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EOD WARRIOR WODS — The EOD 136 Memorial Workout was created to honor the 136 EOD technicians who have made the ultimate sacrifice since 9/11. The workout is to be completed
between October 1 and November 30. Angel Oak CrossFit on John’s Island, SC will complete the WOD November 23.
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ADDICTION FUNDRAISER — On Saturday, October 5, CrossFit HYPE in Boca Raton, FL will hold Outwork Addiction Fundraiser 2. There will be food, raffles, local vendors, music and fun.
CHALK UP IN 2 MINUTES (a highlight reel around social media of CrossFit pros and average joes)
Happy birthday Jason Khalipa • Happy birthday Heather Bergeron • Happy thirtieth birthday Amanda Ferguson • Congratulations on one year CrossFit Eleven • Sebastian Paz gets a clean PR at 285 pounds • Andrew Bain cleans 353 pounds • Danielle Szpindor welcomes baby girl Peyton • Stacey snatches 85 pounds for a PR • Seamus Keating gets a handstand push-up PR • Mike Anderson PRs his double unders • Congratulations to Jeremy
Wheeler on his first bar muscle-up • Happy anniversary to Caitlin and Tim Paulson.
…and if you’re not getting us water like this, we don’t want it.
Watch…In honor of day one of the official 2019-2020 NHL season, here is the top-ranked hockey fight of all time.
Update to Sanctional Qualifications — With the Open just over a week away, several Santionals have announced changes to their qualification process. Morning Chalk Up’s Senior Games Analyst, Tommy Marquez, is keeping us all in the loop with our Definitive Guide to Qualifying for the 2019 – 2020 Season Sanctionals.
— Sanctionals Updated: Pandaland CrossFit Challenge, SouthFit CrossFit Challenge, Norweigan CrossFit Championship, Wodapalooza, Reykjavik CrossFit Championship, West Coast CrossFit Classic, CrossFit German Throwdown, Madrid CrossFit Championship, Down Under CrossFit Championship, CrossFit Lowlands Throwdown, CanWest CrossFit Championship, Ashbury Summer Games, and Mayan CrossFit Championship.
SHOTS FIRED…Five Ways that CrossFit Might Not Ever Get it Right — Emily Beers was in Whistler for the Ten-Year Affiliate Summit hosted by CrossFit. In a recent article for Breaking Muscle, Beers breaks down five ways she still thinks CrossFit is missing the mark.
— “He repeated the latter phrase multiple times during his address. He also spent a great deal of time talking about his opposition to, and fight, with the NSCA, the ACSM, the evils of Gatorade, hyponatremia and the nephrologists he loves.”
— “What was not addressed were the very real problems CrossFit affiliate owners and coaches face today, problems which have led countless affiliates to move away from the CrossFit brand and de-affiliate, or close their doors entirely.”
— “Currently, it’s nearly impossible to make a decent salary as a CrossFit coach. I speak with gym owners regularly, who have been paying themselves a barely living wage in the neighborhood of $40,000 a year for 7-plus years.”
RESPONSE…CrossFit’s Russ Greene responds to Beers’ article in a Medium blog post:
— “And what about CrossFit’s NSCA lawsuit? Does Beers acknowledge that CrossFit’s increasingly successful litigation is aimed at correcting the record and preventing the CrossFit brand from being further tarnished? Not once. Beers even belittles Greg’s focus on the adversaries who deliberately tarnished the brand.
— “Perhaps Beers does not think it’s a ‘very real problem” for affiliates that NSCA, ACE and ACSM spread the myth that they are dangerous…Had Beers acknowledged that CrossFit HQ has spent millions of dollars successfully defending the CrossFit brand against those who wished to defame it, she still could have objected to the approach.”
— “I do not think CrossFit Inc. is perfect. In fact, Greg spoke at length about how CrossFit Inc. has learned from past mistakes. Instead of recognizing the work CrossFit is doing to defend its affiliates, though, Beers attempts to paint CrossFit’s concern with its reputation and the health of CrossFit affiliate members as divorced from the day-to-day reality of CrossFit affiliates.”
Nuun Opens $2500 Award to Female Athletes — Nuun, the makers of hydration products like electrolyte tablets and powders, recently announced a new$2500 athletic scholarship opportunity for women.
— “A new award by the functional sports beverage company Nuun is creating more opportunities for women in sport to pursue their athletic aspirations. Open to both professional and amateur female athletes, applications for the cash prize of up to $2500 opened on Sept. 30 and will be accepted until Oct. 30.
— “Unlike other fitness grants, there are no limitations to how the prize money can be used. Childcare, professional coaching sessions, transportation and enhanced athletic gear are just a few of the examples cited in the application instructions on Nuun’s website.”
— Notable Names: Annie Thorisdottir, who is sponsored by Nuun, recently signed her contract with them, kicking off a trend of including pregnancy clauses for female athletes.
Win a Trip to Boston for 20.5 — You can enter to win a trip to Boston for the 20.5 Open announcement, presented by Reebok and CrossFit Filthy 150.
Saxon Brothers to Compete at CrossFit Winter Classic — Saxon, Spencer, and Scott Panchik will all be competing at the CrossFit Winter Classic in December.
Project Purple Podcast — Project Purple is a non-proft dedicated to a world without pancreatic cancer. Their mission, which they help fund through CrossFit Fundraiser WODs, is to find a cure for pancreatic cancer and improve the lives of patients through support, hope, and compassion. Their podcast, the Project Purple Podcast, tells the stories behind those they serve.
— “Project Purple’s vision is a world without pancreatic cancer. We have two initiatives: to help pancreatic cancer patients and fund research. With a variety of partners in the health and fitness world, our podcast will deliver an exciting look into our own background as well as the worlds of medical treatment, marathon running, fitness, nutrition, stories of inspiration and hope, and much more.”
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