Posted May 16 2012 by Ryan Savard
Baby Hudson Is HereA big shout-out goes out to Chase and his wife Molly. They welcomed their baby boy, Hudson, into the world this evening and are happy to announce that he is healthy and doing well! Congratulations you two. We are expecting Hudson in our first CrossFit Kids class! [...]
Posted May 15 2012 by Ryan Savard
300 HangoverOur first ever event at EDCF, this past weekend’s 300 Challenge, was a great success! The participation and turnout of those who didn’t participate really showed how our community is coming together. Despite coming away with a lot of sweat loss, some battered shins, and mild lightheaded[...]
Posted May 08 2012 by Ryan Savard
The 300 Challenge: Scaling OptionsSo some of you guys were asking about the scaling for the 300 challenge in order to make a decision about signing up. Well here ya go! All will have a 20 min cut-off. Advanced Men – 25 Pull-ups – 50 Deadlifts 135# – 50 Box Jumps 24″ – 50 Push-ups – 50 Floor WI[...]
Posted May 04 2012 by Ryan Savard
300 Challenge Soles 4 Souls Shoe Drive Detailsvia YouTube by soles4souls As part of the 300 Challenge, we’ve teamed up with Soles 4 Souls charity and will be hosting a shoe drive for the remainder of May. Soles 4 Souls is a great organization that has helped raise over 17 million pairs of shoes [...]
Posted May 04 2012 by Ryan Savard
Chef Chuck: Cooking Off The FatCharles came to the first workout we ever had at the gym. Back when there was no electricity and it was 105 degrees outside. In the past year, since starting paleo and being introduced to the CrossFit methodology, Charles has dropped about 20lbs and around 10″. A Chef at Company Cafe and Two [...]
Posted May 02 2012 by Ryan Savard
The 300 Challenge Is Upon UsYou might have noticed something a little different about the top of the page… What The 300 Challenge is a workout designed to test stamina, strength, power, and heart. The workout was designed by the trainers of the actors in the movie 300 and used as a cap-off to an intense 10 week trainin[...]
Posted Apr 27 2012 by Ryan Savard
Muscle Soreness: Prevention and ReliefSo “Nicole” came and went on Monday. It’s safe to say that many of you are still feeling some residual soreness from all of the pull-ups. Let’s talk about soreness for a minute. Soreness is cause by micro-trauma, or small tears, in the muscles due to constant stimulation. A[...]
Posted Apr 26 2012 by Ryan Savard
Feel It All AroundA little look into the 3 position snatch drill performed yesterday… via YouTube via YouTube Is there anything that you see that these two athletes can do differently? —————- FREE Saturday morning WOD @10am South Central Regionals this weekend in San [...]