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Alex Sayhi - In Time

by Scott Bird | January 6, 2009
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Hybrid Row

by Scott Bird | January 6, 2009
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Ninja Assassin Stunt Training

by Scott Bird | January 6, 2009
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The Real Thing

by Scott Bird | January 6, 2009
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York Blob.

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Climbing in Venezuela

by Scott Bird | January 6, 2009
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Ben Heason free climbing on the epic first ascent of 'Rainbow Jambaia' . Photo via Planet Fear.

Via The Adventure Blog : looking for a climbing challenge? Head to Venezuela, via Planet Fear's Extreme Jungle Rock. Great photos. Read more »»

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Why I Love To Weight Train

by Girlwith Noname | January 6, 2009
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Girlwith Noname.

This is a guest post by fitness-obsessed Girlwith Noname - Why I Love To Weight Train. Enjoy.
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Genuine Gathering '09

by Scott Bird | January 5, 2009
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We add several new posts to this site each day (4785 so far). Keep reading on the next page, or check out the last week of posts. Here's a glimpse of what you'll find :

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Why I Love To Weight Train
by Girlwith Noname

Girlwith Noname explains exactly why she loves throwing the iron around. Love it.

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There are several great writers here, looking at the world of strength training from a number of angles. The regulars :

Scott Bird
Writer and Fitness enthusiast
Jedd 'Napalm' Johnson
Grip champion and Strongman
Adam T Glass
Bending freak and Strongman
Ryan Pitts
Strongman and grip freak.
Kat 'The Mighty Kat' Ricker
Bodybuilder and Writer
Joe Hashey
Athlete, Teacher and Trainer

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'20 seconds never felt so long, 10 seconds never so short, and four minutes never so painful.'

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