Race season is upon us! Whether you are training for your first 5K or working up to a full Ironman, the CFA Running Seminar has something for you! Come learn effective running techniques and strategies THIS Sunday May 20th from 12:00-2:00 pm. Everyone is welcome! Click the link below to register!

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=9317&stype=-102&sView=day&sDate=5%2F19%2F2012 

A few pictures from the day:

Ryan and Jeff demonstating. (pic by James Angiola)

Jess and Jill practicing their new self defense skills. (pic by Coach Brooks)

Gar and Mike working on those punches. (pic by Brooks)

Susan (AKA Muscle Star)= hardcore!! (pic by Brooks)

Don't mess with Nicole! (pic by Brooks)

Emmy and Mo's hardcore Krav Maga sillhouettes. (pic by James Angiola)

Thanks to all who came out! :)

"The hardest job in the world, is the best job in the world."

There is still time to sign up for our next beginners foundations class. This class will run May 14th- June 6th, Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Space is limited so Register NOW! We hope to see you there! :)

The Foundations Beginners Workshop is designed to take the generaly healthy orthopedic and injury free athletes through the basics of CrossFit exercises and prepare them for moving into group classes with a firm understanding of the movements and the necessary substitutions to meet their specific needs. Enrollment will be limited to 12 people and will consist of two days per week for 4 weeks for a total of 8 sessions at $190. Make sure that you can commit to each day and time before enrolling into Foundations. Attendance is mandatory and all classes must be completed within one month. If you have to miss a class for any reason, you will be charged $65 for your first make-up and for any subsequent make-up. You will also be able to attend unlimited Workout of the Day classes after your 4th Foundations Class. Upon completion of Foundations, you will automatically be signed up for a 3 month/3x/week membership. If you wish to attend at another membership option OR if you would like to cancel your membership at CrossFit Annapolis, simply email info@crossfitannapolis.com and we'll change/cancel it within 48 hours. No Discounts or Refunds will be given. Advanced registration and payment is required.

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During the course attendees will be introduced to the Pose Method of running as well the CrossFit endurance philosophy. Attendees will learn more about CrossFit endurance training, programming, injury prevention & care. This is the perfect course for anyone interested in learning how to become a more efficient runner, endurance athlete, or CrossFit athlete. Come learn how to effectively train while staying healthy and ready for your next race!

Click here to sign-up!   https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/home.asp?studioid=9317

Note: This seminar is required for anyone planning on joining the Annapolis Endurance program in beginning June

Don’t forget this Saturday May 12^th kicks off our CrossFit Kids Program here at CFA!

Our regular scheduled class time and prices will be as follows:

Saturdays 9:15-9:45am

Ages 5-10 years old

Non-members: $50/month for the first kid, $40/month for each addiitional kid

Pre-register here http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=9317&stype=-11&sTG=25&sVT=10&sView=day&sDate=5/19/2012

The disease primarily affects the lungs and digestive system of those affected. The lungs and pancreas get “clogged up” with thick sticky mucus, leading to chronic lung infection and inflammation. While the pancreas produces digestive enzymes, the sticky mucus inhibits them from reaching the digestive system which leads to malnutrition. I have personally lost two cousins to the disease, one at the age of 11 and the other at 26. 

There is no cure for CF and most of the therapies available only treat symptoms, not the underlying cause. About 2 months ago, the FDA approved the first drug proven to treat the underlying cause, but this drug is only effective in about 10% of the CF population. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation works to find therapies to help increase both quality and quantity of life for those affected with this dreadful disease. They have done an amazing job – when founded in 1955, the life expectancy for a child with CF was about 7 years old. 

Each year, Zoe has a team of walkers (Zoe's Zealots) in the annual Great Strides fundraiser in Annapolis.  Zoe's team raises money for the foundation by doing various fundraisers and letter writing campaigns before the walk.  This year, CrossFit Annapolis will host an event called CF for CF. It will run during normal class hours on May 19, at 8am and 10am – we will do a special workout and ask that participating individuals donate what they can to the foundation.  This workout is open to non-members, so please join us if you can and bring a friend!  They can get introduced to CrossFit (nothing technical, just a fun workout) and help support a great cause. 

Let’s make the term CF only stand for one thing, CrossFit!

Erin B

Sign up today for our next beginners foundations class. This class will run May 14th- June 6th, Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Space is limited so Register NOW! We hope to see you there! :)

The Foundations Beginners Workshop is designed to take the generaly healthy orthopedic and injury free athletes through the basics of CrossFit exercises and prepare them for moving into group classes with a firm understanding of the movements and the necessary substitutions to meet their specific needs. Enrollment will be limited to 12 people and will consist of two days per week for 4 weeks for a total of 8 sessions at $190. Make sure that you can commit to each day and time before enrolling into Foundations. Attendance is mandatory and all classes must be completed within one month. If you have to miss a class for any reason, you will be charged $65 for your first make-up and for any subsequent make-up. You will also be able to attend unlimited Workout of the Day classes after your 4th Foundations Class. Upon completion of Foundations, you will automatically be signed up for a 3 month/3x/week membership. If you wish to attend at another membership option OR if you would like to cancel your membership at CrossFit Annapolis, simply email info@crossfitannapolis.com and we'll change/cancel it within 48 hours. No Discounts or Refunds will be given. Advanced registration and payment is required.

Register Now!

Jason and Ted (AKA Team Fossil) recovering after a WOD.

Coach Erin B. tearing up the many, many rope climbs we did.

Coach John and Coach Jack- what's amazing is everytime they took their shirts off during a WOD, they were able to run faster and lift heavier. Another amazing thing is that magic yellow wallball never came back down after this picture. :)

Jason LOVES thrusters!

Not only did Ted do multiple rope climbs (he had never before gone to the top of the rope before this day), he also conquered the DOUBLE-UNDER! Team Fossil- you rock! :)

Team Erin. :) Not very many people would partner up with a 6 months pregnant Crossfitter. Thanks, Erin B. :)

Jack and John (Team Naptown) had a 3rd place podium finish for the day. It was a tight race between all three teams and it was exciting to watch. Congrats guys!

Way to go to all the Crossfit Annapolis teams who competed that day! Be proud and keep working hard for those next goals! :)

Beginning THIS UPCOMING MONDAY MAY 7th, CFA will start having a 4:30 class both Monday and Wednesday! You've been asking for it, so we are gonna give it to you :-)  Find an excuse to get out of work early, and come join us for your daily WOD! Hope to see everyone there!