Kevinsclimb Since 9/11, ambulance America has been in a state of war.  As these wars wind down, # 100mg and we begin to take inventory on what has happened over the last 13 years, I hope we continue to reflect on the lives lost and altered. My bother served 9 years in the Navy with SEAL Team 4.  He just got out weeks ago.  I know he is proud of his service, and he is still in awe of the men he served with.  I also know he lost many friends over the years, and these losses hurt him terribly. One of my brother’s close friends, Kevin Ebberts, was killed in Afghanistan on November 24, 2012.  I remember the phone call when it happened, and I can still remember the pain in his voice. For so many that have served and lost loved ones, I’m not sure they really get...Read more

Trucker hats are back in stock- $20 for the Royal Blue  off centered logo and $10 for the Red centered logo. Get them while they are in stock!   9am 15 Snatch 95/65 25 Pushups 12 Snatch 115/85# 25 Pushups 9 Snatch 135#/95# 25 Pushups 10AM 15 Min for Hang Squat Snatch THEN Handstand walking practice Metcon 15-12-9 Power Snatch 165#/115# Strict Handstand Pushups AT 5PM Brian will be going back to the gym (please join him if you would like) to do: 100 Burpees 75 Thrusters 95/65 50 C2B Pullups 25 Box Jump Overs 24/20Read more

Due to popular requests, abortion we haven’t done burpees this week.  Enjoy the break, thumb but know the floor misses you. Also, due to obligations in town – baseball and birthday parties – Alison and I won’t be able to make it CrossFit Parabellum on Saturday.  If I can get down there and check out the event a little later, I will.  The gym will be OPEN on Saturday – 9am and 10am – like normal. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfIc4DUeapo?rel=0&w=560&h=315] Chuck C breaks down the thruster in less than a minute. Workout of the Day Strength/Skill Front Squat 5 sets of 2, 80% of 1RM Conditioning AMRAP 8 1 Thruster 95/65 1 Kettlebell Swing 53/35 2 Thrusters 2 Kettlebell Swings 3 Thrusters 3 Kettlebell Swings 4 Thrusters 4 Kettlebell Swings… Keep going up by 1s.  How high can you go?Read more

We are always looking to get better and more fit. We encourage you to seek out new ways to achieve your goals and we want to support you in these goals. Following the Open, tadalafil we have seen a high level of motivation and a desire to get better. That is AWESOME. We have several athletes that are trying different programs to attack their weaknesses.  With so many people doing different things (those who have been cleared by us) it can turn into a free-for-all. I am not singling anybody out, and I am guilty of this myself, but we have to lay down some ground rules for extra work. Extra work is non-CrossFit Oakdale class related work.    1. The priority is always the class. Equipment, space, whiteboard, timer and more ALL belong to the class.  2. Please understand 5:30pm is the busiest time of the day. If you...Read more

The CrossFit Games Regional WODs are being posted this week – Day 1 & 2 are up.  The first WOD is a Max Effort Hang Squat Snatch.  Good thing we work on that…all the time.  But, prescription notice how strategy will play in this year.  Much like an Olympic Weightlifting meet, you only have 3 attempts.  You may not lower the weight once you call you opening lift.  Lots of things to factor in here.  What would YOU open with?  What would your 3 lifts be? Insert Snatch Joke Here from CrossFit Almaden.  This gym is owned by Jason Highbarger.  Jason may be the first CrossFitter.  He started in ’99 with Coach Glassman, possibly BEFORE they moved into the original gym.  I’ve competed with Jason and spoken with him on a few occasions.  He is an absolute nerd for CrossFit. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vejMrkuMFwM?rel=0&w=560&h=315] I have been practicing rope climbs…what a dope...Read more