Challenges

Paleo Cheats

by bethrypins on May 18, 2012

Hey folks,

 

Ryan is out of town for the weekend, and I will be covering for him on Saturday. So come on in on Sat morning for a FUN team workout. You can arrive alone and find partners in the gym. We do not have a bias against singles….

 

As many of you know we are in the midst of a Paleo Challenge that started last Monday night. I have heard from a few folks that they were doing great, but then something upsetting happened and they hit the chocolate chip cookies. We can’t always  control the world around us, but we can set ourselves up for success by having the right foods, and the right “cheats” on hand. Check out this short article on how best to prepare for the Paleo Cheats.

 

I also share with you a short quote that came from our Challenge group:

“IF IT DOESN’T CHALLENGE YOU, IT DOESN’T CHANGE YOU” – FRED DEVITO

 

-Beth

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Paleo Challenge Starts Tonight & FGB

by bethrypins on May 13, 2012

Monday night at 7PM we are kicking off the Spring LEANing Paleo Challenge. 7PM 101 class is cancelled so that we might deliver the required Paleo info that prepares you all for success.

 

This is a friendly and supportive way to shed some extra winter poundage before summer.   Rules will be the same as our previous leaning challenges.   If you have never participated, come to the kick-off meeting Monday May 14 at 7.00 PM ready to take your “before” picture (Men, shorts only; Women – shorts/sports bra), get a primer on the Paleo Diet, and learn how to log your food.  Each participant must put $40 (cash only) into the kitty, $30 of which will be shared by the winners.   If you are a veteran leaning participant, you may just show up to have your pictures taken.

 

Can’t make it Monday night to get your pictures done, or you want to be ahead of the crowd? Then please come in during these hours on Monday to get registered: * Monday May 14, 11.00-12.30, 2.00-4.00PM, and  of course 6.00-9.00PM.

-Beth

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Monday’s Benchmark WOD:

Fight Gone Bad!

3 rounds with 1 minute of rest between rounds.  Each round consists of 1 minute each of the following:
1.  Wall-ball: 20/14 pound ball, 10 ft target. (Reps)
2. Sumo deadlift high-pull: 75/55 pounds (Reps)
3. Box Jump: 20? box (Reps)
4. Push-press: 75/55 pounds (Reps)
5. Row: calories (Calories)

Compare to
6/29/10
5/12/11
8/1/11

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Paleo Challenge, Get Ready!

May 1, 2012

Spring LEANing Paleo Challenge will start on Monday May 14 at 7PM. That evening we will cancel the CrossFit 101 class in order to host the Kick-Off Meeting. If you have never participated in a Paleo Challenge with us then attending the Kick-Off Meeting is mandatory. If you are an old hat at this but [...]

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Get your Paleo On!

April 23, 2012

Mark your calendars, May 14 will start the next Paleo Challenge. It will be 45 days of FUN, so don’t miss it! Details will follow, but what matters now is that you get it on your calendar, because amazing things happen when we make a commitment! Also, please be aware that in June we will [...]

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Virtuosity

April 22, 2012

There has been much hubub in the gym lately about who was and who was not “really Rx’d” on the benchmark wods, and I’d like to make a few comments on it.  First, as a coach, and I think the other coaches would agree, I cannot see every rep that every athlete in a class [...]

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Kayaking and Strength Day

March 28, 2012

Have you wanted to learn how to paddle? Do you look out at the Napa River and think “gee, I wonder what it would be like to mess around in boats on that thing?” Or are you already a paddler and are looking for a reason to get out in a boat? Whatever the case, [...]

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Egos and Virtuosity, Deadlits and Slamballs

March 26, 2012

Have you been coming in on Mondays to enjoy the Open WODS,  or are you one of those mysteriously absent but devoted CrossFitters? Maybe those Open WODS intrigue you, but you think they are just too hard to even tackle? Or maybe you know you could make it thru, but you might hurt yourself in [...]

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Snatches!

March 4, 2012

We will continue to replace our Benchmark Mondays with the Open WOD of the previous week. Please join us on Monday for Snatch practice. Not confident with your snatch? By the end of the hour you will be much more comfortable than you were at the beginning. Loads are scalable, so don’t be shy and [...]

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What Obstacles?

February 27, 2012

This guy, he let’s nothing stand in his way. Check this out! -Beth _____________________________________________________ Tuesday’s WOD: Snatch work (Full squat, from floor)  Find 1rm AMRAP 8 Mins: 5 Squat Snatches (from floor, squat required)(135/95) 5 Chest to Bar Pull Ups

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CrossFit Games and Open Season, Cleans

February 23, 2012

Wine Country CrossFitters, The CrossFit Games are on the horizon, and we have now entered the CrossFit Open season that precedes the Games. Each Wednesday a workout is presented, and people all around the world will do that workout, many with the intention of making it to the Regionals and then the Games themselves. Are [...]

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