Tag Archives: bencrush

Chess with Tiny Overlord

Posted on January 16, 2019 by bencrush

It’s been too long since I last played chess with Josie. She did not have the patience for it even 6 months ago. Today she did very well. 

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TNS XFitness 250 – YouTube

Posted on July 16, 2017 by bencrush

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Thor’s Anvil Practice – YouTube

Posted on July 11, 2017 by bencrush

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Watch “One Hand Deadlift Tire Axle” on YouTube

Posted on September 14, 2016 by bencrush

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USAWA Forum Post: Countdown to Grip Champs

Posted on February 8, 2015 by bencrush

Forum While most of the world watched the Grammys, I did a bit of typing instead.

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New Triangle Handle

Posted on September 15, 2014 by bencrush

This is the great triangle handle that my buddy Jason made for me a few weeks ago. Attached to a homemade HWFD. Putting that handle on this cruddy stack of plates is like putting a Ferrari steering wheel on a … Continue reading →

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Throwing the “Dum-Dums”

Posted on August 6, 2014 by bencrush

My wife took one look at these homemade Highland Games training hammers and called them “the dum-dums.” The name stuck in my head. The bright duct tape was wishful thinking on my part. Thought I might throw them far enough … Continue reading →

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Homemade Highland Games Implement: 28lb Braemar “Glob”

Posted on June 13, 2014 by bencrush

If you are looking for plans on how to create a pretty “stone” for Highland Games training, this is not the place for you. Run away! But if you’re not very handy or creative, but have lots of loose small … Continue reading →

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Great News All Around!

Posted on May 30, 2014 by bencrush

My wife’s parents just bought a house with a hyoooooooge yard that is less than 15 minutes drive from our house.  I am excited and happy for them! This means several very good things for us.  Josephine will get to see … Continue reading →

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39 Years Old Now

Posted on May 28, 2014 by bencrush

May 27th was my birthday.  I’m now a year away from the big 4 – 0.  And I actually look forward to that milestone birthday.  Most people dread it for some reason.  I worked a 12-hour shift, but when I … Continue reading →

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