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Hero Workout: Gator
U.S. Army Specialist Christopher "Gator" Gathercole, 21, of Santa Rosa, California, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, based in Fort Lewis, Washington, was killed by enemy fire on May 26, 2008, in Ghazni, Afghanistan. He is survived by his brother Edward, sisters Jennifer Daly and Sarah Ferrell, father Edward Gathercole, and mother Catherine Haines.
Hero Workout: Marston
Marston. Special Warfare Operator 1st Class William Blake Marston, 31, of Concord, New Hampshire, died Jan. 10, 2015, in DeLand, Florida, during military parachute training. Marston was assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL Team and served in the Navy for six years. Marston is survived by his girlfriend, Christine Clark; parents, Bill and Nancy; three siblings, Chris, Jeffrey and Emily; and many other friends and family.
Monday Motivation - Shaping The Bonsai
Growing a bonsai tree was popular when I was a kid, probably because cool Mr. Miyagi from The Karate Kid cared for a bonsai tree.
Annabelle’s Amazing Graces Benefit - Thank You!!
I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much to every single person that donated to, sponsored, signed up, and supported Annabelle and our family! You are making a huge difference in the rare disease world and we could never be so successful without you.
Monday Motivation - Two Perspectives (Which Are You?)
Six Weeks to a Six-Pack
Monday (or Wednesday!) Motivation - Earn A Badge
This Saturday, we will run and raise money for a wonderful and local Fulshear charity: Annabelle's Amazing Graces. You can learn more and register here: Doing More For Others.
Monday Motivation - Show up... People Need You!
Later today, we will have multiple athletes receive an email from CrossFit Headquarters that they have made it past the CrossFit Open and into the Quarterfinals. To move on to the Semifinals, these athletes must perform 4-5 workouts from April 17-22. From April 17-22, our normal class programming will be these required workouts.
Monday Motivation - Doing More For Others
We completed our Blue Eagle Open this past Saturday with five amazingly fun workouts.
Annabelle's Run
Before I get to the results, I encourage you to mark your calendars for Saturday, April 13. Our workout of the day will be a 5k Run or 1-mile Walk supporting Annabelle. You can learn more about the event, including registration info, on our blog: ANNABELLE'S RUN 2024. This run and walk will allow us to do more for others.
This Saturday! Blue Eagle Open 24.4
Here's what we have for Saturday's workout. There will be 4 events (+1 extra workout if total attendance exceeds 24). Each event is either a AMRAP 5 or has a 5 minute time cap. We will take 5 minutes in between to reset after each event and rotate to the next until all are completed.
Monday Motivation - This Saturday... Minute to Win It!
Congratulations to everyone who completed the last CrossFit Open workout 24.3! After three weeks of workouts, every team led one week of scoring. Team GOLD led the first week with thirteen (13) participants, Team RED led the second week with eighteen (18), and Team BLUE led the third week with eleven (11) participants. Someone with a watchful eye may notice that Team RED won week 2. My email from last incorrectly identified the wrong team as the winner. Team RED won last week.
Monday Motivation - Gratitude and Solutions
Today's email is a day late because I drove my family to a Florida beach for eleven hours. If you know me and Celesta well, you know we did not waste this opportunity. We listened to a couple of books. One of the books was "The No Complaining Rule" by Jon Gordon. There are two types of complaints: useless and useful.
March Programming 🍀
Welcome to March, CrossFit warriors! We're smack dab in the middle of the 2024 CrossFit Open, and if you've signed up, get ready to test your fitness prowess alongside the global CrossFit community. But hey, even if you're just in it for the sheer fun of it, fear not! You'll still get a chance to throw down within our regular class schedule and at our Blue Eagle Open events. If you’re out there soaking up the sun on Spring Break, we'll still be here, sweating it out and cheering each other on! We hope you can make it.
Monday Motivation - March Forth!
Today is March 4th... also known as March Forth Day (get it? 4th = Forth)! To "March Forth" on that one big idea, goal, or dream in your life that *truly* matters. Today is a day to build a plan to accomplish something important to you. If you already have a plan, then even better, take a specific action in your plan.
The CrossFit Open Is Here!
This Saturday at 9 AMThe CrossFit Open season is upon us and starts this Saturday! The first workout was announced today (Thursday) at 2 PM. The second and third workouts will be announced next Thursday (March 7) and March 15, respectively.
Muscle Soreness Is Not Due to Lactic Acid
Six strategies for working through muscle soreness:
Utilize Fascia: Soreness may result from irritated and inflamed fascia rather than lactic acid buildup. Consider incorporating dynamic warm-ups to make tissue more resilient to intense workouts.
Monday Motivation - Is It OK to Party?
Is it ever OK to party? I hope so because we will celebrate our fitness for the next four weeks!
Every week for the next four weeks, there will be one day when we get together as a gym to workout together. Feel free to bring family and friends to cheer you on. You can also bring noise-makers, pom-poms, and a loud voice to encourage your teammates.
Motivation Monday - Unleash Your Potential
I hope you are looking forward to a fantastic week. Next week, we will have an incredible opportunity to participate in the CrossFit Open. Whether you are experienced or a first-timer, we will have a lot of fun, get a great workout in, and learn more about ourselves in the process! :)
Unleash your potential. The CrossFit Open is not just a competition; it's a celebration of our dedication, perseverance, and indomitable spirit. It's a chance for us to push ourselves, conquer our fears, and unlock new levels of resilience.
What to Wear at the CrossFit Gym
Must-have Equipment
Training Shoes
Flat-soled, wide-based CrossFit shoes are the best option for almost every workout at Blue Eagle.
Here are links you might find useful. You get a 20 % discount on all TYR apparel using this discount code: SW20UPX8Q
Monday Motivation - Simplifying Grit
One of the storylines for both teams was the amount of grit the players embodied. Grit is perseverance, determination, and an unwavering commitment to long-term goals, even when obstacles arise.
Do you over-complicate grit?