Got to know you!

April 23, 2010

This will have to be a two part post since i have a lot of info to analyze.  I am happy that many of you chose to help me out by answering these simple questions.

This is easy.  The overwhelming majority of ya’ll are Men.  As this makes it easy for me to relate to you, i was hoping for a heavier female presence.  For no reason other than things are usually more fun when women are around.  Its True…

Why would you skip this question??  It seems like the easiest one after question number 1 which you have a 50% chance of getting right.  Aside from the 1 person that skipped this question, most of ya’ll live in the US and unfortunately one 4 of you live in FW.  I look forward to meeting you and anyone else that wants to stop the DFW area.  Although i would suggest staying closer to FW.  We are just nicer over here…

This is a very interesting response field.  I was expecting a majority of ya’ll to be coaches either part time or full time.  Turns out almost 60% of you consider yourselves athletes.  Even looking at the “other” category i would consider most of you in the athlete category.  Apologies to the military/LEO community for not giving you a dedicated category.  I am glad to see that almost 20% of ya’ll are clients just interested in learning and possibly coaching someday.  These people are the best clients and i am thankful to have you stalking me… ;-)

My heart lies in the garage gym.  I remember a time when i never thought i could workout alone.  I liked the interaction with other people at the gym.  Recently (the last 5 years) i have embraced what can be achieved with a little alone time to try new things and fail.  Some people are cool with being that guy in the globo gym, its just not for me.  I also dig the small affiliate feel.  That is about as close to a family as you will get so cherish it while it is still small because it should be growing soon!

I will continue with my current writing habits.  I will also try to get some video of training up soon.  I must confess that it is a bit boring with my current physical limitations.  Here is the latest cinematic excellence…

This, above all other responses, really surprised me.  Maybe i’m just more critical than ya’ll but there are things i would change, but i guess thats up to me…  Thank you for the continued support!!  If you have any suggestions on how to go from good to excellent please let me know in the comments.

Lastly, if you have any additional comments please feel free to leave them in the comments.  I love hearing from everyone!!

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  1. Bryan Miller
    April 23, 2010 at 6:58 am #

    Great blog Dutch love your work!

    Quick question I’m getting seperated from the Navy right now for a medical reason, and I have no access to any equipment, so I was wondering if you know of any bodyweight only routine that could keep me in shape?

  2. dutch
    April 23, 2010 at 7:03 am #

    Bryan,
    I don’t have anything specific but i know there are tons of compilations of “To-Go” workouts in the CF forums. Just search for vacation workouts or something like that. You can also try Coach Sommers GymnasticBodies.com

  3. Jon M
    April 23, 2010 at 7:49 am #

    I’ve really found that Dutch’s speed through the middle has improved since he started rockin the mohawk.

  4. dutch
    April 23, 2010 at 7:52 am #

    Nice Jon…
    You know i got engaged with that mohawk. Thats Epic!

  5. Phil
    April 23, 2010 at 12:28 pm #

    Hi Dutch,

    I enjoy the blog. Thanks for sharing the results of the survey. As a lifetime data junkie it was interesting to see the stats.

    Thanks and keep up the good work!

    Phil

  6. Nick B.
    April 23, 2010 at 5:41 pm #

    Buddy, your blog is informative, to the point and also adds to alot of other peoples blogs as well, i.e. Robb Wolf, Greg Everett, OPT. I would’ve never developed into the CrossFit Athlete I am today with your help man. Keep it up.

    – Nick

  7. Angela
    April 24, 2010 at 6:58 am #

    Thanks for all you give through the blog! I agree with Nick, it helps by completmenting other bloggers and giving a better balance of information for CrossFitters. Thanks again. And I look forward to the videos:)

  8. Angie
    April 25, 2010 at 7:12 am #

    Dutch- just pr’d on snatch. 125#. Tell Meggie.

  9. bryan miller
    April 25, 2010 at 2:27 pm #

    ok cool thanks alot dutch. I guess Im gonna be good at HSPU when im out of here lol

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