Merry Christmas

From a snowy New England

Do not be afraid.

- Luke

Reflecting

I hope you’re someplace beautiful with loved ones. Thanks to everyone who sacrificed for us by being apart over past Christmases so that we can be together for this one.

Happy Hanukkah to my Jewish friends in America, Israel, and around the world tonight. Chag urim sameach.

Training

Whiteboard: Like the song (1, 2 then 1, 3 then 2 then 1 etc.)

12 Days of Christmas (Time)

• 1 Thruster 135

• 2 Front Squats 135

• 3 Push Press 135

• 4 Power Cleans 135

• 5 Pull-ups

• 6 Weighted Sit-ups 50

• 7 Goblet Squats 50

• 8 DB Snatches 50

• 9 Burpees

• 10(0) Double unders

• 11 Toes to bar

• 12 Clean and Jerks 135

Fueling

Bone In Beef Ribeye Steak

Supplementing

Magnesium L Threonate

Measuring

4” is the maximum length of blade on is legally allowed to carry in my very blue state of Connecticut (even with a concealed carry license). Here’s one that complies with a 3.5” blade that I like to give as a kid’s first knife.

Recovering

Joint flossing (wrapping compression tightly around joints for a few minutes) has been helping my knees before back squats. I use this – wrapping from above to below the knees for as long as is tolerably comfortable which is typically 4-5 minutes.

Closing

Sign up here for a fun free challenge to kick off 2025. There’s no downside to participating. It is a bit of fitness with former CrossFit champ Jason Khalipa and a bit of discipline with Navy Seal Jocko Willink. It is the perfect way to fall into the habits that can best carry you through the new year.