What an incredible weekend it was!
More than 100 Diablo members traveled to San Jose last weekend to watch the CrossFit Games and cheer for our adopted athletes and teams. The overall vibe and energy (the red shirts!) was very reminiscent of peak CrossFit in 2012 -’16.
Fun fact:
2012 Regional Tickets = $10 for a 1 day pass and $25 for a 3-day pass.
2026 CrossFit Games Tickets = $90 for a 1 day pass (Sun) and $360-$800 for a 3 day pass.
(2012 Games = $50 for a 3-day pass)
“Don’t bother to be better than others. Try to be better than yourself.”
William Faulkner
COOL STUFF THAT HAPPENED AT THE 2026 GAMES
- Chris McCrary is the CrossFIt Games Cycling Coach of the Year! When athletes Moritz Feibig and Siria Meha confessed that they could use some coaching on the bike, our community stepped up big time – donating multiple bikes for the effort. And, to top it off, Chris McCrary added his extensive cycling knowledge which led to victory for two Games athletes! On separate occasions, Chris – a very experienced cyclist racer and former competitive triathlete – took Moritz and Seria (and team athletes) out and rode with them, providing direct coaching on circuit racing techniques. He showed them how to manage the pack, how to handle physical contact, how to shift in a race, and most important, how to draft the race and, sprint the finish. The result: Seria Meha WON her heat of 10 women using Chris’ strategies (watch the final lap! – they mistook her for Lucy McGonagle) Even more exciting: Moritz WON the event – drafting & sprinting – winning $1500 and putting Moritz securely in the top 10 overall (HIS FIRST CFG EVENT WIN EVER! Watch the last lap!).
- Julie & Dana Games Take Over. Our 60+ Games fans, Julie Sodestrom and Dana Maiorana went ALL-IN on the Games this year – showing up on Wednesday, the 1st day at the Morgan Hill Sport Center. They weren’t even sure they could get in – no tickets in hand. But, they came prepared with face cutouts of Moritz and Colten, chairs, a cooler of food & drink and more! They not only got in, they were cheering right behind their fav athletes. On Thursday, they headed to the Ranch and climbed the hill. At the Games they met their fav athletes, got pics and autographs and even hung out with the CEO!
- Best Cheer Squad Ever: Kat Patterson, a CrossFit Games Fan Veteran and her 7AM Crew printed athlete face posters and mobilized to cheer and support the the CrossFit Games athletes who traveled from abroad and trained at Diablo the week(s) prior to the Games. Scrolling through Kat, Jenny & Maria’s IG has them ALL over the venue – arena.
- Siria Meha (Serbia), 2026 Most Improved CrossFit Games Athlete! Siria finished in 12th this CrossFit Games moving up 13 spots from her 26th finish in 2025. Incidentally, Moritz was also a contender for this one: he finished in 10th, up from 19th in 2025.
#itsup2us
Been begging CrossFit to make this announcement sooner!! And.. here it is.
Start your training now!
(and..we’re going to be #1 in the US!!)
PROGRAMMING THIS WEEK:
- Mon: Snatch. Metcon: 9-15-21 KBa & Goblet Step Ups
- Tue: E6MOMx4 – 20/30c Row, 200m Run, 8 Burpee Pull Up, 200m Run.
- Wed: C&J. Metcon: 3 Rounds for Time – 16 Alt DB Snatch & 40 DUs (#35/50)
- Thu: Gymnastic Strength & Skills. Metcon: Air Bike Holds – 6rnds for max cals: 30s Air Bike, 10s Rest, 30s Bar Hang, 10s Rest, 30s Wall Sit, 20s Rest (Drop = 2 cal deduction) Advanced: (#20/30 WallBall Hold)
- Fri: CF Benchmark “Girl”: “Fran” – 21,15,9 Thrusters & Pull Ups (65/95#)
- Sat: Amrap 25m – 400m Run, 6 Hang Power Snatch, 4 WW, Rest 2min
- Sun: For Time – Buy-in: 75 DUs, then 5 rnds: 6 C&J, 10 Burpee over bar, then Cash Out: 75 DUs
CRAIG’S LIST: Stuff I’m Watching, Reading, Using or Listening to…
- PODCAST: Vitamin D For Sleep! (and, its a hormone, not a vitamin). LOVED this podcast. Dr. Stasha Gominak practiced neurology for over 20 years. She earned her MD from Baylor College of Medicine and completed her neurology residency at the Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital
- YOUTUBE: The 40 Year Old World Cup Soccer Goalie for Cape Verde – an absolutely amazing story – beating Spain: Vozinha
- YOUTUBE: CrossFit Games Highlight Reel... this will get your blood flowing again.
Make it an awesome week!
Craig
