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The Week In Review and Coming Up 11/13/22

Last week, we started our new strength cycle! I think we almost capped out some classes on bench day. Are we surprised? No. No we are not. 

We want to give a special shout out to Holly Downs! On back squat day, we saw a new energy light up as she found a new love for the barbell. She exceeded her own expectations with a picture perfect set at 95#. Couldn’t be more proud, girl!

We rounded out our training with Chad on Saturday. The gym had 25 people in there stepping up for that full hour. Boxes were shared, laughs were had, reps were forgotten. Thank you to everyone that came and supported not only The Step Up Foundation (raising $700!), but me (Brittany) personally. I know a few of you came because of my post and my heart couldn’t be happier.

Now, enough sappy stuff. Here’s what we have coming up:

Monday BENCH PRESS
Tuesday Long Chipper
Wednesday Back Squat and THE CHIEF
Thursday More Step Ups!!!!!!
Friday RDLs
Saturday Partner Day

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What Chad Means..

Uncomfortable laughter. That is probably the first thing people do when I bring up the workout “Chad”.

For those that don’t know, Chad is 1,000 box step ups to 20″ box wearing a 35# or 45# rucksack. The workout is in honor of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson who took his life on October 29, 2018 due to the effects of numerous deployments, several TBIs, blast wave injuries and PTSD.

So. One Thousand Step Ups. For a guy you didn’t know.

Why?

This is where I turn the objective conversation subjective and make it more personal..

My dad wasn’t a Veteran. He wasn’t in the military. He worked on the slope his whole life until he retired.
However, my dad did commit suicide. 481 days ago, I got a phone call saying my dad had passed away. The next day, I found out he took his own life.

My dad and I did not have a perfect relationship. It was far from perfect in fact. But I loved my dad. Through his addiction and imperfections- he was my dad.

So. Tomorrow, when I don’t want to step onto that box one more time, I will do it for him. I do it for anyone that has struggled with mental health issues. Anyone that has had suicidal thoughts. All the Veterans that have seen more than our own hearts could handle.

“Because he died by suicide I see stepups to be a poetic representation of mental health,” Wilkinson continued. “They are not technical but at some point in the 1,000 you are going to really hurt, question and maybe doubt yourself while alone in your thoughts. It’s a reminder to keep going, keep pushing and as Chad used to say ‘uncomfortable can’t last forever.'”

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Upcoming Competitions

As we begin to get back to normal, the local affiliates are bringing in lots of new comps. Heres a current snapshot of what’s to come!

Alaska State Powerlifting Championship: September 10th (Hosted at Kainos!)

Sign Up: https://uspa.net/…/uspa-alaska-state-championships…/

CrossFit Redox Ergatta: September 17th

This is a great entry level, low skill comp! If you are nervous about competing and want to dip your toes in, consider heading up for this one!

“The Redox Ergatta is an indoor rowing competition presented by Redox CrossFit. The event is open to all ages 12+. There will be individual and team divisions (2 person teams). The individual division will be 4 events and the team division will also be 4 events but split between two people.”

Sign Up: https://competitioncorner.net/events/3655/details

MatSu CrossFit Madness in the Mat-Su: October 1st and 2nd

If you are interested in this 2 day event, please sign up on the Whiteboard by the front door. We are trying to form teams from that!

“The team competition returns to Alaska with this two male/two female team format. Teams will be tested in the domain of “standard crossfit” while also enduring events designed to test the unknown and unknowable.”

Sign Up: https://competitioncorner.net/events/7651/details

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Wine and Yoga!

Exciting news!

August 25th, we will hold our first Wine and Yoga event with Coach Sam! This event will run from 6:30PM-8:00PM. We will start with 30 minutes of mingling and wine then roll into a 45 minute yoga session with Sam. We reserved 15 minutes after to unwind with another glass if you so choose.

Wine and Yoga is open to all skill levels. Underage permitted but will not be able to partake in any wine.

This event will be $20 per person and the wine is FREE!

There are two easy ways to sign up:

www.kainos.wodify.com then click APPOINTMENT SESSIONS. Complete your purchase and you’re done!

Click the “Buy” button at the bottom of your Wodify app! Make sure you sign in with your Wodify account.

This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! So bring a friend and lets WINE-d down on Thursday, August 25th.