THURSDAY 091231

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"Fenway" chillin' out at Fitness Battalion CrossFit (GA) between WODs.

Check out the new CrossFit FilFest 2010 fan page on Facebook.

And if you're still shopping, there's one more day left to get 25% off everything at the CrossFit Store.

WEDNESDAY 091230

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CrossFit Next Level Performance (CA) recently hosted a CrossFit 101 with Coach Greg Glassman.

HyperFit USA (MI) writes about "Keeping Your Eye on the Ball."

Social media: If you're running an affiliate, what shouldn't you put on Facebook? And what should you post?

TUESDAY 091229

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At the Carolina Fitness Challenge, held recently at CrossFit Durham (NC).

What makes a good CrossFit inter-affiliate competition? Is it the events selected? The right mix of competitors? Individual or team events? The right location or the size of the event or some other factor?

If you haven't done so yet, check out the 2009 CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup video series over at the CrossFit Journal. (Part 2 is available for free.) Awesome stuff. Watch and learn and apply the lessons to your own affiliate.

MONDAY 091228

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Louie Simmons instructs Jeff Martin (of CrossFit Kids and CrossFit Brand X) at the CrossFit Powerlifting Certification Seminar held recently.

Powerlifting, Olympic lifting, gymnastics, endurance, running, kettlebells, nutrition, kids, football, mobility, rowing -- those are the current CrossFit specialty certification seminars. Is there another kind of specialty certification that would help you to serve your affiliate membership? What information do you need or want more of?

Louie Simmons offers up his impression of instructing CrossFitters at the cert . . .

SUNDAY 091227

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Glenn D. from CrossFit New England (MA) gets some pull-ups while on vacation in Ogunquit, ME.

Gunx CrossFit (NY) writes about "Performance, Flexibility and the New York Times."

SATURDAY 091226

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Jacob N. of CrossFit Durango (CO) snowshoe sprints in the San Juan Mountains with Arcus.

Jason Lyons writes about "The Avalanche" over at CrossFit King of Prussia (PA).

FRIDAY 091225

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Merry Christmas to our CrossFit family.

Brandon at CrossFit Ktown lights up "Fran" Christmas-style: Video.

THURSDAY 091224

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CrossFit Proper (CA).

Mark M. of CrossFit Modesto (CA) busts out a Santa "guerrilla burpee" at a Christmas party.

WEDNESDAY 091223

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CrossFit Level 1 Trainer/Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Blake Sewell re-enlisted yesterday at Mt. Baker CrossFit -- Whidbey Island (WA), in a ceremony officiated by CrossFit Level 1 trainer/Navy Lieutenant, Chad Hamm. Both work at CrossFit Whidbey Island.

Reenlistments, birthday parties, wedding proposals, Christmas parties, baby showers -- and the list goes on. So many events are being held at CrossFit affiliate boxes that you would most likely never see at a globo-gym. What have you held at your affiliate that we're missing?

Santa Chris deadlifts 415 at CrossFit King of Prussia (PA): Video.

TUESDAY 091222

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Graham CrossFit (WA) uses wristbands to create levels and goals for their members. Love it or not, they're doing something new and different for their members. What innovations have you come up with in your CrossFit affiliate? What stuff do you want to implement? What have you tried that failed and what did you learn?

Read more about the bands at Graham CrossFit . . .

MONDAY 091221

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CrossFit Tribe (NJ) and CrossFit DC (D.C.) put a little CrossFit into their snow days this past weekend.

Ever feel like something is happening here in CrossFit? Stop and consider these new affiliates: CrossFit Canarias (Canary Islands), CrossFit Berlin Fire Brigade (Germany), and CrossFit Herzliya (Israel), and CrossFit OBBC (Denmark).

CrossFit Charlottesville (VA) writes about Rule #1: No Egos Allowed.

SUNDAY 091220

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Sometimes, you get it done anyway you have to: Diana V. and her daughter at CrossFit Persevere (CT).

CrossFit Moncton (Canada) adapts a popular tune for a CrossFit Christmas: Read the lyrics.

SATURDAY 091219

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The first CrossFit Powerlifting Certification Seminar in Ohio, Dec 18th.

Sage Burgener has a new, sassy blog. Olympic lifting tips and rapping . . . yeah, you might want to check it out.

FRIDAY 091218

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CrossFit Woodbridge (VA) got creative with where they put their business cards.

Leaving your card in random spots -- ATMs, on a bulletin board, in sports books at the bookstore -- does it work to generate new business? Or not?

Pioneer Valley CrossFit (MA) grabs some TV time: Video.

THURSDAY 091217

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Cheryl Cohen (owner of Desert CrossFit), glider jump, Perris Valley, CA.

You saw the photo on Monday and now here's the rest of the story: Read.

Still time to get your Christmas shopping done -- either at the CrossFit Store, or check out the Christmas Presents for CrossFitters list at CrossFit Catalyst (Canada).

WEDNESDAY 091216

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The Canadian FireFighter Appreciation Day & Fitness Challenge at Firepower CrossFit (Canada).

CrossFit Fenway (MA) opens their doors and shows off the making of their mural.

Simon gets his first muscle-up at CrossFit Norwest (Australia): Video.

TUESDAY 091215

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At CrossFit Al Asad (Iraq), Major Vic F. (MNF-W) hangs with CFHQ trainers Jenni Orr and Miranda Oldroyd during a recent certification held for deployed troops.

Shirts, sweatshirts, license plate frames, and lanyards (among other things) in the CrossFit Store: Have you shopped there? Do members of your affiliate shop there? Is there something else you'd like to see in the Store?

Jen at CrossFit Altitude (Canada) writes about "The Key to Results" . . .

MONDAY 091214

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The calm before the Lumberjack 20 storm at Fort Hood, TX, 5 Dec 2009.

Fort Hood Lumberjack Memorial Workout (CrossFit Journal Preview): [wmv] [mov]

CrossFit Initiative (NV) writes about "Success, and How We Get There."

SUNDAY 091213

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SPC CrossFit (OH) and CrossFit Loveland (CO).

Christmas shopping for the CrossFitters in your life? Check out the new cool Fran shirts and other hot items in the CrossFit Store.

SATURDAY 091212

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Ross rows a 2K with a little encouragement at Orange Coast CrossFit (CA).

Viking CrossFit (UT) gives a local SWAT team a taste of CrossFit: Video.

FRIDAY 091211

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CrossFit 27:17 (MS)

Hard work pays off: The CrossFit Risk Retention Group (RRG) received provisional approval from the state of Montana this week. Policy writing for Montana affiliates should begin in January, with other states to follow in the spring. RRG members will receive information as their states complete the approval process.

Wonder what FilFest is? It's the annual gathering of hundreds of CrossFit affiliates to share and learn. Check out what FilFest 2009 looked like: [wmv] [mov]

THURSDAY 091210

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The logo of CrossFit Parker (CO).

HyperFit USA (MI) wants to discuss a possible alternative logo.

What are the components of a good logo? Can you define one? Or do you just know it when you see it?

WEDNESDAY 091209

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Lumberjack 20 runs at CrossFit Regina (Canada) and Potomac CrossFit (VA).

CrossFit Genius (AL) has a list for Santa: Read.

Gift certificates, gift cards, etc. -- do you offer them at your affiliate? Do you run any kind of Christmas promotion or discount?

TUESDAY 091208

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Surgery was over. Nobody was in danger. Hysterical photo or just wrong? Do CrossFitters still have a sense of humor? Or have we turned uber-serious and pedantic?

Valley CrossFit (CA) gets the spotlight on Access Hollywood: Video.

MONDAY 091207

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CrossFit Nutrition Certification Seminar with Dr. Barry Sears and Greg Glassman, CrossFit Cape Fear (NC), Dec 5th.

Educate yourself. Understanding the Real Battle with Dave Castro, Director of Training:[wmv] [mov]

FilFest 2010, the annual gathering of CrossFit affiliates, is being held in Miami Beach, FL on Feb 19-20. Great location, great topics, great people, great times. Don't miss the opportunity to share ideas with hundreds of your fellow affiliates, learn from the top CrossFit experts, and have a heck of a lot of fun too.

SUNDAY 091206

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Hitting the Lumberjack 20 at Cynergy CrossFit (MA). Thank you to everyone who participated and donated yesterday.

CrossFit Solano (CA) remembers Matt B: Read.

SATURDAY 091205

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Mark runs with a sandbag during the CrossFit Reading Strength and Power Invitational Meet (UK) held recently.

Feeling stressed? Overbooked? Laurie at Rainier CrossFit (WA) thinks maybe it's time to "Refocus."

FRIDAY 091204

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James Hobart of CrossFit Boston (MA) with a 275lb Clean and Jerk during the Team Affiliate Throwdown held recently at CrossFit New England (MA).

Paul S. asks you simply to take a look in Support for Fort Hood.

Gillian Mounsey performed 100 muscle-ups in 35 minutes last month as part of a fundraiser. This video (courtesy of CrossFit Apex in PA) shows her 100th. Afterwards, when asked how she did it, Gillian explained her focus this way: "No matter what the count is, I'm always only doing one."

THURSDAY 091203

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CrossFit Northern Ireland.

Jonny and Helzy, owners of CrossFit Northern Ireland (aka Elite 400), tell their CrossFit story: [wmv] [mov]

Reminder: The Fort Hood Memorial WOD is this Saturday, Dec 5th. If you can, please donate here.

WEDNESDAY 091202

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Roaring Fork CrossFit (CO).

SnoRidge CrossFit (WA) writes about "Community."

Are we a community? Will we stand together and support the Fort Hood Memorial WOD on Dec 5th? 4 CrossFitters were killed and 11 wounded last month. If you click this link, you could give $20 for the Lumberjack 20 workout. Maybe get 20 friends to do the same thing. Or ask 10 to give $10 each. Just some ideas to help our trooops. Thank you.

TUESDAY 091201

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One of the couplets of the Iron Curtain Challenge at CrossFit Evolution (FL).

CrossFit Unlimited (CA) says "Sport is Art."

The last Painstorm of 2009 . . .