✝️ “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13 Not gonna lie, I’m pretty proud (and grateful!) for this. 🙌 What a gift to experience God at work through such an awesome coach (shout out, Teresa Briest! 💪) and amazing community at Tangletown Crossfit! 🎉 Together, they’ve pushed me further … More 🚨 Pull-Up PR Attempt – How Many Can I Get? 💪💪
1,025… Good enough for 2nd place and a sticker prize! 🥈🤠 In August my gym (Tangletown CrossFit in Minneapolis, MN) put on a pull-up challenge: See how many strict pull-ups (overhand, underhand, and hammer grip all accepted) you can do throughout the month. It was a bit of a grind, but I chipped away every … More 🤠 1,025!!! 🥈
I was recently blessed with the chance to be featured in The Catholic Spirit (the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis). Below is the full version of this feature. Enjoy! 😃 Your health story began as a high-school sophomore because your older brother challenged you. Well, he challenged and encouraged you, … More 📰 EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! (My newspaper feature)
I was recently blessed with an invitation to do a reflection for the Ascension app. These are a few of my thoughts on the “sneaky serpent” from the first reading on February 15, 2025 (Genesis 3). 😃 God bless you! Greg “Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring … More Beware of that sneaky serpent!
Another crazy cold day in Minnesota… another crazy great day for a walk! 🥶❤️😁 Don’t let the weather get in the way of your goals! Where there’s a will, there’s a way. YOU’VE GOT THIS! 💪🥳 Would you appreciate some extra help and encouragement on your journey to happiness, health, and holiness? I’m here for … More 🥶 Don’t let the weather get in the way of your goals! 💪
Merry Christmas from our family to yours! 🌟🎄 We hope and pray your Christmas is filled with plenty of love, peace, and joy. 🙏😃 In Christ,The Aitchisons(Greg, Kate, Mary, Piper, Zoe, & Blaise) Would you appreciate some extra help and encouragement on your journey to happiness, health, and holiness? I’m here for you! CLICK HERE for some inspiration … More 🎄 Christmas 2024 🎄
I was SO good at going on regular walks during the spring, summer, and fall months… But then it started getting colder – and I started getting wimpier (and as a result, grumpier! 😆). So, it’s back to my habit of regular walks outside, no matter the weather! Sure, I might look like a scary … More BRR!!! 🥶
The other day I decided to throwback and re-do a workout I did in December 2022 – and managed to finish a full minute and 33 seconds faster! It was another great reminder that age measures TIME, not POTENTIAL. ☺️👍 I don’t know where you’re at on your health journey, but if you’re still living … More Getting older… and getting fitter! 🤠
I was out of town over the Memorial Day Weekend again this year so I couldn’t join the awesome crew at Tangletown CrossFit 😥. However, I managed to get my Murph in on my birthday (a great gift to myself!) while visiting family in Brainerd, Minnesota. My goals were to push myself to my limit … More Another year older, another Murph conquered!
I feel like these two pictures encapsulate my 2024 CrossFit Open experience quite well… At the start of the 3 weeks I was as excited as can be (with a pinch of nervousness, let’s be honest 😉). I felt strong, fit, and “ready enough” for whatever workouts would come my way. 💪💪 But then 24.1 … More HAPPY, BUT HUNGRY
HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND HOLY 