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

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…

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!

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


CrossFit Classics!

CrossFit Austin and CrossFit Central are proud to announce CrossFit Classics, a monthly CrossFit celebration for fitness athletes and fans in Austin, TX!

Once a month we will 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 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 Central Downtown  on  October 26th, 2012

October CrossFit Classic Event
When: Friday October 26th, 2012 @ 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: CrossFit Central Downtown  (702 E. 3rd , Austin, TX 78701)
Featuring DJ Kris Kepler of MOFIT
Sign up here!

The Workout:

From the 2008 CrossFit Games….

“Every Second Counts”
5 rounds for time of
5 deadlifts (275/185)
10 burpees
*8:00 Cap 

Deadlift Weights
Advanced: Men 275, Women 185
Intermediate: Men 225, Women 155
Beginner: Men 185, Women 135

Sign up here!

Only 50 Spots Available
$25 Registration Fee

History:

Schedule Changes Effective 10/1

Effective October 1st, there will be a few changes to special programs offered through CrossFit Austin.

  • Running classes with Coach Aaron will be suspended, starting October 1st. In the words of Eddard Stark, “Winter is coming….” Those who are still interested in training with Coach Aaron are encouraged to look into our Sports Performance Program.
  • South Side Strength with Coach Shane will now be offered on Thursdays at 5:15pm (in addition to the current Monday 5:30pm sessions).
  • Athletes interested in starting with South Side Strength must go through a prerequisite class that will be offered at the end of each month. This month’s pre-requisite session will be held on Saturday, 9/29, at 9:00 am (register here).

Barbells for Boobs 2012

2012 Central Texas Oly Open
To Benefit Barbells For Boobs

October 13, 2012
CrossFit CenTex
502 Sparta Road, Belton Texas

Barbells For Boobs’ Pink Bra Tour will make their only stop in Texas at CrossFit CenTex on October 13 2012. The event will be a two-day event, starting on Saturday October 13 with Grace (30 clean and jerks for time) and concluding Sunday October 14 with an Olympic weightlifting event. For the most up-to-the-minute news and updates, click here.

The 2012 Central Texas Oly Open will be broken into 2 events, a sanctioned event (for those trying to get that last minute American Open total) and a non-sanctioned event. Your registration fee of $50 will enter you into either event and portions of the registration fee will benefit Barbells For Boobs.  T-shirts will be available for $25 and donations of $25 dollars will be available for purchase online. Additional donations in any amount will be accepted on either day of the event.

Between Amazing Grace and the Central Texas Oly Open, the goal is to donate $8,000 this year. Come out and support a good cause!

Barbell For Boobs supports all human boobs – woman boobs and man boobs. 100% of net proceeds collected from ALL fundraising events will support BARBELLS FOR BOOBS, a 501(c)3 non-profit breast cancer organization whose mission is to provide funding for qualified low-income and uninsured women and men who need screening and/or diagnostic procedures in the prevention of breast cancer.

Join the CrossFit Austin Barbells for Boob Team! 

“We the People” Fundraiser

CrossFit gyms from across Austin, Texas will join together on September 22nd, 2012 at Camp Mabry, to raise funds for Team Red, White, and Blue (enriching the lives of wounded veterans and their families) and Youth In Motion (promoting programs throughout the community that help young people learn how to live healthy, active lives) in a 3-round, 17-minute workout!

To participate in this exciting event, follow these steps:

1) Register on Eventbrite to compete or spectate.
 (You must register by September 6th to pre-order a shirt. Shirt is not included with registration)
2) Collect donations from your friends and family through FirstGiving.
*If you would like to sponsor the event and set up a booth, please email events@crossfitcentral.com.

The workout is:
3 x 5:00 rounds
1:00 at each station
1:00 rest between rounds

The movements and levels are: Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, Kids
Thrusters: 95lbs/65lbs/45lbs/PVC or Rebar
Box Jumps: 24″/20″/12″/Step-ups
Kettlebell Swings: 24k/16k/8k/5lbs or 10lbs
Burpees on to a Plate
Row for Calories