We Are BACK!
Zia Rohrbaugh is a 15+yr owner of CrossFit Counter Culture in Encinitas California. She’s also a member of the CrossFit Affiliate Council and one of the most influential owners in CrossFit. She’s about to open her 2nd location in Oceanside in Jan 2026.
We talk: why open a 2nd affiliate; How to manage multiple affiliates; The great real estate crisis for affiliate owners; Counter Culture is a HEALTH HOME – IVs, Blood Panels, and Health Care Coverage; and should CrossFit allow Garage Gym affiliates.
We Don’t Care. Christian WOW! 2026 Games in SJ. TRE Wk 3. Fall Classic Nov 1! Chris Pagano. Topo Zapato TWA 10.27.25
Borrowed from Diablo member (since Oct 2023) Christian Dean’s social media: “I don’t usually like Facebook memories but this one? I’ll take it.14 years between these two photos. 20 on the left. 34 on the right. This isn’t about a “before and after.” This is about consistency in whatever form it shows up. I’ve had seasons […]
We Are BACK!
Craig & Jamie are back on the mics after a two month haitus. We talk about the 2026 CrossFit Games competition schedule, affiliate preparation for the Open and a review of our amazing in-house competition last week.
The ’26 Open. CrossFit HealthCare! IF Challenge 14/10×3. Camp Diablo. Yvonne’s Horror List TWA 10.20.25
This is an iconic Friday Night Lights picture that speaks volumes about the CrossFit Games Open and the CrossFit Community: Athlete Nate Wantatah is a coach at CrossFit Oakland and a CrossFit Games Masters athlete coached by Diablo’s Jackson Miller – and he’s clearly in the “zone.” Yvonne, Diablo owner and CFG Masters Athlete, is Nate’s judge […]
Starting CF at 84! ‘Tis the FAT Season. TRE Challenge. Reppin’ Iran, Namibia & Italy. Insulin Resistance. TWA 10/13/25
Yvonne’s Mom, Ingrid, is 84 years old and just started CrossFit at Standard Strength! This is one of those personal victories for Yvonne and me that took many years of persuasion and cajoling. Ingrid was a hair dresser for 50+ years and led a very active life until her retirement about 8 years ago. […]
Best Comp Ever! Scaling Is Fun (& Hard af). Save The Dates. The Winners… Big Bob. GLP1 Story. Heart Health. TWA 10/06/25
Diablo’s first in-house competition in 8 years: Dynamic Duos, a partner competition.31 teams of two, 4 workouts, 15 total heats.Start time: 9:00AM. Finish time: 2:00PM. High energy. Hard work. Awesome performances. Tacos. Fun af.Photo Album “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear. Knowing what must be done […]
61yo Dana Is A Badass. Not Fun. 14.3 Tovar v. Pichelli. IntraGym Comp Details! Family Drama. TWA 9.29.25
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qkA9umtRpnI CLICK TO WATCH!Diablo member Dana Maiorana is 61yrs young, 2yrs post knee replacement, down 80lbs, and recently retired from a long career in nursing. She has dedicated herself to a healthy lifestyle which includes plenty of CrossFit! “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.”Stephen Covey WHAT IS […]
Quarterfinals?! More CrossFit. RMU Clinic. Dr. Tom & CF Medical Society. Dynamic Duos. Running Grace. The Purpose of CrossFit. TWA 9.15.25
Masters Rx+ Class Today with Coach Monica(the “Post Coach Craig Era”) OPEN (& QUARTERFINALS!?) PREP BEGINS NOWOur Sunday Masters Rx+ class is growing in preparation for the 2026 competition season. Rumor has it that The CrossFit Games will announce the entire season schedule very soon – including a possible return of the Quarterfinals!?! “I have decided […]
Meh: CrossFit For Sale. In-House Comp! Legends Class. Diablo Love? 9/11 Tribute. Fix Your Back! TWA 9.08.25
Our In-House Competition is BACK! We’ve had a 5 year hiatus from our in-house compeition and we’re excited to bring it back. So, if you’re a member, then pick a partner and join us for some fun & challenging workouts on Saturday, October 4th. Register on the Diablo App! “Have patience. All things are difficult […]
Medicine vs. Cure: Christian & Jason. Diablo Legends Class. New Schwag. Influence. TWA 9.01.25
Diablo members Jason Pederson (left) & Christian Dean (right) shared their very impressive InBody results with me on Sat & today! Ironically, these results pale in comparison to their fitness performance results in class and in recent competitions.CrossFit is their medicine. All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; […]
