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Jääkarhu!

Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up. Today’s edition was chalked up while visiting Austin’s most famous affiliate, CrossFit Jääkarhu,and getting in a fantastic workout with the nooner crew.

Fun fact, after each WOD, the entire class huddles together and on the count of three they hell, “JÄÄKARHU!!”

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“I avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward.” – Charlotte Bronte

CHALK UP IN 2 MINUTES


WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU HIT THE BOX

This 31-year-old youth pastor was born with no arms and he goes to CrossFit every day. Take a sneak peak at the 2016 CrossFit Invitational uniformsAlyssa Ritchey has the most legit bar approach ever. Chris Spealler can still do Nancy in 11 minutes. Can you beat Solace NYC’s mannequin challenge? After rehabilitating her ruptured achilles, Alethea Boon gets a little emotional after hitting a weighted back squat. Misfit Athletics is holding their annual Mock Regionals Dec 2 and you can compete from your own box. Brooke Wells and Kari Pearce training with Rich Froning for the Invitational.

Do you have it in you to finish this 30 round workout?

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Deleted scenes from “Froning: The Fittest Man in History.”

Brooke Wells discusses this weekend’s CrossFit Invitational, balancing being a full-time student and CrossFit athlete, and working on weaknesses.

CHALK UP READS


“Many of the competitors that hit the beach for Clearwater’s 11th Warrior Competition Saturday didn’t just build their way up to the grueling CrossFit exhibition – they put themselves back together to get there.

“You’ve got a whole bunch of amputees who have no quit in them, whatsoever. Guys walking around without feet, guys walking around without hands…minus just about everything but a head.

“So on Saturday, wounded veterans hit the beach alongside some of the world’s top CrossFit athletes to exhibit the strength, sacrifice and resiliency of American soldiers. The organizers of the 11th Warrior hope to inspire others suffering from physical and mental wounds to come back fighting.”

“Just one can of fizzy drink a day IS enough to raise the risk of developing diabetes by 50%” by the Daily Mail

“Drinking just one can of fizzy drink every day could have deadly consequences, scientists warn.”Adults who drank one a day had a 46 per cent increased chance of developing pre-diabetes – when the blood glucose level is higher than normal. Sugary drinks were also linked to a rise in insulin resistance, which is known to be a risk factor of type 2 diabetes. However, diet versions of fizzy drinks did not increase the risk of developing the condition, experts found.”

CHALK UP AFFILIATES


 Scroll trough these photos of a packed house of people cheering on these powerlifting ladies from Crossfit 3XF, Crossfit SAW, Waynesboro Y, Crossfit Staunton and The Gym. For every pound they lifted they raised more money for local Waynesboro, PA charities.

CrossFit Edify in Ammon, Idaho honored the memory of a local woman who died of multiple sclerosis with a friendly competition: “We’re here honoring the fact that we have bodies to use, and that we’re strong and that we get to be here and take each day and make it the best that we can.”

CHALK UP TIPS


Brought to You by CrossFit JääkarhuJessica Estrada introduces the candlestick roll. It’s a basic beginner-level gymnastics movement that is a solid skill transfer for the muscle-up, and the best part is, you don’t need any equipment.

Bonus Tip, because it’s Tuesday and you’re already thinking about what to make for Thanksgiving. Paleo cranberry thyme dressing to drizzle over grilled veggies, a salad, or some pork.

CHALK UP DEALS


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Introducing the J.J. Watt Reebok military edition. Caffeine & Kilos is clearing out summer inventory and offering a bunch of racerbacks for $16. Mix and match any two FitAid recovery drinks for $0.99 + free shipping.

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