This is another challenging workout. The dumbbells will add something – as they did last week. It will also present the opportunity to get your first muscle-up or pull-up. Come out Friday night, and let that atmosphere carry you.  Some strategy tips: Compared to last week this is a relatively short workout. You will want to be very warm before you start. A good sweat and warmed up legs are going to be very important. The first time you get out of breath should not be in the second round of this workout. Make sure you breathe hard in your warm up. Ideally before you start you will get hot and sweaty, then cool down for a few minutes. Then the clock will count down. Snap necks & cash checks. You can take a break on your 7th power clean. Pick up and finish the 8th and head into the walking...Read more

Friday is another “Friday Night Lights” event and it’s going down in our hood!  So let’s be sure we represent in full force with the supportive, fun and large group I know we have here at Crossfit Oakdale.  Whether you workout that night or not- we still would love to have our members attend.  Some amazing things always happen with the energy is high, the cheering is on point, the music is blasting, and the lights are shining down!  We will have a fantastic DJ, and though he doesn’t tend to play outlaw country, Jeff is still a guy who knows his jams- Lucas and I got some sweet dance moves on last Friday.  We will also have Vic’s BBQ, so no need to stress of fixing dinner, or grabbing a bite before coming- the food will be on the spot… you may want to bring your favorite beverage though… wink wink....Read more

Welcome to Smarch.  I mean March.  How many throw away lines from the Simpsons are stuck in your head 25 years later? There is a make up All Access class on Wednesday morning at 8:20. We are looking for judges for Friday Night Lights 17.2.  Come out and count! Workout of the Day Strength/Skill Power Clean and Push Jerk Take 15 minutes to build to something that feels heavy, yet is crisp and snappy Deadlift Triple Take 15 minutes to build to a 3 rep Deadlift Conditioning AMRAP 7 5 Clean and Jerks 135/95 3 Down and Back Sprints (10m Down/10m Back)Read more

OBE – Overcome By Events Since the calendar turned 2017, I’ve been actively engaged at work.  For the last 8 years or so, I’ve written a daily post about CrossFit.  In the last month or so, I’ve been lucky to have written anything at all.  CrossFit stuff, anyway.  I will tell you, I spend all day writing. As I type, I’m reminded of 17.1.  It’s hard not to be reminded of it – the tightness in my back is a constant reminder!  17.1 was the grunty-est of grunt workouts we have seen in the Open.  Ever.  2 new movements for the Open, the first time we used dumbbell’s, all in a monstrosity of a workout. When it posted, I thought – cool.  We do that stuff.  Even before they announced DB, we went through periods of using them over the years.  We actually do Burpee Box Jumps from time to...Read more

17.1 is almost in the bag – please make sure you enter your scores in by 5pm Monday. I can give you  a 5am deadline if you are like my kids and need a little more motivation.  On Friday night we will be holding our own Friday Night Lights. We will be hosting CrossFit Sonora,  CrossFitQuake, CrossFit Rapid Fire, CrossFit Excel and ResidentCrossFit. Big Vic’s BBQ will be there selling their AWESOME BBQ and DJ Jeff (aka photographer Jeff) will be making sure we move fast with some sweet beats.  Doors will open at 5:15 and heats will start at 6pm and go until sweat covers the floor. This event will be for registered Open Athletes, but we everyone can come, volunteer and cheer.  Workout of the Day Strength Front Squat – take 20 minutes to build to a heavy set of 2. If you are comfortable, Do 2 thrusters...Read more