I would love to come to the skills class on the 'primal nutrition challenge start' but there is no way I can make the class...anyway I can do the challenge without making the class.
Super excited about the Thursday skills class on the 18th! Erik and I will make that one for sure!! :)
This vacation has been nice and relaxing but ready to get back to the gym! Hasn't been a complete failure, but probably shouldn't have drank as much as I did! Miss you all and I will see you Tuesday!
-Sarah A.

sign me up for the rope climbing specialty clinic! didn't see a button on member access, let me know if i'm doing something wrong =)

I think I'm interested in the paleo challenge...but I have not got a clue what it entails since I've never done a specialty class, but it sounds like the kick in the arse one would need to step it up (especially with the threat of pictures being taken)

0500h with Chuck and Debbie. Chuck's into his 3rd week and makin' progress. Nice work this morning.

0600h had a little partay for Tim's bday - thanks for the fruit, Sara! Coffee & fruit..for paleo cleansing.

Welcome back, Nancy!

Training v. Overtraining, just a thought.

Keep this in mind: The heart is a muscle.

If you trained only your legs very hard everyday for 20-45 minutes, how do you think your legs would feel after the fourth or fifth day? Do you think they'd get stronger?

CrossFit metcon workouts work your heart muscle very hard. After two or three metcons, we advise taking a day or two off to let your heart (& body) rest & heal. A strength day is a good opportunity to let your heart muscle rest while you train another muscle group.

If you choose to do the mini-metcon after a strength day, think about it as a chance to "stetch" out that heart muscle - without wearing it out. I think it's ok to go 75-80% on the mini-metcons in order to burn calories & fire up your metabolic engine, while not overtaxing the heart muscle.

How do you know when you may be over-training the heart muscle? Your performance fades on your metcons or on a cardio wod (5k for example) or, you feel unmotivated, tired or "out of it" prior to and during your wod. You'll know.

craig, so are you saying that the mini metcons on a weighlifting day is optional? im not trying to get out of it (cos most of them are fun =)), but im assuming u guys will incorporate a metcon in the programming the next day after a weighlifting day anyways right?

Thats exactly what I'm saying, Brian. And yes, JJ inevitably puts a solid metcon after the strength days.

I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE jerks! Especially split jerks. Its really cool to see everyone pushing their limits. Lauren, Jenny P, Hector, and Michele all PR'd today! Great day!

I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE jerks! Especially split jerks. Its really cool to see everyone pushing their limits. Lauren, Jenny P, Hector, and Michele all PR'd today! Great day!

Yup. Mini Metcons are ALWAYS optional. Especially if you have been pushing it lately (more than a day or two in a row of working out, not feeling good, strength work really knocked it out of you, etc).

Brian - The link should work now. Just click on the class you want and you should be able to log in and sign up from there!

Got a lot of interest in the Primal Challenge so far. We'll be releasing details soon. The gist of it is that we'll be taking before photos, placing some simple requirements to stay in the game ($30 buy in, must keep a food log, etc), then voting at the end on who made the most progress and who gets to keep the cash (top male and top female). The more people who enter, the larger the cash pool - not to mention the more people all trying to eat better and getting healthier. Everybody wins.

We will also be having a 6pm abbreviated session Monday the 15th for those who can't make Sunday morning (not as much information will be given because it will only be an hour long, it will mainly just be photos and handouts).

Pictures will be front/side/back shorts and bikini/sports bra for the ladies. Shorts only for the gents.

-jj

Am I allowed to do this given my opaque skin tone might not actually develop or show up even on a digital camera? Worth a shot I guess...

Hey ladies,

I just wanted to say a special thanks to all that were able to join us yesterday to celebrate Ashlyn's birth! Thank you Meg and all the helpers for making it such a beautiful and thoughtful time... I mean... when else do you go to a baby shower that has more gluten free options than not?! Somehow the homemade cinnamon roll still managed to make it on my plate ;) Anyhow, it was really special to me that so many of you could be there and enjoy the morning together. You are each a treasure to me and I really enjoy living life with you!

To the rest of the crew...

Many of you have cared for our family in different ways throughout this time with encouraging words, unexpected gifts,hand-me-down clothes, meals, etc. and I do want to say just how much we appreciate it. Thank you for being people that remind us just how kind and good this world can be. We are truly grateful and honored by all your love and support and thankful to have you as part of our village in raising our children.

;) Jasmine

the challenge sounds interesting. so for the primal challenge, do you aim for # of lbs lost or muscles gained or whatever you want to look like?

and are you seriously starting the challenge on valentine's day? for me it's also chinese new year, which is like a 2nd thanksgiving day =D

bummer! we are taking our normal presidents day vacation down to pismo, so i won't be able to make the sunday class, and i don't know if i will be able to make the 6pm class on monday... (we will be driving home that day)... any chance i can speak with one of the trainers to get the info and still participate?

A few things: to the ghost that borrowed my shoes and then returned them, please do it again, PR'd my split jerk today, crazy. In truth, I am just realizing now that I needed to get more comfortable with the mechanics of the lift, and probably rest more. Pregnancy has allowed time to slow down, sleep lots, and focus my energy.

**And how about a bikini shot for the primal challenge from me?****Not.

I'd be willing to buy into the challenge for $50 bucks if either

A) there are no shorts pics taken
or...
B) I get to buy Mike P. pasty pictures for facebook bribery

Ugh, why are the pics the most nerve racking thing about this....can I do homework and bring them in if I promise to not have someone else pose for me, I haven't been in a pair of shorts in AGES

You will be able to sign up for the challenge all week. But the longer you wait the less time you have. Send JJ an email any interest.

Meetings are not mandatory. Photos can be done after the start date, but as Darren pointed out, you want to do them the first week, because you will have a serious dis-advantage if you wait.

The photos will be done on the gym camera, in private. They will be kept completely confidential. They will only be seen by others if you make it to the finals (only judges will see it before that point).

-jj

As long as Mike P isn't a judge i'm in, he's into some pretty weird videos ;o)
So how do we get this ball rolling?