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Quit Band-Aiding Your Problems
Eleven years ago, I tore my ACL and meniscus attempting to run a Tough Mudder. And I say attempted because I didn’t even make it
What fills your cup?
Sometimes you just need to fill your cup. On Sunday this week, we had a ton to do to prepare for the upcoming week. Laundry.
Take the rest
We’ve talked a lot about rest lately, but I’ve recently had a friend remind me again how important it truly is. Not just rest for
You have to walk before you can run
When I first started CrossFit, I wanted to do all the cool things. The ring and bar muscle-ups. Toes to Bar. Shoot – I just
Slow Down. Enjoy all the Moments.
I am constantly in a rush. It doesn’t matter what’s going on, I am rushing from one thing to the next. I rush around the
It’s futile to resist change
“It’s futile to resist change” Change…. A word most of us don’t like. Shoot, a lot of us HATE it. Change can be good or
Take time to reflect
As we finish the 2024 CrossFit Open season, it’s time to reflect on your performance and to be really honest with yourself. How did you
Meet Emma
Nick and I don’t claim to be experts at coaching or even hiring new coaches. But we saw something in Emma when she first joined
Be Kind!
Our church service was heavy this week. A lot of what they were speaking about hit home in my heart. From losing a parent to
Keep going!
There’s a hole in our back fence. Buried under the shrubbery, out of our eyesight, but darn if our dog hasn’t found it and decided
Embrace the power of change
Four years ago yesterday, I ended a chapter in my life that was long overdue. You know how you hold onto things because they’re what
How in tune are you with your body?
Don’t mind the up close and personal mug shots, but I wanted to touch on something that I don’t think many of us are aware
What is a mom?
A mom is an irreplaceable person in a Man’s life. I’m not sure I’ve ever met a father’s boy. A mom and a dad have
The Value in Valuing Yourself
I’m never going to be able to do this. I’m such a failure. Everyone is going to laugh at me. Why did I decide this
Health is our greatest wealth
Alright you guys. I want you to be really honest with yourself. Really, truly honest. How healthy are you? How healthy do you eat? How
First Bring a Friend Week of 2024
Shout it from the rooftops! It’s Bring a Friend week! Yes, that’s right. Invite all your friends, family members, mortal enemies (just kidding, you don’t
Remember Why You Started
Sometimes I feel like I have it all together and things are flowing seamlessly from one thing to the next. And other times I feel
Happy New Year!
Alright y’all – 2024 just so happens to start on a Monday. A brand new day, a brand new week, a brand new year. And
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from our CFC family to yours. Slow down and enjoy the reason for the season. May you have a blessed holiday season, full
Live more. Love more. Laugh more.
Life really does fly by. I swear we just started 2023 but now, here we are, closing it out and heading into 2024. When you’re
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts
An open letter to our CFC family: Thank you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. You guys stepped up for us in a
In The Blink of An Eye
In the blink of an eye, the snap of your fingers, overnight, life truly can change. Just. Like. That. Nobody and nothing can prepare you
What chances aren’t you taking?
If you never try, you automatically lose all the chances you’ve been given. If you never try, you have no idea what you’re missing. If
Seasons change, and so do we
There’s beauty in knowing that seasons change, and so do we. It can feel never-ending when you’re in a hard season. Like it’s not going
We were all beginners once
We all have this innate fear of starting something new. Myself included. We think it’s too hard or too scary, or we won’t be able
What a Humbling Week
There’s nothing more humbling than hitting yourself in the head with a barbell during a normal snatch workout, then doing something in another workout to
Fall Spooky Classic Recap
As sad as I am that our Fall Spooky Classic is over, I am also relieved. If you’ve ever run or been a part of