Rest day/Make ups
This time last year… Donna wrote on having a Balanced CF Lifestyle.
For the month of July, we honor one of Chicago’s Bravest. Mr. Brian Clarke is our latest Member of the Month! He’s made tremendous changes since he joined a couple years ago and is continuous improving, especially after the 3rd month when he stopped cherry picking his workouts. Brian helps out at the box, sets up events, and is one of the very first guys to step up whenever we need volunteers. He’s one of the leaders of the noon class and one of the reasons why everyone in that class is so close. Brian isn’t done recruiting other first responders to join though. He wants to keep Chicago safe and he’ll continue pushing for more of his co-workers to pick-up CrossFit. Learn more about Brian, how CrossFit has changed his life, and tips to new members in the video.
Here’s a link to the WGN coverage of the Memorial Workout Brian put together last year!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCcFjnThQyY
Congrats Brian! You were the first person I met at CFC, so only fitting I’m the first to comment!
Last day of my 2 week vacation, so what did I do? Visited crossfit asphodel in hong kong at 7am. Nice box and good people, but I’m exciting to get back to cfc. I’ve had way too many breakfast buffets.
Front squat 5-5-5-5-5
135-145-145-145-175 (2x)-155
Everything in kilograms, had a mental lapse on last set. Accidentally added 30 lbs. Took me a minute to figure out why I failed rep 3.
Metcon
10 minute amrap
Oops hit submit
10 ohs 95#
10 v ups (tough sit up variation)
10 lateral jumps over bar
5 rounds + 3 ohs
Did this rx’ed, but not a stellar performance on my part. Not exactly a workout tailored to my strengths. Great times….
And congrats brian! I’ll see everyone this weekend…
@Radin- Excited to have you and Ali back!!!
CONGRATS Brian. You are such a hard worker and a great friend. You’ve lead so many people to Crossfit and are such a valuable member of our community. You deserve it!
And the same day that we decide to make fun of Joel and his previous MotM status, Brian joins him! Don’t let it go to your head buddy.
Seriously though, a huge congrats to you Brian – it’s always a joy when I get to work out with you and it’s an honor to consider you a friend.
Congratulations Brian!!!! You are the handsomest firefighter/crossfitter I know!!!
Congrats, Brian.
Brian congrats.
Congratulations Brian!
Congrats, Brian! As a non-nooner, I rarely even run into Brian, but I fully remember the Memorial WOD clips on TV and thought it was one of the best events we have done. A very fitting tribute, which definitely grabbed people’s attention with the way that it was executed.
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Congrats Brian!
Congrats, Brian!
Congrats Brian !!!!!
Congrats Brian! That memorial WOD was my fave!
Congrats Brian!
Here’s the video recap of the Memorial WOD last December that Kitty mentioned:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCcFjnThQyY&list=UUMjTHXx1qvwkhLY_ih2cxMA&index=2&feature=plcp
CONGRATS BRIAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You so deserve this. You are an inspiration to us all, a friend, a motivator, a friendly competitor. You got me into crossfit and I thank you for it. I owe my weight loss, amazing figure, and the ability to “cut a rug” like I used too. Thanks
Congrats Brian.
@ Omega Crossfit Plano, TX
11.2 Open WOD
15min AMRAP
9 Deadlifts (155#)
12 Hand Release PUs
15 Box Jumps (24″)
6 + 31 reps
Legs are still really sore from the WOD 2 days ago in North Dakota. I battled through but Box Jumps were super slow. Looking forward to getting back into CFC tomorrow before a long weekend of helping people move.
Functional Lifts!
Yeeeeah BrianC!!! We’re so fortunate to have you as part of our CFC Family!
Well deserved, Brian! Thanks for all you’ve done for the community!
Hey Vu! We’re at 1000 likes – out with it!!!
Congrats Brian! Great recognition for a great guy!
Congratulations Brian I owe my DU to you and Lou. I now do them in sets of 50 from your tips, You deserve it mate all the best,
Dougie
Congratulations Brian! Much deserved! I agree that the December memorial WOD was an amazing event to take part in. Thank you for all you contribute to CFC, and for being a firefighter. You are a true firebreather!!
Congrats Brian! We are lucky to have you at CFC and I’m lucky to know you. I often tell my friends that one of the greatest things about CFC has been the opportunity to meet so many firefighters, police officers and military. You guys are all amazing, and Brian – you do a hell of a job representing. Way to go.
@ Brian,
CONGRATS! Forget “member of the month,” more like “upstanding member of humanity who puts others before himself.” yup, that about sums it up!
we are incredibly lucky to have you.
Congrats Brian, well deserved!
Press
1×5 @ 105
1×3 @ 127
1×2 @ 147
1×1 @ 157
1×1 @ 167
1xAMRAP @ 177, 4 reps
Punishment WOD with the wolfpack (minus Tony)
26 Strict HSPU (first 18 with an abmat, but then Matt J guilted me into doing the last 8 without)
26 Strict Ring Dips
26 Strict Pull Ups
26 Ring Pushups
26 Pistols (these were completely perfect, no way I shorted the depth or fell over several times)
26 Ring Rows
Post – tearful farewell to Miles
Congrats Brian on the award :) Well deserved!
Moving is finally over and was a huge success thanks to you guys!!
Amazing help from KurtJ, JeffA, ZachA, BrettL, and the lovely Ms. CarolynT from CFC!! I’m truly moved by everyone’s willingness to step up and lend a hand– I don’t know how to thank you all enough! Let’s start with a housewarming party and drinks on me in the near future… :)
Thanks so much to everyone–now come visit!!
Congrats BC!
Congratulations Brian!
Congrats Brian C.!!!!
Congrats Brian!
Guess the CrossFit Affiliate:
* One of the first 20 CrossFit affiliates in the world
* Has a dedicated CrossFit, CrossFit Kids, Women’s Only, and Strength program
* One of the largest and most experienced coaching staffs in the country
* Honored as one of only 8 Reebok Key Partner Boxes in the region
* Featured on NBC, ABC, WGN, Shape, TimeOut Chicago, CS Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The CrossFit Games site, and the CrossFit Journal
* Will soon roll out a rowing program
* Where The Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper CrossFits when he’s in town
* Has partnerships with some of the best spin, dance, and yoga studios in the area
*And is now moving into an 11,000 sq foot space, which would make it the largest CrossFit box in Chicago
That’s CrossFit Chicago!
Move happens soon…more details to come
Rowing program? WOOHOO!!!! So excited for this!
And I guess the move is pretty exciting too :)
Congratulations Brian! So very proud of you!!
Rest day. I am sooo sore from the past two days. And on a more positive note, this is the first day I have woken up and feel a change in my back!
Big news! New space? SWEET!
Congratulations Brian on being the July member of the month,well deserved.
As a firefighter, you have the MOST admirable job, and
you guys are so darn cute!!
Congrats Brian!! Now don’t go switching boxes to get MOM status all over town.
@Jonny::: Moving??!!! Where?! Don’t leave us hanging! I’m so excited!
Congrats Brian! Very well deserved honor!
@ all who are worried about the move. You’ve all walked by our future space at some point in time. I’ll let Jonny or Rudy finalize details.
Congrats Brian!! You Deserve it!
New Space?! Now there will be so much more room for activities!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BIHY69ZsZ0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I Hope the new space is in the South loop off Michigan av so I dont have to EL my a$$ everytime I train followed by the walk from N.Clybourn (though my daily Starbucks is on this route hmmmmm tough compromise)
Today was “Alex yesterdays Super WOD” subbed due to lack of some items.
10 rounds for Time
5 Thrusters #75
5 Burpees
100 DU Rnd1,2,3,4,10 -200 Singles Rnd 5,6,7,8,9
500m row Time 1:50- 2:03
60:37
Fun and long
Well deserved, Brian, congrats!
Congrats Brian!!!!
Congrats, Brian!!
Congrats BC on the MOM honors. I think all the past MOMs should all get commemorative plaques, tattoos, engraved bronzed Nanos, or Starter jackets to show how elite and exclusive they are as a group.
11000sf….now we are big time. I can quit my day job and clean the floors and pullup bars all day to pay the bills so I can do 5 wods everyday and become elite
Dougie much props to you for doing the 60 min wod. More fun to come so watch the blog. My mind has no limits with the creativity and brutality of the self programmed killer wods. Get ready for rope climbs in the next edition….
Congrats Brian!!! So happy for you. Well deserved!
*Anyone running the Terrapin 5k tonight, be on the look out. Suzanne and I will be heading down there this afternoon for our second workout of the day woo hoo!
Email me at erin @ crossfitchicago dot com if you’ll be joining us!
Congrats Brian!!!
Congrats, Brian! I have seen so many changes in your abilities, and it’s great to see you recognized for all that you do.
I’m in my second phase of my own Paleo challenge after 40 days on strict. I was going CRAZY for wine, and I had to have two glasses–okay, three glasses on only one day a week. I know that it is my “gateway” so I am cautious with the amounts.
Bryce took pictures of me post WOD, but I look like a blind and cross-eyed space alien in them, so I’m taking new ones (Sorry, Bryce!).
I’m down to 194# from 199# at the start. My start weight is about the weight I’ve been for the past 2 years since I started Paleo, so I’m happy that it moved. My goal is 189. I’ve not cracked 190# since the 2000, and that elusive streak is enough.
I’ll post before/after pics on my FB page, but I’m still not done… So, I won’t claim it as ‘after.’
Lastly, thanks to everyone who has been so encouraging to me at the box. They’ve always come when I’ve needed it the most, and I’m thankful for that.
Oh, and the pictures on the refrigerator will stay there. When I go to grab food at night, I see them there, and I make a decision. Sometimes I go for the cashews and eat 2 or 3 for the taste to allay the torturous temptations, but the pictures saved me from having the handful(s).
Active rest day
30 minutes stretch and foam roller
Skill work
Hang Power Snatch
30 reps at 45
10 reps at 95
10 reps at 115
10 reps at 135
I was a sweaty mess! Loved it
11,000 square feet will be sufficient for 6 months, maybe!
20,000 square feet move within 12 months!
Boom!
CONGRATS BRIAN!!!! Very well deserved!
@Erin-I will be at the Terrapin 5K and would love to meet up, I’ll shoot you an email too!
Congrats Brian! So well deserved!
Yeah Brian!
I did the 1RM lifts today
back squat #285 300F
bench press #175 185F
I feel like I can get more on both of these, but not today.
Congrats BClarke, well-deserved!
Nice job B Clarke….congrats!
One mile open water swim @ Ohio @ 2pm. Getting more confident in my pace but breathing on my right side is so awkward.
@Bryce-
You are incorrect as I have never walked by that new space. I always skip by in anticipation of seeing you!
@Bryce is it home depot because that would be ridiculous
Can’t wait to see the new space. Congrats, guys!
Are there 11,000 in the existing building, in the old fish building across the outside parking spaces, or in the building they have been working on directly north?
Deadlif 173# (PR by 10#)
Press 80# (PR by 5#)
Awesome accomplishment Brian! Thanks for all your contributions to the community :)
Congrats Brian! You are a great guy and it is a well deserved honor.
Strength 10.4
A1) Deadlift 1×2 @ 280#
B1) Deadlift 1×2 @ 315#
C1) Deadlift 4×5 @ 332#–AMRAP set 10
D1) 6×2 Hang Power Cleans @ 205# straight into
D2) 6×4 Front squats @ 205# rest :90
Called it quits there, no conditioning. Gas tank was on empty today, but had to fit it in due to scheduling. It has been a long time since I came in here with such little energy. Not a good recipe on deadlift today. Food, sleep.
Thanks to the coaches and staff for bestowing this honor to me. Thanks to all the members of the community for being so supportive of me, the memorial events, and my fellow Firemen.
It is a pleasure to workout with you guys, and on occasion, have a drink or two. I am proud to call myself a member of Crossfit Chicago.
I love Brian! Congrats!!!
AM Press@ # 73 ( 2 pound PR)
Dead lift @ # 205 (pr)
PM- Tuesdays WOD
3 rounds at 400 meter run
30 double unders
15 pull ups with red and black band
14 minutes and Change
However the best part of my day was the fact that I did 3 Kipping Bandless pull ups in a row x 5:)
Worked up to 115 Hang Power Clean
Metcon
30 GHD sit-ups
30 Deadlifts @155
30 Double-unders
30 Overhead Squats @65
30 Pull-ups
Time: 11:02
Fun to be back and to work with Elizabeth today!
Also wanted to give a special thanks to Glenn who has been really helpful with my progress lately and for his pull up program that has finally enabled me to kip without the band and progress from the grey band to the black nd red for dead hangs in 4 weeks! Yay!
Big congrats Brian, well deserved!!! You’re a great person and member to this community.
Terrapin 5K – 29:00
Most definitely not a PR. I figured I’d put up a 9:30 pace since I haven’t been running at all.
Gorgeous night to run this fun race! Nice to see my CFC friends tonight, too.
P.S. I’m so proud of you Jenn K!
Very cool Clarkee!! Congrats, it is well deserved!
Congrats, Brian!
Deadlift
1×5 @ 188
1×3 @ 225
1×2 @ 265
1×1 @ 285
1×1 @ 300
1xAMRAP @ 318, 11 reps
Press/Bent-Over Row
1×5 @ 95
1×3 @ 105
1×2 @ 125
1×1 @ 135
1×1 @ 140
1xAMRAP @ 145, 7 reps
26 Strict HSPU
26 Strict Ring Dips
26 Strict Pull Ups
26 Ring Pushups
26 Pistols
26 Ring Rows
Late comment, but congrats Brian.
Nice job @ CFC and outside of CFC.
Thanks.