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Behind The Programming Curtain

with Kurt, The Wizard of Tucson

For those of you who have been wondering if there's a method behind the madness, here's a little insight into Kurt's programming approach! Our programming currently runs in 5-week cycles. Every 5 weeks, Kurt chooses a set of benchmarks to particularly hone in on, and measure improvement in.

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Changing of the Guard

You have most likely noticed by now that Coach Kurt has (wisely?) moved far away from all this snow and is probably wearing flip-flops right now in Arizona. Despite our climate envy, we really miss him!

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CrossFit Kids Returns!

Are you searching for an activity for your kids that promotes athleticism, develops critical thinking and memory, and encourages self-confidence? If so, sign your 4-10 year old up for our CrossFit Kids program -- we've been on hiatus but will resume classes Sunday, March 2nd!

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Athlete Profile: Jeb Stuart-Johnston

Name: Jeb Stuart Johnston
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Age: 35
Occupation: Hairdresser
CrossFitting Since: On and off since 2007

How has CrossFit helped you prepare for your [Strongman] competitions?:
It's such a mental game and that mental toughness really transfers over to my Strongman training. Honestly, though, it's not the WODs that helped me most at my last competition, it was the CFV community. There were over a dozen CFV athletes who trekked up damn near the Bronx in arctic temperatures to come see Maillard and myself compete. In the max reps deadlift event, when I blacked out and went to one knee, it was voices from CFV that made me stand up and get that 28th rep @ 315lbs. It was one of those moments that made me realize just how much bigger CrossFit is than just us as athletes. It was really touching.

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