The second annual Faction Games are now behind us. Overall, I would call it nothing short of a rousing success. I’m proud of the effort the staff put in. This event would not have been possible without the many folks who came out, sacrificing their Labor Day weekend. They judged, loaded barbells, took pictures, prepared food, tweeted…They cheered as hard as they could. Thank you. But most of all, I’m proud of the athletes who competed. Prior to the start of the first event, I took a moment to personally thank everyone. I know the sacrifices required. It’s not easy to train and prepare for countless hours, forgoing all the simple, routine pleasures of a more casual lifestyle. Also, in these times it’s not…