HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL OUR DADS LEADING BY EXAMPLE! “When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you.” Lao Tzu I STOPPED RUNNING – It wasn’t easy to give it up. But, at age 60, I’m better off and healthier. My running addiction began almost 30 years …
Spending a few days away from the gym with the two who matter most. “We cannot teach people anything. We can only help them discover it within themselves.” Galileo Galilei VACATION TIME! Yvonne, Alana & I are taking a few days away RV’ing in Pismo Beach. Of course, Yvonne is keeping up on her Games training – …
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 …
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 …
https://youtu.be/7Kma6TjofYw Who We Are: The CrossFit Ethos “One man or woman with courage is a majority.” Unknown BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE VISION FOR CROSSFIT – I had the privilege of attending the West Coach Region Affiliate Owners Gathering on Saturday at CrossFit Pleasanton. It was great to see & talk with so many owners in one place. …
https://youtu.be/Nnvwv36bIIU Meet Annie, CrossFit Legend (CF through a member’s eyes) “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” Mother Teresa CROSSFIT WORKS BECAUSE.. I’m obviously convinced of the efficacy of CrossFit for strength, athleticism and cardiovascular health: all the markers of fitness. I know why CrossFit works for me. …
A good sized crew of Diablo members brave rainy, cold weather and darkness to complete the 1st ever CrossFit / Spartan Race held at Oracle park in San Francisco! “We fail at the margins of our experience.” Greg Glassman FORGING ELITE FITNESS – Being “elite” at any sport requires dedication, discipline and very hard work. Achieving “elite” status brings …
“Many situations in life are similar to going on a hike: the view changes once you start walking.” James Clear STARVE CANCER. BUILD BONES, END DEPRESSION, IMPROVE MEMORY, ENHANCE IMMUNITY, AND CURE CHRONIC DISEASE… (oh yah, and lose weight & feel better). How? Exercise. Even better: CrossFit. There is an incredible amount of clinical data demonstrating the …
“You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.” Carl Jung ITS COLD, DARK & WET… GO TO THE FNG GYM! It happens every damn year. The time changes. It gets dark earlier. The weather gets cold. Work & school events are more plentiful. And, our attendance drops. Admittedly, I’m not as motivated to go to …
Coach Amy Halperin is now Chief Halperin USCG. “Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.” Mark Twain PAY IT FORWARD – GET CROSSFIT CERTIFIED: Reason #1: CrossFit is experiencing a crisis of sorts in the US. Quite a few CrossFit affiliates (like so many gyms) were severely impacted by pandemic mandates and are now closing or, de-affiliating to reduce costs. …
