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November CrossFit Classics

HEAT SCHEDULE!

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!

The event will take place at CrossFit Austin  on  November 30th, 2012

HEAT SCHEDULE!

November CrossFit Classic Event
When: Friday, November 30th, 2012 @ 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: CrossFit Austin  (8708 South Congress, Ste A-190, Austin, TX 78745)
Featuring DJ K2  of MOFIT
Sign up here!

The Workout:
2012 Regionals, Revisited…
See Julie Foucher’s 2012 World Record Performance in the original event!

4 Rounds
10 DB Snatches
Sprint
(10:00 Cap)

DB Snatch Weights
RX (Advanced): Men 100 lb, Women 70 lb
Scale 1 (Intermediate): Men 70 lb, Women 55 lb
Scale 2 (Beginner): Men 50 lb, Women 35 lb

Sign up here!

Only 50 Spots Available
$25 Registration Fee

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Tour de Turkey Workouts Announced!

Can a turkey jump higher than the Empire State Building?
Yes! A building can’t jump at all… [Insert laughter here]…

It’s almost time for all of this year’s Tour de Turkey Teams to get to jumping (among many exciting activities) and we’re excited to announce Saturday’s much-anticipated tests!

 

Bonus Initial Tests/Retests:
The initial tests are designed to give athletes quantitative metrics to track over the course of the challenge. Bonus “seconds” will be awarded based on your best score, either on the initial test November 3rd or the Retest December 8th. If you do not participate in both the initial test and retest you not be eligible to receive bonus points.

Initial Test/Retest 1: KStarr Man/Woman Test
*Each athlete must complete Hold the Man/Woman Test
– :05 off/person of final time for 12K
– :07 off/person of final time for 16K
– :10 off/person of final time for 24K
– :15 off/person of final time for 32K
*Each athlete gets 2, and only 2, attempts

Points of performance
– Arms remain behind the ears, heels flat on the ground for the entire rep
– Athlete’s hip crease is clearly below the knee at the bottom
– Athlete must count aloud, “1 one thousand, 2 one thousand, 3 one thousand” at the bottom of the rep

Initial Test/Retest 2: 75 Burpees for Time
*One person works at a time
*Worth :10 off final workout
– :05 off/team of final time for under 5:00
– :10 off/team of final time for under 4:00
– :15 off/team of final time for under 3:00
– :20 off/team of final time for under 2:00
*Chest touches ground, must jump up onto plate with 2 feet

Final Test:
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*The Final test will comprise the bulk of your score
*It will be a timed partner task-based work out
*Bonus Seconds earned from initial tests 1 and 2 will subtract from your final time in this workout

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Welcome, New Members!

October marked a year since we expanded the box! We’re so glad to continue growing our CFA family, too! In case you haven’t had the chance to get sweaty with them yet, we wanted to take a moment to introduce the newest members in the Circle of Awesomeness…

Laurel McManus Jen Andrews Cameron Mahdavi Valerie Cortez Ruben Gonzalez
Frank Duran Adrian Davis Esteban Fernandez Brooke Weathers Amanda Rivera
Sharon Blecker Julie Goforth Rajesh Subramaniam Ken Nuehs Lisa Garcia
Shanon Richards Jon Stocker Leidy Favela Amanda Betancourt Judy McElroy
Jeff McElroy Darrell Maples Jonathon Kinchen Carlo Gavino Jimmy West
Jillian English


*If you are a new member and haven’t had your picture taken, please talk to Caitlyn! 

Welcome, new members! We’re so happy to have you here!

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Taking on the Turkey

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Tomorrow is the first day of November and, for all intents and purposes, the start of the holiday season.  The next two months are hands-down the most difficult to stay on the path of healthy living and improved fitness.  Often 10 months of hard work and dedication back slide into two months of old habits.   Busy social schedules, treats at the office, traveling, house guests, and epic holiday meals all make November and December a difficult time to hunker down and focus on your fitness.  These aren’t just excuses, they’re legitimate obstacles, but the path of least resistance also yields the least results.   Our goal is to change the collective attitude towards this busy time of year, to view the Holidays as a challenge to be confronted head on,  a time to eliminate excuses, and an opportunity to jump your fitness ahead of the crowd of folks that are waiting for the New Year to accomplish their goals.

How can we help?  The Tour de Turkey Challenge is a way to systematically stay on top of your fitness during the busy holiday season.  Why?

Goals
Short and Long terms goals turn a dream into a plan. The long term goal of a successful final challenge will be the driving force of the 5 weeks. Additionally,  each week you will have a small GOW (Goal of the Week) to accomplish. These small chunks of success will keep you driving forward.

Accountability
The Tour de Turkey Challenge is always a Partner Challenge giving the challengers the added accountability of a team.  Sharing struggles, having someone to answer to, and having another person rely on your effort keep you moving and keep you motivated.  Shared success always taste a bit sweeter!

Eliminate
…Excuses. While it’s not always easy to get into the gym when life gets busy, there is never a legit excuse not to train.  Challengers will receive 2 workouts that need absolutely no equipment, and can be performed anywhere.  The goal is an athlete with significantly improved conditioning and improved abilities in  body-weight movements at the end of the 5 weeks. We may not be able to train everything, but we can still improve.

So who’s up for a challenge?

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Fall Fit Fest 2012

We can’t contain our excitement in any longer – Fall Fit Fest is returning to CFA on Saturday, November 17th, 2012!

“Fall Fit Fest 2012” will be a fundraiser for the Kenedi Jae Groves Family. All proceeds from this event will go directly to Kenedi and her family as they continue to wait for a heart donor.

Come join us for a Ladies CrossFit competition, Beer and Mimosa Mile, Feats of Strength, Beard Pageant, and the infamous Burpee Bank! The festivities will kick off at 8:00 am with a Ladies-Only CrossFit Competition and continue until 2:00 pm.

More details will be coming soon, so be sure to check with staff, our website, and facebook for updates. Want to help? Talk to a CFA staff member and let them know!

Schedule of Events:

8:00am – 10:00am Ladies-Only Team Competition
10:00am Games, and Feats of Strength 
11:00am Beer & Mimosa Mile
Noon Beard Beauty Pageant
1:00pm Burpee Bank Bonanza

The Ladies-Only Competition:
A competition featuring two team workouts: a strength-based workout and a endurance-based body-weight only workout. Each team will be scored and ranked in each workout and the team with the lowest overall score will be claim victory.

  • 1st-Place Team will receive a free month of Membership at CFA and a pair of Reebok Nanos!
  • Best-dressed Team will receive a $50 Gift Card to Lululemon!
  • Registration Opens on Sunday, October 21st @ 3 PM. Only $50 per team to participate! Sign up here!
  1. Event 1 (100 Pts):
    In 10:00, find a 1 RM Deadlift
    *Final Score is total weight for each teammate
    *Each athlete must register a weight for the team’s score to count
  2. Event 2 (100 Pts):
    50 Yd Partner Sled Pull
    50 Partner Wall Balls (14lb)
    50 Yard Sled Pull
    50 Partner Pull-ups
    50 Yard Partner Sled Pull
    50 Patty-Cake Burpees
    50 Yard Partner Sled Pull
    *Final Score is the team’s total time at the end of the event
    *Teammates pull the sled together and split the reps, with one person working at a time
    *Each athlete must complete at least one rep of each exercise

    Scoring will be relative to placement in each event just as in the Final CrossFit Games. See this article and chart for scoring information (click here).

The Novembeard Finale:
There will be 2 contests associated with Novembeard and the winner of each will receive a free month of group classes at CrossFit Austin.

1. Beard Beauty Pageant: The victorious team from the Ladies’-Only Competition will sit on the Judges’ Panel to determine who has the grandest beard at CrossFit Austin. Beards will be judged on a scale of 1-10 in 4 categories:

  • Manliness: Does your beard demand respect? Or should we get a nice little sundress?
  • Girth: Can you keep a small village warm or do you have apache tribe on your face?
  • Presentation: Does your beard fit your face? Your personality? Is it creative?
  • Back Story: The epic tale behind your furry face…

2. Shave and Weigh: Let the scales tip in your favor! The beard that weighs the most at weigh-in / shave-off will be the heavyweight champ!

Beer and Mimosa Mile:
Easy….. Drink a beer or a mimosa, run a lap around the building. Repeat 4 times.
Curious? Check out the Unofficial Beer Mile WR @ 5:02.5

Feats of Strength:
Back by popular demand! Take your chance at claiming victory in the Max Handstand Hold, Max Strict Pull-ups, 100lb Farmer’s Walk, Stone Deadlift, and more…

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2nd Annual Tour De Turkey Challenge

CrossFit Austin is excited to announce our 2nd Annual Tour De Turkey Challenge! CFA is so proud of everyone’s successes this year and we want to make sure that we all stay on course and keep on the “straight and narrow” between holidays!

What is the challenge?

The Tour De Turkey will be a “couple’s” challenge this year. So, ladies and gentlemen, get ready to pick a partner of the opposite sex, come up with a killer team name, and conquer the 2012 Tour De Turkey Challenge!

The initial workout test will be done on Saturday, November 3, 2012. Everyone who signs up for the challenge must come in on the 3rd and complete the initial workout. If, for some unavoidable reason, a challenger cannot come in on the 3rd, the only make up day will be Tuesday, Nov. 6th. It will be imperative to collaborate with your partner and come up with a stellar name!!

Over the course of the next 5 weeks, your team will be required to perform 2 additional workouts that are outside of our regular CFA programming. These workouts will be emailed to all teams at the same time each week. Team members will be accountable to each other in regards to their workouts, nutrition, and sleep. The 2 additional workouts can be done individually or with your teammate. On Saturday, December 8th, we will host our final team workout challenge. This will be a battle of epic proportions… and each team will have a chance at victory!

Important Questions and Answers:

  • Can Level 1 and Level 2 athletes participate? Yes, both levels can participate.
  • Do my teammate and I need to sign up individually? No, only one person from each team needs to sign up and pay the $75 entry fee.
  • Will the workouts be scaled? Yes, there will be 2 divisions: advanced and scaled.
  • When can I do my extra workouts? You can utilize Open Gym times or do them outside of the gym. If you utilize Open Gym times, these sessions will count towards your allotted sessions for the month (like they usually do).
  • What do we win? Besides the obvious glory and prestige that comes with dominating a CFA challenge, the first and second place winning duos will be going to Fogo De Chao for a victory dinner.
  • How do I sign up and how much does it cost? There will be a $75 entry fee, per team, for this challenge and you can sign up and pay for the event here.

If you have any additional questions, please only post them in the comment section on this page so everyone can benefit…

Grab a Partner and Sign Up Here!

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Novembeard

Grow a Beard, Help a Family

The weather is getting colder and the leaves are starting turn, which can only mean one thing….. it’s beard-growing time for the men of CrossFit Austin!
 
In an effort to raise money for Kenedi Groves, we are challenging all CFA Men to put the razors down for the next 35 days! There will be 2 contests associated with Novembeard and the winner of each will receive a free month of group classes at CrossFit Austin. All proceeds will directly benefit Kenedi and her family as they wait for a donor.

Event 1:
“Shave and Weigh” Sprint
Let the scales tip in your favor – grow the beard that weighs the most
at weigh-in / shave-off on Saturday, November 17th.
*Contestants must be clean-shaven Friday, October 12.

Event 2:
“The Beard Beauty Pageant”
An all-female panel of judges will determine the most wonderfully
whiskered warrior on Saturday, November 17th.
*Contestants do not have be clean-shaven on Friday, October 12th.

When: Starting Friday 10/12 – Ending  11/17
Where: CrossFit Austin or Anywhere in the World
Why: To Raise Money for Kenedi and COTA

Sign Up Now ($25 Entry Fee)

More Info:

More about Kenedi Groves and her family


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Welcome, New Members!

This sweltering September brought even more fabulous new additions to our box! In case you haven’t had the chance to get sweaty with them yet, we wanted to take a moment to introduce the newest members in the Circle of Awesomeness…

Zac Rollins Christian Herrington Aaron Duran Alexandra “Smitty” Smith Linzi Newth
Eric King Mike “M-n-M” Moore Dakota Eddins Shannon Kingston Dakota Eddins
Ritchie Bryant Davis Tilford David Iverson Erich Montgomery Heather Long
Eddie Cantu Gabriel Bleakley Garrett Morales Shannon Copstead Mitch Tabera
Letty Campa Brandon Drane Mark Zuniga Jonathan Willoughby Lyn Machen
Javier Cardenas Gil Garza Phillip Thompson


*If you are a new member and haven’t had your picture taken, please talk to Caitlyn! 

Welcome, new members! We’re so happy to have you here!

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October Athlete of the Month: Nicholas “Schittone” Schittone

State your Name and/or Nickname, please.
Nick Schittone; “Schittone”

Words to live by?
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
– Martin Luther King Jr., Strength to Love, 1963

What is your fitness background?
My fitness background? A five second stretch before I throw my leg over a dirt bike is about the extent of it.

How long have you been CrossFitting?
Wow, I guess it’s been about 2 1/2 years.

What’s your favorite part of CrossFit Austin?
You know, everyone says “the people,”… but when I started with CFA, there were not many people there. I got a lot of one-on-one treatment in the early days. I’m going to say the Coaches are the reason I continue to come back and not go to another box, even after taking a job in Round Rock.

What are your training goals?
My goals have always been just get better each day, in every facet of my life. But my CrossFit goals at this time are to Back Squat 300 lbs  (I’m at 290 lbs), run my second half marathon on Dec. 9th, and continue to up my capacity in a work out.

Favorite sport or activity?
 Motorcross/ motorcycle racing. Give me a motorcycle and I will race it.

Recent adventure you’re planning?
Traveling to San Francisco for Christmas vacation with my wife, Christine, aka “Teeny,” and the BCS Marathon on Dec 9th.

Tell us something we don’t know about you…
Some people know…but most don’t know that I’m a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. It just so happens, that I’m hitting the decade mark as we speak.

Longhorns or Aggies?
All I have to say about that is: “Lets Go Packer’s, Lets Go!!” I’m from Wisconsin and I’m always rooting for my state.

Over the past two years, you been awarded the “2×4 Award” and the “Ear Muffs Award.” What does it take to be the only 2-time award winner at CrossFit Austin?
Well, it takes a lot of work and dedication to get so far under the skin of the coaches’ that they need to call you out in front of everyone at a Christmas party two years in a row.

Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words…
I just want to say thank you to all the people I have had the pleasure to work out with as we all chase our goals. Joining CFA has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. It filled a void in my life needing to be filled.

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