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Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up. Today’s edition was chalked up while reading about the inventor of scotch tape who died 36 years ago today. The first 20 readers to email us (or reply to this email) with the inventors name, will get a free roll of RockTapes’ Hookgrip Tape.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Tired? Don’t feel like working out? Too cold outside? Overcome your mindset by challenging yourself to this question…

What would a champion do?” — Robert Kiyosaki

CHALK UP IN 2 MINUTES

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU HIT THE BOX

Round 2 of Bloomberg’s bout between footwear giants Nike and Reebok, with a look at the Metcon hitting shelves.Introducing the Eggheti Skillet. Tommy Marquez’s mom makes the best holiday treats. While in the Philippines, Meghan Alanna saw some kids in the village using a jump rope they made from rupper bands so she handed over her RPM Fitness jump rope. Adidas‘ first 3D-printed shoe starts running this week and will retail for $333; next up Nanos? Hudson County, NJ’s new $160 million high school comes equipped with yoga, judo and CrossFit facilities.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Part 2 of behind the scenes with CrossFit Mayhem at the 2016 CrossFit Games. Missed part 1, here ya go.

CHALK UP READS

 “Silent Mike Opens Up” by Athlete Daily

“I am not remarkable. I am a not a World Record Holder, I am not a National or International Weightlifting sensation. But what I have done is dedicated thousands of hours, many years, to not only studying, but lifting itself and becoming the best lifter I can.”

Michael Farr’s YouTube introduction says it all. Farr, best known as “Silent Mike”, is a powerlifter, coach, and co-host of Mark Bell’s PowerCast Podcast. And while Farr downplays his accomplishments –which include a 705 lb. deadlift– there’s one thing he doesn’t hesitate to talk about: helping others succeed.

 Here are his best tips, regardless of your sport and goals.

Rehabbing from Complete Achilles Rupture, with Alethea Boon” by The Barbell Spin

Alethea Boon has been to the CrossFit Games twice. In 2015, Boon finished 20th with some very strong performances – 2nd in Murph and 4th in Pedal to the Metal 1.

After some mid-pack performances on Saturday, 100% was announced for the Tennis Stadium Saturday night. Featuring 40 box jump overs and 20 D-Ball Cleans, 100% tested the athletes in an all-out sprint. To keep up, rebounding on the box jump overs was critical. As we all know, Boon ended up rupturing her Achilles tendon and had to withdraw from the CrossFit Games.

We caught up with Boon earlier this week to talk about her injury and how the rehab process is coming along.

CHALK UP AFFILIATES

CrossFit Spring Hill in Brooksville, FL is holding their first competition for kids, with divisions going up all the way to 15 years old.

Texas Tech University repurposed some of their unused racquetball courts to expand their on-campus CrossFit affiliate.

How do Fort Vancouver boutique fitness owners like Jason Darr of CrossFit 604 keep their doors open amidst growing competition.

 

 

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