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Good morning. It’s Tuesday, June 21, and this is your Morning Chalk Up. Did we miss something? Send us a tip at tips@morningchalkup.com.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“I think you’ve got to pay the price for anything that’s worthwhile, and success is paying the price. You’ve got to pay the price to win, you’ve got to pay the price to stay on top, and you ‘ve got to pay the price to get there.” – Vince Lombardi
THE COMPETITION FLOOR
28 days until the 2016 CrossFit Games. Everything looks better in slow motion.
#IBelieveThatWeWillWin – Good luck to the U.S Men’s National Team as they take on Argentina at 6PM PT tonight in the semifinals of the Copa America.
GAMES PREP
This 50 year old can deadlift 435 pounds, squat 390 pounds and run a 5K in 20 minutes and 45 seconds – and he’ll be at Carson, CA. Camille Leblanc-Bazinet led a sunrise workout at Colorado’s Red Rocks Park yesterday morning to celebrate the summer solstice. Sara Sigmundsdottir trained with Hafthor Bjornsson. Thuri Helgadottir definitely keeping it varied as she kets out into an Icelandic lake. Tia-Clair Toomey’s power clean EMOM is a really great WOD for anyone to give a try. COMING SOON..You can support Michele Letendre in Carson by picking up one of these #TeamLetendre t-shirts. Travis Williams hits a 425 pound back squat for 3. No excuses, Lindy Barber gets in a workout at home even those she left her keys in the BFs car. Kara Webb hit some old push press school drop sets. Jacob Heppner does “Mary” in a Chewbacca suit.
GRANITE GAMES
Workout 2 of 3 is all wrapped up. It’s possible the leaderboard will take some time to fully update (we’re unsure), but here are some of the faces we recognize at the top of the leaderboard. Remember, ONLY 50 RX athletes will be invited to compete in September.
2nd Colleen Fotsch…14th Megin Oczkowski…28th Jennifer Dancer…39th Melissa Doss…45th Brooke Haas…49th Sarah Hopping Estrella…60th Sarabeth Phillips…
9th Tommy Vinas…14th Alec Smith…42nd Ryan Fischer…47th Nick Uranker…59th Ben Stoneberg…63rd Austin Spencer…
SPEED READ
IN 2 MINUTES…
A woman’s purse was stolen from Canyon Country CrossFit. Beyond the Whiteboard looks into which Regions performed best during the CrossFit Open, specifically they break down the top 100 athletes by region. Everyone is now trying this weird summersault hanging from a bar movement. This is what it looks like when your dog decides not to swim any longer. Emily Abbott looks a lot like someone from Game of Thrones Season 2. Soda consumption is falling in the US, but is it because people are choosing healthier options or is something other (unhealthy) option stealing their business?
The relationship between beauty and strength has changed for Amanda Hill since she found CrossFit. “I just want to be the best version of myself I can be, strong mind and strong body. Personal stamina. A test of being able to do everything I want in life. Because, we only get one. And it turns out, muscles are sexy.”
HEALTH & MOBILITY
Scott Panchik talks about the importance of sleep for your recovery.
WHAT YOU’LL WANNA BUY
Doughnuts & Deadlifts’ booty shorts have been restocked.