At long last, we have changing rooms! There are two, located in the apartment area (to your left as you walk in the front door). The light switch on your right as you walk into the apartment controls the lights in both changing rooms as well as the main light. If you have any suggestions for improvements, please add a comment below.
For those of you with a smaller grip, we now have 1 1/4″ diameter bars installed on the pull-up station. There are four, three of them are in the stalls closest to the door, the last is on the far end in the center. Thanks to Rage Fitness for getting those together for us.
If we started a 5:30pm sunday evening workout, would you make that a regular part of your workout routine? Please reply in comments below.
Take a look at the far end of the mat at our new lifting platforms! we now have two, for heavy olympic lifting — deadlifts, clean & jerk, etc.
Extending the mat – We’re going to purchase some additional mats and finish the floor to the back wall. We’ll also move the squat cages against the wall and the rowers onto the turf. That should give us a ton more mat space. I actually put the order in today, so we should have these out by the weekend.
Lockers – We’re working on the lockers and they should also be ready for use…ummm…soon…
Hi all! This is our first attempt at a newsletter. Here are some items for your information and attention.
Paleo diet preparation/delivery service]
If you would like to try the Paleo diet, or you ARE trying but having trouble with the food preparation, we are working with a local chef to set up a preparation/delivery service. If you would like more information, please respond in “Feedback” below.
CrossFit Denver ‘Anthem Fight for Air Climb’ (formerly ‘Run the Republic’) Team
CrossFit Denver is going to have a team at this year’s ‘Anthem Fight for Air Climb’, formerly the ‘Run the Republic’ (http://www.lungcolorado.org/RunTheRepublic/).
56 Floors. 1,098 steps. One Important Cause.
The Anthem Fight for Air Climb, formerly Run the Republic, gives you the opportunity to say you’ve climbed the tallest building in the Rocky Mountain West – the Republic Plaza in downtown Denver.
Usually, the building’s stairwell is closed to the public, but we’ll unchain the doors and let you climb all the way to the 53rd floor and then take the elevator back down to the lobby for food, interactive booths and fun. But don’t worry, because the climb starts in the basement you will be taking on the challenge of a 56 story stair climb!
The Anthem Fight for Air Climb raises funds for lung health issues that are more critical now than ever before. Lung disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States. While the death rates of cancer and heart disease are decreasing, deaths from lung disease are increasing at an alarming rate.
Membership referral discount!
We believe very strongly in having friends and family workout out together. It helps in motivation, accountability, camaraderie, and many other intangibles. As such, we are beginning a new referral program. If you refer someone to us and they choose to join, we will give both you and the new member 50% off their second month’s membership. In other words, they pay the normal intro price at the start, but you both pay 50% off your monthly the next month.
Please do let me know us you have any questions or comments about this program.
Performance Folders in the lounge
If you haven’t noticed already, we’ve put together a performance tracking sheet for your use. We’ve listed a bunch of metrics on the front and the girls on the back, with some empty boxes so you can track whatever else you’d like. We’re not going to record your metrics for you, but its there for you if you’d like to use it. There is now a hanging file next to the stereo. Just put your name on one of the folders that isn’t taken yet, the sheet is inside. You’re free to keep whatever else you’d like in the folder, as long as it doesn’t take up a huge amount of space.
The metrics on the front aren’t part of a workout per se, but they do help you see your progress. Don’t try to do too many of the metrics at one time, but doing one before or in place of a workout periodically would be good. I tracked mine when I first joined CrossFit, and it was very cool to see my improvement over a few months’ time. Also, in the case of the oly lifting, you won’t need to guess at your max weight anymore
CrossFit Denver is sponsoring the 6th annual polar bear club party
Our very own Zach Kimball is organizing a new year’s day party/charity event. Please have a look at Zach’s writeup below. CrossFit Denver is sponsoring this event. We’re not sure what form that sponsorship will take yet, we’re thinking it may involve buying alcohol.
You can view the evite here: Polar Bear Party
Date: Friday, January 1, 2010
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Bringin’ it back to Golden, CO (GoCO)
Street: 915 19th St Golden, CO
“There is nothing better than being baptized into the new year by jumping into Clear Creek in Golden, CO.”
-Confucius
OK, so you have your plans for New Years Eve. You’re going to stay up past your bedtime drink a little too much and wear a stupid hat. I get it. But what are you going to do on the first DAY of the new year? Chances are nothing. Until now… 2010 is will be the sixth annual Polar Bear Club – Golden. It started off as two bored, hung over kids and a dare. It has blossomed into a world famous (and by world I mean north Thornton, but pretty much the same thing) party and icy plunge.
Amber Miller and Zach Kimball have turned the event into somewhat of a charity event as well. Last year we were able to raise nearly $500 for Children’s Hospital, and this year we are looking to blow that number out of the water! With the help of Facebook and the internets we are aiming for at least 100 people! Drew Werth and John Moseley, without their knowledge, have graciously donated their home to the Polar Bear Club for that day. We plan on congregating there (listed address) and heading down the hill for the dip. The pre-party and post-party have morphed into somewhat of a pot-luck. Bring something if you want, or show up empty handed… Either way, just show up. We will have beer for big kids, and sodas for the little ones. And by all means, invite your friends- even if they’re just kind of your friends. If you don’t show up, you are essentially saying that you don’t like Children’s Hospital and you don’t like Polar Bears. Do you really want to be that guy (or girl)? Didn’t think so. See you there.
Oh, and one quick note: This will really be a party to reconnect with your friends, welcome in the new year, and possibly raise a little scratch for some needy kids. By no means is there ANY obligation to jump into a freezing cold river, which can be dangerous- especially if you don’t know how to swim. Just to clarify that so I don’t get sued or something 
ipod dock for the stereo
There is now an ipod dock attached to the stereo, so if you’d like to bring your ipod in to play tunes for the workout, feel free. However, be advised that if the rest of the crowd doesn’t like your music, you will be heckled mercilessly. So leave the Neil Diamond at home Zach.
Should we make the Saturday park workouts summer-only?
In years past, the Saturday workouts have been at the park regardless of weather. We’re noticing that attendance of Saturday workouts has been steadily declining as the weather has become less comfortable. We’re considering making the park workouts summer-only, i.e. from lets say mid-April to mid-October. If you have thoughts one way or the other, please make your feelings known in the ‘Feedback’ section below.
Coming Soon!
Changing Rooms – We’re going to build two changing rooms in the apartment area, that should be done this week (hopefully tomorrow)
Lockers – We’re working on the locks and they should also be ready for use this week.
Lifting Platforms – The unfinished end of the gym will soon be finished out with lifting platforms for heavy lifting. We will start with two, but should have four total.
Please let us know your thoughts on these or any subjects by filling out this form:
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