Day: December 4, 2011

This year’s Jingle Bell Run and our Holiday Bash were a success! Thank you to those who attended both events.

2011 JINGLE BELL RUN /WALK FOR ARTHRITIS
We collected $880 for the Arthritis Foundation and had 25 runners and walkers. View the Racing Results. We’d like to recognize the following members and coaches for their performance at the Jingle Bell Run:

• Melissa Johnson – 1st Place Female 20-24
• Anna Young – 2nd Place Female 25-29
• Mickey Artolachipe – 3rd Place Female 30-34
• Russ Boswell – 3rd Place Male 25-29
• Mike Geranis – 1st Place Male 30-34
• Nate Naidas – 2nd Place Male 30-34
• Kyle Brocious – 3rd Place Male 30-34
• Cory Christoffer – 2nd Place Male 35-39
• Coach David Sumner came in 4th for the Male 30-34 category which means the CrossFit Montgomery team took all four top spots in that age/gender group.
• Amy Vega got 4th for her age group, Cody Young got 5th for his age group, Greg Coleman got 6th, Rob Young got 7th, Lindsy Stephens got 9th

CFMGM HOLIDAY BASH

We’d like to recognize the following members and coaches who won awards at the Holiday Bash:

2011 COACHES AWARDS

• “Most Caring” – Britt Dowling
• “Most Creative” – Mike Geranis
• “Most Knowledgeable” – David Sumner
• “Most Motivating” – Cody Young
• “Most Technical” – Nate Naidas

2011 BONEYARD AWARDS

• Athletic Prowess Award – This award recognizes the person who attacks the WOD with determination and superior skill and ability.
  2010 Recipient: Chris Kay (ACSC)
  2011 Honorable Mention: Blake Hubert
  2011 Recipient: Greg Harback (Unanimous)

• Athletic Supporter Award – This award is bestowed upon the person who believes in our cause and advocates and promotes it.
  2010 Recipients: Sam Ivery & Kelly Adams
  2011 Honorable Mentions: Christy Mehaffey, Kelli Strowd, Kelly Easterling, Rob Young, Russ Boswell, Tony D’Amato
  2011 Recipient: Mickey Artolachipe

• Comedic Relief Award – This award is bestowed upon the person who provides us with humor therapy to relieve the physical and emotional pain and stress of the WOD.
  2010 Recipient: Jof Mehaffey
  2011 Honorable Mentions: Jof Mehaffey, Steve Shirley, Tony D’Amato
  2011 Recipient: Brandon King (Unanimous)

• “Hello Sunshine!” Award – This award, also known as the Spirit Award, is bestowed upon the person who promotes positive morale through actions of good spirit.
  2010 Recipient: Tina Fletcher (ACSC)
  2011 Honorable Mentions: Chris Katechis, Christy Mehaffey, Greg Tosh, Steve Shirley
  2011 Recipient: Kyle Brocious (Unanimous)

• Most Improved Player Award – This award is given to the person who has shown the most improvement, physically and mentally.
  2010 Recipient: Russ Boswell
  2011 Honorable Mentions: Chris Katechis, Dawn Ellis, Kelli Strowd
  2011 Recipient: Christy Mehaffey

• Perfect Attendance Award – This award is bestowed upon the person who consistently attends class (while achieving significant results).
  2010 Recipient: Jon Countess (ACSC)
  2011 Honorable Mentions: Chris Katechis, Kaleb Clarke, Kelli Strowd, Malissa Valdes-Hubert
  2011 Recipient: Kitty Chamberlain

• Super-Ego Award – This award is bestowed upon the person who lacks “ego” and conforms to the rules of The ‘Yard and its trainers.
  2010 Recipient: Clay Fuller
  2011 Honorable Mentions: Rob Young, Russ Boswell, Toni D’Amato
  2011 Recipient: Jeff Singleton

• Technique Geek Award – This award is bestowed upon the person who values the importance of and strives to achieve proper technique.
  2010 Recipient: Kyle Brocious
  2011 Honorable Mentions: Greg Tosh, Jeff Singleton, Mickey Artolachipe
  2011 Recipient: Chris Katechis

• Unsung Hero Award – This award recognizes the person who makes a substantive yet unrecognized contribution.
  2010 Recipient: Kitty Chamberlain
  2011 Honorable Mentions: Amy Vega, Bull Ternus, Chris Katechis, Donna Allen
  2011 Recipient: Tim Vaught

• “Yah Burpees!” Award – This award recognizes the person who is always up for a challenge and eager to learn and experience.
  2010 Recipient: Chris Katechis
  2011 Honorable Mentions: Lindsy Stephens, Steve Shirley
  2011 Recipient: Rob Young

CHILI CONTEST WINNERS

• “Healthiest” – Jen Jenkins
• “Most Unique” – Rebecca & Bull Ternus
• “Tastiest” – Sara & John Matulia