Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up. Your author is on team Sixth Amendment today as he’s doing his constitutional duty and responding to his jury summons. All legalese aside, today’s edition was written outside a courtroom.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Don’t be delicate…be vast and brilliant!.” — Brent Smith
THAT MOMENT PRE-MADE PALEO GOT EVEN BETTER
THE STORY.
Imagine for a second that your bestie went to culinary school, became a chef all while buying 1000 acres and farming everything you need to make delicious, gourmet healthy meals. Basically sounds like heaven.
Well imagine that concept got so popular and successful, your bestie decided to open a bunch of actual locations so anyone could pop in for a quick healthy bite or meet a coworker for lunch without worrying whether the restaurant would fit the diet.
Again, sounds like heaven.
THIS IS REAL RIGHT?
YES! We’re not even teasing. Meet Eat Fit Go, a Nebraska-based franchised prepared-meals concept, where you can actually walk up and grab a pre-made meal, take it to go or just eat there. And this isn’t small time either. They already have 30+ locations with another 16 coming soon. We know you’re going to Google it so here’s the nationwide map.
Honestly, look at how nice the new place in Atlanta, GA looks.
ANYTHING ELSE?
Keep your fingers crossed that this trend continues. CrossFitters already have some amazing pre-made meal delivery options available from companies like Territory Foods, Paleo Nick’s, Ice Age Meals and a growing menu of regional options, but those still don’t solve the problem of what to do on the go. Sadly those options are limited and it’s great to see this concept taking off.
CHALK UP IN 2 MINUTES
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU HIT THE BOX
ROUNDUP — Ben Smith does 88 pull-ups unbroken. Jamie Hagiya hits a backsquat double at 315 pounds. Dave Castro’s dramatic announcement of the CrossFit Games Team Series WOD 1. Stefi Cohen hits a 501 pound deadlift. Christian Lucero hits some power clean into push press at 286 pounds. Kelsey Kiel hits 3 back squats at 325 pounds. Watch Alexis Johnson cycle muscle-ups in super slow-mo.
TEAM SERIES — Maybe they’re teasing WOD #1 a day early but the announcement was scheduled to go live on Facebook tonight at 4:50PM PST. We’d expect a second workout for week 1 to come soon.
— WOD #1 is a spin off of 14.5/16.5 but thankfully a little less than half the reps. 9-15-21 reps for time of synchronized thrusters and synchronized bar-facing burpees. Rx is 95/65. Submissions are due Monday, September 25.
BIG BROTHER FINALE — Despite the broken foot and subsequent surgery, Christmas Abbott has made it all the way to the final three on CBS’ Big Brother and she’s got a chance to bring home half a million bucks. We’re out of the loop on this one, so here’s the News Observer with all the details on how she got here.
LAUNCHING — A new sports energy drink is looking to get into the market. Mettā kicked off their Kickstarter campaign yesterday hauling in about $1600 on launch day. Mettā is an all natural, caffeine and refined sugar-free energy drink substitute that increases both mental and physical performance. Affiliate owners, we’d check out some of the prize packages cause for $310 you get a fully stocked fridge to give free cans to your members.
MUST READ — In this new series focused on answering affiliate ownership’s most common questions, CrossFit HQ sat down with Murray Ballenden, owner of CrossFit Chadstone in Melbourne, Australia to address challenges he’s faced running an affiliate.
THINGS TO…
WATCH: Loredo, Honoring a Fallen Soldier
On June 24, 2010, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edwardo Loredo was killed in Jelewar, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit with an IED. It was the day before his 35th birthday. Loredo’s wife Jennifer approached CrossFit Raeford about doing something to honor Loredo’s life and legacy. This is their story.
MUST WATCH.
HEAR: Pat and Taz Barber on CrossFit, Coaching, and Kids
Pat Barber is old school CrossFit. He trained under Glassman at the first affiliate in Santa Cruz, CA. Between Pat and his wife Taz, they have more than 10 CrossFit Games appearances both as individuals and team. Julie Foucher catches up with the CrossFit duo on this episode of Pursuing Health.
LISTEN UP.
EAT: Homemade Pumpkin Spice Bagels with Whipped Cinnamon Honey Butter
These are in no way paleo but honestly who cares. It’s fall and we’re diving in with pumpkin everything. This step-by-step recipe from Ambitious Kitchen will leave your kitchen smelling fall-esque and your heart very happy.
START THE OVEN.
CHALK UP AFFILIATES
OVER THE WEEKEND — Richard Russell CrossFit in Soledad, CA hosted five affiliates (including themselves) for a friendly fundraiser competition. The event was organized to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS — On September 18, Everyday Warrior is hosting their 4th annual Battle Series. The three-week, online competition has already raised $58,400 to support CrossFit athletes who are battling cancer this year alone. The Battle Series is their biggest event of the year and another great way to get your box involved in a good cause. Oh and take a look at how CrossFit Invictus is getting their members involved.
Carleen Mathews attempting a muscle-up during Amanda .45 at the 2017 CrossFit Games. Due to an injury, she’d be unable to complete the minimum work requirement and was disqualified after the third event. (Photo Credit: Jeffrey Duncan/2017 CrossFit Games)