One more day to get 19.1 done! We’ve had some great performances, you have until 5p tomorrow to get the workout in. If you need to go in the afternoon, please text Alison. And submit your scores! Team Flexual Healing (Tricia and Wendy) have week 2. The theme? Hawaii!!! Get ready for some lame Hawaiian puns this week – I have the poi-fect puns planned. Workout of the Day Strength Bench Press 5 sets of 2, 90% Conditioning AMRAP 9 Strict Pull Up Hand Release Pushup with feet on a 45# Plates Sets go 3, 6, 9, 12…up by 3sRead more

I have spent the past hour trying to figure out how I wanted to word tonight’s post. Normally it is jus a quick, hey how are ya, here is the wod for Saturday type of deal. BUT as someone who has been there for EVERY SINGLE CrossFit Oakdale Athlete’s 19.1 I couldn’t let this be an easy peasy post. This is Alison, BTW. I am a stream of consciousness type of writer, so please stick with me. EVERYONE left it on the floor today. If you were one to hop off a rower quick, or slime past some wall ball shots, today was a lesson. If you were the type to shoot above and beyond a wall ball target on a daily basis, then today was a proving ground for you, showing you where your hard work has brought you. Either way, you did it. You may have learned that...Read more

So – I called this workout.   I used the Big Lebowski because he bowls.  Bowling rhymes with rowing.  Boom.   In bowling, you use balls.  Just like in the workout.  Boom. I like this workout. It’s easy logistically, the movements are simple. This workout can be done by very fit people and newbies as prescribed. So, if you were on the fence, sign up. Now, just because I like the workout for the gym, I hate it for me. I am not particularly good at either movement, and there are no muscle-ups or handstand walking. Boo hoo for me. I would categorize this one as simple on paper, might even look easy. Until you hit minute 12 and you realize you have turned your guts inside out. I will post a more in depth warm up, but here it is: get ready to squat and pull. Breathe very heavy early for 5 to 8 minutes. Rest another 5-8 minutes. Head out at an 85% pace and hold it. If you are great at wall ball, I would...Read more

The first workout of the 2019 CrossFit Games Open will be announced at 5:00pm. The teams are picked – and we have some teams named – good luck to Flexual Healing, Amino Disrespect and Salute the Glutes. 2 teams need names – I mean Lebowski names anyone? The weeks theme is The Big Lebowski. The gauntlet has been thrown down and thrown down hard by C. Scott and T-Dub. I’m going to attach my second favorite movie scene that doesn’t involve a Jedi or Batman Workout of the Day AMRAP 30 250m row Parking Lot Run 10 BurpeesRead more

CROSSFITTER of the Month/ SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE at CFO 1- How long have you been a member at CFO?I have been a member at CFO for roughly a year and a half.2- How long have you been CrossFitting? Two years total, while living in the Fresno/Clovis area I did CrossFit for about 6 months at Certus Crossfit in Clovis. 3- How were you introduced to CFO? When did you realize CrossFit was for you? I was introduced to CFO by my brother who use to attend. I realized CrossFit was for me when it made me excited to work out. I have always enjoyed all types of physical activity but was getting extremely bored going to a traditional gym and was looking for more. 4- What advice would you give to somebody just starting CrossFit? Push everyday to get better, even if its only baby steps, it will happen overtime. 5-...Read more