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081127 "Thanksgiving" and a Birthday of sorts
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:
Thurs: 8am at Briones Park (see Below)
Friday: 10am
Saturday: 10am
Sunday: 10am
NEXT WEEK: NEW SCHEDULE STARTING MONDAY DECEMBER 1st!
I am not sure exactly when Diablo CrossFit was 'conceived' but I do know that our first post hit the "interwebs" on November 27th 2005.
I guess that would make this our 3rd Birthday!
Click Here to see a summarized progression of how we have grown!
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Workout: DCF "Unofficial" Turkey Trot
Time: 8AM Meet & Greet we'll start up the hill no later than 8:30
Place: Lafayette, Hwy 24 & Pleasant Valley Road - Briones Park SE Parking Lot*
We'll be running to the top (and there might be a surprise or two thrown in for good measure), then walking (unless you want to run).
RSVP to the 'comments' link below so we know how many to plan for.
Bring:
Trail Shoes (if you got ‘em)
Water
Wrist stopwatch
*Directions: Hwy 24 to Pleasant Hill Rd Exit. North on Pleasant Hill Rd. ½ mile. Briones parking lot is on your left (no turns possible). Proceed on Pleasant Valley to stoplight at SpringHill Rd -make a U-Turn and entrance will be 100’ on the right.
Course Information: Running Map (click for course map)
This is a smooth crushed gravel 8’ wide trail with a 600’ net elevation climb over 1.13 miles. The 1st ½ mile is a gradual climb with some flat spots – a nice warm up. The 2nd half mile is laced with several steep pitches and deceptive “tops” forcing that extra push.
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Leave a comment about your first visit to The Shed.
Our first workouts were at my garage in Concord. Sadly I don't have any photos of those workouts. I do have some pictures of our park workouts though:
First Park Workout with the three partners:
Our first 'regular' home Larkey Park:
Rob doing ball slams and box jumps off of park benches:
Craig doing sit ups in the grass:
JJ the leaf blower:
After getting run off of the park, and having the sprinklers hit us too many times, we finally decided to get a 'box' of our own (and you can read about some of our park infractions here.)
First two "Shed Photos:
And apparently, December 8th 2006th is when we moved into "The Shed".
The first 'good' pic of Stavros:
Our first video:
It was cold and lonely back then:
Second video (with some pretty sketchy form and, apparently, I didn't own any workout pants):
Our first Shirt:
The first pic of Darren doing what he does best. . .sitting & watching.
Classes fill up and we start to add evening classes (not to mention we begin to get more equipment):
Luca's first action shot:
Sarah doing Fran her first time:
Rick and Jorgy make their first appearance:
Our classes grew even more:
Darren and Stav return to working out at the Shed:
Our favorite photo of Jorgy and Rick:
A pull up bar and white boards get added (circa August 2007):
Jimmy (and Kelly) come along:
In October of 2007 things really started to take off:
More people get Certified:
Our first 'Open House' goes well (as does our second set of shirts):
Although these shirts didn't sell too well:
Possibly Nate and Carry's first photo?
"Hardway" Bryan's first appearance (read about it here).
First sign (and a lot of records on the whiteboard):
Jax Jones is born April 30th, 2008 (Had to throw that one in there):
Mark jerking his way to success:
By Memorial Day 2008, our numbers (and family members) had grown even more:
Shirt number 3 (or was it 4?):
In early July, we brought one of the largest contingents of CrossFitters from any one gym (over 30 spectators total):
Mid July, JJ goes full time running the gym and has a swinging good time:
Some of our most 'Legit' regulars on Labor Day:
As of November, we are outgrowing our little "Shed" (in a good way):
Thanks for taking this trip down memory lane. . .And thank you all for being a part of my dream.
I have a lot to be thankful for, but first I'd like to thank all my friends at Diablo CrossFit. If it weren't for you people, I wouldn't have the best job in the world.
I love all you guys and gals. I can't wait to head off into future as we make DCF one of the best places to train at in the world!
-jj
Posted by Jeremy Jones at November 26, 2008 10:13 PM
Comments
I am in!!! my first and last Turkey Trott
Posted by: Jenny at November 27, 2008 7:13 AM
JJ,
I was very moved looking at all the photos and seeing how it all became what is it today. I am glad to have been a part of the "Diablo" family and always will in my heart. No matter what gym I go to in Miami "The Shed" will always be my gym.
Thanks for your dedication, support and encouragement!
Posted by: Jenny at November 27, 2008 7:23 AM
And Sorry for the late post (it didn't go up until about 12:30am). Finding all those photos took a while.
I'm off to Trot.
-jj
Posted by: Jeremy Jones at November 27, 2008 7:38 AM
JJ,
That was awesome!!! If anyone wants proof that Crossfit works, look at what a chub I was when I started! Haha. I figured out my 'Crossfit Birthday' not too long ago. December 22nd, 2006 was my first WOD. I remember showing up at 6am, freezing cold looking for some "Shed". JJ was late, surprise, and luckily DCF's other "member" was there, Janice. We did some crazy ring pull ups something or other that wrecked me, but I was hooked. I love this place, and am thankful to be part of it, and thankful to be friends with you all!
I'm finishing up a 72 at work, and had 3 great days of training. Today I WOD'ed at 0615;
1000m Row
3:35.7
"JT"
21/15/9
HSPU
Ring Dips
Push Ups
16:57 as RX'd
I really, really wanted to quit during JT. I almost did. Then I thought of my conversation with Craig yesterday, about quitting during a 1k row. How you want to, but just can't. So, I kept going. Brutal 3 days; Lynne, Mr. Joshua, and JT. 1k rows everday as well. I'm looking forward to Turkey day, even though I'm at the firehouse.
Have a great thanksgiving everyone, see you all soon!
Posted by: Stavros @ DiabloCrossfit.com at November 27, 2008 9:49 AM
Congratulations to you gentlemen. It couldn't have happened to a better bunch of people. And it didn't just happen. You folks gave more than others would have. Thanks and keep it going!
A lot of history in just three years!
Posted by: brian nesmith at November 27, 2008 10:03 AM
I thank God for finding all of you people. DCF is a great place, and while I've yet to have my 1 year anniversary, it has already changed my life.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone, and happy birthday DCF!
Posted by: Mark L. at November 27, 2008 10:43 AM
Awesome pics! My goal: to be the next Stavros!
Sorry I flaked on the Turkey Trot this morning after RSVPing less than 12 hours earlier. Woke up sore and tired and needed a day of rest. Back at it tomorrow!
Happy Thanksgiving all.
Posted by: Dan G. at November 27, 2008 10:48 AM
Dan is a punk. (j/k).
It's okay you didn't make it. We didn't have enough "Turkeys" to go around.
-jj
Posted by: Jeremy Jones at November 27, 2008 11:16 AM
Okay, I felt guilty for not pushing myself this morning. So (after sleeping in 'til 10am) I did my own turkey trot. 1.5 miles uphill. Felt great. This Crossfit stuff is actually working. =) Bummed I missed out on the "Turkey" surprise!!! LOL.
Posted by: Dan G. at November 27, 2008 11:26 AM
THAT WAS COOL!! I am so lucky to be part of this cool thing we have. This morining was the epitome of our family success. I thought 2-3 people would show and we had almost 15 - and as usual at DCF: it was a blast. Hard, but with friends, its always fun.
I am thankful for our Diablo CrossFit Family.
Posted by: Craig at November 27, 2008 12:19 PM
Hey JJ and DCF crew awesome post! What an inspiration as we are a new affiliate and to watch you all grow is awesome. My first 'Fran' was at DCF and a couple of things happened. I was reintroduced to JJ (we went to college together), Craig yelled at me up and down to quit resting in the up position and then yelled something to the effect of "isn't not breathing great?" while I thought I was going to die! Thanks for all the motivation, hope to visit you soon. Keep up the good work.
DJ www.crossfitsolano.com
Posted by: Dustin at November 27, 2008 12:23 PM
sorry I couldn't make it this morning. I had a 102 degree fever last night, so I thought I should rest today. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. I know I am thankful for finding CF and all the people I've met at the Shed!
Katie
Posted by: Katie W at November 27, 2008 1:10 PM
happy thanksgiving everyone!
Jeremy, the pictures and stories were so great to see and read! You guys and the gym have really come so far and put SO MUCH heart and soul in to it all. Your passion, interest and drive is contagious!
The only thing I think that is missing from your time line is a picture of the first girls class!!!(and there is one from our very first day too)That was when I first got roped in (meg too and your wife to some extent) after many failed attempts of Stav encouraging me to try. It was our girls class that began to slowly change my thinking and understanding of what I could do if I tried. It is now just seven months later and I can do countless things that I never even imagined being able to do before. My perspective has changed for so many things and overall I am more confident,less intimidated, more likely to try new things, and more ok with failing AND succeeding.
Thanks to you all for believing in me and encouraging me along the way! This place and idea is contagious... not just because of the workout method, but because of the people, the stories and the life shared together. It's one of those things that you just can't help but pass on.
I am grateful for this place that has become such a steady part of life for my husband, myself and our family. Cheers to many more years of fun!!!!!
Posted by: jasmine at November 27, 2008 10:50 PM
Jasmine,
All I know is that you did a pull up plus 20lbs on Monday.
Nuff Said.
-jj
Posted by: Jeremy Jones at November 27, 2008 11:42 PM
