CROSSFIT REDDING

Monday

Monday WOD's at 6am, 11am, 530pm, 630pm.

8-counts = 12

July 6th - A special day indeed!

This particular post will be a personal one.  I was fortunate to meet a man named Cecil Johns (9/18/1964-7/6/2004) who showed me an example of "LIVING".  Truly living in each and every moment with each and every breath.  By some stroke of fortune, he took me under his wing and taught me how to reach beyond FEAR and pursue the passion that is in one's heart.  

It has now been exactly 5 years since Cecil passed away and there is not a single day that goes by that I don't hear his words of wisdom.  I sometimes wonder why it is that he shared so much about health, fitness, training, and life with me, but then I realize that if he didn't, I wouldn't be able to share it with all of you.  I feel honored every day that I have the opportunity to pass along some of that knowledge at CrossFit and I pray that I help to inspire some of you the way that Cecil has inspired me.

Be Ready for Wheels of Steel WOD

The second and most important reason that this day is so special is that 18 years ago on July 6th, 1991, I married the woman that makes it all possible.  I could never have made the transition to becoming what I was suppose to do in life if she hadn't supported me.  I sometimes forget how much she truly has done to make this all possible.  Dawn, THANK YOU for believing in me and the pursuit of my passion and for all you have done to make the last 18 years worth fighting for, I love you!  THANK YOU for being a great wife and mother of my child.

The point of the journey is not to arrive!

~Kevin (one of his vows to Dawn)

Sunday

Sunday - REST DAY

8 Counts = 10

Remember:  Since all the trainers will be at the CrossFit Games next weekend, we will be closed starting at noon on Thursday July 9th and re-open at 6am Monday July 13th.

FYI - We are planning on doing another ascent of Mt. Lassen under moonlight.  Let's try and surpass our numbers from last year (21 and a dog).  It is planned for Full-Moon on Wednesday night, August 5th.  It's a fairly mild hike and well worth the experience!

We celebrated Independence day with a Hero WOD(workouts that pay homage to fallen soldiers, police, and firefighters)

  On paper, it doesn't seem too bad, but the quads beg-to-differ when you complete those backwards 400 meters!

3-2-1.....GO

Then some proceeded to put up some new PR's in the

CrossFit Total.

Sandy hits 200# DL (almost double-bodyweight)

Heard a wise man say, and I say it the same; it ain't how many times you fall, but if you get back up and TRY!

~Lyrics from "TRY" - Sweatshop Union

Saturday - Independence Day

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Join us for the 9am WOD and see why people are talking about CrossFit!

After the 9am, members are welcome to stay and complete a CrossFit total.  It has been some time since our last one, so give it all you've got.  Go big and see how far you have come.  1 rep max of Back Squat, Deadlift, and Press.  Good luck.

JULY 4th, 1776

Simply Stated....."This is why we are the greatest country in the world", but if we don't get our act together, that may change!

It's time to pull our head out of our asses and get to work.  

Time to be responsible for our own actions.

Time for Men to be good fathers.

Time to Support our troops whether you think we should be there or not.

Time to lose your ego.

Time to help a neighbor.

Time to thank a cop or a firefighter for keeping us safe.

Time to thank a teacher for showing our kids how to clean up our mess.

Time to listen to the elderly; they have great wisdom.

Time to be responsible for our own health.

Time for our so-called leaders in government to re-read this document;

 so we can all get started!!!

Comment with your opinion on what we should do to bring the 

American spirit back to this country!

We did a little 1/2 Filthy on friday. 

 It is odd how reducing the number of reps can actually seem to 

make a WOD more difficult!

Paul from CrossFit Santa Clara joined us for the 6am

Cubby lost his Kettlebell......Where is it???

Jordan praises all CrossFitters!

DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN?

Sound off in comments if you think you know who it is?

Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - or else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.  

~Dwight D. Eisenhower

Friday

Friday WOD's at 6am, 11am, 530pm, 630pm.

8-Counts = 6

Party/BBQ at Char's on Saturday afternoon/evening.

Remember:  Next weekend is CrossFit Games!  If you want to see something amazing, make the journey to Aromas, Ca.!

On Saturday morning after the 9am WOD, we invite anyone that is interested to do a CrossFit Total.  Starting at 10am, you will go for 1 rep max of Back Squat, Shoulder Press, and Deadlift.

Power, Speed, Balance, Flexibility all combine to elicit an amazing athletic feat in less than a second!  Simply awesome when done correctly!

 

To be upset over what you DON'T have; is to waste what you DO have!

~Anonymous

Thursday

Thursday WOD:
9a, 11a, 430p, 530p,
730p Fundamentals Class 004

8 Counts=4
Buy in=6

10rds of Fun right after 3x3 Jerks. CFR hasn't put any heavy weight over our heads in awhile. We saw lot of PR's broken. As we get stronger and more in-tune with our bodies a solid diet can make the difference between a PR and a miss.




A Zone treat for summer.
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Rivers know this:  there is no hurry.  We shall get there someday.  ~A.A. Milne

Wednesday

Wednesday WOD's at 6am, 11am, 530pm, 630pm.

Congratulations to all of those that completed the Box Jump challenge.  It was a tough one and there were only a few that persevered.

CHALLENGE FOR JULY!  8-Count bodybuilders by 2's = 2 

NOTE:  The gym will be closed next week beginning at noon on Thursday July 9th and will re-open on Monday morning July 13th at 6am.  We are all headed to the CROSSFIT GAMES. A yearly competition to find the fittest people on the planet. We will be entering a team (Brittany, Tara, Amanda, Jordan, Cubby, and Kevin) for the affiliate competition.  If you can make it, GO!!! You will not be disappointed.  One of the greatest sporting events you will ever attend!!!  GUARANTEED!

A belated THANK YOU to Justin for filling in over the weekend while we were in the mountains riding downhill.....fast!!!

It looks and sounds like everyone had a great time in his classes!

  Cousin "IT"!  Mic, the clippers are oiled and ready!

ZERCHER Squats!  Nice choice!

Then on Tuesday, we played with some Squat Cleans, Push-ups, and Sprint Intervals.

FUN, FUN, FUN!

Get those knees out and elbows up!

Yes, she is!  8 months down, 1 to go!!! Nice work Michelle!

Sandy rippin' out the push-ups!

Amanda gettin' ready for the games!

The 5:30 gets started!

CrossFit Redding sends a warm welcome to all of those starting the Fundamentals.  We thank all of you for joining our family!

Tuesday

WOD: 9a 11a 430p 530p
New Fundamental Class 730p
CrossFit Redding welcome
Fundamental Class Team 004

Box Jumps=30

Snatch's, Romanian DeadLift's and Box Jump's tend to put a hurt on anyone. Great Monday effort everyone.

We really liked this picture of Steph because its a solid Box Jump.

It is HOT outside don't forget to drink lots of water and here's something to keep you cool...Ice

Monday

WODs at 6am, 11am, 530pm, 630pm.

Box Jumps = 58

Workout pushes boundaries of no pain, no gain.

Kevin, Cubby, Jordan, Captain and a few others headed into the mountains to do some Downhilling.   If you've never been to Downieville, Ca., then you need to get there.  Even if you don't ride a Mountain Bike, you should go check out this historic mountain town located in the Sierra Nevada's.  It's like a little slice of heaven.

The crew watches on as Jordan navigates through the VERY technical ROCK GARDEN!

Good friends and bikes yield great memories.

~Kevin

Saturday
WOD 9a
Saturday Gym Hours 9a-12p
Box Jumps= 54

Kevin, Jordan and Cubby are taking a well deserved rest. A few days in Downieville will certainly clear their heads. Nothing like speeding down, jumping and dropping your mountain bike on sweet singletrack while negotiating a hundred foot cliff on either side to really relax a guy.
Well that's how a Crossfitter relaxes.

Everyone else is in for a treat. This guy will be teaching the classes

 Thanks Justin for taking the next few days.

Thursday

WOD: 9a 11a 430p 530p
Box Jumps=50

Happy Birthday Denise!!! 55 and FAF!

Nice work on lifting heavy and then taking on a Birthday WOD

May you live to be a hundred years
With one extra year to repent.
~Author Unknown