A few weeks back I set a goal of 100 Open Registrations for Diablo on the FIRST DAY (Jan 14th). I wanted to send a message from Diablo to the worldwide CrossFit community that the CrossFit Open is as strong as it ever was. Our members stepped up BIG time and we ended the day with 150 registrations – our biggest first day ever by a long shot. We ended up 2nd in the world (and still holding) – behind “CrossFit Black Edition in Portugal – a BIG beautiful gym on the Southern coast of the country (they had almost 400 registrants total last year).
Likewise, CrossFit ALSO had an epic first day – with more than 3X Open registrations on the first day than last year! 2026 is going to be an epic year.
“People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity no matter how impressive their other talents.”
Andrew Carnegie
THANK YOU! We had our best FIRST day registration in our 16 years of Open participation. Out of almost 10,000 affiliates worldwide, Diablo is 2nd. On Wed the 14th, I received text messages of gratitude from the CEO, the Director of Affiliates and the Head of Marketing at CrossFit. While many may think that “Open registrations are no big deal” – I know from experience that Open participation is a leading indicator for the overall health of CrossFit and affiliates.
So, Yvonne and I thank YOU for believing in and supporting us, Diablo, and CrossFit. Together we have helped motivate and inspire our leadership team and the global CrossFit community.
And, if you haven’t yet, .. please register for the Open
300 TOTAL REGISTRATIONS IS OUR NEXT TARGET!
We still need your help! If you have not yet registered for the Open, please, please – sign up this week! There are several other affiliates who are trying to catch up or pass us on the Registration leaderboard.
And remember, if you’re no longer a member, but you still want to show support for The Open, for CrossFit and Diablo – please register for the Open and select Diablo CrossFit as your affiliate. Then, if you are able – drop-in at Diablo for one or all of our Friday Night Lights events and do the workout or, just celebrate the Open with us and cheer on our members! It’s going to be an epic 3 weeks and we’d love to have all of our community with us along the way.
#itsup2us
BRING A FRIEND DAY – WOW!
Our Bring A Friend Day last Saturday was 34 people deep!
Thank you for sharing Diablo with your family and friends.
VERY COOL EVENTS COMING SOON!
- Sat Jan 24th, 1- 3PM: Boys Interrupted Community Throwdown! – SAP Center in San Jose – Community Workout with Dave Castro and “Boys Interrupted ” and Games Champs: Justin Medieros (’21 & ’22), James Sprague (’24), Jayson Hopper (Current Champ!), and Dallin Pepper (3x Teen Champ). You MUST RSVP to attend.
- Thu Feb 26th, 12PM: CrossFit Open Workout Announcement at Moffett Field in Mtn View – So far, attendance information is tentative, but it looks like Diablo members will have access. Details to come soon!
- Thu Feb 26th, Evening: A Very Special Event at Diablo CrossFit! TBA…(hold the date!)
PROGRAMMING ** THIS WEEK **
- Mon: Overhead Squat + Primer.
- Tue: Amrap 20m – 400m Run, 25 Sit iups, Max Unbroken Pull Ups
- Wed: Squat Clean 8 x 30s. Unbroken Planks.
- Thu: DUs. Metcon: DUs – Push Ups, Wall Walks, Amrap 15 Mins: UB DUs, Push Ups, Wall Walks.
- Fri: Partner Workout: 3 Rope Climbs (alt), 100m Farmer Carry (alt), 200m SB Carry (Both Partners)
- Sat: CrossFit Open 14.4! Amrap 16m – 60c Row, 50 T2B, 40 WB, 30 Cleans, 20 MUs (#95/135)
- Sun: Bike-Burpees-DB Snatch: Amrap 18m – 12/18c Bike, 8 Burpee Pull-Ups, 12 Alt DB Sn (#35/50)
CRAIG’S LIST: Fitness – What Works…
- YT: Rebuilding Mum & Dad: The Astounding 1-Year Results of Strength Training in Their 80s. This is an incredible contrast video – wait until you see the differences. Strength training should be part of convalescence care.
- YT: Why Vigorous Exercise is 4-10x More Effective Than Moderate (New Evidence) Dr. Rhonda Patrick – 1 min of vigorous activity is equal to 1 HOUR of walking. !! CrossFit has been preaching the value of Intensity for fitness since 2001. This news is FINALLY making the mainstream. (Side note: Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a CrossFitter).
- YT: CrossFit Podcast – The World Is Finally Ready for Us: Dr. Kelly Starrett on CrossFit’s Potential. My friend and CrossFit San Francisco Founder – and famous author and Physio Therapist, Kelly Starrett says what we ALL want to scream: CrossFit is the way.
Make it an awesome week!
Craig
