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Motivation Monday - Conquer Your Mornings
Happy Monday, Blue Eagle!
Even though the lazy days of summer are here, we are still pretty busy. One of the best ways to have a fulfilling day among the busyness, is to start with a nutritious breakfast.
Breakfast Ideas
Here are some easy ideas:
Overnight oats with yogurt and berries
Monday Motivation - Be Better: Get a Coach
TwoBrain Summit
I spent this past weekend in Chicago at the TwoBrain Business Summit. I have two “heroes” in the gym ownership space: Chris Cooper and Ben Bergeron.
Chris Cooper
Chris Cooper started a business mentoring small-business owners, especially of gyms. I love Chris Cooper because of his mindset. He wrote a book called “Help First,” which is exactly what we try to do at Blue Eagle.
Ben Bergeron
What Makes Snacking So Hard?
Monday Motivation - Be Useful!
The picture is of my daughter, Ariana. I have three daughters: Kaeli (18), Avery (16), and Ariana (8). Kaeli loves to swim, Avery loves to play water polo, and Ariana loves to be eight years old. She loves to watch TV, play computer games, and (generally speaking) be useless.
Supplements: What is NSF Contents Certified?
Do you worry about the contents of the nutritional supplements you take?
Choosing a supplement that is third-party tested and certified gives you peace of mind. That’s why Thorne participates in third-party product certification with NSF to ensure the supplements that we manufacture are NSF Contents Certified.
Hero Workout: Badger
Badger
In honor of Navy Chief Petty Officer Mark Carter, 27, of Virginia Beach, VA, who was killed in Iraq on December 11, 2007.
Monday Motivation - Measure the Milestones
This weekend marked graduation weekend for my senior at Jordan High School. We had a great time celebrating her athletic, academic, and personal accomplishments over the past eighteen years. Plenty of her friends and adults who played a role in shaping the young woman she has become came to our house to celebrate. Celesta and I are very proud of Kaeli.
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.
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.
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?
February Programming 💙💘
Love is in the air, and so is the chalk dust! 🏋️♀️ This February, we're embarking on a journey of strength and gymnastic prowess. Join us for a month-long series of specialized pull-up gymnastic seminars. The sessions are divided into four parts:
6 Ways You Are Self-medicating and Don't Even Know It
Today, we're diving into a topic that might hit close to home for many of us – "6 Ways You Are Self-medicating and Don't Even Know It." It's crucial to recognize these habits so that we can make positive changes in our lives. Let's break down each of the six ways we might unknowingly be self-medicating: