If you missed the CFA Holiday Party last week, you might not have heard about our 2011 Push Up Man and Push Up Woman of the Year!
The Push-up Man and Woman of the Year exemplify everything that we love about our athletes, our community, and the human spirit. Not only do these people walk through the doors of CFA day in and day out, and work hard to improve themselves; they go out of their way to lift up everyone around them. They make their friends and families a priority over themselves. They lead and encourage by words, actions, and example. They represent the burning spirit of what makes our little South Austin gym unique and special. We at CrossFit Austin can humbly bestow no greater honor and we give our utmost heartfelt thanks that you both have chosen to make our gym, business, family, and lives a better place!
Push-Up Man of the Year: Lane Lowke
State your Name and/or Nickname please:
Lane Lowke
Words to live by? In the words of the coolest dude I don’t know, Mathew McConaughey, “JK livin’: ‘Just Keep Livin’”
What is your fitness background?
In high school, it was the odd combination of football and tennis. College was mostly 12oz curls… on strength days I’d go 16oz. Before CrossFit it was mostly running and mountain biking.
How long have you been CrossFitting?
July 2011
What’s your favorite part of CrossFit Austin?
For sure the community. CFA has truly made working out fun and something I look forward to on a daily basis. I have also met some of my nearest and dearest friends at CFA.
What are your training goals?
To be a fit and healthy old fart.
Favorite sport or activity?
Mountain biking the Greenbelt and surfing Lake Austin.
Recent adventure you’re planning?
Christmas cruise with the family.
Tell us something we don’t know about you…
I HATE fruit. Name one, I don’t like it. Including fruity candy, fruity gum and fruity drinks… even the raspberry drizzle will ruin a cheesecake for me.
Longhorns or Aggies?
That’s tough… I love the Longhorns because they are here in our great city, but there is something cool about the camaraderie of the Aggies. Go Stephen F Austin Lumber Jacks!
How do you plan to use your new-found fame and honor as Push-Up Man of the Year?
I’m considering retirement, going out on a high note! Or, Crash told me I could holler out “PUMOTY!” (Push-Up Man of the Year) any time in a workout and be exempt from any movement I don’t like…
Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words…
In the spirit of JK livin’, relax and enjoy life, you only have one. Live it to the fullest!
Push-Up Woman of the Year: Janice Trinidad
State your Name and/or Nickname please:
Janice Trinidad
Words to live by?
Run towards your fear.
What is your fitness background? Dabbled in several sports growing up (basketball, volleyball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, rowing)… Now, just CrossFit and running 5K’s.
How long have you been CrossFitting? Little over a year. According to my little book, I’m starting week 78.
What’s your favorite part of CrossFit Austin?
It’s hard to pick a favorite (great WOD buddies, great coaches, well thought-out programming, clean, pretty well-organized box, great culture). As a teacher, I invest a lot of time developing and implementing good lesson plans & good logistics. It’s sooo nice to be on the receiving end of a teaching team that also spends a lot of time on lesson prep and logistics. It feels like a sweet, inspiring, and refreshing form of karma.
What are your training goals? Right now, I’m working on getting a 5K PR and increasing the number of push-ups I can do unbroken up to 100. The latter’s because all my friends and family who don’t work out at CrossFit Austin keep congratulating me for being AMAZING at push-ups. Whenever I try to explain what really happened, the reality doesn’t measure up to the myth. Soon, both will be true.
Favorite sport or activity? CrossFit
Recent adventure you’re planning?
3 Regional FIRST Robotics Season (San Antonio, Lubbock, and Houston). And if all my students’ hard work really pays off, the Championship Regional in St. Louis.
Tell us something we don’t know about you…
My sisters and I are HUGE suckers for corny, clean kids’ jokes (like Highlights magazine level jokes). Whenever one of us finds one, we call each other ASAP and laugh like we’re 5. If you run by a good one, please tell me so I can share it; it will probably make someone’s day (or week). For example, the last one we exchanged was “What did the fish say when it swam into a wall? Dam!”. 🙂 So Good!
Longhorns or Aggies?
LONGHORNS
How do you plan to use your new-found fame and honor as Push-Up Woman of the Year? I’m still gathering data on the properties of the Push-Up Woman of the Year Award. Once my study is complete, I will develop an equation that captures it’s essence so that next year’s winner will be ready to fully harness it’s power.
Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words… Thank you for being very positive and patient. I’m learning A LOT from y’all. At the start of my career, I really had no idea how to teach and be healthy at the same time. Being a part of CrossFit Austin is helping me figure out how to be healthy, high functioning, and happy all at once and that’s really precious.
2013 is almost here, and once again, it’s time to dust off the Awesomeness!
Looking good, feeling good, and playing good is the motto around these parts, and there’s nothing like a new year, goals, and a little motivation to get the train headed straight back to Awesomeville. So, for the 4th straight year, CrossFit Austin proudly presents “The Circle of Awesomeness Challenge”….
*”Early Bird 2″ Discount has been extended now through 1/16/13! Sign up now!
2013 is here, and once again, it’s time to dust off the Awesomeness!
Looking good, feeling good, and playing good is the motto around these parts, and there’s nothing like a new year, goals, and a little motivation to get the train headed straight back to Awesomeville. So, for the 4th straight year, CrossFit Austin proudly presents “The Circle of Awesomeness Challenge”….
What is it?
Our challenge consists of one-part fitness challenge, one-part nutritional and body composition challenge, plus an accountability challenge. Our goals for each 2013 Circle of Awesomeness Challenger are:
Mental and emotional preparation for a lasting, healthy lifestyle
Physical preparation for the 2013 CrossFit Open
Creation of lasting habits for long-term nutritional and body composition success
Fitness Challenges: Challengers will be tested and retested in 3 different categories of fitness challenges. Each category is comprised of 3 tests, for a total of 9 tests.
The categories are:
Work Capacity
Strength
Athleticism
**These fitness challenges will be the Workout of the Day for L1 and L2 programming during the first week of the challenge. People will partner up and judge each other like we will do for the CrossFit Open WOD’s in March. Everyone will sign off on their score before turning it into the coach.
Nutritional and Body Composition Challenges: Challengers will be tested and retested on body composition and weight, for their own information. Throughout the Challenge, Challengers will receive points for completing weekly nutritional and lifestyle challenges and assignments. Challengers will also receive points for attending weekly accountability and educational classes.
Important Dates
January 20th @1 pm – Kick-Off Seminar (UPDATED) January 21st – January 26th Initial Fitness Test
Monday 1/21 – Tests 1, 2, 3
Tuesday 1/22 – Make up day
Wednesday 1/23 – Test 4, 5, 6
Thursday 1/24 – Make up day
Friday 1/25 – Make up day
Saturday 1/26 – Tests 7,8,9
February 25th – March 2nd Final Fitness Tests
Monday 2/25 – Tests 1, 2, 3
Tuesday 2/26 – Make up day
Wednesday 2/27 – Test 4, 5, 6
Thursday 2/28 – Make up day
Friday 3/1 – Make up day
Saturday 3/2 – Tests 7,8,9
Saturday 3/9 – BBQ & Announcing of Winners
What’s in it for you?
What you can win:
1st Place: $225 cash + 1 month of FREE group classes
Bonus Prizes include: Most Improved Male and Female Fitness Performances: Reebok Nano or Oly shoes of choice Top Male and Female Fitness Performances: Complimentary entry into this year’s CrossFit Open + Free CFA T-Shirt 100% Accountable: CrossFit Austin T-Shirt
What you get:
A Kick-off “Success Seminar” with the CrossFit Austin Staff: January 20th @ 1:00 pm.
2 Body Composition Assessments: One the 1st week of the challenge and during the last week of the challenge.
The Official CrossFit Austin Nutritional Guide: Complete with foods to avoid, shopping guides, healthy recipes, and supportive educational materials.
Before and After Photos: Not required, but highly recommended!
Comprehensive Fitness Tests: Tests will cover Work Capacity, Strength, and Athleticism
Weekly Accountability Classes: Each week will include a new focus and topic for the week. These classes are designed to give you the tools for lasting success and help you stay accountable throughout the process. Classes will meet every Saturday from January 19th – Februaury 23rd at 11:00am. **Bonus**: Spouses or significant others will be allowed to attend these classes for free.
Challenger Facebook Page: A private Facebook Page, monitored by CFA Coaching Staff, will be updated daily with an educational article. The page will be a great place to ask questions, share success, struggles, and ideas! This was a huge factor in many folk’s success in past years!
Weekly Video Skill Progressions: In preparation for the 2013 CrossFit Open..
Discounted Supplements: All Challengers will receive a 25% discount on all nutritional supplements offered at CFA. The discount will be applicable for the duration of the challenge (*Date of sign up through March 2nd only).
Support: 6 weeks of support, accountability, motivation, and lots of fun, courtesy of your CFA Coaching Staff!
Can Level 1 athletes participate? Yes, this challenge is great for all fitness and experience levels.
If I miss a Saturday meeting, will I be disqualified? No, you will not be disqualified, but you will not receive your Accountability Points for attending that week’s meeting. There will be a weekly assignment given out at each Saturday meeting, but it will be posted the following Monday on the private Challenge FB page.
If I miss one of the fitness challenges, will I be able to make it up? You will have the week of January 21st – January 26th to complete initial tests and the week of February 25th – March 2nd to complete the retests. Each week will include an initial test day and two make-up opportunities. If you cannot complete all of the tests within the given time-frame, you will need to set up a PT Session with a coach to complete the tests.
Do I have to be a member of CrossFit Austin to participate?
Yes, to participate in the challenge and complete all the workouts, you must be a CrossFit Austin Member.
If you have additional Questions please post to the comments below so we can answer for everyone. Stay tuned, as we will be releasing more info as we get closer to the event.
The CrossFit Austin Strength + Beauty Challenge starts up again January 13th, 2013! Past sessions have led to some amazing results, some of which we will be sharing with you over the next few weeks. This week’s athlete is Jenny Moore.
Jenny’s Results Over the course of the 4-week Challenge, Jenny…
Lost 12 pounds
Lost 8 inches total
Lost 4.4% body fat
About Jenny
Jenny was part of the first Strength and Beauty Challenge held at CrossFit Austin in September 2012. I was so blessed to have her. She is always uplifting, funny, positive and sweet! Her beauty on the inside matches the beauty on the outside, you can see it in her performance, confidence, spirit and so much more. – Coach Alex
A word from Jenny “I’m super motivated to continue this healthier lifestyle, but the results make me even more pumped up! Coach Alex, thank you for all your hardwork. You have no idea the difference you’ve made in my life! ” – Jenny Moore
Level Two Mobility WOD 2 Rounds of 20M (Length of the gym)
Elephant Walks
Spiderman Walks
Bear Walks
Squat Walks w/ MB
Partner WOD
Mile Run
Tire Pull for Distance (45lb, 25lb) *Each Partner will complete 4 laps, running a 1 lap at a time, while switching from the run to tire pull. *Record total time and Distance (completed 100M) achieved. *Distance = 1st Dumpster ~100M Mid-point on the Back side ~ 200M 2nd Dumpster ~300M Black Line ~ 400M
Level One(TEST DAY) Skill
Jumping Pull-ups
Workout
A1. Press x 3-5 x 5
A2. Jumping Pull-up x3-5 x 5
then… 3 Rounds
8 Ring Rows
20 M Lunge (10 M down and Back)
CrossFit Austin and CrossFit Central are proud to announce another round of CrossFit Classics, a monthly CrossFit celebration for fitness athletes and fans in Austin, TX!
Once a month we pay homage to the roots of CrossFit and the CrossFit Games by competing in a “Classic” WOD. It may be anything from one of the original “girls,” a famous CrossFit Games Beatdown, or something even “nastier”! The workout will be announced on the first day of each month and will typically take place on the final Friday night of the month (exact times and dates will be announced with the workout). We will be accepting a limited number of competitors for the workout, so register early!
EVERYONE is encouraged to come take part in the festivities. Workouts do not have to be performed Rx, and we will have free drinks, DJ Kris Kepler, MC, and after-party specials at local establishments! Follow this page for all updates and announcements concerning the event!
CrossFit Austin is excited to welcome our newest intern, Alex “Toonie” Tanton! Toonie will be shadowing and assisting our staff as he learns the “ins and outs” of CFA in December and January.
Haven’t had a chance to meet him yet or want to know more about? Read more below…
Alex “Toonie” Tanton
About Toonie:
At the age of 22, I thought my athletic career was over. I had been a competitive swimmer for 14 years – dedicating much of my life to early morning practices, swim meets far away from home, and trying to get the smell of chlorine out of my hair. After my career as a collegiate athlete, I moved to Austin, Texas and fell in love with football. It was always disconcerting to me when I thought about how I would never again be as fit or athletic as the people I saw on TV. In September of 2010, upon returning from a trip to Southeast Asia (quite soft and out of shape), I met up with an old swimmer friend of who told me about CrossFit. He told me that CrossFit was all about short, high-intensity workouts. As I was out of shape at the time, the word “short” definitely appealed to me. I had no idea that the next few months would change my life so drastically. My first workout was Cindy (A 20-Minute AMRAP of 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups, 15 air squats). I thought the name was wimpy and I thought, “this sounds like a piece of cake!”. After only 6 rounds (jumping pull ups-with a band, and knee pushups), I nearly died! I laid on the ground for about 20 minutes trying to hold back pukie. I was hooked. I joined New Braunfels CrossFit in November of 2010 and fully committed to the sport.
I love coaching and learning with people who are curious about CrossFit and fitness. My own journey to being fit has taught me a lot about commitment, drive, focus, success, and failure. I think that even if going to the CrossFit games is not on your bucket list, being healthy and maintaining functionality is incredibly important to enjoying life fully outside of the gym – no matter how old you are!
“If you wait to do everything until you’re sure it’s right, you’ll probably never do much of anything.” – Win Borden
Congratulations to all our 2012 Tour de Turkey Challengers!
For the last 5 weeks, they have been responsible for performing 2 additional workouts that are outside of our regular CFA programming. They have also been performing daily mobility exercises and helped one another to stay accountable throughout the challenge. Challengers had their final workout on Saturday to see who would take home the prize: a victory dinner at Fogo De Chao! Everyone did a wonderful job!
2013 is almost here, and once again, it’s time to dust off the Awesomeness!
2013 is here, and once again, it’s time to dust off the Awesomeness! 
