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The Bank Robbery

The Bank Robbery, a sci-fi short comic accepted into the Crime Pays Anthology from Altruist Comics. Story by Ben O’Grady and artwork by David Monk. Features badass cops, Russian mercs, explosions, and mechs!   

The Arborist

The Arborist, a far future sci-fi short comic with story by Ben O’Grady, artwork by David Monk, and colors by DC Alonso. Features mechs, zombies, sentient AI, and ancient cherry trees.

CSS Radio Show 024

 Dope New Artist: I love finding artists I’ve never heard of who have a relatively small number of listens and followers but make awesome music. I found Eastghost, from Portland, with this ethereal and melodic track. I think this one […]

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I’ve Been Doing CrossFit for 9 Years!? Here is How To Keep Going and Be An OG

Reflections on How To Be An Oldhead

This past May was my nine year anniversary in CrossFit and my nine year anniversary with the same gym. Here is the first WOD I did way back in 2009. I can’t believe it’s been nine years. I’ve been thinking a lot about the lifestyle and the sport and longevity with both. 

I’m the second longest tenured member of my box, slightly longer than the current owners, and I’ve been doing CrossFit longer than almost every other CrossFitter I know. When I do drop-ins at other gyms, I always have more experience than the coaches–sometimes by triple–and usually more than the owners. I’ve seen over a 1,000 people come and go at my gym due to turnover. I’ve watched CrossFit grow from a couple of thousand boxes to over fifteen thousand in the world. I started back in the day when Inov-8s were de rigueur and Vibram FiveFingers were a thing. I’m truly an OG. 

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Ragnar Relay Colorado 2018 – Recap, Tips, Takeaways

I’m back! I did Ragnar Relay Colorado this past weekend with a 12-person Open Mixed team. This was my first and only Ragnar, and while I’ve heard a lot about them from friends, I didn’t really know what to expect. I haven’t done a running event in years and I was hesitant to sign up, mostly because I hate training for running. I’m pretty much a CrossFitter these days (CrossFitters are notorious for avoiding running). I hadn’t done anything that really kicked my ass since the last Megatransect in 2015, which makes me sad just to type that. 

For this blog I’ll focus on some key takeaways and offer tips for first time Ragnarians.

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CSS Radio Show 022 – Daytona 65

  Been playing this housey remix by Mercer of Chromeo’s Must’ve Been constantly since it came out. One of my favs of the year so far. Love this trap house remix of God’s Plan, which is also a vocal cover […]