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Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up. Today’s edition was chalked up while doing 50 bar facing burpees a day to prepare for the Open.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” — Calvin Coolidge
CHALK UP IN 2 MINUTES
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU HIT THE BOX
Our two favorite Phoenix thieves who allegedly stole cell phones from five local CrossFit affiliates were in court last week and they both pleaded NOT GUILTY. Anna Tunicliffe is heading to Miami for the first stop of the World Sailing’s 2017 Wold Cup Series. Thousands of ReebokONE trainers will be available across 10 U.S. cities January 17 – 20, offering workouts in exchange for a simple handshake. CrossFit Games 2.0, CrossFit HQ has hired William Morris Endeavor the mega-agency for all things live and athletic. Mikey Swoosh hits a 475 pound squat PR. Lindsey Valenzuela answers questions about the challenges she’s faced coming back to the sport of CrossFit postpartum.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU HIT THE BOX
Our two favorite Phoenix thieves who allegedly stole cell phones from five local CrossFit affiliates were in court last week and they both pleaded NOT GUILTY. Anna Tunicliffe is heading to Miami for the first stop of the World Sailing’s 2017 Wold Cup Series. Thousands of ReebokONE trainers will be available across 10 U.S. cities January 17 – 20, offering workouts in exchange for a simple handshake. CrossFit Games 2.0, CrossFit HQ has hired William Morris Endeavor the mega-agency for all things live and athletic. Mikey Swoosh hits a 475 pound squat PR. Lindsey Valenzuela answers questions about the challenges she’s faced coming back to the sport of CrossFit postpartum.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Reebok reignites their Be More Human campaign, with a new website dedicated to sharing the stories that only our calloused hands and feet can tell. That plus the new Reebok Nano 7.0 promo “Mom.”
ON THE RADIO
How are you prepping for the 2017 CrossFit Open? Do you have a plan? Nick Fowler joins Brute Strength for an episode dedicated to prepping for the Open, selecting when to workout during the 5-week competition and some do’s and don’ts.
CHALK UP READS
“You Are the Leader of Your Story” by Gulf Times
Amna al-Haddad’s story is an inspirational one — it’s an account of how a life can be changed from the ordinary to becoming a ‘game-changer’. Amna is an Olympic weightlifting athlete, the first Arab woman to compete in Crossfit, and a woman of many firsts.
Tell us something about yourself…
“It all began when I was a 19-year-old at university, leading an unhealthy lifestyle. I had no motivation, ate loads of junk food and suffered from depression. One day, I just decided things needed to change, I simply said “enough is enough” and from there on, I embarked on a health journey. I decided to make a complete turnaround in my life and there was no turning back. I soon got into Crossfit and weightlifting and went on to make history.”
For the past two years, since that day at Mercy Medical Center when my friend offered me a wheelchair because I was wheezing from walking down the hall, I’ve dedicated myself to losing weight and regaining control over my health. But there have been temptations all along the way.I knew mashed potatoes and gravy at Thanksgiving was a bad idea, and the ice cream and cookies at Christmas gatherings weren’t a terrific choice either. I’ve eaten more carbs in recent months: fries, sandwiches with bread (rather than in a wrap) and so on.
Still, I told myself, perhaps there was some hope.
CHALK UP AFFILIATES
TAKE THE SURVEY: Box owners, we’re super curious to hear the story behind your affiliate name. Tell us how you came up with your name and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition.
Meet Jenna Sypula, a high school cheerleader who has won medals in both competitive cheerleading and olympic weightlifting.Meet Father Sean Weeks, pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Portland, OR, who joined Beaverton CrossFit a year and a half ago after gaining 40+ pounds.
Meet Arthur, the 86-years-old who decided to stop feeling old and being out of shape, so he joined CrossFit GSP in Rochelle Park, New Jersey.