written by Erica Quam It's important to take time at the end of the season to reflect on what actually happened. Look at the BIG picture...in reverse. Take a step back from your team and consciously think about what went well, what didn't go well, and … [Read more...]
Muscle Up or Not to Muscle Up: 15.3
There is much controversy with the RX and Scaled version of the 15.3 workouts. The RX version is as many rounds as possible in 14 minutes of 7 ring muscle up, 50 wall balls and 100 double unders. The scaled version is as many rounds as possible in 14 minutes of 50 wall balls and 200 single unders. … [Read more...]
4 Common Coaching Myths Debunked via @coachquam
written by Erica Quam Part of my work with coaches is helping them to realize their full potential and then help them to tap into it. I strive to help each coach become a stronger leader who shows up to their athletes in an authentic way - that is true to who they … [Read more...]
Crowdfunding for "Boxing Chicks" featuring Terri Moss
PIC via Boxing Chicks film When Terri "the Boss" Moss hits the screen from the middle of a boxing ring in the trailer for "Boxing Chicks" there's no doubting the size of her personality. The next inductee into the Women's Boxing Hall of Fame, she's another fighter I want to know more … [Read more...]
Mama’s Lesson: 15.1 Complete
The first workout of the 2015 CrossFit Open is complete. Workout 15.1 included two separate scores: 15.1 and 15.1A. The first portion of the RX division was as many rounds as possible in 9 minutes of 15 Toes to Bars, 10 Deadlifts at 115 lbs for men and 75 lbs for women, 5 Snatches at 115 lbs for men … [Read more...]
Purpose does not make you happy
written by Erica Quam I left collegiate coaching when I felt I was no longer living "my purpose." Afterwards, I went through a stretch of time where I was on a daily quest to find my "next purpose." I wanted it to be clearly defined. All wrapped up in a neat little package. With … [Read more...]
Mother or Athlete…Crossfit Athlete?
This Thursday, I will be competing in the Crossfit Open for the very first time. Even though I am competing for a spot on my box’s team, I am finally competing for myself in a way that I have never done as an athlete. In Crossfit, I train to improve my personal weaknesses and enjoy increasing my … [Read more...]
[Video] 3 Year Old White Belt Recites the Student Creed
Dying. This may be the cutest thing ever. Pretty Tough indeed. … [Read more...]
Coach’s Corner: Get Vertical
written by Erica Quam I learned a powerful concept last week. It's the idea of going horizontal versus getting vertical. Let's see if I can bring this concept to life for you... When you are horizontal... ...your attention is splattered all over the place. Your mind … [Read more...]
Do You Get Hit by the Second Arrow?
There is a buddhist story about the two arrows that fly with each misfortune. The first arrow is the actual event that may cause pain. The second arrow is our reaction TO the event. Interestingly enough, it's the second arrow that causes more pain than the first. The second arrow … [Read more...]