Has it been 3 years?
Jul
05
Happy Birthday! As of today, CrossFit Moncton has been up and running for 3 years. It started with a handful of members at a school playground…and now we’re in a 3000 sq ft facility with well over 80 members.
Back then, I had a 3 year business plan. I was going to have 36 members and still be teaching full-time. Goes to show that business plans are full of bologna anyway. I had no idea it would grow this fast.
Very grateful to be a part of this great community. It’s been spreading like a wildfire because of you. Whenever you’re out for drinks, at a BBQ or at work, it’s your stories you tell your friends and co-workers that gets them in here. So thank you for 3 years of spreading the word and looking forward to the future.
“Anniversary WOD”
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans
40 Wall balls
30 Dumbbell swings
20 Box jumps
10 Dips
Run 400m backwards
Compare to July 10/10
Some old school video footage. You can see some of the original members that are still with us today.
Ed K
Ed K July 5, 2011 at 1:08 am
I was so much smaller haha
Wish I had taken measurements.
Marc H.
Marc H. July 5, 2011 at 1:49 am
I’m pretty sure IT didn’t change that much.
Amanda Arseneau
Amanda Arseneau July 5, 2011 at 7:49 am
Big difference in his shoulders
Patrick Arseneau
Patrick Arseneau July 5, 2011 at 8:00 am
I think you missed Marc’s joke Amanda
Amanda Arseneau
Amanda Arseneau July 5, 2011 at 8:08 am
ohhhhhhh..yes I think I did miss it. 🙂
Ed K
Ed K July 5, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Bahahaa
Heidi
Heidi July 5, 2011 at 9:10 pm
I think your burpees are much faster now
Gabrielle
Gabrielle July 5, 2011 at 6:48 am
Happy anniversary 🙂
Johnny
Johnny July 5, 2011 at 7:57 am
WUx2
Strength: Front Squat (x3)
110-120-130-150-165
“Anniversary WOD”
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans (20#)
40 Wall balls (20#)
30 Dumbbell swings (50#)
20 Box jumps (20″)
10 Dips
Run 400m backwards
Time: 14:31
So much fun – but wall balls lick! And I need sleep ! Haha
Amanda Arseneau
Amanda Arseneau July 5, 2011 at 8:04 am
LOL, wall balls lick…
Amanda Arseneau
Amanda Arseneau July 5, 2011 at 7:59 am
WUx2
Strength: Front Squat
5x 70-80-85-95-100
WOD:
“Anniversary WOD”
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans (10# ball)
40 Wall balls (10# ball)
30 Dumbbell swings (20#)
20 Box jumps (20″ box)
10 Dips (parallettes)
Run 400m backwards
T = 19:49
Patrick Arseneau
Patrick Arseneau July 5, 2011 at 8:09 am
Deadlift 5x
185-225-245(standing on 10# plate)-225(standing on 25# plate)
WOD:
“Anniversary WOD”
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans
40 Wall balls
30 Dumbbell swings
20 Box jumps (20″ box)
10 Dips (parallettes)
Run 400m backwards
T = 12:56
Another post weekend WOD to forget about 🙂 Still having a lot of pain in my right heel which was a problem on the box jumps. Everything else felt ok. Gotta beat this next time.
Welcome to Crossfit Moncton Leesa!! Nice work this morning!
Maria and Jolene, you guys are getting crazy FAST!!!
Leesa Seems-Allain
Leesa Seems-Allain July 5, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Thanks Patrick it was a good Workout!! Looking forward to lots more!!
Amanda Arseneau
Amanda Arseneau July 5, 2011 at 8:16 am
I just got around to reading the newsletter. Great work Heather, you’ve made amazing progress!
**Has anyone tried the sweet potato recipe? Is it good? I love sweet potatoes 🙂
Kevin
Kevin July 5, 2011 at 9:00 am
We tried it last week. It was amazing!
Joanna
Joanna July 5, 2011 at 8:19 am
WU x2
Push press x1
65 70 80 90 100PR 105PR 110F
WOD with 14# ball 35# KB 20″ box
15:48 – 38 seconds slower than last year but I guess that’s what 10ft wallballs will do.
Maria
Maria July 5, 2011 at 8:22 am
Deadlift
5 x 85-95-105-115-125
WOD:
“Anniversary WOD”
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans (10# no time to practice, did medicine ball squats instead)
40 Wall balls (10#)
30 Dumbbell swings (25#)
20 Box jumps (20″ box)
10 Dips (parallettes)
Run 400m backwards
T = 13:60
Wallballs need work, 4-5 @ 10 feet, then finished the rest at 8 feet.
I like running backwards 🙂
Patrick
Patrick July 5, 2011 at 6:21 pm
13:60 …aka 14:00 🙂
Maria
Maria July 5, 2011 at 8:04 pm
LOL!
krista
krista July 5, 2011 at 8:24 am
WU x2
OHS x5 35-45-55-65 (knees caved a bit to get low enough)-65(4)
Anniversary WOD!!!:
200m run
50 MBC (14# old school sandy ball) unbroken
40 Wall Balls (14#) very broken!
30 KB swings (35#) unbroken
20 Box Jumps (20″)
10 dips (parrallettes)
400m run backwards
12:50
I must have done at least an extra 20 wall balls today due to air balls and not high enough – need to work on them!
I was present at the very first run at this WOD, and wow is this one still a doozy! July 5,08 I used 8# for MBS and Wall Balls, 20# swing, 18″ bench for box jumps and dips in a time of 14:07
Happy Anniversary Kevin! I’m glad that I was here today to help celebrate again. I’ve had lots of good times, struggles, breakthroughs, improvements and met piles of cool people along the way.
Heather (Mum)
Heather (Mum) July 5, 2011 at 8:28 am
Happy Anniversary Kevin!!!! You’ve come a long way in a short time.
Rob
Rob July 5, 2011 at 8:45 am
Limbs1981 haha
Kevin
Kevin July 5, 2011 at 9:01 am
Better than CFPrincess69
Rob
Rob July 5, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Yes, however I never gave myself that nickname, Limbs1981 did.
Liam
Liam July 5, 2011 at 11:53 pm
Score!
Shelley
Shelley July 5, 2011 at 8:59 am
WUx2
Strength – front squats
Still working on my form
15×5, 15×5, 35×5, 35×5, 35×5
“Anniversary WOD”
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans #6
40 Wall balls #6
30 Dumbbell swings #20
20 Box jumps 12″
10 Dips
Run 400m backwards – more like a shuffle (:
Time: 19:00
I enjoyed the 7:00 am class time although this WOD was a killer for me! Great work guys!
Martine
Martine July 5, 2011 at 9:24 am
Good mornings 5x
45-50-55-50-65
WOD
14# medball
10′
30# DB
20″ box jump
Time18:47
Great job everybody!! I apologize for the F bombs 🙂
Liam
Liam July 5, 2011 at 9:33 am
Happy Anniversary Kevin and CFM! I did 3 Anni-Burpees in celebration!
Kevin
Kevin July 5, 2011 at 9:37 am
Front Squats x5 w/ 1min rest
95-135-155-175-195
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans (20#)
40 Wall balls (20#)
30 KBS (53#)
20 Box jumps (20″)
10 Dips (paralette)
Run 400m backwards
9:19 (PR!)
Thanks for all the well-wishes today!
Jeff
Jeff July 5, 2011 at 8:01 pm
Crazy fast time! … and Happy Anniversary!
Kevin
Kevin July 5, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Thanks!
Kevin
Kevin July 5, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Looking to order some sweet shirts for the Hopper. If you’d like a shirt, please post the size you’d like. It will give me an idea as to how many I should order. Thanks!
Amanda Arseneau
Amanda Arseneau July 5, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Well what ones are you getting? I really want a shirt, but I have no idea what size to order…I can normally fit into a small or medium but the last tank top you gave me to put on that was a small looked like it belonged on a toddler. 🙂
Amanda Arseneau
Amanda Arseneau July 5, 2011 at 4:17 pm
can you post some info from the site re: sizes & styles so that I can see what size I should order?
Kevin
Kevin July 5, 2011 at 6:38 pm
Shirts will be the ladies cut like the last order.
Guy
Guy July 5, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Guy = Medium
Jane = Small
Maria
Maria July 5, 2011 at 6:49 pm
Size small please! Thanks 🙂
krista
krista July 5, 2011 at 7:36 pm
i wasn’t around for the last order… is there a photo anywhere?
ps- i saw sean ritchey last night – he’s still sporting the grey original T, kicken’ it old school
Kevin
Kevin July 5, 2011 at 8:48 pm
This is the style – http://www.chokeprintshop.com/assets/garments/gildansoftstylewomens.jpg
Mel
Mel July 5, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Depending on how tight they are, I’d get a small or medium.
Amanda Arseneau
Amanda Arseneau July 5, 2011 at 8:36 pm
If they’re like last time, I’d take a medium this time around… I think I got a small last time and it’s a bit too snug for me.
Are you getting tanks too??
Kevin
Kevin July 5, 2011 at 8:54 pm
No tanks. My supplier only have jersey style, and they are way too baggy.
krista
krista July 5, 2011 at 9:57 pm
sorry – another question…what does it say on them?
if i can look as good as her in one, i’ll take a small i think
krista
krista July 5, 2011 at 9:58 pm
and colours??
Kevin
Kevin July 7, 2011 at 9:40 am
It’s a sports grey.
Denise MacEachern
Denise MacEachern July 5, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Deadlift x1: 100-120-140-165-170(fail)
“Anniversary WOD”
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans 10 lbs
40 Wall balls–45lbs Push Press
30 Dumbbell swings 30 lbs
20 Little Pink Step-ups
10 Dips
Run 400m backwards
Time: 16:07
Heather S
Heather S July 5, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Happy Birthday Crossfit – Kevin you’re doing an amazing job and have created a great atmosphere for athletes and non-athletes alike so congratulations and thanks. Sorry I’m missing the anniversary WOD..not surprisingly the classes are all full…
Rachel
Rachel July 5, 2011 at 4:21 pm
WUx2
Strength: Overhead Squat x 5
45,50,55,60,70×4,70(PR for reps)
“Anniversary WOD”
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans (10#)
15,10,8,8,5,4
40 Wall balls (10# @ 8feet )
10,10,8,6,4,2 did 4-5 more air ball or short to 8 feet
30 Dumbbell swings (20#)
15,15
20 Box jumps (small &10#plats)
10,10
10 Dips
Run 400m backwards
Time: 16:07 Loved this one tough but nice
cashout = leg and back stretch
Gilles
Gilles July 5, 2011 at 5:00 pm
WUx2
Strength: Push jerk x 1
95,115,135,140,145,150(PR5#)
“Anniversary WOD”
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans (20#)
40 Wall balls (20# @ 10feet on the mark not over )
30 Dumbbell swings (50#)
20 Box jumps (18″)
10 Dips
Run 400m backwards
Time: 15:54
Jamie
Jamie July 5, 2011 at 5:30 pm
CFWU x 2
Strength – Back Squat x 5
145-155-165-190-215
“Anniversary WOD”
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans 20#
40 Wall balls 20#
30 Dumbbell swings 50#
20 Box jumps
10 Dips
Run 400m backwards
Time: 16:01
Corinna
Corinna July 5, 2011 at 5:46 pm
WU x 2
Strength: Cleans x 5
95-100-115-120-125
WOD: 14# med ball, 10 ft for wallballs, 35 kbs, 20″ box.
I loved this WOD despite the heat!!!
Great job 4:15 p.m. crew!!
Happy Anniversary!
Amanda Arseneau
Amanda Arseneau July 5, 2011 at 5:48 pm
You forgot your time 🙂
Corinna
Corinna July 5, 2011 at 5:47 pm
ooops.
Time: 14:10
Elba
Elba July 5, 2011 at 5:58 pm
WU x 2
Strength
Shoulder Press x 1
65-75-85-90(3 F)- 90 (PR)
“Anniversary WOD”
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans 10#
40 Wall balls 10#
30 Dumbbell swings 25#
20 Box jumps
10 Dips
Run 400m backwards
Time: 20:28
Happy Anniversary!!
Thanks for the support!!, running backwards for the first time was not as easy as I though :)!!
Lora
Lora July 5, 2011 at 6:25 pm
WUx2
Strength: Push Jerk (x3)
65-75-85-95-105-110 (PR)
**Still need to get under the bar with more consistency….some reps were push presses….**
“Anniversary WOD”
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans (14#)
40 Wall balls (14#)
30 Dumbell swings (35# KBS)
20 Box jumps (20″)
10 Dips (paralette)
Run 400m backwards
Time: 16:07
I agree with Johnny; wall balls LICK! Probably my biggest challenge with this WOD.
Great work 4:15 crew!
Mario
Mario July 5, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Happy bday!!!
Shirt medium
WUx2
Deadlift 3RM – 200, 225, 240, 275, 310
WOD – 20# WB, 50# KB, 20″ box
16:09
Good job everyone!!
Tracy S.
Tracy S. July 5, 2011 at 7:01 pm
WU X 2
Strength: Deadlifts
(X5) 95 – 105 – 115 – 125 – 135
Gradually hope to build back up to my max on deadlifts – but still a long way to go. Improving, but still being very cautious to not aggravate the sciatic nerve.
WOD: with 10# med ball // 30# KBS // 18″ box (steps)
TIME: 19:06
That was a really tough one! Besides being out of breath with running, my legs were hurting already from all of the squats yesterday… so the clean & wall balls were excruciatingly slow!! …then jumping was not an option on the box as my legs got pretty shaky.
First time for the backwards run. It would be easier if you didn’t have to keep turning to see where you’re going. Might have to pack a rearview mirror for the next time this comes up 🙂
Jeff
Jeff July 5, 2011 at 7:16 pm
500m Row x 3 (at warm-up pace)
Overhead Squats – 5RM (narrow grip)
35-45-65-85-105-115(2)-115(2)
Very positive result with the OHS! The 105 matches my old 5RM set over a year ago. Shoulder injury was 11 months ago so I’m pretty happy about it. The narrow grip works but makes balance tricky.
“Anniversary WOD”
Run 200m forward
50 Med ball cleans (20#)
40 Wall balls (20#)
30 KBS (50#)
20 Box jumps (20″)
10 Dips
Run 400m backwards
Time —> 15:24 (PR by 28 seconds and used 35# KB last year.)
Slightly disappointed with my time because I remember how much I struggled with the wall balls last year in this WOD. Today they seemed to go pretty well. Nice work everyone … it was a sweaty one!
Francis
Francis July 5, 2011 at 7:55 pm
Happy Anniversary!
WUx2
Strength: push jerk (x1)
125-135-145-150-155 (PR)
“Anniversary WOD”
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans (14#)
40 Wall balls (14#)
30 Dumbbell swings (35#)
20 Box jumps (20″)
10 Dips
Run 400m backwards
Time: 16:29
Amanda Arseneau
Amanda Arseneau July 5, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Great time, Francis!
Mel
Mel July 5, 2011 at 8:11 pm
WUx2
Strength: F. Squats x3
95-120-125-130-135
WOD:
Med ball #14
KBS #35
Box 20”
Time: 15:42
Happy Anniversary Crossfit! Here’s to another decade at least!
Gabrielle
Gabrielle July 5, 2011 at 8:32 pm
I’d like a size small tshirt please and thank you 🙂
Marcel
Marcel July 5, 2011 at 8:39 pm
medium
Marc H.
Marc H. July 5, 2011 at 8:43 pm
WU x 2
Foam rolled and lacrosse ball
WOD with 20# med ball, 50# KB and 20 inch box
12:41
Marc H.
Marc H. July 5, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Large please
natacha
natacha July 5, 2011 at 8:58 pm
WU x 2
Clean 1RM: 65-75-85-95-105 (old PR)-115 (f)-110(new PR)
WOD with 10lbs med balls… wall balls at 10ft (had to jump to get it up their)… 35 lbs KB… box jump (black box + 25 plate = 20 feet?)… dips with paralettes
time: 15:22
Running backwards makes forward running seem so easy!
Fun workout! Happy B-Day!!
Chantal L.
Chantal L. July 5, 2011 at 9:01 pm
WU x 2
Strength 1’s
Shoulder press
65-75-85-95 stopped because we started to set up for the WOD
WOD
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans 14#
40 Wall balls 14#
30 Dumbbell swings 35#
20 Box jumps 20″
10 Dips
Run 400m backwards
Time: 19:07
Phew!
Happy anniversary! I am very happy to be part of this big family. Cheers to another great year ahead of us, and to many more anniversaries to come!
Heidi
Heidi July 5, 2011 at 9:18 pm
WU x 2
Push Jerks x 5 reps.
60-65-70-80-85
WOD
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans 14#
40 Wall balls 14# (9 Ft)
30 Dumbbell swings 35#
20 Box jumps 18″
10 Dips
Run 400m backwards
Time: 14:24
Johnny
Johnny July 5, 2011 at 10:58 pm
Small shirt Kevin
Johnny
Johnny July 5, 2011 at 10:58 pm
Small shirt Kevin
Kathy
Kathy July 5, 2011 at 11:11 pm
WU x 2
Strength x 1:
Deadlifts
95, 115, 125, 135, 145PR, 155PR, 165PR
WOD
Wall balls 10#
Dumbbells 35#
Box Jumps 20″
Time: 14:49
Happy Birthday to Moncton Crossfit and good success to you Kevin!!! I’ve only been here for a little less than 2 months but can see myself here for a long time.
Kathy
Kathy July 5, 2011 at 11:13 pm
Not sure how the t-shirts fit…probably a medium for me?
Kerri
Kerri July 5, 2011 at 11:19 pm
Front Squat x 3
45-55-60-65-75 (I think things seem heavier in the am!)
WOD:
“Anniversary WOD”
Run 200m forward
50 Medicine ball cleans (#10)
40 Wall balls
30 Dumbbell swings (#25)
20 Box jumps (12″ box)
10 Dips (parallettes)
Run 400m backwards
Time – 17:57
Congrats Kevin on all your accomplishments!
And thanks again for making me do my 50 no show burpees yesterday. It would not have been fun to do them after today’s wod 🙂
Gabriel
Gabriel July 5, 2011 at 11:27 pm
Happy Aniversary Kevin! Happy to be part of it!
A medium for me!
Anthony Bainbridge
Anthony Bainbridge July 6, 2011 at 8:53 pm
Great to see CFM going strong!
Guy
Guy July 8, 2011 at 3:57 pm
I am “Viagrus Maximus”! I can do “Nasty Girls”, “Eva”, “Diane”, etc., etc., all. day. long. Bring it bitches!