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Those are stares of welcome
Funny, huh? I thought so. I think like a good deal of humor, it is funny because it contains at least an element of truth. I am pretty sure I would have ordered one of those for my first few months (ok, year) at CFO if it had been available. Of course, the irony is that many people avoid starting a new fitness program that will get them in shape because they don’t want to be judged for being out of shape. Huh?
Speaking of starting a new fitness program, you may have noticed that there have been a few new faces around CFO this past month. We've had some transfers from other affiliates and our inaugural on-ramp class for beginning cross-fitters graduated on Saturday and some of our newest members are already attending regular group classes! I have also spied many familiar faces lately that have returned after extended absences (you know who you are).
Who's the guy with the sweet push-ups?
It takes somewhere between a little and a whole lot of courage to walk into a new and intense environment like CFO for the first time and maybe even more to walk back in after being gone awhile. Happily, CFO really is a place of no judgments (at least until we get to know you over the years), so the blue tarp is only necessary if you are going to throw some paint on the gym walls.
Post words of welcome (and welcome back) to comments. And of course, introduce yourself to any new-comers you might run into in class.
That is none other than John sporting that solid push-up technique (or is it James?).
Any way, I like it when the weather warms up. I like to workout sans shirt, dripping sweat, patting my buddha-like belly..... Makes me feel good. I'd like to workout in less, but Mike actually talked to me about that.
Embrace my body people!
Welcome new people! Hope you like it as much as I do.
In all seriousness, this has got to be the biggest gap between top male/female performance and I suspect between first place and second place overall.
Well done, Brandon.
I hope the Sayoc room was not where Brandon did four HUNDRED more double-unders than I did. I know for a fact that he hasn't signed a waiver.
Reminder: we have two in-house artists who have shows tonight in SF.
See this post CFO blog post for more details:
http://www.crossfitoakland.com/archives/2010/01/support-house-talent
We will not be at CFO this Sunday, but I will hold a training session at One World in Union City on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Same drop in price, $20. CFO'ers who have taken my clinic or sessions are welcomed!
Welcome back Dejuan. I can't wait to see how out of shape you've gotten!
Welcome back Sham, it's always good to work out with you, esp since you just maintain that high intensity level at all times- no matter if we're doing pushups or thrusters, I can always count on you being amped, Love it!
Shauna- Welcome to CFO, I'm glad you finally gave in and decided to join us, you did Awesome last night, I got a glimpse of Sham's intensity rubbing off on you, Good stuff!CFO can be a bit intimidating at first, we're a pretty rough group, but let me know if you have any problems and I'll sick Tami on 'em for you ;)
Welcome new and returning members :)
Shauna I got your back right after I take care of giving Lyd a beatdown.
I wish I had that tarp yesterday. You know you've been gone too long when a Fundamentals workout kicks your @$$.
Thanks for the welcome backs and I love seeing new faces. I'm just shy... Welcome, new people! Say hi to the short Filipina girl (if you're wondering, no my parents are not coming to pick me up!).
-christine