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Good morning. It’s Wednesday, May 25, and this is your Morning Chalk Up. Did we miss something? Send us a tip at tips@morningchalkup.com.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Today, you have 100% of your life left.” – Tom Landry
REGIONALS ROUNDUP
ONN MISSING THE GAMES
Cassidy Lance: “I didn’t say it out loud but my goal this year was to defend my 8th place title from 2014. But more than that I wanted to redeem myself from last years placement; however, I won’t be able to do either of those this year. I’ve been asked how I feel. I’m not sure how to respond. If you want a fake answer I’ll tell you that I am fine. Or would you rather I tell you straight up that I feel like shit and an embarrassment. In the last two days I’ve caught myself crying then staring out at a blank space and repeating that cycle. Right now I feel numb. I have no words. I keep replaying the weekend over and over and where did I loose. What could I have done. But that doesn’t matter. It’s over. It’s done with. Now the fight continues until next year.”
Jeff Evans: “To have that ending sucked, but it was my fault. So instead of crying and complaining, I took my experience and grew from it. True character will always show when your at the top or bottom. Now as for 2017.”
What’s Rich Doing…? An interview with the 4-time champ.
HIT REWIND
CrossFit HQ replays some of the best moments from Carleen Matthews’ takedown of the West Regional. Too long, didn’t watch…if you did something else during your weekend off and didn’t catch all the big moments (or weren’t open our emails — shame!) then here’s 8 minutes of everything you might have missed this past weekend.
UP TO BAT
Here are some of the big names we have coming up this weekend: Mathew Fraser, Austin Malleolo, Albert Dominic Larouche, Tim Paulson, Spencer Hendel, Michele Letendre, Katrin Davidsdottir, Dani Horan, Sam Briggs, Annie Thorisdottir, Kristin Holte, Sara Sigmundsdottir, Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson, Jonne Koski, Jacob Heppner, Sam Dancer, Scott Panchik, Graham Holmberg, Nick Uranker, Stacie Tovar, Brooke Wells, Jennifer Smith, Nicole Holcomb, Julie Foucher, Melissa Doss, Elizabeth Akinwale…RICH FRONING!
SPEED READ
IN 2 MINUTES
CrossFit Journal collected and sorted the archive of Greg Glassman’s postings on fitness. If you’re looking for some some insight into the Founder’s foundations, give some of these a read. Belle and Bell is looking for new brand ambassadors. One of the perks includes 35% discount on all of your personal Belle & Bell orders. 15th at the California Regionals, Sara Loogman argues for why you should be taking creatine. Chris Spealler shares some great tips forkeeping your spine neutral and not overextending on the squat or deadlift. Jason Khalipa has no words for this photo whatsoever. Marcus Filly is going live on Granite Games Facebook page for some Q&A today at 5PM Pacific. Cole Sager’s first workout after Regionals was really aggressive…it’s only been one full day bro. Alethea Boon (Pacific – 3rd) is competing in her first Olympic Weightlifting meet today at the Oceania Weightlifting Championships; Tia-Clair Toomey is also competing. Kara Webb’s getting ready to start practicing her running. This kid wrote the cutest letter to Scott Panchik asking to come to his gym and workout with him. What’s your snatch windup routine? Jared Enderton lays out his 8 favorites you’ll spot around the box.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP
FloElite is hiring a summer intern. A strong candidate will possess skills like “Drinker of the elite fitness Kool-Aid” and “Interest in dating mining and statistics” (<– we think they meant data mining!)