Category: WOD

Wednesday’s WOD:

Tuesday’s WOD:

Monday’s WOD:

Hero WOD: “JJ”

National Police Week 2017
Today’s workout is another special one. 
This one is for Sgt. Francis Gonzales. 
A few weeks ago I saw the article in the Coloradoan about how he is retiring after over 35 years of service for the Fort Collins Police Department. 
I had the privilege of growing up down the street from Mr. Gonzales and his family, and although it has been a while since I have been in contact with them, I am reminded of the significance he had in my life at a young age. 
He was an extremely positive influence through the Fort Collins Heat basketball program, which at a young age I was very into. That was where I first learned of his nickname “Paco” and I may in fact still have a poster with his autograph on it. 
Through elementary school and junior high was where I had the most contact with him. He was like a big brother to me, always cracking jokes, flexing his biceps, honking his horn and waving at imaginary people while cruising in his under cover squad car, making me say “uncle” with occasional pressure points and he made it his mission to randomly tell people how much I resembled Joe Girardi.
I remember watching him make an arrest after a traffic stop, and thinking he was the coolest guy ever. 
He was the first “real” police officer I knew outside of my favorite TV show at the time, Rin Tin Tin K9 cop.
His laughter is contagious, his character impeccable, his faith unbreakable, and the impression he made on me at a young age will definitely exceed his physical service, and that is extremely valuable. 
Thank you for your service in law enforcement, and in life, Mr. Gonzales!

Thursday’s WOD:National Police Week 
This workout is dedicated to Dean Cumningham.
I have known Dean for over 5 years, and his resourcefulness, insight, and reliability have made him a significant role mode in my life.
I can also appreciate Dean for his sense of humor, and his next level sarcasm. 
Thank you for all you do, Dean!

Pictured below:

When Dean Cunningham used to be a regular CrossFit athlete. He has long since retired from the sport. 

Wednesday’s WOD:
As mentioned, since this week is National Police Week, the remaining workouts this week will be dedicated to those who serve in law enforcement.
Instead of focusing on the hero workouts that recognize those who gave their lives in the line of duty, I figured it would be more significant and more poignant to recognize individuals I know, who have had a positive impact on me.
Today’s workout is for my buddy Mat. 
He and his family have been members of my gym for almost 6 years now. 
They have been extremely loyal and supportive of my gym through many location changes and evolutions, and Mat specifically has been my longest running reliable workout partner to date. 
For the past few years Mat’s career path has changed the times he is available to come to the gym, making it only convenient for him to come during open gym hours.
We used that as an opportunity to focus on strength, strongman workouts, CrossFit Football workouts, and other miserable creations that I wouldn’t typically put a class through (A lot of bro sesh benching too). 
Today I would like to honor the selfless sacrifices he makes on a daily basis.
Mat, thank you for your service in law enforcement. 
I consider myself lucky to have you as a friend, workout partner, and member of my gym community. 
I am proud to know you! 

Tuesday’s WOD:

Got the memo that this week is National Police Week! 
We do a lot of military and firefighter tributes, I would like this week to revolve around some significant individuals on the blue side! 
While I sort the details out for the remaining workouts, we will hit ANOTHER Hero WOD today that involves the use of a special piece of equipment for some 🙂 

#nationalpoliceweek #backtheblue

Monday’s WOD:

Hero WOD:

“Del”

Friday’s WOD:Remember, there are NO class times or open gym times this weekend due to us hosting the CrossFit Gymnastics Certification. Come get a workout in before the weekend!