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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“The difference between a successful athlete and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but a lack of will.” — Vince Lombardi
RESOLVED, PART 1
WHAT’S YOUR 2017 PLAN?
In some things there really are only two types of people in the world: people who 1) plan and execute or 2) plan to execute. So frequently, we see the New Years resolutions crowd is filled with the latter.
That’s not you, of course.
I KNOW, I’VE JUST BEEN BUSY
We’ve heard it plenty of times before so for some added motivation, we asked a few of the top names in CrossFit to share their 2017 goals and plans, which we’ll be releasing each day this week.
Here’s what five-time CrossFit Games athlete Val Voboril plans to do in 2017.
I’M READY
Then fill out your 2017 goals.
CHALK UP IN 2 MINUTES
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU HIT THE BOX
Jason Khalipa returns to the competition floor, leading team NC Fit at Wodapalooza in two weeks. Carly Fuhrer can jump 43″ from a seated box. Christa Giordano of 12 Labours CrossFit is pretty good at the trapeze. Christy Adkins reads a book while the day after Christmas sales. Sheila Barden joined Julie Foucher in her annual Christmas marathon row. Tia-Clair Toomey, we don’t know how to describe this movement but it looks rather taxing. The Fronings have the cutest Christmas picture.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Behind the scenes at the 2016 CrossFit Games with Rich Froning and CrossFit Mayhem, episode 5.
ON THE RADIO
Brian Mackenzie joins the Barbell Shrugged crew to discuss the power of breath and using it as a tool to control your nervous system and increase your work capacity. Brian is the founder of CrossFit Endurance.
CHALK UP READS
“Now, You Can Get Your CrossFit Fix on Vacation” by the Observer
If you’re truly hardcore, you won’t settle for a waterside stroll. You won’t be able to give up your devotion to the cult of CrossFit, simply because you’re out of town. After all, when you’re imbibing is when you’ll need burpees the most.
The resort, located on a private island close to Antigua, is partnering with ICE NYC, a popular Manhattan-based CrossFit gym. ICE doesn’t only offer CrossFit, though. Other options include HIIT and yoga, for those who aren’t quite ready to commit to the weight room. It’s their third location, and is much more tropical than their Wall Street adjacent one.
The classes will be taught by true experts, CrossFit Games athletes Ian Berger and Amuy Dracup, until December 31.
“Fitter Than Ever: CrossFit Games Masters Champion Ron Mathews” by BarBend
Ron Mathews has done a bit of it all over the course of his length fitness career. He’s a celebrity trainer, author, fitness model, and competitive fitness athlete, most recently taking home 1st place in the Men’s 45-49 year old division at the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games. A four-time Games athlete, Mathews has improved on his placing every year, a consistent climb that eventually led to a championship.
I’m particularly lucky to call Ron a friend and mentor. A few weeks ago, I caught up with him to gain some insight into how his training and training philosophy has evolved over the years.
CHALK UP AFFILIATES
How 12 different affiliates did their 12 days of Christmas WODs.
CHALK UP TIPS
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CHALK UP DEALS
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