CrossFit New England

CFNE SOCIAL

2010-07-30T14:51:00Z

Tonight at the Kinsale Resturaunt, Boston

Party Bus leaves CFNE at 7:00pm

Pete is providing an incredible menu, so come hungry.

You can sleep at CFNE - just bring a sleeping bag or whatever. We would really like people to plan on this. We set up the bus so no one would have to drive. You know we have showers and whatnot for the morning, so stay here, and make a night of it.

NO 7:30 AM CLASS TOMORROW for obvious reasons.
There is a 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 intro class.

Beast of the East Throwdown

2010-07-29T20:17:00Z

42 Athletes Registered the First Day!

This event is going to sell out. Register NOW.

November 6th, 2010

CFNE Presents
"The BEAST OF THE EAST."

All day event with multiple challenges testing all areas of Fitness.
Test yourself against the Fittest, Fastest, Strongest and best conditioned Athletes on the East Coast.

The Events will not be announced until the day of the competition. Be ready for anything.

Everyone Welcome.

Registration is capped at 120 athletes and this event will sell out.
Sign up HERE.

Athletes meeting at 9:00am.
There will not be any scaling for this event.

Friday 7.30.10

2010-07-29T18:29:00Z

Katrina.

Friday

"Cement Mixer"
7 rounds of:
Every 3 minutes complete:
400 meter Run
12 Toe to Bars

In this workout you will run 400 meters as fast as possible and then immediately complete 12 Toes to Bars. Record your time and rest until the 3 minute mark, when you will begin your next run. Record times for each of the seven intervals.

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The Flames. This Hockey Team of 10 year olds have been working their tails off at CFNE all summer...

No Friday Night Class this week - Instead come and pre-game with us before the Party Bus leaves for the CFNE Social.

Thursday 7.29.10

2010-07-28T17:06:00Z

Ruth.

Thursday

"The CFNE DB DT"
5 rounds for time of:
12 Deadlifts
9 Hang Power Cleans
6 Push Jerks

Men use 45 lbs Dummbbells.
Women use 30 lbs Dumbbells

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This is a lighter variation of the traditional Barbell DT, but we don't have enough dumbbells over 45# to accomodate you beasts. If you wanted to do this legit the conversion would be with 60# DB for men and 40# for women.

Here are some more pics of the Sled Drags from Saturday's Sweat Fest...

Muscle up Club at CFNE
Tuesday was a great day at CFNE. I don't know what's in the water these days, but 9 People Got Their First Muscle ups on Tuesday. That's right, NINE!, people get to join the muscle up club.

Congrats...
Paul B.
Chad
Dan D.
Jason
Lil' Jack
Eric B.
Ted
Mike G.
Jule.

Mel coaches Brooke through the Front Squats on her first day...

No Friday Night Class this week - Instead come and pre-game with us before the Party Bus leaves for the CFNE Social.

Wednesday 7.28.10

2010-07-27T20:36:00Z

Chris L.

Wednesday

Front Squat
Front Squats, 5 reps - Max weight
Strict Pull ups - Max reps
Front Squats, 3 reps - Max weight
Strict Pull ups - Max reps
Front Squats, 1 rep - Max weight
Strict Pull ups - Max reps

Take as many warm-up sets as needed to work up to your max effott Front Squats. Rest as needed between Squats and Pull ups.
2 minutes after each max effort set should be sufficient. If you can't do strict pull ups, complete as many ring rows as possible.

The next 2-week Elements Course starts on Monday August 2nd space is limited to 10 people. These courses sell out and are only available twice a month. Reserve your spot now by Signing up HERE.

Janice's strong push-ups...

Tuesday 7.27.10

2010-07-26T19:59:00Z

Allie, Erin and Tracy.

Tuesday

"Shlitz"
4 rounds for time of:
400 meter Run
4 Muscle Ups
30 Double Unders

If you do not have Muscle Ups sub 12 modified muscle ups (from your knees) or 12 Pull ups and 12 Dips.

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The next Elements Course starts on Monday August 2nd space is limited to 10 people.
Reserve your spot now by Signing up HERE.

John waits as his teammate Chandler works his way through the 1,500 meter Row...

Events
1. CFNE Social at the Kinsale, Boston - Friday July 30th, Party Bus leaves CFNE at 7:00 but come earlier to pre-game with us.
2. CFNE Internal Team Throwdown - Saturday September 11th at 3:00 pm. Registration opens August 11th.
3. Beast of The East Throwdown - Saturday November 6th - Open to all. Come and test your fitness against the strongest, fastest and best conditioned athletes on the East Coast. Time and details TBA.
More Events to look forward to...
A night of Bowling and Good Times at Kings, Paintball, and more!

Monday 7.26.10

2010-07-24T13:54:00Z

Renee.

Monday

1. "Salty Dog"
10 rounds for time of:
15 Deadlifts (135, 95)
15 Push ups

2. GHD Sit ups
50 reps, not for time

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Nicole and Susan in front of "The Board"...

An Email I received...

Ben,

Thanks for contributing to our great experience at the games. When I came to the training camp at CFNE before Regionals, I knew it was a special place. You definitely have a ton of talented athletes. But, that isn’t what stood out to me as much as the kind of people that CFNE members and coaches are. They all want you to excel. I know that probably doesn’t seem rare to you, but it is. To have that many top athletes all pushing each other and all behind each other’s success is phenomenal. It’s amazing. I’m jealous

When Brent and I decided to go out to the games, we wanted to support the Northeast. We wanted the member of our gym to feel she wasn’t alone out there. We wanted to cheer on LP. We wanted to see CFNE dominate. And, you did just that. It was so unfathomable that you had potential winners in every category CrossFit offered. In every category, they kicked ass! Which is incredibly impressive, but as I said before, they are also amazing people.

I found myself wanting to only hang out with them. They are light spirited, fun, super-cool and put on a game face when they needed to get the job done. I am just so impressed with CFNE in every way. I have been to a number of gyms across the US and a couple in other countries, but I have never seen what I do at CFNE. It’s top down. You and Heather are great leaders. Thanks again for the good times!

Alicia & Brent

Sunday 7.25.10

2010-07-23T14:00:00Z

Pixley.

Sunday

1. Overhead Squat
3 sets of 3 reps at 85% of 1RM

2. "Northwest 1"
3 Rounds for time of:
10 Overhead Squat (135, 80)
50 Double Unders

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John and Katrina...

Saturday 7.24.10

2010-07-22T23:05:00Z

Bob.

Saturday Sweat Fest

Team Challenge
Teams of 3 athletes complete the following for time.
400 meter Sled Drag (half the average BW of team)
1500 meter Row (must switch rower every 300 meters)
100 Burpees
1500 meter Row
400 meter Sled Drag

Only one athlete may work at a time.

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Warren, after he got hit by a "Freight Train"....

Best of luck to Tori at the Lake Placid Ironman Today. Go get em Girl!

Friday 7.23.10

2010-07-22T17:20:00Z

Lisa N.

Friday

"Liquid Cocaine"
5 rounds for time of:
5 Clean and Jerks (155, 105)
10 C2B Pull ups

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Harut gets great extension on his DB Cleans...

CFNE...A Great Place

At CFNE we strive to be the Best Damn Gym in the World. But that doesn’t mean our number one goal is to win The CrossFit Games or even to have the fittest athletes in New England. Our number one goal is make sure that each and EVERY one of our members is reaching their fullest potential. Our mission statement is “To provide excellence in fitness coaching, in an environment that is fun and conducive to a healthy lifestyle.” In other words, our goal is to coach ALL of our members to “Eat Clean, Train Hard and Live Life,” and to make sure no one gets left behind.

The success we had at the games was, as EC would say, AH-MAZING, and I am incredibly proud of Team CFNE's Second Place finish, Big Bri winning the Masters, and Heather's Top 10 performance; but creating a handful of Fire Breathers that can compete with anyone in the world is not our primary goal. Any coach can turn a good athlete into a Ninja if they focus all their efforts solely on them. The true measure of success for a gym and the reason we are the Best Damn Gym in the World (IMHO) is the support and friendships that exists in our box. I would bet there aren’t many places anywhere in the world that have the support structure and bonds we have at CFNE. We are a Great because the CFNE community exudes a unique positive energy that thrives on other’s successes, and has no patience for negativity or doubt. We are Great because of the incredible success stories like Chandler, Eugene, Anne, Ronda, Billy, Marko, Ali and Pete. We are Great because we welcome new members like they are family. We are Great because we believe and expect EVERYONE will reach thier goals. We are Great because of our Coaches- Heather, Mat, Mel, Jenna and Daigle. We are Great because ALL of our members kicks ass! You guys are what make us GREAT.

I love this place.

Commercial

2010-07-21T23:01:00Z

Heather's Adidas Commercial...

At CrossFit we have a general disdain for anything that is being promoted or commercialized, but there are a few businesses that have been really good to us (each was generous enough to give us prizes for our Paleo Challenge winners), and I want to give them some props.

Classic Shine - Tech Circle, Natick
This is Warren's car detailing company. A bunch of CFNE-ers have had their cars detailed (including Heather and I) and it's awesome. Like getting a new car. Plus it's right next door to CFNE, what could be better.

Big Papis Grille - Route 9, Natick
This is Pete's Resturaunt in Natick. Big Papi's is the perfect combination of a relaxed family-friendly place with SUPER good food. They have tons of Paleo choices on the menu. We go there just about once a week; sometimes with the kids, sometimes with friends. My personal favorite is the Chop Salad with Grilled Salmon....Delicious.

Caring Touch Message Therapy - Union Street, Natick
This is Katrina's business just outside of Natick Center. Heather and I have both been seeing Katrina for almost a year. I have her work on trouble areas once a week and it has made all the difference. Katrina knows her stuff and will help you recover and perform better.

Many of our top athletes are using Progenex "Recovery" to improve their performance. Others have started the "Grow" and have seen some size gains. You can oder either of these products HERE and automatically get our 10% CFNE Discount.

Thursday 7.22.10

2010-07-21T17:24:00Z

Susan S.

Thrusday

1. "Freight Train"
3 Rounds for time of:
10 DB Squat Clean Thrusters (45, 30)
15 Burpees
30 Air Squats

2. Prowler Push
2 rounds of:
Max weight for 50 meters

This is 25 meters down and back, not for time, but you cannot stop till you reach the 25 yard turn around. Rest as needed between rounds.

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Big Bri...The Fittest 50+ year old Man in the World.
As the saying goes, "This was determined by competition, not debate."

CFNE Social at Kinsale on Friday July 30th.

Pete has totally hooked us up. Here is some info Pete wanted to pass along...

1. There will be tons of appetizers and main course food so everyone should arrive hungry. We will have a large area to mingle and tables to sit and eat. Some of the food:

Natural NY sirloin sliced. (Paleo)

Shepherd's pie topped with mashed plantains instead of mashed potatoes (paleo)

Crudite (paleo)

salad (paleo)

shrimp (paleo)

plantain chips and homemade salsa (almost paleo)

Fish (paleo)

baja chicken egg rolls

crab meat stuffed mushrooms (paleo)

buffalo tenders

Citrus scallop skewers (paleo)

Jerk chicken skewers

Ahi tuna (paleo)

Dessert and coffee

2. There will be an 80s cover band.

3. Ckeck out the Kinsale web site www.classicirish.com for parking and directions. If you are not taking the Party Bus there is good street parking but you can park in the Center Plaza garage (located in the same building as the Kinsale) validated for free for up to 3 hours. After that it is $13 flat fee.

Wednesday 7.21.10

2010-07-20T12:07:00Z

J Mac.

Wednesday

1. Deadlift
7 sets of 3 reps.

2. Weighted Pull up
5 sets of 3 reps.

For both the Deadlift and Pull ups, warm up as needed. Your first set of 3 should be at 60% of your 1RM, build up and adjust from there.

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Events
1. Next Friday is the much anticipated CFNE Social at the Kinsale in Boston. Be sure to sign up for the party bus (the sign up sheet is near the barbells). There is only 7 spots left!

2. CFNE Member's Team Throwdown with Social to follow.
When: Saturday afternoon/evening of September 12. Time TBA
Who: CFNE Members will be partnered up in Teams of three. Anyone can compete in this event regardless of fitness level. Sign up and join in the fun!

Lisa-8 killing the GHD Sit ups at the Games...

One of the MANY great emails we got after the games...

CFNE,

I wanted to say congratulations on your affiliates success this weekend. I was introduced to crossfit a while back and my training partner and I were hooked after the first WOD. We went off the mainsite for a while and then decided to branch out and try other sites for a week at a time, that is until we found CFNE. Your programming is awesome and is exactly what we were looking for and needed. I am prepping for my level 1 this weekend in Arlington Heights IL. and would like to become an affiliate here in Michigan eventually. It was truely awesome watching you guys crush it at the games, I was inspired to say the least.

best wishes,

Michael

Heather gets over the wall of the final wod...

You can watch the achived footage of CFNE at the games at Live.CrossFit.Com.

Eugene was good enough to mark all the times that we competed.

Team CFNE's first event (which was a 1st place finish) isn't in the archives yet. But here is the way Big Bri WON THE MASTER'S, Team CFNE SON THE SILVER MEDAL, and Heather finished EIGHTH IN THE WORLD.

7/17 12:00-13:00 at 23:19 on the clock (CF New England Chipper)

7/17 14:00-15:00 at 39:00 on the clock (Heather Deadlift/Pistol/2x Under event)

7/17 17:00-18:00 at 35:00 on the clock (Heather Sandbag event)

7/18 8:00-9:00 at 25:00 on the clock (Heather Clean/HSPU event)

7/18 9:00-10:00 at 47:00 on the clock (Brian Curley Fran)

7/18 11:00-12:00 at 20:00 on the clock (CFNE Obstacle Course)

7/18 01:00-02:00 at 46:00 on the clock (Heather final event first part)

7/19 02:00-03:00 at the start (Heather final event second part)

Tuesday 7.20.10

2010-07-19T23:45:00Z

Heather at the Games.

Tuesday

"James Bond"
12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Squat Snatch (95, 65)
Ring Dips

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Team CFNE on the Podium...

Monday 7.19.10

2010-07-19T02:36:00Z

Mel's Muscle ups.

Monday

3 Rounds for time of:
50 Walking Lunge Steps
40 Abmat Sit ups
30 Box Jumps, 20"
20 Pull ups
10 Burpees

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Heather scaling the wall...

Games Results
Master's Division: Big Bri - FIRST PLACE!
Affiliate Compettion: Team CFNE - SECOND PLACE!
Individual Female: Heather - EIGHTH PLACE!

We are so excited that we represented all the hard working, kick-ass, amazing athletes at CFNE. Even though we were 3,000 miles away from home we could feel your support and hear your cheers. Thank you to eveyone in the CFNE community. The success we had this weekend was not by a Master, Team and Individual... but the success of our gym as a whole.

There will be tons of updates and pics this week, but for now...we got to go out and celebrate! Can't wait to see you guys on Tuesday.

Special thanks to Jack, Frozen, Ronda and Jen for coveing classes while we were gone.

Ben climbing the rope in the final Team wod...

Saturday 7.17.10

2010-07-17T05:24:00Z

Ben and Derek, Mel and Lisa at the Games.

Saturday Sweat Fest

"Big Running Cindy"
AMRAP 30 of:
3 rounds of Cindy
200 meter Run

Complete as many rounds as possible in 30 minutes of 3 "Cindys" and 200 meter Run. 1 round of "Cindy" is 5 Pull ups, 10 Push ups, 15 Squats.

Classes today are at 7:30 and 8:30am, No Intro Class Today.
No Classes tomorrow.

GAMES UPDATE

2010-07-16T19:52:00Z

Big Bri's Deadlift that put him in second place overall.

Master's Competition
Big Bri is a Beast. He is tied for second place after finishing the Overhead Sqaut/Run wod in second, just seconds behind first, and Pulling a 405 Deadlift!!!! BEAST!

Individual Competition
Heather had a beautiful performance in the first workout which was 9-7-5 reps of Muscle ups and 95# Squat Snatches. She was one of only 12 women to finish the workout and is nicely positioned in 7th overall.

Affiliate Team Competition
Heather here! Team CFNE is ABSOLUTELY crushing it out here!!! It's so exciting to watch this group; their transitions are seamless, they are powerful as all hell, their movement is beautiful, and the way they read each other is like watching a really great relationship unfold. You can't imagine the competition they're up against out here: women that make 105# thrusters look like a walk in the park, guys that butterfly chest to bar pull-ups like they weigh as much as Jonah, teams that have a fierce look in their eyes that will give me a week's worth of nightmares. They take it on with an amazing sort of grace. After the first WOD, they stand in FIRST PLACE...in the WORLD. That's NO joke, guys. I feel like a proud parent, and I had NOTHING to do with this! It's crazy. The support from all of you has been priceless. I'm posting some photos on Facebook and will try to keep posting some on this site, but we're missing you guys back home like crazy. Try to check out the Live feed on the Games site if you get a chance.

2010 CrossFit Games

2010-07-16T04:30:00Z

The 2010 CrossFit Games are here!!!

CrossFit New England will be sending Eight Athletes to The Games, and will be competing in each Division.

You can watch the Games live HERE.

For more info on the Games and the Games Format, check out This Link.

Friday, July 16th
10am Affiliate Cup competition commences
12pm Masters competition commences
6:30pm Opening Ceremonies
7pm Individual competition commences

Saturday, July 17th
8am - 7pm Competitions

Sunday, July 18th
8am - 5pm Competitions and Award Ceremonies

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Team CFNE:
Mat Frankel, Jenna Gale, Lisa Mikkelsen (aka Lisa-8), Ben Bergeron, Mel Ockerby and Derek Mohamed

Team CFNE earned a spot at the 2010 CrossFit Games by winning the North East Regional Competition. Their performance was nothing short of dominating as they were the only team in the country to win every wod at their Regional. TEAM CFNE's is looking to improve on their performance at last year's Games where they finished 17th.

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Masters Competitor: Brian Curley, aka "Big Bri"

The Masters Division is for CrossFitters over the age of 50. Big Bri is currently ranked 3rd in the world, and he has a legit shot at a podium finish in L.A. Big Bri has been training with intensity for over six years (he was Ben's first personal training client, and hasn't missed a training session in all six years).

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Individual Competitor: Heather Bergeron

Heather is a veteran Games Competitor who finished 17th last year. She earned herself a return to the big show by winning the Northeast Regional. Heather is a regular on the CrossFit HQ staff and has become an Athlete To Watch at this year's games. Anyone that saw Heather compete at the Regionals will tell you about how mentally tough and determined she is. Heather is religious about training and improving her weaknesses and is entering this year's competiton as well rounded as any ot the top competitors in the world.

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Our Games Athletes hope to represent ALL the awesome athletes at CFNE. We know that we are not competing as a team of six, and two individuals - but representing EVERY member that busts their ass every day at CFNE.

This is OUR opportunity - CFNE as a whole - to compete for the tittle "WORLD'S FITTEST."

Whether you have been with us since our early days at Nobles or just finished Elements last week, you have influenced us and inspired us more than you know. Your energy, passion and commitment will be with us as we compete in L.A.
THANK YOU to the entire CFNE community

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Jule has invited all CFNE-ers to watch the Games at his place....

"Hey Everybody,

I want to invite you all to the first annual CrossFit Games Viewing Party at my place in Boston this weekend.

Competition happens from 11am - 10pm EST on Saturday, and 11am - 8pm EST on Sunday, I plan on being home, so come by when you can! Since CF HQ has not announced any WOD times, we can't really organize around when our boys and girls are competing, but here is the schedule for reference.

http://games2010.crossfit.com/info/schedule/

Shoot me a line if you can make it and want to come down, I'll get back with the address. Please email me at jslootbeek@gmail.com or call/text me at 617 901 6958

Dresscode: lulu lemon, sweet zip-up hoodies or t-shirts repping your box, or some fantastic military charity, and innov8 shoes. (strictly enforced )

I will get some sort of snacks, but would appreciate it if everybody brought some food - we have a grill, so we can get meat cooking all day long, and will have some beers for those who are paleo-challenged.

Please forward this to everybody I have missed, and feel free to bring non-CFers (ie. significant others, kids, and family members) to get inspired!

-Jule

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Kathy Langen has also invited people over to her house in Dover on Saturday to watch the Games.

She has an incredible set up and is an amazing host. Contact her at k.langen@comcast.net for more info.

Friday 7.16.10

2010-07-16T03:30:00Z

Tsui (pronounced "Trey").

Friday

"Cape Codder"
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Burpees
KB Swings (53, 35)
Box Jumps, 24"
Knee to Elbows
Back Extensions

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Classes today are at 6:00am, 9:00am and 6:00pm

The girls warm up for back squats...

Thursday 7.15.10

2010-07-14T12:15:00Z

Jennifer.

Thursday

"Nicole"
AMRAP 20 of:
400 meter Run
Max Pull ups

Run 400 meters and then complete as many pull ups as possible without coming off the bar. Record your reps and repeat for as many times as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes. Your score is the number of pull ups you complete. If you can't do more than 5 pull ups, do 15 jumping pull ups every round instead.

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John takes a moment to mentally prep before his back squats...

Schedule
Thursday - 6:00am, 9:00am and 6:00pm
Friday - 6:00am, 9:00am and 6:00pm
Saturday - 7:30am, 8:30am
Sunday - No Classes.
Monday- 6:00am, 9:30am and 6:00pm

There is a CrossFit KIDS Class on Thursday at 5:00pm.