~ Upcoming Events ~

ED*CF BBQ – Saturday, August 4th, at Andrew’s house. Jen and I are taking donations in order to purchase meat and a keg. Andrew has a pool and will be smoking the meat early in preparation. There is also a sign-up list at the gym for side dishes. Party starts at 2!

30 Day Paleo Challenge – Wanting to clean up your diet? Here is you chance to do it along with a bunch of others at the gym! Starting next Monday, August 6th, we will be undergoing another 30 day paleo challenge. This will include a point system with a sweet prize for the winner. I’m thinking all participants chip in 5 or 10 bucks and winner take all. More concrete rules on this later this week.

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, July 30th –> New Elements Class Starts – Starting at 8:30pm, this class will run Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings for two weeks. If you are interested in becoming a member, these 6 classes are mandatory. Space is limited so contact us today to reserve your spot.
• Saturday, August 4th –> EDCF BBQ Party – This will take place at Andrew’s house. He has a pool and a smoker. There is a sign up near the white board so people can write down what they would like to bring. All the details like time and address are on the sheet. Donations will also be accepted to pay for meat and adult drinks.
• Monday, August 6th – Tuesday, September 4th –> 30 Day Paleo Challenge – We will be kicking off another 30 Day Paleo Challenge. Not only will guys be cutting out grains, dairy, sugar and other processed foods, but there will also be a point system  and points awarded for number of workouts attended along with other healthy options, too! This will not be your average 30 day challenge. Prizes for the winners.

All new Elements Class starts next Monday, July 30th, at 8:30pm. Email us here to reserve your spot today. Space is limited!

The elements program is your gateway into the community of East Dallas CrossFit. Each program is small to give you personal attention.

This course consists of six one hour sessions over 2 weeks (Mond., Wed., and Thurs. evenings). It’s designed to introduce you to the movements used in CrossFit and transition you safely into our regular classes.

T-shirt and tank top sign up is on top of the cubbies. I need to know everyone’s sizes by Friday. If you can’t make it to class then email them to me.

The programming at the gym is meant to be complete. Every day of every week is designed around the days around it. It is my duty to deliver you the most well rounded workouts possible. That being said, it is almost impossible to make it to the box everyday. We don’t have enough time and our bodies might not hold up without enough rest days. That is why Sunday Suckday was created. Every Sunday from 12-2pm, you get the chance to come in and make up for lost days. You can do whatever you want. You can work on basic skills, make up missed WODs, do strength work, work on your mobility and flexibility, or just come and hang out and ask questions. You can also look up at the record board and try one of the WODs or lifts on there. There will be a list of skills up soon that will make it easier for those that just have no clue what to work on. Think of this as a sort of free day. Not many other gyms are available 7 days a week so take advantage of it!

For the first hour of every Sunday Suckday (12-1ish), I will be going over the olympic lifts. There will be a work load (no WOD) on the board to follow for those looking to become more proficient in the snatch and clean & jerk. The key to these lifts is repetition so come in this Sunday and let’s get to work!

The new t-shirt design is here! We will be taking individual orders at the gym via sign up sheet. Not sure if you want the tank girls? You can always go with the unisex fitted t-shirt. All tanks will be printed on American Apparel Tri-Blend Racerback Tank Tops. All unisex t-shirts will be a comparable material and will be fitted like the older blue shirts. Pricing will be available soon but expect 20-25$ per shirt.

The 2012 CrossFit Games kicked off yesterday with a crazy triathlon event that came out of nowhere. The athletes have a rest day today but then go on to compete Friday-Sunday. The streaming of the Games is live on the website (wwww.games.crossfit.com) but you can also check out the action at night on ESPN3 where it is edited and commentary is added. We will be heading over to Ben and Emily’s house this Friday evening after the last class to view Friday’s Games events. They will be supplying the burgers but feel free to bring anything else you would like to munch on or drink. The show starts at 7:15pm! 

 

What: CrossFit Games Watch Party

Where: 8823 Antrim

When: 7:15pm

2012 CrossFit Games watch party will go down this Friday evening. The competition happening on Friday during the day in Carson, California will be recapped on ESPN3. The show starts at 7:15pm. Ben and Emily have graciously offered up there house and grill for the entertainment. Bring some meat, drinks, and whatever else you would like to consume and come on over to their house Friday evening.

Check out the surprise event taking place this Wednesday. These athletes are really being put up against the unknown and unknowable.