“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” Tim Notke 6TH CROSSFIT GAMES .. as a Master, Yvonne has qualified for the CrossFit Games in ’12, ’13, ’17, ’18, ’22, and ’23. She’s passionate about CrossFit and is a passionate competitor. She didn’t play high school or collegiate sports – her parents emigrated to the US and …
Tyler Watkins launched his Fantasy Leaderboard Competition App on Apple & Google. We’ll get the inside scoop and get an expert opinion from CFG Fan Girl Amanda Hari
Godspeed Hilary. We are going to miss you. “Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of moments.” Rose Kennedy WE LOST A GOOD ONE. Hillary Rickher passed away last night after a long fight with cancer for a 2nd time. She was with her family – comfortable and at peace. A part of our Diablo family since 2011, …
Dale King is a Veteran of the Iraq War, Founder & CEO of Doc Spartan Skin Care and an Affiliate Owner in Portsmouth, Ohio – ground zero for the Opiod Epidemic. He was recently featured in Rolling Stone Magazine for his work with addicts in recovery at his CrossFit affiliate.
On Saturday, 14 competition teen Cheer athletes came in for an Olympic lifting clinic with Coaches Carrie & Amy. Two weeks ago, member Phil Meyer PR’d his deadlift at 245# at age 69. He started CrossFit at age 68. “The needs of Olympic athletes and our grandparents differ by degree, not kind.” Greg Glassman ANYONE CAN DO …
James Cooper is a former Diablo Member, videographer, bodywork specialist, husband, father & Christian. After a failed attempt to purchase CrossFit N. Vacaville in 2022, he stayed focused and was given a 2nd chance. In this episode we talk about:
The CrossFit Games rules changes: hand grips & athlete cuts
How to buy an existing CrossFit affiliate
How to prepare your CrossFit affiliate for sale
The dangers of community
Life balance as a CrossFit affiliate owner
“Never underestimate the ability of a small group of dedicated people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead INJURED? DON’T STOP “Strong people are harder to kill” – this saying is common in the martial arts & MMA communities, but it applies to life in general. We can …
Injured? Don’t Stop. James Bought a CrossFit. Elon. AI. Grips. Starlink. TWA 7.10.23 Read More »
TEEN STRONG: INTRODUCTORY WEIGHTLIFTING CLINIC WHEN: Saturday, July 15, 12:00 – 1:30PM WHERE: Diablo CrossFit -Pleasant Hill COACHES: Carrie Olson, USAW Certified, International Weightlifting Federation World Champion & Record Holder Amy Halprin, USAW Certified, USA Weightlifting Masters National Champion ABOUT: This is an INTRODUCTORY weightlifting clinic for teen athletes who desire to learn the proper …
Diablo member Rod Abdolhosseini talks about his near-death fall while building a home in 2018. Doctors told him that his strength and fitness saved his life. He’s recovered from brain trauma and back in the gym – and no longer building homes, instead he’s selling them. Rod is an animated, very funny guy with a knack for making friends and great business connections.
Yosemite is epic. “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” Rumi THE POWER OF NATURE Decided to make a quick run up to Yosemite with my daughter Alana so that she could connect with some of her internet art friends from Florida. Quick …
