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Next week there’ll be a few temporary changes to the schedule. Friday morning’s classes are cancelled because it follows the Christmas party. And since you all should be there enjoying yourselves, the last thing you need to do is leave early to wake up at 5:30am. Because of the party, I have also cancelled the 6:30pm class on thursday night. However, there’ll be an earlier evening class at 4:30pm to clear some extra room. Thursday will also be our annual 12 days of Christmas WOD, so if classes are full, I’ll let you in, just be aware it’s a workout that is done in heats, so there might be a little waiting around with a lot of people in the gym. Don’t miss out, it’s a fun one!

Saturday’s gym times this week will be moved to Sunday. Look for it to appear on the schedule in the next few days. If you are not sure what open gym is, or how to use it, allow me…..

First thing I want to get off my chest, if you missed a workout, don’t feel like you HAVE to do it. It’s actually a bit of a pet peeve of mine, and is one of the main reasons the schedule has been changed from having thursdays off. Sometimes it just does not make sense to do the workouts in the wrong order! So, please use your common sense. If I had programmed pullups and pushups on monday, and again something similar on friday. The last thing I want you doing on saturday, the day after a bunch of pullups and pushups is…… more pullups and pushups! So, have a think of what you just did before forcing yourself to do a workout that you missed.

Second, so many of you have areas that you would like to improve on. Let me rephrase that one, everyone has areas that need improvement. This is the time to address it! Whether those areas are mobility related, technique related, or a type of workout that is hard for you, there couldn’t be a better opportunity that open gym to address it.

At the end of the day, it is there for you to use it as you see fit. But I know, in conversations with many of you, there’s a push to improve on things. This is why open gym is there, take advantage!

And in case you missed it……..

Steve took first place at the best in the west showdown in Vancouver yesterday. It was the grand opening at Hybrid Athletics gym in Langley. It was another dominating performance, in a room full of beasts! Congratulations Steve!

Jordan

We need more votes!

Let’s go people! Fill out the survey, I’ve got prizes to give away, and I need to know they were earned.
We’ve had a total of 19 completed surveys, weak

3-2-1 GO

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Jordan

A few missing classes next week

There are a few missing classes next week, so be sure to have a look ahead and book in where you can. Unfortunately the Thursday night classes are cancelled, so if that is your class, my advice is to make it up on Saturday. As Saturday’s class next week will be an open gym.

To stay on the subject of looking ahead, don’t be shy to book your classes in advance. It’s a smart thing to do, as it’s not uncommon to have classes fill up, and you be on the outside looking in. Both Steve and myself would love more to let extra people in the class, but it’s not always that easy. Regardless of equipment, or lack their of, it’s chaotic and difficult to coach you guys safely when the gym is overflowing. Plus, it’s not fair to the other 10 people who booked in advance. If the class is full when you go to book, you should know that it will allow for up to 2 people to go on a waitlist. Please do so. If anyone cancels, you will be immediately notified via email that you’ve been bumped in.

And lastly, and this is a friendly reminder, but please do your best to show up to the classes you’ve signed up for. I often find myself letting the 11th person into a class the night before knowing that they’ll be at least one no show in the AM. It’s a bad sign when you have confidence that someone will miss a class. There are ways to let us know if you won’t be there, email, gym phone, or even text/cell phone. However, if you use the coaches cell phone, make sure it’s the coach who’s teaching, not the coach who’s sleeping! In the world of social media, I’ll even accept twitter and facebook!

Jordan

Christmas Party Time!

It’s that time of the year, it’s time to celebrate the holidays! We’re going back to the place where it all began….. The UBC Hostel!

There was little team on the case of the Christmas Party, and here’s what they came up with:

Where: UBC Hostel
Date: Thursday Dec. 8th
TIme: 7:00pm until late
Theme: Ugly Christmas Sweater

We’re going to give out a few little awards, and are counting on you guys to provide us with the winners. There’s a survey below, if you can be so kind to fill out, that’d be great!

Click here to take survey

Jordan

CrossFit Whistler on the Journal

It’s kind of a big deal, I am not going to lie. The CrossFit Journal is THE source where crossfit coaches and athletes alike head for current information. It’s pretty cool to have our gym talked about in it. If you haven’t seen it, check it out Your here:

And, I posted on the whiteboard the announcement of the Christmas Party. The details to follow shortly, I am just trying to work out a few issues. It will be Thursday Dec 8th, and Uncle Rob will be hosting a potluck at the UBC Hostel.

Stay tuned for details,

Jordan

BC Weightlifting Competition

Last year we sent a crew down to the BC Weightlifting competition, who’s in for round 2? The date is feb 4th, and although it seems miles away, in reality it’s just around the corner. If are interested, and unsure, please don’t wait to ask me about it. To register, head here for the details.

The popularity among events is increasing, and not just for our members, but across the board in other gyms. The event could sell out, so like I mentioned earlier, don’t wait if you want to participate.

Jordan

ps, I know some of you are waiting for the little survey I am putting together….. well, me too. Oh, and yes, there will be a Christmas gathering. Not sure when, but I am getting a little help on this one. Details to follow.

Vote Today

Here’s a little email I got from Jen Ford that I thought I would pass on:

Dear Friends
I cannot believe that it’s finally November 19th! I want to thank each of you for the support, encouragement, and spreading the word over the past 2 months. I have never felt so connected to this community, and surrounded by amazing people! It’s been an incredible journey, but today is the day. Please get out to vote at the Whistler Conference Centre until 8PM.

No matter what happens today, the issues that are important to us have been raised, talked about, and we’ve all gained deeper understanding, and will continue to move forward on Family initiatives, supporting and growing our economy, and protecting our beautiful town from environmental hazards and further development. I am committed to speaking up about these and other issues for the next three years, no matter which side of the table I am on.

Please get out to Vote, and if you believe in what I’ve said, please vote for me.

Thank you!
Jen

What are you training for?

This post will have many layers. So, if you start reading and think, ah, this has nothing do with me. Read on, it has something do with everyone!

Competing?

As you know, Taranis Winter Challenge just ended, as evidence by the CrossFit photos showing up on everyone’s facebook. (Although have recently been replaced by photos of getting dolled up for cornucopia.) It was a blast. And not only that, every single person competing met fitness goals, and did so way ahead of schedule. They learned something about themselves, and had a blast doing so. Which leads to the very important question…… What’s the next event? On my calendar of event (And therefore yours too) I am looking ahead at the BC Weightlifting Championships in February, followed by the online qualifiers to the CrossFit Games. So, if you feel you missed out, or were there and are hungry for more here’s what my next 6 months look like. You in?

Goals?

On my way to Victoria, Michelle brought to my attention an article in Men’s Fitness that negatively depicted CrossFit. Personally, instead of being upset by the negative PR, I felt sad for the author. He was training at a solid affiliate in the city, and didn’t take advantage of the community, the resources, the coaches, and the fitness that was right there smacking him in the face. Instead, all he did was make observations as an outsider. Never voiced any of his opinions to his trainers, or the other members of his gym. He kept it to himself, his pad and paper, and eventually anyone who reads Men’s Health. The message, don’t be this guy. If you have goals. I NEED TO KNOW THEM! If you have concerns, I NEED TO KNOW THEM. If you have problems, I NEED TO HEAR THEM. The lesson here is this, in life, if you don’t speak up, you will not get what you want. Life does not knock on your door, take you by the hand, and walk you through tough times. Problems do not get solved by themselves. It’s all on you. And to the guy who wrote that article. Shame on you. Get off your arse, speak up, and get what you want out of life. Sit at the back of the class, don’t raise your hands, don’t ask questions, don’t get involved, don’t do your part, and expect the world to cater to you. That is not the real world. Prepare for disappointment unless you plan on being a part of your success, instead of a passenger in your own life.

But this post is about you! And, not some article, or some writer, you. In the next week or so I will be sending out a questionnaire. And on that questionnaire I’ll be asking what your goals are. In the meantime, I need you to think for a moment on why you train here at CrossFit Whistler? What your goals are? And how the gym/coaches/community can help you better reach your goals. Success in life doesn’t happen by accident. Even those who win the lottery, chose to buy the ticket!

Get ready, it’s 2012 goal time!

Jordan

And don’t forget to vote pique magazines best of whistler

Pique Magazine’s Best of Whistler

It’s that time of year again. 2011 is coming to a close (I can’t believe it!), and 2012 is just around the corner. And that means it’s time to vote for the best of whistler, and it couldn’t come at a better time!

It’s been a week since the Taranis Winter Challenge, which, upon further review I was told that our team was slated to win the spirit of the games award. The award went to one of the local athletes, who was equaling deserving, because they had thought we’d left to catch the ferry. Let’s just sum that up to say that our spirits are high.

There are so many categories where not only the gym can get recognized, but the people you train with. All of us, in some way shape or form represent a part of this community. And there’s no better feeling in the world to feel loved and wanted. Here’s your chance to tell the world what you think you of your CrossFit Family. Feel free to leave a comment if you like to get a vote or 2 from some of your peers.

Happy Voting!

Jordan

PS, don’t forget that there’s a local election going on, and one of our own is running for council. So, this may, or may not be a plug to vote for Jen Ford, but, it is, as she says, extremely important plug that you go out and vote! If you have questions for her, you can find them here.

The Champ, The Spirit, The Team!

Here are one of those posts where there’s so much to talk about, I have no idea how to get it all in! It starts of course with the winner of the men’s division, Mr. Steve Howell! It wasn’t at all a surprise, especially for me, who’s had the pleasure of being his training partner for the last couple of months. He treats every single session as if there was something on the line, leaving no doubt in my mind the job was going to get done this past weekend. The unknown was not the workouts, it was the level of competition. And, in the world of CrossFit, has been growing infinitely every year. There was a little drama, Steve was down a 2 points with 2 workouts to go, but in what is now known as “The Howler’s” trademark, the last day is where he likes to shine. And that’s exactly what happened. While the beasts were showing signs of humanity, our firebreather was just warming up. It was close, and was a good fight, but it was scripted perfectly. It was been quite the journey, a victory that was long overdue! Of course for Steve, this is just the beginning, and by no means the end, but please take your time to soak this one up. You were the crowd favourite, and it was only fitting that you were crowned the champ.

Speaking of crowd favourite, the drama of the weekend definitely seemed to be centred around Team Whistler. But before the team, it definitely started with our fans: Scott, Amanda, Tyler, Michelle and Phil were there to support the troops, and they brought the heat. And maybe, when it came to watch the team events, there weren’t as many heats, so it was easier to follow along. Or perhaps it was the head to head elimination of competing against another team that had something to do with it. Either way, the entire room was electrified, and cheered on every rep, as our little gym, represented by Don, Sophie, Myself, and Mama Bear, (Who you might know as Jo) made it all the way to the semi finals. It took winning an event by .71 seconds to make past the round robin, and into quarter finals. We had a comeback victory in our head to head elimination against our good friend Liam and the team from Crossfit Westside. With their men finishing ahead of Don and myself, and their girls in the lead heading into the last round rope pulls and thrusters. But, our ladies seem to hit a new gear with Mama Bear and Sophie picking up speed as the westside ladies were losing their grip strength. It was a close finish, and it got the everyone in a frenzy, and was just the beginning of how the crowd came behind the team.

In the next workout we faced Taranasaurus, let’s just call them team Taranis. And yes, they were a strong team, the home team, with their strength being…..Strength. And the event, well, a barbell complex, which was the event that was scripted perfectly for that team. And, well….not exactly meant for us. In short, both Sophie and Mama Bear were waiting patiently for Don and I finish our part of the workout, as the way workout was setup, it was only until the men finished all their work could the ladies start theirs. By the time they started the complex, Team Taranis’ girls were almost half way done theirs. The snatch weight was no given for our ladies, it would have been a PR lift, and worthy of the leaderboard. And these ladies were asked to snatch it 20 times. With Taranis finished, and moving on to the finals, the crowd pumped up the ladies and lead them to finish the workout. It was electric! They cheered for every rep, and got the most out of the team on that workout. That wasn’t the last of our story, as the last workout, with 3rd place on the line, was waiting around the corner. This time, the impossible task called for squatting your partner on your back. Yes, Sophie had to pick up Jo, I mean Mama Bear, and squat her five times, and carry her across the gym. By this time, the team we were head to head with, CrossFit Vancouver, had finished their workout. It was now a replay of the semi finals. The crowd was cheering sophie through every rep, or shall I say every attempt. It was an amazing feeling to have the entire crowd on your side, it never felt like the team lost anything. The energy was inspiring, it was motivating, and it made me feel, and I am sure I can speak for the rest of team, unbelievably happy for giving it everything we had.

But we weren’t the only ones, and this wasn’t all about Steve’s Win. We had Uncle Rob, Kara, Tab, and Leddy all had their time in the spotlight too. They each had a story to tell. And contrary to the modesty behind just “surviving”, as I’ve heard Tab and Leddy say, they did more than a few things to turn heads.

Uncle Rob had 2 PR’s in the first workout. His Power Snatch and Squat Snatch. Only fitting he had that carved in his mohawk. Yes, that’s no typo. Not a bad way to start a competition. It wasn’t as if he squeaked out an couple of pounds, more like 20! In our kilo world, that’d be 86kg jump from 77.5kg. Beyond Rob’s personal achievement, he also finished the last WOD, which just about crippled the entire field. In the early heats, he was one of few to finish, showing that he could hang with the beasts of the CrossFit world.

Saving the best for last, our lovely ladies of CrossFit. Where adjectives like beasts aren’t what come to mind in describing these girls. Although a compliment in the CrossFit world, I would prefer to call them “THE” ladies of CrossFit. I would have to say the most impressive accomplishment with THE ladies would be dealing with the weights they were asked to get overhead. All of them were either working at weights that were right at around their max, or were their max. As a coach, and a CrossFitter, working around your max is less than ideal, and nearly impossible when fatigued. But they all came through with flying colours. Specifically we’re talking about the snatch, a ridiculously complex movement. But neither of them were at all phased, they all showed poised, confidence in their skills, and let it all hang out. I wish I could say that I helped coach them through all of their workouts. But most of the time I was on my own in recovery mode. A mirror is all they need to see who’s responsible for their success. I’m proud of all of you, you go girls!

All in all, it was an amazing weekend. Taranis for putting on an unbelievable event. The volunteers and judges for donating their time. The athletes for putting it all on the line. The fans for cheering their lungs out.

For me, these events are more than a competition. It’s a chance to see some great people. I’d love to name you all. The crew at Fitness Town, our neighbours to the south in squamish, and even further south to our vancouver friends.

Thanks for a great weekend, and can’t wait to do it again soon!

Jordan