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July 2009
July 31, 2009
FRIDAY 090731
Phil, Karen, and Troy in their first week of operations at the new, permanent location of South Baltimore CrossFit. One week in and they already scored some press. Good luck to SBCF! Opening your own Crossfit box (or any business) can scare the snot out of you. It's a lot of risk and investment on a dream. Will you be good at it? Will people like it? What do (or did) you say to yourself in those small moments of doubt? Tell us words to help a new affiliate owner carry on and forge ahead. So many of us have been in those sneakers . . . Fear and do it anyway: Read "The Importance of a Handstand." Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 30, 2009
THURSDAY 090730
Ricky (little) of CrossFit Omaha. Five years old and has a 77 lb deadlift. Never required to CrossFit or workout. Just loves to do what he sees around him. So, you can get your kids to hang out at the gym, but how do you get them to eat clean? In a world of fast food and bad influences, how do you cook for your children and not succumb to the hot dog and mac cheese temptations? And how do you help your clients to do the same? Over at CrossFit Threshold, Aiden gets to be part of the Turkish Get-up: Video. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 29, 2009
WEDNESDAY 090729
Some post-WOD stretching at CrossFit San Elijo with Eddrick B., "Doc" D., and Kathleen D.
For some of us, stretching is like eating brussels sprouts when we were kids -- we know it's good for us, but we still try to avoid it. For more info on stretching, check out this CrossFit Journal article and this Wine Country CrossFit blogpost. And then go eat some brussels sprouts. Your mom would be happy. CrossFit Ocean City asks: "What is an Elite Athlete Anyway?" Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 28, 2009
TUESDAY 090728
Dan O'Shea (pictured on the left here) reminds us that Fight Gone Bad IV is about so much more than a workout. Read his words of thanks to CrossFitters in the extended post at the bottom of this blog entry. Is there a "best" order in which to do Fight Gone Bad? Although the FAQ lists one order, do you ever see substantial improvement if you change things around? What do your affiliate members like to do? Why You Should Join Fight Gone Bad IV on Sept 26th . . . Continue reading "TUESDAY 090728" Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 27, 2009
MONDAY 090727
Pat Sherwood (CFHQ Training Staff) after dumbbell Fran at CrossFit Bogota. 8500 feet above sea level. Time: 3:19. Dumbbells admittedly give a different "feel" to workouts typically performed with barbells. Do you often, sometimes, or never sub dumbbells for barbells in a named WOD? Over at CrossFit Cal City, Bob highlights the egalitarian nature of CrossFit, the Games atmosphere, and the reality that "burpees suck for everyone": Read. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 26, 2009
SUNDAY 090726
CrossFit Founder/Coach Greg Glassman speaks at CrossFit Watertown during the latest CrossFit 101. CrossFit South Brooklyn has some advice from a specialist on how to row a 2K race: Read. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 25, 2009
SATURDAY 090725
Kari K. of CrossFit Ramstein (Germany) hits the rings. Here's some "Weekend Motivation" from CrossFit 603's (NH) Melissa Byers. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 24, 2009
FRIDAY 090724
Jimmy D. of CrossFit Monroe (WA) kicks up in Egypt. Do your members send home photos of themselves at work or on vacation? Do they film each other doing guerrilla burpees in strange locations? How has CrossFit affected their (or your) vacations? Southern Maryland CrossFit grabs some good press: Read. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 23, 2009
THURSDAY 090723
The schoolteachers of CrossFit Lorton (VA) added a little flair to the plyoboxes. Platforms, kettlebells, now plyoboxes -- the list for CrossFit equipment with "flair" continues to grow. What's out there that we haven't heard of/seen? Do you have something in your box that draws people's attention right away? Jaala T. at CrossFit Ventura sees the light and becomes "The Converted": Read. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 22, 2009
WEDNESDAY 090722
Four Martin men (CrossFit Kids and CrossFit Brand X) tackle "Jeremy" at CrossFit Santa Barbara recently. Four family members working out together: Can you top that at your affiliate? Sadly, CrossFit North Queensland has lost a member of its family: Private Benjamin Ranaudo, killed in action by an IED in Afghanistan. Read about Ben and the WOD they named for him. Even better, honor Ben by doing the workout. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 21, 2009
TUESDAY 090721
There's just something about a 6am pull-up: Practice CrossFit (OH). Rituals. We all got 'em. For some folks, it's the 6am WOD. For others, it's the three times they regrip the bar before they pull on a deadlift. And some folks must load metal plates facing inwards. Got any rituals you care to reveal? Or are they all too sacred to talk about? Fight Gone Bad is a whole series of rituals. And now The Dirty South, Hell's Half Acre, and all the rest of the U.S. CrossFit Regions are on standby for Fight Gone Bad IV and its brand-new Regional Competition. (Plus Canada gets to play this year too!) Two Divisions (Under/Over 25 Participants) and a traveling trophy: What's not to like? Read the rules, more info, and a map/list of your regional leaders here. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 20, 2009
MONDAY 090720
Sometimes, the CrossFit affiliate in a traditional gym gets "guidance" from management: Welcome to the world of CrossFit Inverness (CO). Can you create the same CrossFit experience in a big box gym as you can in a stand-alone affiliate? What kind of obstacles have to be overcome? What kind of benefits are there? Are the trade-offs worth the hassles? CrossFit Virtuosity (NY) gets a new home and a new blog, and offers some words "On Coaching": Read. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 19, 2009
SUNDAY 090719
CrossFit KTown (TN) gets creative with some Coach Mark Rippetoe quotes on their plyoboxes. CrossFit Solano (CA) member Bryan Naelette offers his impressions of the 2009 CrossFit Games. Continue reading "SUNDAY 090719" Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 18, 2009
SATURDAY 090718
The Station 1 fellas out of CrossFit Battle Ready in Greeley, CO. Yesterday, we told you about the upcoming Mid-Atlantic Hopper Challenge (in MD), but today we've got news of the Atlantic Hopper Championships (hosted by CrossFit Moncton) that are happening right now in Canada: Read. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 17, 2009
FRIDAY 090717
Definitely functional, but would you want to wash an elephant? Monica M. of CrossFit Peachtree puts her fitness to a different kind of test in Thailand. Elephants aside, if there was one thing you could change instantly about your affiliate, what would it be? CrossFit BWI shares some super-secret trainer footage on how they created the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Hopper Challenge (which they'll be running for charity again this year): Video. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 16, 2009
THURSDAY 090716
Some athletes think it's never too early to start prepping for the Games . . . (That's Cooper B. of CrossFit Retribution and Connor T. of CrossFit Watertown, aiming for the 2029 Games.) Lots of good, thoughtful discussion in Comments lately, so let's keep it rolling with Part II of CrossFit Central's talk on affiliate membership plans: [wmv] [mov]. Don't shy away. Tell us what you think and what works for your affiliate! Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 15, 2009
WEDNESDAY 090715
CrossFit Founder/CEO Greg Glassman at last year's Summer Camp at Blauer Tactical. More CrossFit stars will be at this year's camp in August (along with Coach), including CrossFit One World's Freddy Camacho who wrote these fitness reminders. It's mid-summer in the States and the CrossFit Games are over. What's the next big thing your affiliate concentrates on? Is it Fight Gone Bad IV in September? Or is it something else? Strongman contest? CrossFit 101? Beach WODs? Jeremy Thiel of CrossFit Central was a ferocious competitor at the Games, and now he's going to share some business advice that might make you go: "Hmmm. I hadn't thought of that." Part I: [wmv] [mov] Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 14, 2009
TUESDAY 090714
Congratulations to Northwest CrossFit (not pictured here) -- winners of the Affiliate Cup in the 2009 CrossFit Games! The Sporting News blog visits the CrossFit Games: Read. How many affiliates do you think are already signed up to compete in Fight Gone Bad IV in September? And what's the prize for signing up early? Read more to find out . . . Continue reading "TUESDAY 090714" Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 13, 2009
MONDAY 090713
Tanya Wagner (co-owner of CrossFit Apex in PA) gets a hard-fought muscle-up during her last workout in the 2009 CrossFit Games. Congratulations to Tanya for winning the women's competition! The Games are over. Tell us the good and the could-be-better points from the affiliate and the community sides. What would make for an even better 2010 CrossFit Games? CrossFit Downtown Winston writes about "What We Look for in CrossFitters." Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 12, 2009
SUNDAY 090712
Volunteers: Judges or logistics, affiliates or non-affiliates. They made this CrossFit Games happen. And, for that, our entire community owes them a debt of gratitude. Thank you. For a taste of life as a Games volunteer/CrossFit affiliate owner, turn to the CrossFit Northwest Tucson blog: Read. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 11, 2009
SATURDAY 090711
Affiliate teams racing to the finish at the 2009 CrossFit Games. Corey Duvall of CrossFit Asheville nails a single-leg box jump: Video. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 10, 2009
FRIDAY 090710
Nicole and Jeremy Gordon (CrossFit Hampton Roads owners) on site at the Ranch in Aromas on Thursday. Nicole will compete in the individual competition of the CrossFit Games this weekend while Jeremy is a member of the CFHR team competing in the Affiliate Cup. The time is now: the 2009 CrossFit Games. Good luck to all the teams in the Affiliate Cup today and the affiliate members, trainers, and owners who worked so hard to get here. Make us all proud. Andy Petranek and CrossFit LA get some television coverage heading into the Games: Video. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 9, 2009
THURSDAY 090709
Cheryl Tassano, member of the CrossFit One World team competing in the CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup on Friday, gets in a final workout on Wed night. Almost in Aromas. Hundreds of competitors. Thousands of spectators. Thousands more following the whole thing on the CrossFit Games site, Facebook, Twitter, etc. We're about to start the 2009 CrossFit Games. Any last minute advice? Nicki Violetti (CrossFit Norcal) has some information that affiliates in California might find helpful: Read. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 8, 2009
WEDNESDAY 090708
Bob F., SWAT officer and CrossFit 949 member, competing for the last spot on the CF 949 Affiliate Team that will head to Aromas for the 2009 CrossFit Games. The fever for the Affiliate Cup at the Games is growing and growing. We're looking at almost 400 athletes competing on Friday. Which affiliate is the odds-on favorite to win? Or maybe there's a dark horse who could surprise us all? Rob Gerdes (USMC) of CrossFit Asia grabs some press in the Stars and Stripes as he prepares to compete in the CrossFit Games: Read. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 7, 2009
TUESDAY 090707
Andy Petranek (CrossFit LA), Games competitor and affiliate owner, box jumps during Fight Gone Bad III last year. Fight Gone Bad IV is in September but the first FGBIV contest is underway. Check out this link (and the prizes!) and get involved. Every Tuesday, we'll have some important info to share right here on the A-Blog. Don't miss out. The fight to the finish starts now. San Francisco CrossFit has some ideas for how you should finish your workout: Read Finishers Part I and Part II. "On the 2009 CrossFit Games": A Perspective by Lisbeth Darsh. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 6, 2009
MONDAY 090706
Sometimes, you just got to live large. John C. (USMC and Vagabond CrossFit) jumps off the rope swing on some cliffs in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. Less than a week until the CrossFit Games. The entire community is buzzing. What's going to be your favorite source for updates on the Games later this week? The Games website? Facebook? Twitter? Your buddy on the ground in Aromas with his cellphone? Chastity Slone of Practice CrossFit (OH) gets some local press attention as she prepares for the CrossFit Games. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 5, 2009
SUNDAY 090705
Kris Clever, Becca Voigt, and Katie Hogan, all of Valley CrossFit and all competing in the CrossFit Games next weekend. Justin over at CrossFit Scars wants you to Get Off the Scale. Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 4, 2009
SATURDAY 090704
Ben C. hoists it high at Derby CrossFit, KY. Over at CrossFit Peachtree, scroll the entry and read "That Funny Feeling." Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 3, 2009
FRIDAY 090703
Chris R. doesn't let anything stop him at Combat CrossFit in Missouri, not even a paralyzed arm. Someone asked a good question in Comments yesterday: What constitutes a firebreather? How do we define that term? Where did it come from anyhow? Frank DiMeo (CrossFit Gulf Coast) writes about training an athlete with unique challenges . . . I love working with people who don't know what "quit" means. Continue reading "FRIDAY 090703"Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 2, 2009
THURSDAY 090702
Lucas A. from CrossFit Dynamics (Australia) at Mount Yasur Volcano on the Island of Tanna in Vanuatu. Firebreather, obviously . . . Firebreathers: listen up! Tell us how you manage to stay on top of your physical game and excel at your work, whether it be as an affiliate owner, trainer, cop, schoolteacher, doctor, whatever. With crazy hours and massive responsibilities, how do you make the WOD a priority? Ricky Frausto of CrossFit Omaha is a firebreather, CrossFit Games competitor, and an affiliate owner. Listen to what he has to say about running an affiliate: [wmv] [mov] Posted by Lisbeth at
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July 1, 2009
WEDNESDAY 090701
Flatirons CrossFit and Boulder SWAT: A lethal combination you don't want coming through the door at you. Every CrossFit box has at least a rule or two of some sort. Name the two most important ones at your box. For a great read on the rules over at CrossFit West Santa Cruz, hit up "Miss Manners." The July Painstorm is here . . . Continue reading "WEDNESDAY 090701" Posted by Lisbeth at
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