This is Yvonne’s favorite pic from her 2023 CrossFit Games performance. Kinda says it all. “Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.” Oscar Wild HELP LAHAINA CROSSFIT We’ve all seen or heard about the terrible devastation and loss of life in Lahaina over the last few days. Since many of us have vacationed in […]
There are a lot of cool & funny shirts at the CrossFit Games, but this was our favorite. Took me a second… “Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.” Arnold Palmer 7TH PLACE, 7TH CROSSFIT GAMES? Yvonne worked her way back from 9th place on Day one to 7th place on the
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“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
Godspeed Hilary. We are going to miss you. “Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of moments.” Rose Kennedy WE LOST A GOOD ONE. Hillary Rickher passed away last night after a long fight with cancer for a 2nd time. She was with her family – comfortable and at peace. A part of our Diablo family since 2011,
On Saturday, 14 competition teen Cheer athletes came in for an Olympic lifting clinic with Coaches Carrie & Amy. Two weeks ago, member Phil Meyer PR’d his deadlift at 245# at age 69. He started CrossFit at age 68. “The needs of Olympic athletes and our grandparents differ by degree, not kind.” Greg Glassman ANYONE CAN DO
“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
Injured? Don’t Stop. James Bought a CrossFit. Elon. AI. Grips. Starlink. TWA 7.10.23 Read More »
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
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
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 –
