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Life’s a blend of chaos, coffee, and a dash of what the heck am I doing? Since 2004, Bean There is real talk, hard-won wisdom, and the occasional laugh-snort moment. Whether you’re crushing goals or just trying to crush Monday, we’re in this grind together.

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I'm Athena, "Bean," a dedicated advocate for training larger-bodied athletes. Since my first CrossFit story in 2018, I've become a CFL2, owner of Scaled Nation Training, and creator of "Working with Larger Bodies" seminar. I've also written "Lifting the Wait," with sequel "Waitless" coming soon.

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Run Me in the Dirt.

Sorry about my absence but I’m back. Yes, I know. Hell of a way to start a blog. This isn’t the first time this has happened; it’s happened twice now. I have a hard time focusing when it comes to talking about my current weight problem.  I have reconciled my past, but I struggle with […]

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If something inside you is real, chances are it’s not only interesting—it’s something everyone can relate to. Write straight into the messy, beautiful center of it all. 

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