Our very own Ivy Bier representing SCCF  at the Open in  Santa Cruz in the handstand competition..  Way to go Ivy,  we are so proud.

Hey guys did you see the new app that Google has released, it is called Google Nose, very interesting.  I think we all should try it..

But seriously,  I was sent an article this weekend about foods that are fooling us all the time.  The article starts “We wish we could tell you the red coloring in Swedish Fish was a sign of lots of antioxidants or that a glass of wine counted as a serving of fruit. But we know you'd catch our April Fools' joke right off the bat”   In addition to that coloring there are other foods.

Check out the 12 jokesters, these are foods are trying to trick you into thinking they have something nutritious to offer. Happy April Fools' Day!

Prather Ranch Beef Share is coming up.  Definite delivery date would be announced shortly, (likely the 9th or 11th).  They will bring a  20lb or 40lb boxes. Beef is $6.29/pound and boxes will include 1/2 ground beef and 1/2 cuts (including chuck, flank and filet). Checks and cash ONLY!!

Sign up at the gym!

Good luck guys...  Kill IT!!

Workout 13.4 has been released.. Are YOU ready?

7 minute AMRAP of:
3 Clean and jerk
3 Toes-to-bar
6 Clean and jerk
6 Toes-to-bar
9 Clean and jerk
9 Toes-to-bar
12 Clean and jerk
12 Toes-to-bar
15 Clean and jerk
15 Toes-to-bar
18 Clean and jerk
18 Toes-to-bar...
This is a timed workout. If you complete the round of 18, go on to 21. If you complete 21, go on to 24, etc

We have a new fundamentals series starting next Monday.   Classes are MWF at 6:00 AM,  please spread the word and help us grow.

We Crossfitters like to pride ourselves in our attitude regarding this sport, our community, and our box.  We are stronger than we think we are and we show it by the constant PRs being posted lately.  It dawn on me that we CrossFitters are the kids that don’t fit in, we are the rebels,  the people with the win win attitude, the people that crush workouts, and maybe yelling a bit while doing it, at least a grunt or a sporadic four letter word. We drop the weights, and we use chalk.    However, we want to make sure we don’t confuse a positive attitude with pure stupidity.   I was inspired to write this blog entry based on a video posted in SCCF members facebook page.

Safety is important, the competitive atmosphere our community fosters in the gym is amazing at promoting intensity in our workouts, but can potentially cause us to make stupid decisions like throwing too much weight on the bar or moving without a thought to technique. It is important to remember that the main competition for our purposes is not with others, but with our own previous performance. This is why we should seek to be as supportive as we are competitive. Know your strengths and your weaknesses and use your coaches’ help to make smart decisions to help you achieve your goals safely and efficiently…  3, 2, 1  GO.