Member Renee Bourke has apparently registered for the Open.
“The beginning is always today.”
Mary Wollstonecraft
CROSSFIT TO THE RESCUE..
Yesterday morning, my neighbor called and told us that her husband had fallen in the kitchen and she was unable to help him. He suffers from late-stage Parkinsons and is also obese. Another neighbor happened to be walking by when I ran to the house – he joined me and together we were able to help my neighbor up and onto a chair. Fortunately my neighbor was uninjured.
Yesterday’s experience was not the 1st time that my fitness has helped another human in a difficult situation and I’m sure it won’t be my last. In fact, many of you reading this email have likely had similar experiences (especially First Responders, Nurses & Docs). With an aging population, we’ll all likely be asked to do the same at some time.
I’m grateful that I can be called upon, especially now that I’m in my 60’s. In fact, one of my primary internal motivations for doing CrossFit is so that I can always be ready physically to help and protect my family and others in need. I never want to be in a position where I cannot help. Likewise, I never want to be in a position where I’m the one in need assistance (though I suspect it may be inevitable). So, my secondary internal motivation for doing CrossFit is so that I can remain healthy, strong and agile as long as humanly possible.
CrossFit for you helps others.
.. and be sure and check out “I’m Done Being Obese” – Nathan Shipley’s story about his decision to be healthy, strong & agile for his family.
#itsup2us
227!
- 6th in the World
- 2nd in the US
- 1st in the West Region
- 1st vs. Roots (191) & Ft. Vancouver (88)
- 2026 Goal: 300
OPEN REG UPDATE!
CAPTAINS, TEAM NAMES & COLORS…
- Chalk This Way: Jason Pederson & Marissa Manson. Colors: Blue & Pink
- Cosmic Outlaws: Jason Dehler & Christine Mandlag. Colors: Purple & Black
- Snatch Me If You Can: Jason Vallot & Gwen Holtan. Colors: Blue & Silver
- Team TBNL: Hector Jimenez & Julie Parks. Colors: Red & Gold
DATES
- Thu, Feb 19: Team Draft: Team Captains will choose their teams, paying close attention to first time Open members, top scaled, masters & open athletes, top judges, potential PR athletes, and members who bring the theme fun!
- Thu, Feb 26, 12PM -1PM: 26.1 Open Workout Announcement at Moffett Field in Mtn. View (Reservation req’d)
Thu, Feb 26, 5:30 – 8PM: Diablo 20th Anniversary & CrossFit Games Documentary Premiere (RSVP on the App)
- Fri, Feb 27: 1st Friday Night Lights: 4PM-7PM
- Sun, Mar 1, 11AM: Sunday Funday #1
- Fri, Mar 6: 2nd Friday Night Lights
- Sun, Mar 7: 11AM: Sunday Funday #2
- Sun, Mar 7: Team Bowling Event: Sunday afternoon (tentative)
- Fri, Mar 13: Last Friday Night Lights & End of the Open Celebration
- Sun, Mar 14, 11AM: Sunday Funday #3
PROGRAMMING **!! THIS WEEK !!**
- Mon: Partner AMRAP – Amrap 25m: Buy-In: 400/500m C2 Bike Relay at 5m, 10m, 15m, 20m. Then: 3 Rope Climbs, 30WB, 15 Pull-Ups, 15 DLs. (155/225#)
- Tue: Overhead Squat. Metcon: Amrap 8m – 3/3, 6/6, 9/9… SSnatch & Bar-Facing-Burpees
- Wed: Thrusters. Metcon: 3RFT – 3 WW, 10 DB Push Press, 12/16c Bike
- Thu: Row! Max Cals, 5Rnds: 20s On / 40s Off, 30/30, 40/20
- Fri: CFG Open 13.2 Amrap 10m: 5 S2OH, 10DL, 15 BJ
- Sat: Amrap in 4x4min Rnds (1m rest): Buy in – 400m Run, then Amrap 12DBs FR Lunge & 12 Pull Ups
- Sun: SB Get Ups. Metcon: Amrap 12m – Buy In: 35/50c Bike then Amrap 12 KBs & 15 Push Ups
CRAIG’S LIST: CrossFit Curing Obesity & Cannabis In Sport
- YT: I Am Done Being Obese, Episode 1: WOW! After years of being obese, neglecting his health, and feeling stuck and overlooked for his size, Nathan Shipley decided to take advantage of the fresh-start effect and make a massive change on Jan. 1, 2025. Shipley started his weight-loss journey with a single video posted to a brand new Instagram account with the handle @i.am.done.being.obese. What started with a walk around the block soon led to Shipley stepping into CrossFit Kinesis after being encouraged by his church community.
- Podcast: Is Weed A Performance Enhancing Drug? – Freakonomics Radio (Pt 2) This is another great podcast on “cheating” in sports and includes a fascinating discussion with former NFL Running Back legend Ricky Williams and his frustrating (but hopeful) experience with cannabis use and his punishment by the NFL. This episode also includes a discussion with the head of the new “Enhanced Games”. Be sure and listen to Part 1: If You’re Not Cheating, You’re Not Trying – Freakonomics Radio. Pt 1, with Floyd Landis, Tour de France winner (revoked).
Make it an awesome week!
Craig
