September 2023 Newsletter

Join us as a group runs the Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff and ECC 9/11 Memorial 5K on Saturday 9/9 at 6:00PM. Details below.

September 2023 Bells & Bars

The Monthly CFTC Newsletter

CFTC Team-

Can you believe it's September already? We're waking up and feeling a little cripness in the air - for some that's a sad day, for those of us who sweat more than we'd like to admit, it's definitely refreshing. We hope you caught some of the CrossFit Games action in August. There were some inspiring events and we would highlight catching up on the accomplishments of Arielle Loewen, the top American finisher (male or female), a mom and impressive athlete. Her humility and unassuming approach to training are something we can get behind. 

For September, the rest of the highlights are:

• CrossFit Kids classes start back on 9/17 - sign up here by 9/6

• Join us for the  Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff and ECC 9/11 Memorial 5K on Saturday 9/9 at 6:00PM - After the official sign up and arriving to the event, text or call the gym number to make meet up with our crew: (571) 354-8348 - sign up here

• New equipment on the way - We're in the process of updating some equipment - slam balls, medicine balls, additional ab mats and bands. Thank you for your continued support, we always want to improve so if there's something you'd like to see, let your coach know.

• Thanks for those that voted on the CrossFit Games workouts to try - We are trying a few Rogue Qualifier events this week, but when we get an additional SkiErg in October, we will be trying the Ski-Bag workout shortly thereafter

• Highest summer attendance award update

• Love CFTC? Remember to leave a review.

-Jon & Marcus
 

Events

• Thanks to RxWellness for coming out on Saturday Aug. 12 - RxWellness is a chiropractic care and wellness provider that are our neighbors across the street. We may have them back in the future for some additional free consults and getting to know their team.

• Join us for the  Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff and ECC 9/11 Memorial 5K on Saturday 9/9 at 6:00PM - We've participated in this race since ~2015 and would love to have a strong showing. For a bonus challenge, run it with a weight vest. After the official sign up and arriving to the event, text or call the gym number to make meet up with our crew: (571) 354-8348 - Sign up >>

Programming Corner

The current programming phase is an olympic-lifting focused phase. The Weightlifting phase, follows the previous Base Strength Phase with a focus on the Snatch and Clean & Jerk. 

• Overview:

  • Dates: Mon, Jul 17 - Sun, Sep 10

  • Approach

    • We will make sure our classes include a linear progression of clean and jerk and snatch every week but this may be on different days of the week.

  • Phase Overview

    • This upcoming week is Week 8, test week! This is your chance to put all of those lifting drills to the test. We've also increased our capacity on deadlifts and wall balls.

• Read more >>

Announcements

• CrossFit Kids Returns this Fall! - Sign up by 9/6

  • Our goal with CrossFit Kids is to leave every class on a high point for the kids and coaches. Each progressive session aims to learn CrossFit basics while increasing strength, balance and body control. This means that we end each session with a fun game.

  • Whether your kids are going to play a different sport in the future, or continue with CrossFit, the CFTC Kids program will give a great basis for fitness and movement. 

  • Only a few spots remaining. Sign up here by Wednesday 9/6 >>

• Summer Attendance Awards - For those who can make it in regularly, we're giving away a piece of CFTC merchandise for the highest non-coach attendance in each weekday class time. Congrats to the winners below! If your name is listed, click on the apparel picture below, choose t-shirt or tank design you want, size and color and send that info to crossfittysonscorner@gmail.com

  • Final Results

    • 6:30AM - Isha!

    • Noon - Allen

    • 5:30PM - Jeanna

    • 6:30PM - Magdi

  • Honorable Mention - 2nd place attendance or top for a coach

    • Crossfit Results - Tyler

    • 6:30AM - Julieta

    • Noon - Abby R

    • 5:30PM - Jon T., Daphne, Kevin

    • 6:30PM - Jane

  • Link to apparel options >>

Coach's Eye - Isha

Isha has made a commitment to attending the morning class more regularly, and we love to see it! Way to make this commitment Isha, and the progress is evident. The attendance aware is just a glimpse of this commitment, we know 6:30AM is a tough time to make consistently. Keep up the hard work :)

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