[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12645" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]What a day! While we knew we'd never top last year's 12 hours of CRAZY, we had high hopes this year. We are so grateful for everyone who stopped by to say hello, to those who wanted to train, to those who brought their kiddos so Coach...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12652" img_size="large"][vc_single_image image="12588" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Thought for the week - As we age, we know the value of companionship. We know that as we retire many of us get pets for both the companionship and the exercise (dogs need walked). But pets can pose a risk. Coach Sam here, and...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12652" img_size="large"][vc_single_image image="12588" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Thought for the week - As we age, we know the value of companionship. We know that as we retire many of us get pets for both the companionship and the exercise (dogs need walked). But pets can pose a risk. Coach Sam here, and...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12642" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]HAND PROTECTION! Yes, even in an "old people's gym," we may need it. Why? First and foremost, pull-up bar work. If you are hanging, hanging & pulling or kipping, you will likely get to the point of wanting something between your hands and the bar. And most...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12626" img_size="large" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" link="https://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/CFJ-trial.pdf"][vc_column_text]I was forwarded a Washington Post piece via Apple News entitled "At 77, she’s as fit as a 25-year-old. What her body tells us about aging." (Good find, Linda!) The article read of a 77-year-old marathoner who has the cardiovascular fitness of a 25 year...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12588" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Thought for the week - it's really a contest. If you are a member and reading this, keep the next part to yourself until Friday. If you are reading this, on Mondays, Wednweady or Friday, approach Coach Ed or Sam and tell us "I read the blog"....
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12611" img_size="medium" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]This is a test. Also, a chance to "win". Ed and I are trying to figure out how to best convey information and education to you. We try pre-class, and invariably, someone misses class and is irritated because "they don't know". The newsletter is great but a...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]UPDATED POST 5/19.2025 PETE AND COURTNEY ARE HITCHED! Yes, the trip to Tennessee was a ruse!! I was duped! LOL.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="12666" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]These two pulled off a great plan on Sunday. Below is the summary of our gym/community party for them. But in the meantime...wanted y'all to see this gorgeous...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12568" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] Thought for the week - we posted something at the box about our outcomes last week - if you missed it - too bad. For this week we'd like you to ponder this: while a little cliche, thing of this: are you a Winnie the Poo...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12568" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]WORKOUTS FOR THE WEEK: MONDAY Our four rounds will have us working on Lots of pulling: bucep curls, rope climbs push ups KB DLs Then, an individual AMRAP of jump rope and situps (no, not Annie!) WEDNESDAY Our squat will be a combo of BB BS +...