I would like to congratulate the following students for making the 2010 CrossFit Scottsdale “Gamers” team. In 2 weeks these competitors will be in San Diego, CA for the Southwest CrossFit sectionals. We are taking more students than any other school in the state and we would love for you guys to come and cheer us on. The event is two days March 27 and 28. The top 3 male and female athletes will make up our Affiliate Cup Team.
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The most beautiful day of the year today and what a better way to enjoy it than with friends and teamates that “Go to WAR” together in class. The game was played at Scottsdale Stadium where the San Francisco Giants played the hometown Arizona Diamondbacks. The game sold out and there was not an empty seat in the house. Thanks to everyone who came out and ROCKED the CrossFit Scottsdale gear. Here are a few pix from today’s game. Spring Training. Thanks to Mike “6″ for hooking up the Team at his bar in downtown Tempe at Whip Lounge. For those of you who went to battle this morning with “Nancy” here are some more photos.
This past weekend Najla and I traveled to San Francisco to visit our close friends Chris and Maribel LaLanne owners of LaLanne Fitness Powered by CrossFit. Great friends, good food and the best Olympic lifting coaching in the world. Coach Sage Burgener of CrossFit Invictus in San Diego was up North for an all day seminar on “Snatch, Cleans and Jerks”. The jumping and landing positions and the “Hook” grip which we will be discussing this week. The course was designed to improve form, technique and learn from one of the greatest young prodigies in the sport today. Sage grew up learning Oly lifts from her world renown father Mike Burgener. Since the age of 4 Sage has been drilling these movements and we all know repitition is king when lifting large loads overhead. So this week we will start every class with the Burgener warm up.
“The Official Burgener Warm-Up”
Down and Up 1.2.3
Elbows High & Outside 4.5.6
Muscle Snatch 7.8.9
Snatch Land 10.11.12 {2″, 4″, 6″)
Snatch Drop 13.14.15
Coach: Thanks for the “stop being a wimp” speech tonight…you are absolutely correct! I need to get my mind back to being tough and pushing thru pain and challenge. As I get older (not that I am old….) I find it
harder and harder to work through injuries. They seem to set me back more each time… My shoulder will be fine.
Being as competitive as I am it really pisses me off when I fold when the challenge arises… I simply will not allow that to happen anymore! Stick with me. I have only been Cross fitting for 10 weeks now…I am
still learning as is my body how to improve, push, and extend my mind through the challenges we meet each day.
I promise I will stay positive, supportive, and strive to improve everyday… don’t give up on me…
Very rarely can you touch my life in such a short time than “Nolan” has. A tall chunk of a kid with a great smile and even greater soul. He came to me exactly a month ago like so many do and said please help. With 60 days to prepare for his enlistment to the U.S Army. We prepared him to be ready for combat. CrossFit’s most important real life application. To train for the unknown. To be able to survive. To handle anything under any situation. It is with great pride and honor that this boy has become a man and will fight for our freedom. Thank you for your honor, respect and courage. Coach
“Nolan”
200M sprint
10 pull-ups, 20 push ups, 30, sit ups
400m sprint
10 pull-ups, 20 push ups, 30, sit ups
800m run
10 pull-ups, 20 push ups, 30, sit ups
1 mile run
10 pull-ups, 20 push ups, 30, sit ups
800m run
10 pull-ups, 20 push ups, 30, sit ups
400m sprint
10 pull-ups, 20 push ups, 30, sit ups
200M sprint
I just wanted to thank you again for all the help and support this morning. I’m making a bad habit out of finishing far behind the pack, but trying very hard to get past the frustration that comes along with it. It’s been really difficult for me to realize and admit I have serious problems with my flexibility, strength, and especially cardio. I’m fully aware that if we were a competitive sports team, I’d be one of the last on the bench right now.
In my mind this is a good thing, because it’s the motivation I need to find the spark I lost many years ago, when I’d be damned if I was going to let anyone beat me at anything. It’s something I’ve lost, and in some ways, I’m probably a little more (mentally) healthy because of it, but physically it’s taken a toll. I have a long way to go, but I hope before too long to be one of the stronger students in class, and feel like I’m contributing rather than struggling.
I thought that due to injury, lifestyle, and career I’d no longer have a chance to grow and improve physically, but you’ve proven me wrong in my short time here. More than anything, when I have a flash of my old self or see the future potential, it’s the best motivation, and gets me through days like today. If I can find a way to restore my “edge” while tempering it with a little age and wisdom, I’ll be in a fantastic place.
Sorry for the rambling note, but it’s funny how sometimes you don’t miss something until it’s gone, that’s how I feel about my athleticism. I wanted to let you and the entire staff know that while I may not be the most talkative and gregarious student (yet), I’m certainly one of the most grateful for the opportunity CrossFit represents, and the great people who make it possible.
Coach Luke Kayyem will be a special guest on tonight’s Body Balance Diet call. To learn more about CrossFit exercises mixed with healthy eating hop on tonights call.
Invite your friends and call in early!
Dial (402) 237 2015
Pass code 585785#
The free call is this evening February 10th at 5:15pm PST, 6:15pm, MST, 7:15pm CST, 8:15pm EST
Anytime you come to class, wear an alumni shirt, jersey, hat,etc. With your high school, college, fraternity, sorority, of favorite sports team logo on it.
Food as Fuel
03/13/2010 - 11:30 AM
new students....or those that just want to brush up and get back on track with their eating habits. Learn what to eat, when to eat and how to do it for optimum results. We will be reviewing the ins and outs of the zone and paleo diet.
March Madness: "Be our Guest!" GUEST DAYS
03/16/2010 - 12:00 AM
"Guest Days" is a great opportunity for you to invite your friends, family, and co-workers to come try out a class at CrossFit Scottsdale. Show them what you've been up to and what is kicking your ass into shape. Please email us at info@CrossFitScottsdale.com to let us know who you are bringing and what class they are coming to.
The Body Balance Diet by MyrnaLynn Free Weight Loss Workshop 11:30am
03/20/2010 - 11:30 AM
Come and get some free diet and weight loss tips from expert dieter and CrossFiter MyrnaLynn
March Madness: "Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner the CrossFit Scottsdale way"
03/23/2010 - 12:00 AM
Come to CrossFit ready to work out and eat! Sunfare, Jamba Juice and Baja Fresh will be providing healthy snacks to all athletes participating in the WOD's for those 2 days. Sunfare is a personalized, zone friendly home delivery program that makes eating healthy meals easy.
San Diego/Arizona CrossFit Games Sectional Qualifier
03/27/2010 - 12:00 AM
Come and cheer our athletes on at the San Diego/Arizona CrossFit Games Sectional qualifier. See a coach for details.
Regional Seeds: 20 men, 20 women
For up to date details and information on the sectionals becaome a fan:
March Madness: "Let the Pampering Begin!"
03/29/2010 - 12:00 AM
After a long month of madness, it seems fitting to end with massages and some serious stretching. We will have 2 masseuses on hand to work out all the kinks, as well as leti from Active Stretching to loosen you up. There will be a sign up sheet at the gym where you can pick your day and time. Spaces are limited, so sign up today.
Marketing and Outreach Seminar: This seminar is open to ALL affiliates.
04/09/2010 - 12:00 AM
You’ve become a great coach. Now you deserve to have a business that reflects your abilities and passions. CFLA: The BIZ introduces a Marketing and Outreach Seminar that will provide you with more qualified leads in a shorter period of time. The topics aren’t “just something you’re born with” they are skills that need to be learned, practiced and honed. Seminar topics include: Marketing, Branding, Social Media & Publicity. Marketing and Social Media (Featured Presenter: Najla Kayyem from CrossFit Scottsdale/Kayyem Marketing)
Publicity (Featured Presenter: Elissa Buchter CFLA’s PR Specialist)
Guerrilla Marketing (Featured Presenters: Andy Petranek & John Burch form CFLA)
To register (or for more information), call Jennifer at 310.260.9550 jennifer@crossfitla.com
Pat's Run
04/17/2010 - 06:30 AM
Join team CrossFit Scottsdale in the 6th Annual Pat’s Run
Saturday, April 17th, 2010
4.2 mile Run/Walk Start 7am. CrossFit Scottsdale will lead a group stretch/warm up prior to the race.
Join over 20,000 runners and walkers as they come together at Sun Devil Stadium to celebrate the life and legacy of former ASU and Arizona Cardinals football star and Army Ranger, Pat Tillman. Register Today.
Angie- why do you look so mean? lol