Bound Newsletter 9.30.2024
Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.
Proud of everyone that competed this past weekend at Pensacola Beach Brawl and the Big Orange Brawl in Alabama. Results are below:
Pensacola Beach Brawl
Ryan Allen - 12th in Rx Men
Trevor Lampe - 32nd in Rx Men
The Rizzly Bears - 20th in Rx Men Teams
All Panic No Disco - 31st in RX Coed Teams
Bound B Team - 19th in Intermediate Men Teams
Big Orange Brawl
Grant Griffin - 7th in a tough field of Elite men in Alabama
Logan Brown - Champ in Alabama
Why Competing in the Sport of Fitness is Good for Everyone
Competing in the sport of fitness isn’t just for elite athletes; it’s for anyone looking to grow, challenge themselves, and improve both physically and mentally. Here are three key reasons why participation is beneficial:
Set Goals: Whether you're aiming to lift heavier, run faster, or improve technique, competition pushes you to set specific, measurable goals. It provides a structured path to achieve personal milestones and track your progress.
Overcome Challenges: Fitness competitions test your physical and mental limits. By tackling tough workouts, you build resilience, develop grit, and prove to yourself that you can overcome adversity both inside and outside the gym.
Know Where You Stand: Competing allows you to compare your current abilities with others in the same field. This isn’t about winning or losing—it’s about gaining perspective, seeing areas where you can improve, and recognizing your growth.
Participating in fitness competitions helps you become more disciplined, teaches perseverance, and gives you a sense of where you stand in life. It’s a journey of self-discovery that anyone can benefit from.
PR Board Update:
Nicolas White - PR both Snatch @ 230lb and Clean and Jerk @ 275lb
Matt Grey - 210lb Snatch
Jesus Mundo - 205lb Snatch *previous 3 year PR
Jenni Pettit - 115lb Snatch & 155lb Clean
Natalie Gordon - 120lb Clean and Jerk
Mandi Nobis - 110lb Clean and Jerk
Stuntman Mike - 275lb Clean Cluster complex
Melanie V - 140lb Clean and Jerk
Upcoming Birthdays:
Kara Everill - Sep 30
Sydney Bova - Oct 9
Raquel Freitas - Oct 10
Brandon Phillips - Oct 11
Tyler Morton - Oct 16
Brittany Karneol - Oct 18
Quentin Duncan - Oct 18
Davis Ureda - Oct 18
Francis Rivera - Oct 19
Jessi Fisher - Oct 19
Laura Rutland - Oct 19
Natalie Gordon - Oct 25
Ashlee Ammons Halpin - Oct 28
Adam Halpin - Oct 30
Upcoming Events, Seminars, Etc
Blue Ridge 15/30/50k trail run - October 5th, 2024
Barbell Collective Weightlifting Competition at CrossFit Bound - October 26th
Thanksgiving Schedule: Wednesday
December 7th: Nutrition Seminar with Special Guest Breakthrough Nutrition Jill Thorton & Jessica Phillips
December 7th: Bound Christmas Party @ 6-8pm
CrossFit Journal Article of the Week:
CROSSFIT: HOW MUCH INTENSITY IS THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF INTENSITY?
By Stephane Rochet, CF-L3
Intensity is one of the central tenets of the CrossFit methodology because it drives the tremendous results athletes achieve. Training intensely or at higher power outputs is key to improving any measurable fitness or health marker, such as strength, endurance, or body fat, but when discussing intensity, it’s also essential to understand the concept of relative intensity. Relative intensity is how you achieve the best results, avoid injury, and maintain overall health…..
WTB: Sep 30-Oct 5
*excuse the low volume…this will be fixed next week
