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6th Games. Cheer Coach! August Focus. Born to Run? Athlete Insight. Do What the Amish Do. Medical Journals Dying. TWA 7.31.23

“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 …

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Injured? Don’t Stop. James Bought a CrossFit. Elon. AI. Grips. Starlink. TWA 7.10.23

“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 …

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Teen: Introductory Weightlifting Clinic

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 …

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Nature Heals. What I learned from Nicole. CF Saves Lives. Tight Skin. Eye Health. Magic. TWA 7.03.23

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 …

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Age Spurts. Nicole Carroll! Dale is King. Statin Replacement? Online Shopping. TWA 6.26.23

Very inspirational drop-in today! We were honored to host @sarah.m.perry in class today with Coach @alessandrapichelli ! Sarah is a 2023 @crossfitgames podium finisher in the Adaptive Division for Vision Impaired Athletes. She placed 3rd overall in the world in the Open – the only stage of competition for her division. “My competency is solely determined by my efficacy.” Coach Glassman  AGING …

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SemiFinal Recap, Regionals vs Semis, Pay Judges, Best Semis Moment, AIR, Injuries, The Week Ahead 5.29.23

The North America West SemiFinals were an amazing experience for the fans and the athletes. It felt great to have a high level CrossFit competition back in California again! AÑEJO SEMIFINALS RECAP – After a 4 year hiatus from post-Quarterfinals competition, Diablo delivered a team to the CrossFit Games SemiFinals in Pasadena after finishing 34th in …

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Hay is in the Barn. The Games are Good. WTF is ChatGPT Doing? Cold works. About Mal. AND! TWA 5.22.23

The North America West SemiFinals begin on Thursday, May 24th in Pasadena. Diablo Añejo has done the work, and is ready to go. Thank you, Emily Scott, Kristjahn Boyd, Jackson Miller and Beth Stankevich for incredibly hard work and time sacrifice to represent our Diablo Community. We’ll be watching and cheering you on! “The Hay …

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Teens Rock. Be Ready! Yvonne Podcast. Dopamine Fix. Van Life. My Hero. The Week Ahead 5.15.23

PRsAllDay Hosted Their First Annual Teen Trial Competition At Diablo on Saturday – and it was epic and an inspiration to everyone there! This is CrossFit NextGen. They will be positively influencing 1000’s of their friends, their families and everyone who witnesses their fitness. “As you start to walk out on the way, the way …

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6x Games Athlete (unofficial). Poor surgery timing. Breathe. Froning. Protein & Aging. TWA 5.01.23

“What one has to do usually can be done.”  Eleanor Roosevelt WHEW, WHAT A WEEKEND!  The CrossFit Games Age Group Semi-Finals for Yvonne & hernia surgery for me. Yvonne had to complete 4 tough workouts in 3 days, some with two scoring opportunities – with the goal of finishing in the top 10 in order to qualify for the …

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Coach Chief. So Easy So Hard. Cindy or Mary. Go Viral. 🚫Sugar. 🚫Dementia. ❤ D&D. The Week Ahead 4.10.23

Diablo’s Coach Amy, a Masters Weightlifting Champion, was recently featured by the US Coast Guard in a cool video for Women’s History Month. Well done, Coach! Click the pic to view. ITS THAT SIMPLE AND THAT HARDThere is an overwhelming amount of recent research substantiating the most basic and effective lifestyle behaviors to improve overall physical …

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