Compete
Today I’d like to take a moment and say thank you for the unbelievable outpouring of praise and support that I received after qualifying for the the American Open this morning. Back in July I talked about taking your fitness outside of the gym and challenged folks to go out there and compete. I challenged CFA and the community and did they ever respond, we’ve had a ton of athletes that stepped outside of their comfort zone, and put themselves out there. I’m going to attempt to recognize all the athletes and coaches that have competed since I put out the challenge. I’ve done my very best to include everyone, but if for some reason I accidently miss someone please add to the comments below and I’ll update the list. Here we go!
Coach Ade Rampaul: CrossFit Classics
Alex Gold: The Athlete Open (2nd)
Coach Alex Janns: CrossFit Classics
Andy Hollister: The Athlete Open
Ash Warren: Grass Iron Last Chance Qualifier Weightlifting Meet
Blaz Ruzic: Power Athlete Challenge (3rd), Africa Partner Challenge (2nd)
Coach Chad Vaughn: 2013 USA Weightlifting National Championship (1st)
Chris Geno: The Athlete Open, CrossFit Classics
Dayna Lowke: Fit Company Fittest Professional Female
Denise Valdez: TriPearl Triathlon
Doug Clements: Hell and Back Challenge, CrossFit Classics
Coach Erica Cuellar: Woodward Women’s Throwdown 3
Gabi Groom: The Athlete Open
George Hribar: Grass Iron Last Chance Qualifier Weightlifting Meet
George Valdez: TriPearl Triathlon
Greg Pepin: The Athlete Open, CrossFit Classic
Ikechi Urum-eke: Power Athlete Challenge (3rd)
Jeri Kreb: The Spartan Race
Julie “Crash” Shamblin: Barbells for Boobs
Jillian English: Hell and Back Challenge
Kara Denney: TriPearl Triathlon
Kat Bevel: CrossFit Classics
Kelly Jackson: CrossFit Classics, Bat City Grand Opening Competition (3rd)
Leah Alter: Bat City Grand Opening Competition (3rd)
Coach Leigh Legare: The Athlete Open (3rd)
Linzi Newth: The Athlete Open
Coach Lindsey Guelde: The Summer Crush Games, The Athlete Open, The Alamo City Throwdown, The Ironcat Open
Liz Yankiver: 2013 Copperhead Open
Lizzie Collura-Rosenburg: The Athlete Open
Maureen Nelligan: Doggy Dash 5K
Mike Sanchez: Barbells for Boobs
Miguel Garza: CrossFit Classics
Ryan McDaniel: Grass Iron Last Chance Qualifier Weightlifting Meet
Stacey Magnesio: The Athlete Open, Barbell for Boobs
Coach Sharon Blecker: CrossFit Classics
Coach Thomas Lower: 2013 USA Weightlifting National Championship, Grass Iron Last Chance Qualifier Weightlifting Meet (1st)
That’s an amazing list and a special kudos to everyone on this list that competed for the first time. Again if I missed anyone on this list please add into the comments and I will update the list. So proud of what everyone has done and lets finish 2013 strong!
-Coach Wes