Jennifer Britton is a USATF Level 1 coach and a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and Endurance coach at CrossFit Sixth City in Cleveland, OH. She is a former triathlete (competed for 8 years) but still loves to run and swim on days she's not training in CrossFit. Jennifer has written for BoxLife Magazine, Performance Menu, USAT, Salty Running, and several other print and online publications.
Jennifer Britton
5 Ways to Stick to Your New Year's Fitness Resolutions
The New Year is upon us, and with that, so are those promising yet pesky New Years fitness resolutions. You know the ones I'm talking about. Those...
The Avocado: Health Benefits Every Athlete Should Know
The mighty avocado - or as I like to call it, "nature's mayo" - packs a super food punch that is absolutely to be trifled with. Clinical Dietician...
3 Treadmill Running Workouts That Build Endurance
The treadmill gets a bad rap. Yes, it can be boring, and yes it doesn't feel "authentic" compared to the road or the trails, but it serves an excellent...
Why Runners Should Hit the Trails More Often
Tireless trail-blazers and staunch pavement pounders alike can appreciate the benefits of trail running. No matter if you're training for your next...
12 CrossFit Myths Busted
CrossFit: love it or hate it, there's no denying that when someone voices their opinion of it, that opinion is usually strong. I can't tell you how many...
How to Safely Return to Training After an Injury
return to training As athletes, most of us are going to experience that universal unpleasant inevitability: injury. Sure, there are those few...
3 CrossFit Endurance WODs to Improve Your Conditioning
When most people think of CrossFit, they usually view it as a strength training program. But when you look at a typical CrossFit WOD -- from the...
5 Annoying CrossFit Personalities (and How to Avoid Being One)
Every gym has its strong personality types, and with CrossFit, there's no exception. But with the good comes the bad. Below are five obnoxious "stock...
A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Handstand Push-Ups
Learning the Handstand Push-Up Jennifer Britton Most people are familiar with the standard movement of a push-up, but there are many variations that can...
3 Long Jump Drills That Will Increase Your Distance
Like all field events in track and field, the long jump is incredibly technical. Sure, the pros make it look easy, but when you break down each phase of...
