Saturday September 12th 2015

We will be doing one of the workouts from the team series tomorrow! Join us at 10am for a fun class!

Friday September 11 2015

Prep
Coach's choice dynamic 
Halting snatch deadlift+snatch high pull+snatch x 5 
Snatch high pull+ Hang Power Snatch + OHS x5 

Strength 
Snatch- build to a max 

Conditioning 
60 Cal row 
30 Hang Power Snatch 65/95
20 Burpee Box jumps 20/24
10 Hang Power Snatch 95/135 
*9 min Time cap 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
Friday group stretch 

Thursday September 10th 2015

Prep 
Running/ rowing skills 
Coach's choice dynamic 

Strength/ Skill 
10 min EMOM 
1 st- Wall walk + hip taps or 20 ft HS walk 
2nd- Bar Muscle up/ CTB or pull up 

Conditioning 
Row or Run 5k 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
25 GHD sit ups
Couch stretch 2 min per side 

Wednesday September 9th 2015

Prep
Coach's choice dynamic 
3 Position clean 

Strength 
Squat clean- build to a max 

Conditioning 
3 min AMRAP
30 Double unders 
30 Wall balls 

2 min rest 

3 Min AMRAP
200m row  
20 KBS 35/50 

2 min rest 

3 Min AMRAP 
100m sprint 
10 Burpees 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
25 GH extensions 
Calf smash and stretch 

Tuesday September 8th 2015

I had the opportunity to compete in the annual Outside The Box competition this year hosted by Optimum Performance Training and my coach Michael Fitzgerald.  It was an amazing event with programming that was very thought out and that truly tested fitness.  Over the weekend there were 10 events that tested me both mentally and physically. Running, jumping, stamina, strength, power endurance and metal toughness were all a part of the competition.  Below is a summary of my weekend for any one that is interested!

- The first event was a max weight split jerk and there are so many women that are stronger than me.  Alex Parker hit 215# for a PR, Erica Livett hit 250#.  INSANE.  The men were incredible as well Brent Fikowski hit a whopping 345#. 

- I Pr'd my Clean complex by 20# and that didn't touch anything the other girls were throwing up. 

- I have never felt pain like I did during the sled sprint.  My legs literally gave out when I was done  That was my second time pushing a sled and I didn't finish last.  

- My CTB need some serious work 

- Double KB thrusters are horrible. 

- The 800m sprint was the worse pain I have felt since the sled push.  This event took place at the Foothills Olympic track, outside in the freezing rain.  I Pr'd my 800m by 16 seconds taking 6th place overall!! This was a big accomplishment to me because of the calliper of athletes I was competing against.  I finish ahead of Erica Livett, this is a HUGE deal because she is Regional and Games athlete AND because it will never happen again in the history of ever.  

- I made Jason drive me directly to Home Depot following the sprint so I could walk laps and recovery properly rather than standing in the freezing rain. Lunges, butt kicks and some static stretches happened in the isles of Home Depot. Oh and I stood under the hand dryer for a solid 5.  

- The 40 min track workout in the freezing rain went better than expected.  Marcy and Craig took Easton for a while but made it back to cheer for me from there vehicles.  I could hear them and the kids yelling at me for every -Single- One -Of the 12 laps I made that night.  I finished 8th in that event and am really happy with how I did.  

- Jason stood in the pissing rain for 40 min with his stop watch to keep me on pace for every lap and cheer me on.  He was my rock all weekend and took such good care of me. 

- I am not as good of a Deadlifter as I thought.  

- I am not as good of a jumper as I thought. The best female seated box jump was 42" and the best male was 51". Incredible.  

- There was never once a visible clock throughout the entire competition.  Everyone that knows me knows how heavily I rely on the clock to help me pace.  

- All girls cry when we don't do as well as expected.  

- Alex Parker is the most amazing athlete and an even better person.  She was yelling at my during the sled push "Come on Paula you can do it!!" She took time to help me out during the hurdle jump even though she had her own game to focus on.  On the last day her mom approached me and explained that Alex was really rooting for me and even though I was hesitant to participate in this competition I need to keep up the good work. I cried.  

- Maybe I am biased but CrossFit brings together the most amazing people, ones that are pursuing greatness and see greatness in others.  I made so many new friends and shared some pretty cool moments with some pretty cool people.  

Every time I get out and do an event or take a course I come away with new tools and ways of helping each and everyone of you reach your goals and become the very best version of yourself.  I can not wait to bring all that I have learnt back to our little gym so I can help others.  I often think of my kids and teens that I am fortunate enough to work with and how much CrossFit can help them develop as little athletes.  Thank you for all your support, its each of you that drives me to be a better me! 

Prep
Burgner warm up- dowel 
Burgner warm up- bar 
Jerk warm up 

Strength 
Split Jerk- Build to a max 

Conditioning 
10-1 
Thrusters 65/95
Pull ups 
*10 min time cap 
**Compare to August 10th 2015 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
40x banded lat pull downs 
Double bully 

Friday September 4th 2015

We will start the 4:30 class up again today, Friday September 4th 
Saturday class has been moved back to 10am 
We will have one class on Monday in leu of the holiday at 10am 

Prep
Overhead prep 
Coach's choice dynamic 

Strength 
10 min EMIM 
1st- 3-5 tough push ups - plyo if possible 
2nd- 3-5 Tough ring rows 

Conditioning 
"Fight Gone Bad"
3 rounds for max reps with a continuous running clock 
1 min wall balls 
1 min Sumo Deadlift to high pull 55/75 
1 Min box jumps 20/24
1 min Push Press 55/75 
1 min row for cal 
1 min rest 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
Friday group stretch 

Thursday September 3rd 2015

A few changes to our schedule for the fall; 
We will now be offering a 4:30 class on Friday's! Classes start this Friday. 

Saturday's class has been moved back to 10am 

CrossFit Kids starts  Friday September 11th @ 2:30pm 


Prep
Coach's choice dynamic 

Strength 
10 min EMOM 
1st-  1 Legless rope climb 
2nd- 1 Wall walk + 2 hip tap 

Conditioning 
2x 
1 Mile run 
5 min rest 
*Sub 1600m row if you HAVE to.  Or come at 6am when it is less windy! 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
25 GHD sit ups 
Couch stretch 2 min per side 

Wednesday September 2nd 2015

Prep
Burgner- Dowel 
Burgner- Bar 
Skill transfer- Dowel 
Skill transfer- bar 

Strength 
1 Squat Clean + 2 Front Squat EMOM x 10 75%

1 Squat snatch + 2 OHS EMOM x 10 75% 

Conditioning 
Fot time 
50 Air squats 
400 m run 
30 T2B 
20 Weighted step overs 35/50 
10 ground to overhead 95/135 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
Monster walks 3x10 per direction 
Banded hamstring stretch 

Tuesday September 1st 2015

Prep
Coach's choice
Burgner Warm up- Dowel 
Burgner Warm up- Bar 

Strength 
10 min EMOM 
1 st- 3-5 Kipping HSPU - go to a deficit if possible 
2nd 3 Hang Power Snatch @ 75% 1RM power snatch 
+
10 min EMOM 
1 st- 1-8 CTB Pull ups/Pull ups 
2nd- 3 Hang Power Clean @ 75% 1 RM Power Clean 

Conditioning
For time; 
21-15-9 
KBS 35/50
Burpees 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row
Lat pull downs x 40 
Shoulder stretches with band 

Monday August 31st 2015

A special Birthday WOD for Wendy!! 

Prep
Coach's choice dynamic 
32 Burpees 
32 Double unders 
32 sec plank 

Strength 
Work to a max weight Turkish get up- try odd objects around the gym to keep this interesting 

Conditioning 
4 Rounds for time 
8 DB Thrusters 35/50 
80 Double unders 
800m Row  

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
Pec Stretches 

Friday August 28th 2015

There will be no class this Saturday August 29th 2015! 

Prep 
1000m row to warm up 
Coach's choice dynamic 

Strength 
Death by Ring dips  

Conditioning 
3 Rounds of "Barbara"
20 Pull ups 
30 Push ups 
40 Sit ups 
50 Squats 
3 min Rest 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
Friday group stretch 

August 27th 2015

Prep
3 Rounds
30 Doubles 
20 Sec HS hold 
10 Beat swings 

Strength 
12 Min EMOM 
1st- 1 wall walk + 2 hip tap OR 20 ft HS Walk 
2nd- 6 V snaps 

Conditioning 
3x800m Run 
* Record each individual time 
** If air quality is too poor to run sub rowing 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
Thread the needle 

August 26th 2015

Prep
Overhead prep 
Burnger warm up- Dowel 
Burgner warm ups- Bar 
Skill Transfer- Dowel
Skill Transfer -Bar 

Strength 
Sots Press- Snatch- build to a challenging  set of 5 

Conditioning 
5 RFT 
5 Squat Snatch 65/95/135 
10 Call Row 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
Side lying DB powell raises 
Double bully with a buddy or Bar 

Tuesday August 26th 2015

Prep 
Coach's choice dynamic 
Burgner warm up 
3 Position clean 

Strength 
1 Power Clean + 2 Hang Power clean + 3 Front squat 
Build to a max set 

Conditioning 
10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 
Lunges/ leg 
Push ups 
Hollow Rocks 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
3x 10 Monster walks per leg 
Bretzle- 2 min per side 

Monday August 24th 2015

I came across this article on the CrossFit Lethbridge blog as a repost.  I have read it several times and will probably read it 100 more to remind me to always bring things back to the basics.  

Crossfit is extraordinary in its breadth. The physical tasks we undertake are remarkable for their constant variation and immutable intensity.

To the beginning Crossfitter, the sheer size of the curriculum can be daunting. You'll learn Olympic lifts, gymnastics, sprinting, kettlebell swings, medicine ball work, basic nutrition, and a hundred other things. Crossfit has combined these modalities and a good dose of creativity to develop an inclusive model of fitness programming. 

In an effort to make Crossfit a little easier to deal with, here are some of the things you may want to consider.

1.) Virtuosity: Do every rep correctly, every time. Virtuosity is the pursuit of perfection. Become a stickler for form, and you will reap the benefits of Crossfit extremely quickly.



2.) Consistency: Get out of bed. Go to the gym. Get in the habit of showing up.

3.) Intensity: Strive to minimize the amount of time you spend resting in the middle of each workout. The less you rest, the stronger you'll become. Your workout times will plummet, and your health will skyrocket. Go hard!



4.) Nutrition: Eat enough calories to support vigorous exercise. Not eating is not a solution. Avoid alcohol, starch, and sugar like the plague. Eat lean meats, vegetables, low-GI fruits, and good fats. Fat is necessary for athletic performance--get it from almonds, avocados, olive oil, and fish oil. The best way to maintain a good diet? Clear all the crap out of your cupboards, and never ever buy it again.

5.) Sleep: Sleep is essential to your athletic development. When you sleep, you heal. Progress is a constant give and take between breaking down and building up--exercise breaks you down and sleep builds you up. Give your body the fuel it needs to heal--lean protein and fat immediately before bed will keep you in a good physiological state to burn fat and build muscle all night long. Sleep at least 8 hours every night. Make it a priority.

6.) Rest: Don't exercise every day. You'll burn out. Schedule rest days after every two or three days of heavy training. You can speed up healing with ice, compression, mobility work, and good supplementation.

7.) Instruction: Spend money on quality trainers, reading materials, seminars, and certifications. A few hundred bucks here and there will accelerate your gains much faster than advice from the counter guy at Gold's. 



8.) Comfort: Stray from the known path. Approach new skills as an opportunity to learn, not an opportunity to fail. The best athletes in the world spend all day working on their weaknesses, not reinforcing their strengths.



9.) Goals: Write everything down. Set goals and work to meet them every day. Look back over your progress, and change what needs to be changed.

10.) Stress: Your body doesn't distinguish between training stress and life stress. Minimize life stress to maximize your progress.

None of this is earth-shattering. Incorporate these tenets in your training, one by one. Follow them 90% of the time, and you'll find yourself at the top of the scoreboard each and every week.

---

Jon Gilson is the founder of Again Faster

Prep
800m run 
Coach's choice dynamic 

Strength 
Sots Press- clean, build to a tough set of 5 

Conditioning 
20 min AMRAP 
20 Thrusters 65/95 
20 Pull ups 
20 Burpees 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
30 Baned lat pull downs 
Pec stretch 

Friday August 21st 2015

Prep 
Coach's choice dynamic- Broad jump, Ring Dips, snatch high pull 

Strength 
Bench Press- Work to a max 

Conditioning 
3 Rounds 
1 min Wall Balls 14/20 
1 min Rest 
1 min power snatch 55/75 
1 min Rest 
1 min Double unders 
1 Min rest 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
Friday Group stretch 

Thursday August 20th 2015

Our good friends Alecia and Kyle are getting married this weekend! Alecia has put up an invitation by the fountain for everyone at CFPC that would like to come out and celebrate with them, please check the poster for details.  Turns out we are kinda fun and you can't have too much fun at a wedding!! 

Prep
Running Drills 
Coach's choice dynamic 

Strength 
3 Rounds 
1-5 Strict HSPU  box, adjust target etc but you MUST get 6" of travel for these to do any good 
10 Sumo KB deadlift to high pull+ American KBS 

Conditioning 
4x600m run 
*Record each individual time 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
25 Banded KBS 
Couch stretch 2 min per side 

Wednesday August 19th 2015

Prep
600m Run 
Jerk Werk 
3 Position cleans 

Strength 
Clean and Jerk - In 15 min work to a max 

Conditioning 
100 Burpees for time 

Recovery 
East walk or row 
25 GH Extenttions 
Pec smash 

Tuesday August 18th 2015

Prep
Coach's choice dynamic 
Burgner warm up- Dowel 
Burgner warm up bar 

Strength 
10 min EMOM 
1 Snatch- start light and build as you go by 2.5#  If you fail twice remove weight 

Conditioning 
For time 
10 OHS 55/75 
20 Pull ups 
30 Power Snatch 55/75
40 Box jumps 20/24 
50 Hollow Rock 
60 Push ups 
70 Squats 
80 Doubles 

* 30 min time cap 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
Legs up wall- hip stretch 

Monday August 17th 2015

With the Festivus games coming up we thought it would be a great idea to start doing the WODs that are programmed for the competition at our Friday night socials.  The socials will start up again after the September long weekend, mark your calendars and join us whenever you can! Most importantly you NEED to get signed up, it will allow us to have a much more successful competition knowing our numbers so we can plan.  Head over to http://festivusgames.com and sign up NOW! 


Prep
Focused shoulder mobility 
600m run 
Coach's choice dynamic 

Strength 
Strict Press 
1-1-1-1-1 
Weighted Pull ups 
1-1-1-1-1 

Conditioning 
5 RFT 
500m Row 
7 Thrusters 75/115 

* If rowers are an issue we can have some start with conditioning while other do strength or do a 500m run instead. 

Recovery 
Easy walk or row 
Banded lat pull downs x50 
Shoulder stretches with bands