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7AM BJJ Classes At Loudoun on Wednesdays!
Closed on Monday for Labor Day – but check back for Open Training Opportunities.
Fight Gone Bad 5 Update
Team CrossFit Capital Jiu-Jitsu,
In the Fight Gone Bad 5 competition of Loudoun (Iman) vs. Old Town (Casey), as of noon on August 3:
Loudoun $425.00
Old Town $251.50
Top Loudoun member: Catherine Cochran, $150.00
Top Old Town member: Casey O’Donnell, $201.50
Total for Capital: $676.50
The #10 affiliate on the Top Affiliates Fundraising Scoreboard is at $1325. Hammerdown, the NEW affiliate in town, and much smaller than Capital is in 2nd place overall. Two years ago, Capital was #6 overall by the end of the event. We have a long way to go!
If you haven’t signed up, please go to www.fgb5.org and register under Team CrossFit Capital Jiu-Jitsu. This is open to ALL Capital members, not just CrossFitters! If you have signed up, contact your friends, family, and co-workers for donations! Who can say no to these great causes – The Wounded Warriors Project, Livestrong Foundation, and CrossFit Foundation? Consider asking your company for a corporate donation as well!
The national event is on September 25 and CrossFit’s goal is to raise $2 million. Let’s do our part in the CrossFit community!
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Fight Gone Bad V
The count down begins….
The annual Fight Gone Bad 5 is scheduled for September 25, 2010!
Capital has a strong tradition of blurring the lines between fitness, fun and community service. This event is MADE for this 
.
During Fight Gone Bad III Melissa Lopes and I put it on the line with a bet: whoever raised fewer funds would have to drink ONE Beer and eat FIVE Big Bite Hot Dogs from 7-11. During Fight Gone Bad IV Iman Achhal and Matt Tudor did the same, but it became which box raised the most funds. I placed BOTH videos below .
This year Casey O’Donnell from Alexandria and Iman Achhal from Loudoun will compete in this this most unholy of Capital traditions.
This event is OPEN TO ANYONE. So BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA and Yoga peeps who want to get in, awesome.
The Original = www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BOFksmbnYk
Tudor Next = www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_a46X1nxNI
Another Classic “Bet Lost” Video from Capital’s Archives = www.youtube.com/watch?v=371yAIVhKvg
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Crossfit Kids
Just a reminder to bring your water bottles for Saturdays work out we will be outside. Coach Catherine will be subbing for Coach Steve and I so please show her what a great class you are and listen. Have fun and see you all on Tuesday.
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Crossfit Kids
Heat Effects on Kids
Ambient temperatures and humidity are on the rise. With the hot weather comes concerns for active kids. Children heat up faster than adults do and heat sources affect them more rapidly. Heat related illness is one sports “injury” that can be avoided. The following guidelines can help to ensure a safe and healthy summer.
- Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate- it is extremely important children drink plenty of fluids before, during and after exercise. Even at the pool.
- Keep the sun at bay- sunburn diminishes the effectiveness of the sweat mechanism, and thereby, decreases the body’s ability to cool itself. Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before going outside and reapplied every two hours.
- Choose exercise attire carefully- children should wear light-colored clothing to reflect radiant heat, and light weight and loose fitting to allow for evaporation of sweat.
- Consider a change in venue- plan exercise session and events with surface and times in mind. Avoid midday workouts when heat and pollutants are highest.
- Encourage Responsibility- encourage kids to take responsibility for their own health. Make them aware that drink breaks and cool down periods are not going to slow them down.
Remember we usually have our Saturday WODs outside so please dress appropriately and bring water bottles.
