#9Nation, it’s time for a little talk. A talk about fear.
Top Picks for “Murph” Gear
The annual CrossFit9 Memorial Day “Murph” is coming up Monday, May 29. Are you ready? Even if you’re a minimalist, a few strategic pieces of gear can help you through what’s often called “CrossFit’s hardest workout”. From CrossFit HQ: “Murph” For time: 1 mile Run 100 Pull-ups 200 Push-ups 300 Squats 1 mile Run In… Read more »
Featured Athlete: Brad Prescott
Masters Regional Qualifiers are upon us, and resident badass Brad Prescott is representing CrossFit9. No better time to sit down and see what makes this featured athlete tick.
Road to Murph Challenge
“Murph”: In honor of Lt. Michael Murphy, killed June 28, 2005, in Afghanistan: 1-mile run 100 pull-ups 200 push-ups 300 squats 1-mile run Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed. Start and finish with a mile run. If you’ve got a twenty pound vest or body armor, wear it. Get “Murph”-Ready! CrossFit9 is one… Read more »
CrossFit9 Open 2017
The CrossFit Open is upon us! Helpful links: What is the Open? Register for the CrossFit Games Open Reserve your judge on Wodify > Calendar > Program Drop-down “CrossFit Open 2017” What is the Open? There are scaled variations, masters, scaled masters… in short, EVERYONE should do the CrossFit Open! How Does CrossFit9 Administer the Open?… Read more »
Nelson
Nelson has been working out at CrossFit9 since April of 2012.
Deb F.
Age: 57 Fitness background: Marathons, Tae Kwon Do, Black Cat Kenpo. Prior to joining CF9, I was a member of the Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Team and competed with the Blade Runners, until a car accident forced me to stop paddling. At the end of my rehab I started doing boot camps and TRX training for my… Read more »
Duncan M.
Name: Duncan McCalla Age: 36 Fitness background: “Not much really. The usual gym routine, running, outdoor activities like mountain biking.” How long have you been CrossFitting?: “Started at Crossfit Unleashed over in Tampa in February 2012.” Least favorite CrossFit exercise or WOD?: “If only this was Double Jeopardy. What are overhead squats?! Anyone who has been… Read more »
Rebecca’s CrossFit9 Story
“I was told to go ‘grab a 400’ with the other foundations students. After I found out what that meant and with my Olivia Newton John sneakers tied tightly, I started out the door running with everyone. I got to about 50 meters when I stopped for some air. I walked the rest of the… Read more »
Chris Goodwin’s CrossFit9 Story
“I never heard of CrossFit. I heard of cross training and crossdressing, but not CrossFit. That was approximately three years ago. From high school, to the military, to becoming a police officer, I always strived to stay in good shape. I grew up in the era of big muscle mags like Flex and Muscle & (nothing… Read more »