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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING COMPETITIONS & RACES
There are numerous upcoming races and Crossfit competitions. Visit Garage Games, CrossFit Competitions, and River Region Runners for a list. Let Coaches David and Jennie know which ones you are interested in attending. Feel free to notify us of events on our Facebook page. Events that we attend as a gym are the events we post to our Events page and list in our email announcements.

SURVIVE THIS MUD RACE
Join us for a 5K mud race with obstacles on Saturday, March 2 in Childersburg, AL. When you register, select ‘CrossFit Montgomery’ as your team, the 10 a.m. heat, and use code: CFGUMP10 to receive a $10 discount. Registration price increases Feb. 1. The $10 off code is good for unlimited uses and will run through Feb. 22, which is the last day of online registration.

CROSSFIT GAMES OPEN
Registration for the 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games Open is live (as of January 30)! Register at games.crossfit.com/competition. We encourage anyone, especially our members to register. If you are a member and train a majority of the time at our gym, we will add you to our team — ’YARD DOGS.

CrossFit Montgomery is a validating affiliate and will host the 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games Open WOD each week at The Boneyard. Cost for non-members: $10. If you are registered and would like us to validate your WOD, read the REGISTERED ATHLETES section on our CrossFit Game page and contact us at 1-877-907-4141 or info@crossfitmontgomery.com for more information.

GUMP GAMES 2013
Join us on Saturday, March 9 for the Gump Games, a one-day CrossFit competition/fundraiser for the Arts Council of Montgomery, held in downtown Montgomery and hosted by River Region CrossFit. The WODs for the 2013 Gump Games have already been announced. If you don’t compete, please consider volunteering or judging. Contact josh@riverregioncrossfit.com for more info!

GEORGIA SPARTAN SPRINT
The 187th Fighter Wing (Alabama Air National Guard) has invited our members to join their team for the Georgia Spartan Sprint on Saturday, March 9. When you register, select ‘187FW RED TAILS’ as your team and the earliest heat available, and use code: spear10 to receive a $10 discount.

SHAMROCK SHUFFLE
SAVE THE DATE: On Saturday, March 16, the Junior League of Montgomery is hosting the Shamrock Shuffle 10K and 2K.

WALK OF LIFE
On Saturday, April 21, we will be participating in the Walk of Life for Breast Cancer. This is a 5K run/walk through downtown Montgomery. All the monies raised will benefit the Joy to Life Foundation which provides free life-saving mammograms to women who are medically under-served in 29 Alabama counties. Visit our fundraising page to donate or join our team.

POUND FOR POUND 2013
SAVE THE DATE: Pound For Pound 2013 will be held at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl on Saturday, May 11! Receive updates by visiting Pound For Pound and liking our #4# Facebook page.

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Community Events Workouts

2013 CROSSFIT GAMES

OPEN QUALIFIER
Registration for the 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games Open is live! Register at games.crossfit.com/competition. We encourage anyone, especially our members to register. If you are a member and train a majority of the time at our gym, we will add you to our team — ‘YARD DOGS.

CrossFit Montgomery is a validating affiliate and will host the 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games Open WOD each week at The Boneyard. Cost for non-members: $10. If you are registered and would like us to validate your WOD, read the REGISTERED ATHLETES section below and contact us at 1-877-907-4141 or info@crossfitmontgomery.com for more information.

THE GAMES SEASON

  • The Open is the first step in the 2013 CrossFit Games season and takes place March 6 to April 7. Every Wednesday, an Open workout will be posted. Everyone then has until that Sunday to complete the workout. Athletes have the choice of competing at a participating CrossFit affiliate, or submitting a videotape of their performance to the Games website. The Open will consist of five workouts over five weeks.
  • At the end of the five weeks, the Open’s top athletes in each region will move on to the the second stage of the competition — Regionals. Each of the 17 Regionals will be a three-day competition where individuals compete head to head with judges. At the end of the weekend, no more than three men and three women will advance to the final stage of the competition — the CrossFit Games. Our Regionals, the South East Regionals, are usually in April or May.
  • The Reebok CrossFit Games are the ultimate test of fitness. The Games are a grueling multi-day, multi-event competition to determine the Fittest on Earth. Fitness means being ready for the unknown and unknowable, so the workouts change every year and are not announced until just before the events start. For the fourth consecutive year, the CrossFit Games will be held at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. This year the dates are July 26-28.

For more information about the Games and to stay informed, visit Reebok CrossFit Games.

REGISTERED ATHLETES
The Open WODS are posted on Wednesday of each week. We will host the Open WOD on Saturday each week (with the exception of the first week) for members and visitors, unless otherwise noted.

  • Week 1 – Thursday, March 7 at 12:15 and 7:00 p.m.
  • Week 2 – Saturday, March 16
  • Week 3 – Saturday, March 23
  • Week 4 – Saturday, March 30
  • Week 5 – Saturday, April 6

Workout Format – Athletes will go in the order they arrive (first come first served). Athletes are responsible for warming up on their own before class. We will review the WOD and the movement standards with all athletes. Only certified judges will be allowed to judge athletes; therefore, the number of athletes that can perform the workout at a time will depend on how many judges we have available. If you are interested in judging, let us know. The first group of athletes will start 10 minutes after the WOD and movement standards explanation. In addition to the explanations that all athletes will receive, each judge will review the standards with the athletes they are judging and and ask the athlete to perform at least one rep of each movement to assess the athlete’s ROM and understanding of the standards. We have scorecards for each athlete that we will keep for our records and provide each athlete their results on a sticky note.

Accommodations – We will try our best to accommodate those who cannot attend the posted times for a particular week. Contact us to schedule an appointment. In the event that you have a time constraint, please notify us ahead of time so we can attempt to accommodate you. But please do not abuse this courtesy.

Result Submission – Athletes are responsible for submitting their results online at Games.CrossFit.com by the deadline on Sunday each week. However we recommend you submit your result as soon as possible. After an athlete submits their result, Coach Jennie (affiliate manager) will receive notification and will then approve or deny the result. If you have any questions or concerns about the validation process, call or text Coach Jennie on her cell phone. She will also make sure she has each athlete’s cell phone number just in case she needs to contact an athlete about their result.

RESOURCES

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Events Workouts

2013-01-05

Good luck to the those running in the Resolution Run 5K tomorrow! We are meeting near registration at 7:55 a.m. for a group photo. Thank you to those who have offered to help Coach Jennie with warming up all the runners.

9:00 ~ 10:00 a.m.
Open Gym
Current Members can come in to work on specific movements, particularly ones in which you need practice and further instruction. We will either have a WOD that you can do or you can do a WOD that you missed this week.

10:00 ~ 11:00 a.m.
Group WOD

10:00 ~ 12:00 a.m.
Foundations Class
A new Foundations class begins. Please contact us if you or someone you know is interested in getting started.

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Events

RESOLUTION RUN 5K

Join us on Saturday, January 5 for the Resolution Run 5K benefiting Brantwood Children’s Home at Paterson Field (1201 Madison Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104). Registration starts at 7:00 a.m. CrossFit Montgomery will be providing the warm-up for all of the runners at 8:10 a.m. The race starts at 8:30 a.m.

100% of the proceeds go to benefit the up to 36 children who call Brantwood their full-time home. This event is happy to offer chip timing, goodie bags, massages, warm-up and multiple awards categories.

You can be a runner or a virtual runner for a $25 donation. Get registered now! Visit the Facebook event for more details.

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Community Events Workouts

JBR & HOLIDAY BASH REVIEW

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

2012 JINGLE BELL RUN /WALK FOR ARTHRITIS
We collected $680 for the Arthritis Foundation and had 17+ runners and walkers on our team with several gym members on other teams. View the Racing Results. We’d like to recognize the following members and coaches for their performance at the Jingle Bell Run:

  • Alex Perry – 1st Place Male 25-29
  • Mike Geranis – 2nd Place Male 35-39
  • Kyle Brocious – 3rd Place Male 30-34

ANNUAL HOLIDAY BASH

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

2012 COACHES AWARDS

  • “Most Caring” – Coach Andrea
  • “Most Creative” – Coach Cody
  • “Most Knowledgeable” – Coach David
  • “Most Motivating” – Coach Cody
  • “Most Technical” – (TIE) Coach David & Jennie

2012 BONEYARD AWARDS

  • Athletic Prowess Award – This award recognizes the person who attacks the WOD with determination and superior skill and ability.
    2011 Recipient: Greg Harback
    2010 Recipient: Chris Kay
    2012 Nominees: Tom Clark, Susan Collins, Kjelen Jacobson, Steve Shirley, Larry Sullivan, Blake Thomas
    2012 Recipient: BLAKE THOMAS
  • Athletic Supporter Award – This award is bestowed upon the person who believes in our cause and advocates and promotes it.
    2011 Recipient: Mickey Artolachipe
    2010 Recipients: Sam Ivery & Kelly Adams
    2012 Nominees: Mike Anderton, Kyle Brocious, Chris Katechis, Josh Whitman
    2012 Recipient: JOSH WHITMAN
  • 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.
    2011 Recipient: Brandon King
    2010 Recipient: Jof Mehaffey
    2012 Nominees: Cory Christoffer, Steve Shirley, Josh Whitman
    2012 Recipient: CORY CHRISTOFFER
  • “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.
    2011 Recipient: Kyle Brocious
    2010 Recipient: Tina Fletcher (ACSC)
    2011 Honorable Mentions: Tina Castro, Steve Shirley, Alonzo Thomas, Malissa Valdes-Hubert, Amy Vega
    2012 Recipient: MALISSA VALDES-HUBERT
  • Most Improved Player Award – This award is given to the person who has shown the most improvement, physically and mentally.
    2011 Recipient: Christy Mehaffey
    2010 Recipient: Russ Boswell
    2012 Nominees: Donna Allen, Scott Stephenson, Alley Thomas
    2012 Recipient: SCOTT STEPHENSON
  • Perfect Attendance Award – This award is bestowed upon the person who consistently attends class (while achieving significant results).
    2011 Recipient: Kitty Chamberlain
    2010 Recipient: Jon Countess (ACSC)
    2012 Nominees: Jof & Christy Mehaffey, Scott Stephenson, Alonzo Thomas, Russ & Chrissy Voce
    2012 Recipient: RUSS & CHRISSY VOCE
  • Super-Ego Award – This award is bestowed upon the person who lacks “ego” and conforms to the rules of The ‘Yard and its trainers.
    2011 Recipient: Jeff Singleton
    2010 Recipient: Clay Fuller
    2012 Nominees: Mark Czelusta, Maureen Harback, Kjelen Jacobson, Adam Warnke
    2012 Recipient: MAUREEN HARBACK
  • Technique Geek Award – This award is bestowed upon the person who values the importance of and strives to achieve proper technique.
    2011 Recipient: Chris Katechis
    2010 Recipient: Kyle Brocious
    2012 Nominees: Alexis Blankenship, Tom Clark, Kaleb Clarke, Scott Stephenson
    2012 Recipient: KALEB CLARKE
  • Unsung Hero Award – This award recognizes the person who makes a substantive yet unrecognized contribution.
    2011 Recipient: Tim Vaught
    2010 Recipient: Kitty Chamberlain
    2012 Nominees: Tom Clark, Sarah Gill, Blake Hubert
    2012 Recipient: TOM CLARK
  • “Yah Burpees!” Award – This award recognizes the person who is always up for a challenge and eager to learn and experience.
    2011 Recipient: Rob Young
    2010 Recipient: Chris Katechis
    2012 Nominees: Mike Anderton, Cory Christoffer, Ashley Jurimas, Shirrell Roberts
    2012 Recipient: MIKE ANDERTON
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Community Events Foundations Workouts

2012-12-01

Good luck to the CrossFit Montgomery Team and all members (on other teams) running and walking in the 2012 Jingle Bell Run! We are meeting at 7:45 a.m. for a group photo and to warm up in the Catherine Roland Student Center, located across from the sand volleyball court and housing the basketball court.

Note: We are switching to our winter hours starting today so we are a bit warmer at the gym. Open Gym moves back to 9:00 a.m. and the Group WOD is at 10 a.m.

9:00 ~ 10:00 a.m.
Open Gym
Current Members can come in to work on specific movements, particularly ones in which you need practice and further instruction. We will either have a WOD that you can do or you can do a WOD that you missed this week.

10:00 ~ 11:00 a.m.
Group WOD

10:00 ~ 12:00 a.m.
Foundations Class
A new Foundations class begins. Please contact us if you or someone you know is interested in getting started.

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Community Events

JINGLE BELL RUN 5K & HOLIDAY BASH

JINGLE BELL RUN 5K FOR ARTHRITIS
Join CrossFit Montgomery’s team and/or donate money for the 2012 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis on Saturday, December 1 at 8:30 a.m. on the Huntingdon College Campus by visiting our CrossFit Montgomery’s Fundraising Page. This is a chance to put your running drills to the test and donate money to a good cause! Our team is running/walking in honor of Reva Tosh, members Jerry’s wife and Greg’s mother, who recently passed away and suffered from Rheumatoid Arthritis for 30 years.

We will pick up the runners’ packets on Thursday and have them available at the gym on Friday for you to pick up. Packets not picked up on Friday will be available on Saturday morning at the race. We will meet at 7:45 a.m. in the Catherine Dixon Roland Arena on Huntingdon’s campus where the public restrooms and basketball courts are located (where we always meet) to warm-up and take the group photo.

NOTE: The Boneyard will be open at 9 a.m. this Saturday for Open Gym. We will have a group WOD at 10 a.m. These are our new Winter hours.

3rd ANNUAL CFM HOLIDAY BASH
Join the CFM Family for a dinner party (our big event of the year!) celebrating the holidays that evening (Dec. 1) at 6 p.m. in Warehouse 37. Our 3rd Annual Holiday Party will be similar to our first two. It’s a Tacky Dress Party (wear your best [tackiest] holiday sweater or costume). The coaches are bringing the chili and supplying the protein. David and Jennie will be providing the drinks and consumables (plates, napkins, plasticware, etc.) Members should bring a side/appetizer or dessert (along with a serving utensil) to share with others. There is a RSVP and Food Sign-Up Sheet on the Westside whiteboard. The adults and kids will play Dirty Santa separately. Adults gift limit: $20. Kids/Teens gift limit: $10. Family-friendly gifts please! Coaches will announce the 2012 Boneyard Member Awards and the members will vote on the 2012 Coach Awards. Make plans for the family to be there. It’s going to be fun!

We are hoping to broadcast the SEC Championship Game on a 12X12 ft. screen at the gym before the Holiday Bash. We may not know until the day before if it will happen. If we do, people can come as early as 2:30 p.m. to watch the game which starts at 3 p.m. Look for an update about this on our Facebook Event page (link below).

Holiday Bash Tentative Schedule

  • Meet & Greet
  • Welcome & Blessings
  • Dinner
  • 2012 Boneyard Awards Ceremony
  • Dirty Santa Games (Kids first, then adults)
  • 2012 Coaches Awards Announcement

For more information, visit our Facebook Event: Jingle Bell Run & Annual Holiday Bash.

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CrossFit Endurance Events Workouts

2012-11-17

Good luck to those running the Turkey Burner 5K! Coach Mike (wearing his white CFM Endurance shirt) will meet everyone near packet pick-up around 7:30 a.m. for a group picture.

8:00 ~ 9:00 a.m.
Open Gym
Current Members can come in to work on specific movements, particularly ones in which you need practice and further instruction. We will either have a WOD that you can do or you can do a WOD that you missed this week.

9:00 ~ 10:00 a.m.
Endurance Class

9:00 ~ 10:00 a.m.
Group WOD

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CrossFit Events Workouts

2012-11-10

In observance of Veterans Day and in honor of our military we will do “Lumberjack 20.”

Note: The Boneyard will be closed for morning classes on Monday. We will have the 11:15 a.m., 5 and 6 p.m. classes as usual.

8:00 ~ 9:00 a.m.
Open Gym
Current Members can come in to work on specific movements, particularly ones in which you need practice and further instruction. We will either have a WOD that you can do or you can do a WOD that you missed this week.

9:00 ~ 10:00 a.m.
Endurance Class

9:00 ~ 10:00 a.m.
Group WOD – “Lumberjack 20” Honoring Ft. Hood

– 20 Deadlifts (275#/185#) / Run 400m
– 20 KB swings (2 pood) / Run 400m
– 20 Overhead Squats (115#/75#) / Run 400m
– 20 Burpees / Run 400m
– 20 Pullups (Chest to Bar) / Run 400m
– 20 Box Jumps (24″) / Run 400m
– 20 KB Clean Catch Squats (32kg/24kg) / Run 400m

*We can modify where necessary. For this workout, you can complete it on your own or with a partner. If you do it with a partner, you need to do your runs together and your partner will hold a wall sit while you do your work. Kettlebell clean catch squats are replacing dumbell squat cleans because ”we love them ‘bells.”

On Nov. 5, 2009, a terrorist attacked fellow soldiers and civilians at Fort Hood, Texas. When the shooting ended, he had killed 12 soldiers and one civilian and wounded 43 others. Spc. Frederick Greene, 29, of Mountain City, Tennessee, Pfc. Aaron Thomas Nemelka, 19, of West Jordan, Utah, Pfc. Michael Pearson, 22, of Bolingbrook, Illinois, and Spc. Kham Xiong, 23, of St. Paul, Minnesota, along with eleven of the wounded were active CrossFitters in the 20th Engineer Battalion, home to Lumberjack CrossFit.

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Events Workouts

2012-10-20

Congrats and best wishes to member Kelly Hawkins who is getting married Saturday!

8:00 ~ 9:00 a.m.
Open Gym
Current Members can come in to work on specific movements, particularly ones in which you need practice and further instruction. We will either have a WOD that you can do or you can do a WOD that you missed this week.

9:00 ~ 10:00 a.m.
Endurance Class

9:00 ~ 10:00 a.m.
Group WOD

WAREHOUSE RENOVATION
10:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m. & SUNDAY – noon ~ 4:00 p.m.
We are expanding The Boneyard to include the 3,000+ sq. ft. warehouse next door. We are cleaning the new space from 10 – 4 and need volunteers to help. We will continue to clean and begin painting the new warehouse on Sunday.