Dave Castro: Games events “mostly” programmed

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“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.” — Samuel Beckett

How to partner WOD with your pup- safely.

The dog days of summer.

CrossFitters and their dogs— a match made in heaven. Who doesn’t love binging on the Wags & Weights IG feed, amiright?

Whether you like to bring your pooch to the box or let them join you on your run, it’s getting hot outside and we have to remember to keep our furry friends safe and cool.

Pup Summer Safety 101

First of all, help them ease into it. They probably aren’t getting as much exercise during the winter, especially if you live in an area with harsh temperatures during the cold seasons. Limit their time in the scorching heat, and keep them nice and hydrated. Maybe even consider some pet-friendly sunscreen (did you know dogs can actually get sunburned, too?).

Just use common sense before exposing them to extreme temps and maybe share a yummy bone broth popsicle with them post-WOD to help them chill— and fight inflammation, too.

Man’s BFF.

Our four legged buddies love getting in a workout and hanging out at the gym, but mostly they just love hanging out with us. Gotta watch their backs.

We’re not crying, you’re crying.

MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL.

Regionals Reflections.

Christian Lucero — “The beautiful thing about sport is that it is very black and white, the results don’t lie. Does coming up short of my goal hurt? Of course, it hurts a lot. That’s good though if it didn’t hurt I would not belong on the competition floor. You need that sick feeling in your gut to make you the best and remind you day after day what needs to be done. The only thing that changes walking away from the weekend is that I will not be in Wisconsin in August. Other than that the goal remains the same, to be the best, the train doesn’t stop here. No brakes.”

Amanda Barnhart — “I’m not even sure how to formulate the right words to describe this weekend but it truly was a dream come true. HUGE thank you to all fans; the crowd in Nashville was seriously incredible! Thank you so much everyone for cheering me along all season…and last but most definitely not least thank you to the husband Wes for literally working like an insane man to support us while I spent so much time training. He truly never complained and is the hardest working man I know.”

Jason Carroll — “I went out there and gave ’em hell with a smile on my face and had a shit ton of fun. Hope I didn’t let any of you down. Thank you for all the yells, screams, cheers, support, and love. Lets keep it going.”

Things To…

WATCH: Down Under with Kara Webb

Ever wonder what an average day looks like for Kara Webb? In the second episode of this series, ROMWOD follows Kara and her husband through a typical training day. She also shares why recovery has been vital to her success.

TRAVEL DOWN UNDER.

HEAR: From Legendary Competitior to Thriving Coach

Stacie Tovar joins Pursuing Health with Julie Foucher to talk about transitioning to retirement from the CrossFit Games to her mission as an affiliate owner, baby plans and a secret habit she kicked after her first CrossFit Games.

OH, DO TELL!

EAT: Grilled Chicken Wings

Leave the BBQ out from Memorial Day and fire up these grilled chicken wings with shishito peppers and herbs.

SOUNDS SPICY.

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• FURTHER READING: FOOD FADS — Food fads are nothing new and it seems like a new one is popping up every year. Here’s part 1 in this series on why restrictive diets might do you more harm than good. 

CHALK UP IN 2 MINUTES (a highlight reel around social media of CrossFit pros and average joes)

The Rock and John Krasinski did Murph down in Hawaii on Monday • Nike just released a limited edition Mathew Fraser Metcon which is now available
online • Rachel Mathers of CrossFit Galveston did her first Murph on the beach on a rickety old pull-up bar • Congratulations to Dante Vinet in Harvey, LA on his first ring muscle up • Kara Webb already sold out of She Bear shirts but thankfully she’s going to be printing more, and yes, she’ll ship internationally • Eric O’Connor ran 31 miles wearing a 20 pound backpack in 92 degree heat. He finished in under eight hours, a pending Guinness World Record. 

…and when you become a powerlifter, you basically believe you’re able to lift up a car. 

Dave Castro on the CrossFit Podcast — 

— Sevan: “Any regrets with the programming?”

— Dave: “Visually, I’m mostly happy.”

— Sevan: “Do you have the events for Madison programmed already? 

— Dave: “Mostly”

Deep Dive: CrossFit HQ looks into the 11-year long legacy of CrossFit’s longest running athlete, Becca Voigt…“Think about it: Voigt started in 2008, when the sport was new and the Games featured just four events over two days. No handstand walks, no muscle-ups, no cycling, no swimming. As the sport evolved to include more movements, more events, more volume and athletes from around the world, Voigt changed, too. By 2011—with a swimming test among nine others in a three-day competition—Voigt was on the podium, showing she had acquired all the fitness required to stand above the best athletes on the
planet.

— Becca’s background at the CrossFit Games:

2008 — Seventh

2009 — 20th

2010 — Seventh

2011 — Third

2012 — 10th

2013 — 11th

2014 — 24th (also earned Spirit of the Games Award)

2015 — 31st

2016 — 35th

2017 — Third in Masters 35-39 Division

2018 — TBA

“Hayley Murillo: ‘Miss you Mama'” by Jessica Danger, Morning Chalk Up

Individual competitor Hayley Murillo posted on her Instagram that she was dedicating Day 3 to her mother.

“I sure hope heaven looks like this. Miss you Mama. Thank you CrossFit Games for always bringing me back to my Mom’s old stomping grounds.”

In the post, Murillo holds up a photograph of her mother, and “some of her hundreds of ribbons” with a hashtag #day3isforyou. The framed photo, Murillo’s personal favorite of her mother, shows her standing with her two favorite horses, Lucky and Misty, at the same Del Mar stables where Murillo has been competing at the West Regional.

6/1 – 6/3: Atlantic Regional (West Palm Beach, FL)

6/1 – 6/3: Meridian Regional (Madrid, Spain)

6/1 – 6/3: Pacific Regional (Sydney, Australia)

6/2: Kegs and Kilos (Manhattan, KS)

6/2: Long Island Masters (Hauppauge, NY)

6/2: Texas WOD Fest (Houston, TX)

6/2: Tacos and Tequila Throwdown (Highlands Ranch, CO)

6/2: Meshugge CrossFit Summer Melee (Overland Park, KS)

6/3: Summer Sizzler Individual Masters Competition (Burlington, MA)

6/8 – 6/9: Bricktown Throwdown (Bricktown, OKC)

6/9: Beastette Bash at CrossFit Ananda (Arlington, TX)

6/9: Gulf Coast Games (Mandeville, LA)

6/9: WOD Wars 6 (Humble, TX)

6/9: Big Orange Brawl (Knoxville, TN)

6/9: Heroes of the Platform (Meridian, ID)

6/9: Triple Crown Fitness Event (Greenville, NC)

6/9: 3rd Annual Masters Main Event  (North Ridgeville, OH) 

6/9 – 6/10: The Heartland Games 2018 (Chicago, IL)

6/9 – 6/10: Alaka’i SUPER Summer Slam (Kapolei, HI)

6/16: Battle on the Creek (Johns Creek, GA)

6/16: Full Battle Rattle (Robinson, IL)

6/16: East Coast War (Wilmington, NC)

6/19: Gauntlett VIII – River Rumble (Portsmouth, OH)

6/22 – 6/24: The Bacon Beatdown (Daytona Beach, FL)

6/23: Garage Girls CrossFit Grit (St. Simons Island, GA)

6/23: 2018 Summer Swolestice (Gresham, OR)

6/23: HAMCO Heat (McLeansboro, IL)

6/23: The Greenville Games (Greenville, SC)

6/23: The Burn Out (New Bern, NC)

6/23: Battle of the Border (Phenix City, AL)

6/23: Battle of a Beauty with a Beast (South Hadley, MA)

6/23 – 6/24: Asbury Park Summer Games (Asbury Park, NJ)

6/23 – 6/24: The Dakota Games (Fargo, ND)

6/30: Summer Stampede (Bethlehem, PA)

6/30: Battle of the Ballpark (Seattle, WA)