DIY CrossFit PDX Shirts!
Although we have nice official t-shirts and hoodies, Tani, Sarah and Alicia (the headband crew) decided to apply CrossFit’s DIY ethic to their clothing.
These three CrossFitters have been working out with us for about two months and are super stoked. They’ve been hitting it HARD. Their enthusiasm is evidenced not only by their shirts but also the progress they’ve been making.
Thanks to these three, and all of the new faces that continue to make CrossFit Portland a great community.
Farmers Walks Around the Block
Last Saturday was a beautiful day for farmers walks with nice and heavy dumbbells around the block. Spring is definitely in the air. What surprises await for this Saturday? Scott and I are cooking up something fun for sure.
Looks like this is a piece of cake for Hannah!
Moving More Freely
This is definitely a self-congratulatory post but I am so excited I have to share. When I started CrossFit 8 months ago, I was pretty strong but absolutely immobile in my spine. My back arch had about as much curve as the Hawthorne bridge. After working with Scott on mobility exercises, foam rolling, and general CrossFit strengthening, my bridge actually has some mathematical curve to it! Getting stronger is great but having more mobility to apply that strength is just pure gold.
Look at me now!
Getting up at 7am
Michele, Cory, and Tim were challenged Friday morning with a “supply and demand” workout. Descending number of DB snatches coupled with increasing number of sit ups. Instead of a cup of coffee, we learned rope climbs.
Cory showing off the one arm, no feet rope climb.
Hi Helen
At the 11 am class today, Helen was in the house. “Helen” is an original CrossFit workout - 3 Rounds of 400 M Run, 21 KB swings, 12 Pull Ups. Simple, sweet, and challenging.
Toni and Katie rocking the swings and pull ups!
Shoulder Progress
We’re certainly not going to ignore it from here on out, but shoulder flexibility month is over. Think about how your shoulders felt when doing PVC pipe overhead squats at the start of the month. Have you achieved a narrower grip? A little birdie told me that the Elements class tonight at 6:00pm will put some of that shoulder flexibility to work!
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CrossFit Portland Parkour Clinic with Rafe Kelley
Parkour is the art of overcoming obstacles as swiftly and efficiently as possible using only your body. The fundamentals include running, jumping, and climbing. We build on these fundamentals to improve our ability to pass over, under, around and through obstacles with more complex movements.
Rafe Kelley is a founding member of Washington’s Parkour community, and a respected member of the national and international Parkour community.
Space is limited so please register ASAP! Go to our online store and click on the "Workshops" tab to register. -
Travis's "Buff Factory" Diary
Travis has seen his abilities, strength, and stamina all increase at CrossFit Portland. He has also reduced his body mass 15+ lbs. We haven't tweaked his diet until now. Travis is transitioning into a more natural, paleo diet and he has agreed to make his experience public.
Click on the picture of Travis to see his food log as it updates daily and support him in this transition!
CrossFit Portland Around the Web
Scott's Cookbook
