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And so it begins... the obscure pictures and the speculation as if we were cracking the Da Vinci code as to this years open workouts. Background The ever mysterious Dave Castro, the Director of the CrossFit Games and CrossFit Open programming extraordinaire, forever keeping CrossFit Open athletes on their toes. I always think this picture from the 2016 CrossFit Games sums him up rather adequately -  Where Castro wrapped up the event with his hair in cornrows, in a t-shirt that read “unapologetic” with enough fake bronzer on to give Donald Trump pause whilst handing out the winners with vouchers for their Glocks...

 One of New Zealand's best female CrossFitters Emma Wright, based at CrossFit Thorndon will be one to watch in this years CrossFit Open.  This girl has talent and a drive to succeed, 2017 saw her take out Judgement Day, NZ Nationals, compete in numerous weightlifting meets and head to the Pacific Regionals with team CrossFit Thorndon. Ranked 3rd in New Zealand the 69kg weight class in Olympic weightlifting - this girl is rather unstoppable - did I also mention how lovely she is?! I was lucky enough to get Emma to do an interview for FxD, her responses below show her dedication...

So you've joined the cult and it is awesome, the only downside - your hands look like a bloody massacre and you can't get a manicure without a sideward glance and the nail therapist sees your calluses.  Below are some tips and tricks for looking after your hands (especially in the first few months of CrossFit) and some after care if its too late!  Moisturise often, like always, like carry hand cream and keep some on your desk at workDry skin is more likely to crack and rip than skin that's well-hydrated. Take the time to moisturise every night and throughout...

Earlier this year I got to see Sam Hansen in action, at just 18 I watched her squat clean 90kgs! Later I found out that not only did she train with the awesome CrossFit Mana crew but she was from Foxton, where I spent my younger years growing up.  I went on to check her out on social media and boy does this girl know how to get work done, so much work, often just on her own in her garage - absolutely inspiring.  Sam also holds the NZ Junior Weightlifting Clean and Jerk (86kg) and total (151kg) records in the...