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Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up. Today’s edition is fueled by Paleoethics, the Official Sports Nutrition Sponsor of The CrossFit Games. How well do you read the labels on the supplements you’re buying? Paleoethics is doing their part in making sure you’re educated when it comes to sports supplements so you know how to spot the real thing. Take a second and learn what you need to know.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Authenticity is hard to fake.” — Rasheed Ogunlaru
CHALK UP IN 2 MINUTES
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU HIT THE BOX
ROUNDUP — Camille Leblanc-Bazinet gets her sling off tomorrow. CrossFit New England wrote a $5000 check to the Navy Seal Foundation.
Interesting…CBS Sports/The CrossFit Games promo video for a special episode which aired last night gave more than noticeable airtime to Ricky Garard.
INVITATIONAL INSIGHT
— WHY NO FRASER? Fans have missed out on the Fittest Man on Earth for two straight years. We reached out to see why Mat Fraser wasn’t competing at the 2017 CrossFit Invitational and his agent said, “Mat sustained an injury at the CrossFit Games this year. He wasn’t able to workout much at all for 6 to 8 weeks because he was in a brace recovering. He was just cleared and is fully healed now but just isn’t ready to compete. He’s just getting back to training.” What was the injury? He tore a ligament in his knee.
— GARARD RUMOR MILL: Last week, The Barbell Spin reported speculationthat Ben Garard (Ricky Garard’s brother) was a candidate to coach the Pacific Invitational team. We were curious so we asked CrossFit HQ and they confirmed Ben Garard was never a consideration.
WHAT TO TELL YOUR FRIEND WHO STARTS FALLING FOR THEIR HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART AGAIN…
Your first love is hard to forget, just ask Mark Gomes who came back to competitive Olympic Weightlifting after more than 30 years. In 1982, the 66-year-old decided to hang up his barbell but he rediscovered his passion for it after joining CrossFit Ottawa. Currently the masters athlete holds nine Ontario Masters records and three Canadian recording in both the snatch and clean and jerk. In 2018, Mark wants to recapturing the Pan-American title he held before some of us were even born. Talk about rekindling old flames.
WHAT TO TELL YOUR FRIEND WHO RAN OUT OF CHALK…
Chalk makes you stronger, which is why you need to keep a lot of it around. We know the feeling of walking over to the chalk bucket to find only one tiny crumb at the bottom right before you’re about to do Fran. No one wants that. Don’t let that happen again. Instead, talk to Chalk Monster who will ship premium grade chalk right to your door, or garage, monthly so you never run out. For reals though, it could be a life, or PR saver. #UnleashYourChalkMonster
THINGS TO…
WATCH: Brooke Ence Makes Butternut Squash
In a new video series focusing on making your macros count in the kitchen, Brooke grabs her bestie Jeanna and heads into the kitchen for a few glasses of wine and making one of her favorite recipes, butternut squash goulash.
GRAB A GLASS.
HEAR: Professor Fikowski
Straight from his honeymoon, Brent Fikowski kicks back with the WODcast Podcast crew and talks a little about his recent wedding, being an accountant and Ricky Garard getting popped for PEDs.
TUNE IN.
KNOW: The Dark Side of Supplements
How well informed are you about the supplements you’re taking? Do you fully understand what’s actually going into your body and do you know how to spot the less than kosher items on the label? Do yourself a favor and learn the basics.
EDUCATE YOURSELF.
EAT: Jalapeño, Pepper Jack & Turkey Bacon Quiche with Potato Crust
This veggie packed turkey bacon quiche is a protein packed breakfast that’s great for meal prep. Make it ahead of time then enjoy slices all week long with hot sauce and avocado on the side.
TRY IT OUT.
CHALK UP AFFILIATES
STORY SERIES: How has CrossFit helped you achieve a goal?
“In 2008, I was involved in a major car accident that ended up breaking my spine and left me with an even worse addiction to pain meds. After bottoming out and getting sober in 2012 through a 12-step program, I walked into a box for the first time. Right away I knew that CrossFit was for me. CrossFit has helped me to see that I am not my injury or my addiction. It has given me even more purpose and direction. With the help of Phoenix Multisport I was able to get my L1 and started coaching.” — Keith Russell, Per Ignem 2 in Boston, MA