CrossFit Brisbane

Tough Mudder!

The "Tough Mudder" is being held in Melbourne on the 31st March 2012.  Several CFB members are already entered and are interested in forming teams.  If you would like to be part of this event please contact Wendy (wendy@crossfitbrisbane.com) or Kate (kate@crossfitbrisbane.com) and we will put you in contact with other CFB members who can form a team, and organise share transport and accommodation.

Information on the event can be found at:http://toughmudder.com.au/events/melbourne/

Good Luck Competitors!!

Good luck to everyone competing in the Immortals Challenge at the Gold Coast on the weekend!  CFB is fielding 8 teams, 48 athletes in total.  So there will be a huge group representing the gym.  Go hard guys and have a ton of fun!

CFB Competition Squad Trial

CFB Competition Squad Trial
Date: 26th Nov. 10am – 6pm
Venue: CFB
Register: wendy@crossfitbrisbane.com by the 18th Nov.

The CFB Competition Squad is comprised of the top 10 men and 10 women at CFB. The Trial is an opportunity to confirm those places. Members who are looking to compete in the sport of CrossFit at an elite level should enter. Members who would like to compete but feel they are not yet ready, should continue to train the CFB WOD’s and gradually add in the Competition Squad Training until they can cope with the load. There are limited places in the trial event. In the event of registrations exceeding number of places there will be a pre-test to select the top contenders. This will be held on Saturday 19th Nov at 9:45am. Contact Wendy for any further information.

CFB Family Christmas Party

Date: Saturday 17th December, 2pm – 6pm

Venue: Yeronga Park Swimming Pool, School Rd, Yeronga. We will be in the 25m pool area.

What: Barbecue – sausages, rissoles, and salads will be provided. Bring your own picnic blanket/chair, togs and towel.  We are having ‘pot luck’ dessert, so if you feel like bringing a treat to share, please do so. DO

NOT BRING ANY GLASS. 

Cost: $10 per person, kids are free.

RSVP: Please let us know if you are coming by responding on the CrossFit Brisbane Facebook Page. This is to assist us with catering and hiring of lifeguards.

Fundraiser WOD

There will be a fundraiser workout on the 8th December 2011. This will be in memory of SGT Brett Wood, Medal for Gallantry, who's life tragically drew to a close in Afghanistan on 23rd May 2011. This will mark the first official CrossFit Hero WOD in memory of a fallen Australian soldier. We are participating as part of a world-wide fundraiser and all donations will go towards the Commando Welfare Trust Fund. We will ask for a voluntary $20 donation from each participant which will go directly towards the fund. Of course, you are under no obligation to donate, and if you would prefer not to support the cause we still want you to turn up and enjoy the workout.

Let's get behind this great event! 

 

Thank-you!!

On behalf of the entire CrossFit Brisbane Community, we would like to thank Sarah, Sherrin and Ingrid for their outstanding work in planning and executing the serving of breakfast to over 100 people on Saturday morning. The girls worked with their team of volunteers including Chris on the BBQ, and Liz and Fi in their kitchens. We would also like to thank Steph X and her Dad for the wonderful donation of fruit! You guys really highlight how awesome our community has become. Thankyou!

Immortals Challenge

CFB has organised 8 teams for the CrossFit Immortals Team Challenge on the 12th and 13th November. With so many CFB’ers this will be an awesome day!  Your team captains should have been in contact with you by email. Please get in touch with Kate or Wendy if you have not been contacted or have any questions.
We have one spot left for a female athlete in Team Purple – please let us know if you would like to join the fun.

Intermediate Teams:
CFB Blue - Elliot, Brian J, Gene S, Mel W, Steph X, Kate A  
CFB Green - Nina S, April B, Steph R, Viggi H, Scott L, Michael C 
CFB Orange - Ingrid O, Sarah S, Robyn B, James HR, Brad S, Nathan F   
CFB Purple - Frederik S, Nick R, Marc B,  Chrissy F, Michelle C, TBA
CFB Yellow – Ash S, Tim McM, Jim H, Jane F, Fiona McN, Kate Th.

Elite Teams:
CFB Black - Natan G, Cam LJ, Chris B, Lily C, Anna R, Emma H
CFB White -  Chris McM, Chris W, Jacob F, Kate S, Emma K, Amy H 
CFB Red - Sue O, Mel B, Bec S, Andy J, Brad McD, Jon C

Look after your hands!!

Here is a great article on handcare for Crossfitters ...

http://www.fitbomb.com/2011/09/crossfit-hand-care.html

CrossFit Games on ESPN

The CrossFit Journal

Here is a great free article from the CrossFit Journal that talks to the experience of starting CrossFit ...

http://journal.crossfit.com/2011/08/take-a-leap-and-grab-the-bar.tpl#comments

If you are not a subscriber to the CrossFit Journal, you are missing out on a great resource to guide and inform your training.  It is only $25 a year for the online subscription and there are about 30-40 articles and videos released each month covering a broad cross-section of topics.  Here is the link to the journal ...

http://journal.crossfit.com/