Becoming a CrossFit Class

Yesterday my 6am and 6pm classes did some work on becoming closer.  This can be a little intimidating for new people sometimes.  The we-are-in-this-together feeling is the most awesome aspect of training in a crossfit gym, but maybe can be tough to get into if you are new.  Ryan C. was at the 6am class this week and noticed that they run as a group on their warm up run.  That was such a cool observation.  For those of you just choosing a home class and getting started with us I want to assure you that as much as these folks like joking around with each other they love watching new folks get into CrossFit and become a part of their teams.  We’ve got Seth and Sarah and Vicente in the 6pm.  Sarah, thank goodness, is going to help Midori and Angelica hold down the women’s end of class.  Seth is going to keep David on his toes and Vicente is going to remind me to explain the workouts thoroughly.  Andres’ 5:30 class is a cool unit as well and they are embracing some new folks like Tim and Sarah.  To all of you choosing home classes and getting settled in, use these folks as your resource.  Ask them tons of questions and don’t be afraid to challenge them either!  And to those of you in classes with new members, be like the best neighborhood welcoming committee.  Maybe bring them a casserole or something.  Paleo of course.

Partner wallballs are a good way to work together.  I’d say Jordan S. and Jordan S. (no, that is not a typo) and Paul and Ryan had the best versions going on.  Check them out.  My classes also did some partner handstand pushups which is a quick way to have to get sweaty and be responsible for each other’s safety.  Angelica and David were fantastic as a team and Vicente was convinced that as long as you don’t noodle your arms unnecessarily and that you trust Jason Westmoreland because he is strong-like-bull then you too can do partner hand stand pushups.  Success.