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October 29, 2007

MONDAY 071029

Way of Life

John and Kelly Brown describe their gym in ~100 words:

"Muscles burning, lungs on fire. The sound of shoe rubber is being drowned out by the grunts and groans of exertion. The building may be made out of bricks and concrete, but it is held up by power of the people inside. Our gym is Spartan. The only mirror is in the bathroom shared by a hair and nail salon, and yet I can see my reflection everywhere in the flaming mad eyes of the pipe hitters of Crossfit Agoge. The building used to be a meat packing plant; some would say it is again. And yet we move, drive, force out one last rep as the snow outside covers the houses of the comfortable masses that refuse to follow us down this path to excellence. This is Crossfit… Agoge style."

-John Brown, CrossFit Agoge

Video: Tony Budding interviews Skip Chase of Mt. Baker CrossFit, Part III:
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Posted by at October 29, 2007 8:16 PM

Comments

Crossfit Agoges gym is sweet! I love the brick good luck with it.

Comment #1 - Posted by: Jeremy Thiel at October 28, 2007 8:01 PM

Great interview Skip! I remember listening to a conversation that you had about the open door policy of your gym opposed to the class times at the Portland cert. I can tell that your history, knowledge, and enthusiasm have all added to making your gym a powerhouse. Kudos on the success.

To Paraphrase:
"Work towards excellence and success will follow" -Coach

Comment #2 - Posted by: Robzilla at October 28, 2007 8:15 PM

Hey, Kelly and John --

Sounds like you guys are ripping there in Montrose - in spite of elevation and cold.
Keep up the good work!

Comment #3 - Posted by: susan at October 28, 2007 9:44 PM

And that would be a picture of what a fire breathing, honest to goodness CrossFitting physical therapist looks like.

Love the CF Agoge description: Worth posting on the wall at the Garage of Pain here on the desert floor.

Comment #4 - Posted by: John T at October 28, 2007 10:51 PM

Way to go! It is incredibly inspiring to see you two working so hard at something you love, and succeeding so quickly. It's a testament the the sincerity of your effort. I can't wait to come out for a visit. Much Love, Bro

Comment #5 - Posted by: A T at October 29, 2007 5:52 AM

Skip-
Great interview but what was up with chewing gum like a crazed bus driver? We're you nervous or something? It was very distracting, making it painful to get through watching the entire interview. Despite that, it was an awesome interview (as we come to expect nothing less from you.)

Comment #6 - Posted by: Steve Liberati at October 29, 2007 5:24 PM

Steve- No, I enjoy public speaking...the larger the crowd, the better. The interview was sudden and my mouth was dry like cotton. I guess that is why I was chewing so fast. Of course, I wasn't aware of how terrible I looked. ;^) Oh well. Thanks for watching and the kinds comments.

Comment #7 - Posted by: Skip Chase at October 29, 2007 6:12 PM

Skip-
No, you looked great. Just consider yourself lucky that I'm not a woman...lol. All is good and thanks again for the interview.
Ciao,
Steve

Comment #8 - Posted by: Steve Liberati at October 29, 2007 6:31 PM