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Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up. Today’s edition was chalked up while watching the Patriots’ historic comeback and first ever Super Bowl overtime. P.S. In case you missed it, Lucas Parker predicted the Super Bowl tie, literally, not kidding.
To Start Your Week — With a little more than 17 days until the first Open announcement, here are six CrossFit.com dumbbell WODs to try before the big day.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“On the days I feel like working out, I workout because my life depends on it. On the days I do not feel like working out, I workout because someone else’s life depends on it.” — Capt. Brian Cooke, Prince William County Department of Fire Rescue
CHALK UP IN 2 MINUTES
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU HIT THE BOX
CrossFit HQ confirms the rumors about dumbbells in the Open are true. Dan Bailey, Becca Voigt, Brooke Ence and Kris Clever were in a Michelob Ultra Super Bowl commercial. NoBull released their second promo ad featuring the new Arctic Grey Trainer. Jamie Hagiya does heavy Grace outside in the Southern California sun. Sammy Wood hits a 255 pound push jerk PR. Jon North hits a post cardiac arrest snatch PR of 323 pounds. Jenn Jones takes dance lessons in Reeboks and celebrated her birthday Sunday. Annie Thorisdottir deadlifts 330 pounds for 7 reps. Move over California, Colleen Fotsch joins Team NorCal. Jason Khalipa made nachos in his pizza oven.
Chelsea Sellers does Isabel in 50 seconds. This is unreal to watch.
The National Law Review looks a little deeper into the new partnership between CrossFit and WME, the owner of UFC and mega talent and sports promotion agency.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
The story of Angel Gonzalez, who lost the use of his legs when he was 23-years-old. Today, he coaches at CrossFit Redefined in Houston, Texas and teaches others confidence and strength they didn’t know they had.
CHALK UP READS
I was a very active kid growing up. I played pretty much every sport under the sun and began studying martial arts at eight years old. My schedule was completely packed with physical activity and I thrived off of the structure. I was kind of a jock to be honest.
Going to college, I took a bit of a hiatus from fitness, not even on purpose. I lost the structure of fitness activities and with it went my focus and drive. After a couple of years of typical college laziness, I knew that I needed to get myself back on track.
Reflections of a CrossFit Mom by Lindsey Valenzuela
My sweet boy. I’ve learned a lot about myself becoming a mommy. I’ve learned what I thought I could handle was just the tip of the iceberg, that I’m capable of so much more and can handle so much more in every aspect of life. I have learned I can accomplish so much with so little sleep. I feel more complete then I have ever felt in my life. I have become more obsessed with baby gadgets, than CrossFit gadgets ?.
I’ve learned as an athlete people will move on from your life when they no longer can benefit from you. I have learned to keep my circle small and those who care will be there with you from the start. I have most importantly learned to be your mommy.
CHALK UP AFFILIATES
Colchester Middle School is adding CrossFit into their P.E. curriculum and Mathew Fraser was there to help them kick it off.
CrossFit will now be offered to Muscatine Community College students and staff.
New Mobility WOD seminars announced for California and Illinois.
Christmas Abbott is headed to CrossFit Fargo in North Dakota to help raise money for Unseen, an organization that helps nonprofits who are fighting human trafficking.