He’s Back from The Dark Side
Four years ago, sometime in the middle of spring 2008, Josh Bird, Chris Ahlemeyer and I were playing rugby, discussing training methods and how we all shared a passion for fitness. Shortly after that conversation we decided to commit to CrossFit and open our own box so we could create the place you now know as CFP. The intention was always to have Josh Bird leave his horribly stressful job so he could pursue his dream – fitness training. Well, a lot of life can get in the way of your goals.
Stronger Faster Healthier Products Available for Pre-Order
If you would like to purchase any Stronger Faster Healthier Products, CFP is able to get them for you at a discount off the retail price. Please place your order here. We will place the order next week, April 2, and you should have your product by Thursday PM for pick up at CFP. Not only will you save on product, you will not have to pay any shipping costs!
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Letter from Capt. Jeff Nelson as he heads out on deployment
Hey CFP,
This letter is long overdue so I apologize for that, but this is a very fitting time to write it. Today is my official departure from Camp Atterbury IN, heading to Afganistan for the 143rd’s deployment. We are all extremely grateful to be leaving this horrible training facility and heading to conduct the mission we were assigned. Unfortunately the Army doesn’t pick their best and brightest to train Soldiers, so our training lacked important elements. Luckily as a unit we have been working on these skills heavily for the 6 months prior to coming here, so we are all prepped mentally and physically. The time hear was long and tedious. I linked up with another Captain from San Diego who is also a “CF KoolAid drinker”. So myself and Phil had someone to workout with. The gym here was lacking in every possible thing, except for nautilus machines, treadmills, and lots of mirrors. We did our best to get creative with what we had and made it work. As of yesterday, the Captain from SD was granted a non-profit affiliate to run at FOB Tarin Kowt. Since we have two Level 1 guys we can run it the entire deployment, so that’s something to look forward to.
I wanted to give a big Thank You to everyone that came out back in Novemeber to wish Phil and I farewell. It meant a lot to me! I have grown so much since I started CrossFitting over two years ago and it is all due to the CFP community. Training, competing and celebrating with everyone has been an absolute blast. I have learned what true fitness really is, and now I laugh thinking about how I used to do bicep curls in the mirror. From the coaches to the members I always looked forward to getting to the box, even when it was before 6 AM. You are all considered my friends and family.
It’s been great to hear from everyone since I have been gone, and please feel free to contact me via Facebook or email, my contact is at the bottom of this email.
I can not wait to come back to see all the changes at CFP and meet all the new members and reconnect with all the old ones.
Take care and good luck in the 2012 Games. I’ll be back before you know it.
Gym Talk #4- Potential
by Coach Gym Needham
Potential
“It’s not aging that forces us to take it easy, it’s taking it too easy that ages us”
When have you reached your best?
When are you supposed to be content with maintaining the results you have, and not look for a PR with every workout?
I have been thinking a lot lately about getting older and about an individual’s true potential. Would you expect a 70 year old to still be hitting lifetime PRs? It’s a good question. It’s a question that led me to write this article.
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How Cool is This!!!! CFP on the winner’s podium at Vagabond CrossFit Winter Throwdown!
That’s right! That is Bob Tessier on the winner’s podium at the Vagabond Winter Throwdown after taking home FIRST PLACE in the scaled division! Bob crushed each and every workout and his competition. WOD 1- First place, WOD 2, First place, WOD 3, First place!
Bob started with CFP last July and was 335 lbs. Now he is a lean, mean, fighting machine who WINS CrossFit competitions! It does not get any better than that!
Cynergy CrossFit Kids Challenge
This past weekend Crossfit kids Ella and Ava (both 5 yrs.old) competed at Cynergy’s Crossfit Kids and Teens Challenge. They had a great time competing in two WODs, one individual and one team.
Both girls have been crossfitting for about a year with Coach Missy. Ella has come so far since she first started. There were times when she would not leave her mom’s side or times where she would assist Coach Missy rather than participate. But now, she has gained confidence and strength with her coach’s patience. To see her compete this weekend was a huge accomplishment.
NewFitter Throwdown ReCap!
This past Saturday Commonwealth Crossfit hosted their first annual Newfitter Throwdown for athletes with less than 6 months experience with Crossfit. The competition was open to 25 men and 25 women. Three Crossfit Providence members competed in the event – Caitlin Towey, Jennet Toyjanova, and Melissa Lofton. This was the first competition for all three of us, and the conversation on the car ride up there mainly consisted of talk of how nervous we all were!
Gym Talk #3
How CrossFit transcends…. by Coach Gym Needham
At my most recent competition (New England Master’s Competition in Norwalk Connecticut) the question of, whether or not I should cut corners came to me. Should I allow myself to do sub-standard movements in an effort to save time?
If the judge watching me allows it, shouldn’t I do it? Isn’t it a competition after all?
Shouldn’t I do EVERYTHING in my power to finish 1st?
I have been thinking about this for a while, and then I thought about my life and the bigger picture, and how CrossFit transcends into my everyday life.
The Northeast Masters Results
by Coach James Needham
All CrossFit Providence Masters placed in the top 10 of their respected age categories! Congrats to Brian Ray on placing 1st!
Saturday was The Northeast Masters Tournament 2012 for athletes 40 and over. The tournament took place at CrossFit Norwalk in Connecticut. The drive there was near whiteout conditions and we saw 2 cars spin out of control but we made it up in time. There were 5 age divisions for both men and women (60+, 55-59, 50-54, 45-49, 40-44).
8 Weeks to Thrive Starts Sunday!!!
8 Weeks to Thrive Starts Sunday at 5PM. There are still spots left so if you are interested, you are not too late to sign up.
Now is the time to make positive lifestyle changes beyond the gym!
Any questions, email Coach Judah!
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