Adventures in Crating…

Another weekend, another project…  This time we had to build a shipping crate to return a ginormous TouchIT board that weighs roughly 75lbs.  The width of the container was 89-inches. The height of the container was 56-inches.  We built it from boards obtained at Home Depot: 15 each 10ft by… more »

Artist Rendering: Allegory of Complacency – A Ponderable…

I’ve always like Plato’s Allegory of the Cave because demonstrates so well the way much of the world works — where shadows become reality. It takes courage to take the steps to seek out the light and pursue “true things.” I am reminded of what John Steinbeck said about Ed… more »

Ness Notes: CrossFit 101 — What is it?

Having provided an overview of the craze that’s sweeping the nation, I figured I should spend some time trying to break it down so you have a true sense of CrossFit. I think of it as a blended sport, that just so happens to be a great way to get… more »

Ness Notes: CrossFit – A Video Overview

On SB Nation’s YouTube channel, there is a video about CrossFit created by frequent contributor and amateur CrossFit participant, Matt Ufford. In 4+ minutes, you get a pretty good sense of what CrossFit is all about.

Ness Notes: CrossFit: The Craze that’s Sweeping the Nation…

You’ve probably heard the name or seen it in your gym’s list of programs available. You may even flipped passed it on ESPN when the CrossFit Games were being televised. Is it the new and more accessible fitness test like the Ironman? What I can tell you is that there… more »