Laurie's Profile

Here's the schedule for the upcoming holiday weekend and the following chaos--- Saturday May 25th - Regular Saturday hours, 101 at 9am, Saturday Suck at 10am Monday May 27th - Saturday schedule, open at 9:30, go at 10am NO 101... Continue reading

Posted 23 minutes ago at Rainier CrossFit

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Back to Regionals

I spent the last couple days on some recent developments within the Fragile X community, but today it's full speed ahead back at Regionals. Two (yes, 2) semi's will get unloaded a week from now and set up will begin... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Rainier CrossFit

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A little more

So yesterday, I let you guys know a little about the news rocking the Fragile X community recently. While Casey is not involved in this study, I know how Casey's world would be affected if all the sudden someone told... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Rainier CrossFit

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opposite directions

Like a barbell tipped on one end- something is *off* here. Every once in a while, I post about Fragile X here because it affects Casey, our Casey. We put on RCF's Strongest Man and Woman (shameless plug for this... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Rainier CrossFit

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two weeks

Two weeks from today we'll be setting up the ShoWare center for the CrossFit Games NorthWset Regionals! A lot of our focus is going there right now so if I'm slow to return emails that's why. We're spending every available... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at Rainier CrossFit

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weekend prank

So it's pretty widely known that we prank Kurtis when he's out of town teaching at CrossFit Level 1 seminars. That's how the "feminine itching and burning cream" ended up in the men's bathroom and why the hulk was sporting... Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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Happy Mother's Day

Wishing a Happy Mother's Day to all the RCF mom's- if you're a mom, a soon-to-be mom, or our mom. Gramndmothers, aunt's and the one's we count on to be our mom's when we need one. Have a great day! Continue reading

Posted May 12, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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Wise words

Jon Gilson, owner of Again Faster, posted this on Facebook yesterday. It's spot on. If you're considering CrossFit, read this. Something is stopping you from CrossFitting. Perhaps you believe you're not fit enough to begin. Perhaps you believe it's too... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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Muscle-up Marisa

The last piece of Marisa's regional puzzle fell into place with 23 days left. SO PROUD of you!!! Read this: FED UP: Why We Must Cook Our Way to Health There were no ingredients to make real food, only pre-made... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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More planning

Taking care of our regional volunteers! Meeting with the caterer (yup, caterer who mentioned salmon lettuce wraps) getting you guys a credential that's NOT a plastic wristband. I hate those things. Planning the volunteer appreciation cocktail hour. If you're a... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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vitamin D

We're supposed to have this sun all week. Hope you have a chance to get out in it and make some of your own vitamin D. Registration for the Oregon Summer Games hosted by oregon CrossFit in Bend opened yesterday.... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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Sun(ny) day

Shut the computer down. Turn off the iPad. Get outside and enjoy this day! Continue reading

Posted May 5, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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You'd die for your kids, why won't you cook for them?

On a lighter note, it was fun to get out the big lens and take some close up pictures while the sun's out. The low light of winter makes it tough to use the zoom lens. Today my parents celebrate... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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Affiliate FAQ- they're not all great

I get asked a lot "why a blog"? The answer is easy- it's easy. Blogs are an easy way for us non-techy types to easily share pictures, announcements, and content. I'm not a fan of the blog-as-a-website anymore because, in... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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Meet Johnny

Meet Johnny, AKA "crash". He's the evening butcher, baker, and jello-shot maker. Johnny does a little bit of everything, it usually involves some kind of crashing, and he's typically around in the afternoons. Be sure to say Hi! So who's... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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what goes up

Perhaps we're on to something here... Fitness Playgrounds Grow as Machines Go Simple exercises with no-tech equipment (call them paleo or playground exercises, depending on how much fun they are) have long found disciples at niche gyms and in movements... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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1.2.3.5

Even when you feel like this, counting accurately is important. We've had a few occasions where athletes genuinely lose count during workouts and need some help in the mathematics department. We're happy to help you if you need help. Since... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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Blame Dan

Last week was Laurie's doing while Kurtis was out of town. This week is all Dan. God Speed, friends. As spring rolls around in Western Washington I know many of us are preparing our gardens for planting. I've done the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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Guess who got a pig?

Ask Josh and Crystal about Hamilton. And then wonder why they had honey nut cheerios in the house to begin with. Put down your cheerios and grab that coffee. Todays "Sunday reading" is a video. Robyn O'Brien at TEDxAustin 2011... Continue reading

Posted Apr 28, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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Kettlebells and sucks

RCF is playing host to KBNic's competition (kettlebell sport and CrossFit kettlebell styles) tomorrow. We'll unlock the doors by 7am, Kettlebell sport kicks off at 9am, the CrossFit side of things at 10am. Nic has quite a morning planned so... Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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Affiliate FAQ's

I've though for some time now that I need to write an FAQ for affiliate owners, especially those just starting out with limited space, equipment, and money. I don't know it all but having been around a little while, I'm... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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Swing your balls. Bells.

We all like to poke fun at Nic's professed, undying love for all things kettlebell. But in his defense he did grab our beloved barbell and do the CF Opens (completely out of his comfort zone) Here's your chance to... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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The goat thing

There once was a boy named Kurtis. Kurtis hated push-ups. His hatred of push-ups ran so deep he didn't even make his friends do push-ups very often. Kurtis's new years resolution one year (this year) was to make push-ups his... Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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Monday pop quiz

Alright new L1's- time to put your money where your mouth is. Name one thing Travis is doing well and give him one correction. FYI: this is a new 1RM power clean for Travis at 245# Being able to spot... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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Sunday reading

Gather round and get a big mug of coffee. This is a hefty one but I hope you find it as enlightening and disturbing as I did. The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food from the NYT The public and... Continue reading

Posted Apr 21, 2013 at Rainier CrossFit

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