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Chris R. doesn't let anything stop him at Combat CrossFit in Missouri, not even a paralyzed arm.

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Someone asked a good question in Comments yesterday: What constitutes a firebreather? How do we define that term? Where did it come from anyhow?

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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"

 

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Lucas A. from CrossFit Dynamics (Australia) at Mount Yasur Volcano on the Island of Tanna in Vanuatu. Firebreather, obviously . . .

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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?

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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]

 

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Flatirons CrossFit and Boulder SWAT: A lethal combination you don't want coming through the door at you.

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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."

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The July Painstorm is here . . .

Continue reading "WEDNESDAY 090701"

 

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You're never too old to CrossFit: Proof positive at CrossFit Agoge, CrossFit Evolution, and CrossFit Regina.

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What's the "mature" population like at your affiliate? Do you have any older members -- or run anything special for them? Did you ever think of having a "Masters" competition at your affiliate?

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Over at Again Faster, Patrick Cummings makes the connection between what we do now and what we do later in life: Read "Our Future Selves."

 

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Aasim S., winner of CrossFit Seattle's Spring LEANing Challenge, lost 30 pounds and gained a cash prize for 7 weeks of drive and discipline. Nice! Read more about the Challenge here.

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The pot o' money for leaning out seems to be a new twist that's gaining popularity lately. Is your affiliate doing anything special to motivate members to really nail down their workouts and better their nutrition?

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The 2009 CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup Challenge is less than two weeks away. Is your team ready? Take a look at the Affiliate Team of CrossFit LA and their recent workout: [wmv] [mov]

 

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Troy, owner of Cowboy CrossFit in Oregon, gets part of the WOD done. Really. Check out the WOD and nose around the blog to find out where the pull-up bars are installed.

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Over at Seacoast CrossFit, a member (Steve) takes on the CrossFit Level 1 Cert and describes the experience: Read.

 

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New tires aren't just for flipping! Finding other uses are Andy and Kevin of Alchemy CrossFit Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

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CrossFit Legacy offers up a feat of strength and then some fun: Video.

 

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CrossFit Central packs the house for a screening of "Every Second Counts."

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We talk a lot about community but how do you create a community if nobody knows you're there? Skip Chase offered some great tips in video this week and now Robert Bixby (who works out at CrossFit Santa Cruz Central and CrossFit North Santa Cruz) offers some advice on "How to Spread the CrossFit Word."

Skip Chase has an excellent video on the affiliate page about evangelizing for your CrossFit gym. Here is the one problem with Skip's program: Many trainers starting their own gyms are not Skip . . .

Continue reading "FRIDAY 090626"

 

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Air squats for two at CrossFit Jackson in Tennessee.

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Box jump personal records: What's the standard (and the record!) at your box? Are running jumps valid?

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A 60" box jump is pretty impressive (running start or not) from CrossFit Fairfax's Mike R.: Video.

 

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Reader submissions from CrossFit Lethbridge and CrossFit NRG. Edgy or over the edge? You decide. Post to Comments.

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More debate: Check out this post and discussion at CrossFit Verve concerning their proposed t-shirt slogans. What's really cool though is their thoughtful and polite disagreement without blowing a gasket. Nice.

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Great press for CrossFit Omaha: Read.

 

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Coolin' things down in the sultry summer heat at CrossFit Fire Base Orlando.

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With the temperature rising right now at many CrossFit affiliates, often the desire to wear clothing lessens. Is this a distraction to training or an added benefit of being a member at a CrossFit box? Do the sexy bodies sell CrossFit just as much as the training?

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He's wearing a shirt, but he's talking about bringing people into your affiliate: Skip Chase of Mt Baker CrossFit shares more advice. Part III: [wmv] [mov]

 

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Sometimes, you use whatever you got for Fight Gone Bad: Foundation CrossFit in Washington.

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Fight Gone Bad IV, Sept 26, 2009. Bigger, Better, Badder than ever. Regional Competition too. Details coming soon on the new FGB IV website. Start your planning now and support an outstanding cause . . .

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Skip Chase of Mt Baker CrossFit shares more advice on getting the word out about your CrossFit affiliate. Part II: [wmv] [mov]

 

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CrossFit USA in Berlin, Connecticut.

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Atomic CrossFit offers some helpful eating tips on their nutrition blog: Read.

 

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What do you do after the workout at the Grand Opening of your new affiliate? Propose on a plyobox, of course. Congrats to Adam and Lauren of CrossFit Fort Vancouver!

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Jenn Hunter (CFHQ trainer and co-owner of I3E CrossFit) takes on "Dia-Fran-Abeth": Video.

 

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