APRIL 2018
What's up Windy City!
Spring is in the air; and that means it's time to start thinking about Murph! This year's event will be held on June 2nd...and will be the 11th straight year we have done this. As usual, all proceeds will go to the Navy SEAL Foundation. But... before you do Murph, you have to prepare to do Murph (i.e. join this year's Murph Team Training)...set to begin on April 28th (more info below). In addition to Murph Team Training, we have a few other events taking place this month -- Oly Seminar with coach Will Rawlings; and a Mindfulness Workshop with Julia Sarazine. More info on both events can be found below. Lastly... congratulations, again, to all Windy City members who participated in and finished the 2018 CF Open; a long five week grind. Be proud. Onward into April and beyond. Lets make it another great month at Windy City!
Keep livin' BIG,
—Justin
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Murph Team Training
This is an event specific, 5 week work-up to increase your efficiency for the CrossFit workout "Murph;" as well, come together as one unit. It is designed for you to progress and improve your workout completion time. In addition, this year, we'll be running our Murph Prep program side-by-side with our good friends at TrAk Athletics in Arkon, OH.
When: 4/28–6/2
Where: Windy City Strength & Conditioning
Cost: $157 -- early bird pricing
*30 spots available
What you get:
- 5 weeks of Saturday Team Building sessions
- 5 weeks of supplemental training
- Special edition MT2018 t-shirt
- Entry fee and early pre-registration for MURPH DAY 2018
- Private access to MT2018 training blog and Facebook group
- Friday night team briefing on June 1st (the night before Murph)
Registration HERE!Mindfulness Workshop
When: 4/22 (10:30am–12pm)
Where: Windy City Strength & Conditioning
Cost: FREE
What you get:
- 90 minutes with mindfulness coach (and Windy City member) Julia Sarazine
- Discussion centered around mindfulness vs mindlessness
- Mindful eating exercise
- Discussion on how to apply mindfulness to improve health, performance and life experiences
What you can expect after:
- increased mental focus and concentration
- assistance with healthy lifestyle changes
- improved coping with everyday stressors
Register HERE!Windy City SC Olympic Weightlifting Seminar
William Rawlings of Superior Athletic Advantage in Barrington, IL will be gracing us with his presence to teach us all things Olympic Weightlifting. With an immense background in lifting and strength and conditioning, Will is without a doubt one of the best coaches in the Chicagoland area. Grab your lifters and get ready to #LiftBIG
When: 4/28 (12pm–3pm)
Where: Windy City Strength & Conditioning
Cost: $60
*15 spots available
Register HERE!Super G moving on...
Congratulations to long-time Windy City member Gwen Holtan. Gwen, once again, has qualified to move on to the next stage of the CrossFit Masters Women (50-54) competition. She'll be competing in the online qualifier. Only the top 200 athletes in the world make it this far. Congrats again Gwen!Please sign in at the kiosk before/after your workouts
We’ll be honest, we've been pretty lax about checking you in before your workout. But we need to make this mandatory so we can keep tabs on how full classes are in order for you to get the best experience at the gym. So starting today, please make checking in at the kiosk part of your workout routine. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!
ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Nick Mirable
“Training at WCSC over the past eight months has helped me grow as an athlete and as a person. I immediately was drawn in by the amazing community of members and coaches. Every person was willing to introduce themselves and lend a hand. I never felt like the "new person.” I truly love the sport of CrossFit and how the methodology has changed my life. It is phenomenal to see how CrossFit has impacted so many others lives at WCSC. By feeling the support of the community of members at WCSC I feel that I have been able to grow as both an athlete and as a person.”
STAFF FAVE FOUR
Here's a list of what we're loving and learning this month:
Ox: App I'm into
Kindle—Essential for carrying all of your books in one place. A vast library at your fingertips.Justin: Book I'm reading
"On Managing Yourself" by Harvard Business Review—I've read a number of the articles contained within before; however, I'm always looking to improve, to keep learning...and wanted to go through againMolloy: Habit I'm trying
Apple Cider vinegar, lemon, cinnamon and hot water every morning when I wake up. People swear by it for various reasons so I thought id give it a try.- Terri: Gear I'm using
LYFT-RX Premium Flex Adhesive Weightlifting Tape—My thumbs were getting all torn up!
ARTICLE OF THE MONTH
Change Your Life in 24 Hours
The author, once 300 lb., made a commitment to diet and exercise and lost more than half her body weight.
by Kai Rainey on journal.crossfit.com
GET IN GEAR
On Sale Until April 6th!
Windy City Water Bottles: $25 $15 while supplies lasts (only 5 left!)
Our 18oz vacuum-insulated bottles keep liquids hot or cold all day. This compact size fits easily in your backpack and holds enough to keep you hydrated at the dog park or while out running errands. Or fill it up in the morning with enough coffee to fuel you through your commute and most (or even all!) of your work day.
Material: 18/8 Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 3 inches L x 3 inches W x 8.5 inches T
Greens First Pro: $38 $30
Greens First® is the delicious, fast and easy way for the entire family to enjoy the phytonutrient and antioxidant benefits of a diet rich in dark greens and brightly colored fruits and vegetables in one, easy-to-use product. Join the Greens First Revolution to maximize your health and overall well-being! Greens First contains Certified Organic fruits, vegetables and barley grass which are first juiced, then spray dried at low temperatures, leaving all the important nutrients and live enzymes intact. Read more
Both are available in the Windy City Store.
Keep livin' BIG, my friend.