MTM CrossFit – North Canton OH

Reminder:
Beginner’s Classes today at 7A and 6:30P.
Corporate Classes at 7A, 12P, and 7:30P.

Central East Regional weekend recap: This weekend was the Central East Regional Qualifier for the 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games. It was an amazing time and I’m glad so many MTM athletes were able to make it down to see the action.

A couple of quick observations about the event – It was PACKED. I remember in 2011 when almost no one sat in the stands because the entire place was just empty. This year they brought in extra bleachers and it was nearly to capacity.

Why so packed. Because our little Central East region is by far the best region in the world. Not an exaggeration. Of 6 CrossFit Games we have 3 former winners and the only repeat winner. Last year we sent 5 Men to The Games from our region and they all finished in the top 10. Half of last years top 10 at the Games was made up of guys from our region. This year’s Regional was no different. We qualified 5 guys to go to The Games again and I’ll say it right here – they should invite at least 3 more. Given the performances of our top 8 guys they would have WON 10 other regionals. Not just qualified but WON. Check out http://crossfitregionalshowdown.com/leaderboard/men?rank_through_event=7 for a comparison across all regions.

This drew the crowds but all the ENTIRE CrossFit Universe. Everywhere you looked there was a notable Coach/Athlete/HQ Big Shot chilling in the corner watching the action.

So if you don’t want to spend the money and time to pilgrimage out to LA for the big show you might as well just plan on coming to next years regional. You see almost all the top guys, the ones not competing are probably somewhere at the event checking out their competition.

Shoulder Press – 3RM

WOD
80 Air Squats
70 Sit Ups
60 Walking Lunges
50 Push Ups
40 Toe 2 Bar
30 Burpees
20 Pull Ups
10 Wall Climbs

Comp Work – 4:30P, 5:30P
Press – 1×3(90)1×1(100)1×1(105)1×1(110)1×1(105)
Hang Snatch – 1×5(80)1×3(90)1×2(95)1×2(100)

No Classes Saturday.

T-shirt Pre-Order is over tomorrow. Guarantee your color and size today.

I’ve posted my Regional Schedule in the MTM FB Group. Hope to see as many of you as possible down there!

WOD
“Jackie”
1k Row
50 Thrusters (45)
30 Pull Ups

Awesome gym PRs set yesterday: 96 Through the door in one day, a PR by 8 over a month ago, and We nudged past the 150 member mark with the successful launch of our first MTM Corporate Program!

Thanks to everyone who came in and gave it their all in a tough WOD yesterday! And a special thanks to all of the Coaches at MTM for their tireless work!

A note about class size: As the gym grows and classes get bigger I appreciate everyone working together to make the space and equipment work. For the most part classes yesterday were of a pretty normal size (8-15). The 6:30p however was 22 people and it was a little crowded.

A couple things to keep in mind that will help: MWF will always be a little more crowded than TR because of people who are wodding 3x a week. If you can make the 11a, 4:30p, or 5:30p on MWF please consider doing so to help. WRF are lighter days attendance wise than MT so consider shifting your WOD and Rest days to hit more of the end of the week than the beginning.

As specific days and times consistently average more than 15 athletes we will be scheduling 2 coaches for the class – so that everyone gets attention during WODs. Our goal is no greater than 15 to 1 during a WOD. It won’t be perfect but we’ll do our best to keep that ratio.

strong>T-Shirt Pre-Order we’ll be ordering the next set of t-shirts this week. This pre-order will be up till Friday June 7th.

Tanks are now an option to pre-order. If we don’t get enough interest in a particular color that you’ve chosen we’ll let you know before we cut it from our order.

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High Bar Back Squat
5×5
WOD

2 Rounds
Wallballs (20/14)
Box Jumps (30/24)
Kettlebell Swings (1.5/1p)
90s AMRAPs/30S Rest

Comp Work
HBBS – 3×5(80)2×5(85)
Hang Pclean & Pjerk – 10×3(90)

Free Class Saturday at 11AM come see what CrossFit is all about and get a great workout. It’ll be a partner WOD so bring a friend!

June Beginner’s Classes start Monday at 7A or 6:30P.

Rumor has it there will be a tank option for t-shirts appearing later today here and the pre-order sheet. Suns out, Guns out.

Party TONIGHT starting at 7:30p for Noah’s going away. There will be no 7:30p WOD. Pizza and Beer will be provided and the gym will stay open till everyone’s gone home. Come out and enjoy the warm summer night!

WOD
Teams of 2

16 AMRAP
8 Wall Climbs
800m Run
32 KB Snatches

Total Work is shown above. 1 Working and 1 Resting including the run. Work must be split evenly: 4 Wall Climbs, 400m Run and 8 Snatches on Each Arm per person. Each partner completes the work prior to moving to the next movement.

Comp Work
F Squat - 3×5(80)2×5(85)
Hang Psnatch – 10×3(80)

Oly Total tomorrow AM

June Beginner’s Classes start Monday the 3rd at 7A or 6:30P

As most of you know Coach Noah will be leaving us in about 2 weeks for the fresh mountain air of Colorado. While we’re sad to see him go we wish him all the best in his grand new adventure. This Friday we’ll be having a small get together immediately following the 6:30PM class. Drinks (read Beer and Whiskey) and food will be provided so come out and get one more social wod in with Noah before he leaves. Friday 7:30P-Whenever.

Power Clean and Push Jerk
7×2+1 OTM

WOD
Open 11.3

5 AMRAP
Squat Clean and Jerk (165/110)