to know about something. I've always considered myself a strong guy. I've been weight training since the mid 80's. My dad had a cheap bench…

2018 02 06

Resolution Reset

By: Mike Devaney 0

Hey Friends! It’s the middle of January. Show of hands- how many of you made New Year’s resolutions that are related to your health and fitness goals? Probably most of you. Okay, now another show of hands- how many of you are still making progress towards those goals? It just got…

2018 01 16

Monthly Recipe: A Better Chicken Chow Mein

By: Mike Devaney 0

I love Asian food. Chinese, Thai, Malaysian…pretty much anything with coconut milk or ginger and garlic gets my taste buds humming. But often, these foods are prepared with ingredients that don’t like me back, like soy, sugar, gluten and MSG, making it a devil’s bargain if I choose to eat…

2018 01 12

When You Drop It Like It’s Hot

By: Mike Devaney 0

It’s one-rep max day for clean & jerk. Everyone’s amped up, excited to go for a new PR. The box fairly vibrates with energy as athletes build up in weight. With a minute to go, you make your final attempt…and make the lift! A new PR!!! You let go of…

2017 12 13

Dark Horse Guide to Surviving the Holidays

By: Mike Devaney 0

The holiday season is officially here! While it’s undoubtedly a time to relax and celebrate with friends and family, for many of us - especially when it comes to our health and fitness goals - it’s also a time that can cause a lot of stress. Whether it’s the disruption…

2017 12 01

Both Sides of the Coin

By: Mike Devaney 0

“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” - C.S. Lewis Cheating. No one likes the implications of that word. And when it comes to rep shaving, we tend to get all fired up and gossipy. “That dude always shaves reps!” “She never squats below…

2017 11 08

Recipe of the Month: Weeknight Carnitas

By: Mike Devaney 0

Fall is here, and with the change in season comes a subtle shift in mood. The heady flavors of just-picked produce are fading, and as the weather cools, my thoughts naturally turn to slow-cooked roasts and braises - something I am not inclined to do during those hot summer months.…

2017 10 21

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