I guess it is about time to update the blog...since it has been 6 months!

It was a busy May and June for me, with Craig and John in France and our wonderful French exchange student joining us for the summer when they got back. I was also distracted by chickens.

We had a fun summer in the gym, and had a rocking good-bye party for Ryan, Jon and Kate.

BTW, Ryan and his lovely wife D are expecting a little Ryan in February, and yes you can expect I will take a day or two off shortly after he arrives to go meet him!

Karen and Stephanie had a GREAT first season at Highland Games! Both took at least 3rd in a couple of games.

We have a few new members this fall, and continue to make people stronger and healthier.

I will probably be transitioning this content to a FB page soon.

My photography pursuits of late have not been gym related, and the ones that are, I have been posting on FB, but here are a couple!

Kudos to those who did Murph this afternoon. Freedom is not free.

Ok, I might be guilty of gratuitous shirtless pictures of ripped guys.

On a more serious note...

I'm not a "ra-ra" crossfitter, and we didn't have a big event promoting our gym, but I admire the tribute to Lt. Murphy, who is just one example of how our freedom is not free, and on Memorial Day we need to remember that. Almost (June 6) 70 years ago, on a beach in Normandy, many very young American men gave their lives so that we have the freedom to bitch about inane stuff. Please thank a Veteran and take a moment to appreciate those who never made it home.

Busted out the prowler for this evening's fun and entertainment!

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend! The weather is supposed to be great! I will not be here Monday morning, but the gym will be open regular hours in the afternoon. Jon and Tim are going to do Murph. Scaled versions will be available. And please remember to thank a veteran, and pause to give a thought to those who died for our freedom!

It is so nice to play outside!

We had a great little developmental Highlander event this past Sunday! Karen and Stephanie put on a pretty amazing performance! Matt Hand of http://www.strongandfar.com/ was here as well as some other seasoned Highland Games and Highlander athletes. Sara Fleming and Dave Vanskike of http://www.practicalstrengthfortrainers.com/ organized and ran the meet. We had so much fun, we want to do some more! Chuck Livingston and Mike Landrich of the Buffalo Heavies were also integral to a successful weekend and are willing to help me organize another meet. A Highlander is a mix of Highland Games events and Strongman events. If you are reasonably strong and want to have some fun, come on out! We will be having another backyard meet end of July or early August, perhaps followed by a Crossfit Century. We have a few who want to tackle that task! Details to follow!

So.....

Yeah, these two were here last night.

I sure hope the long range weather forecast picks up a bit! Amanda's graduation on the weekend of the 10th and our Highlander on the 17th! Will this polar vortex ever end?? At least it isn't snowing, right??

Go outside and play!

It is going to be nice tomorrow. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty!

Congratulations to Steph

She competed in back to back PL and Oly meets! PR'd every lift! Competition is good. It gives you training focus and it is fun! We all like fun, right? Speaking of competition, we have a little event going on in May! Sign up now!! https://www.facebook.com/events/1451220045114230/

Saturday 4/12

One month til Practical Strength for Trainers Highlander and mock PL meet!

Registration due by May1! You can give it to me or send it to Sara. Helluvalot of info and experience for the price!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1451220045114230/?fref=ts

Fun Friday returns!

1140#

855#

1435#. He schlepped Brian's haul back to the barn and brought some more out.

1130#

Yeah! We are playing outside!!

Earning their pancakes!

Cool moves, Tim!

This is coming up soon!

This is an information and fun packed weekend!

-Throwing (Highland Games) and Strongman events clinic on Friday evening.

- No singlet, mock PL meet on Saturday with individual lifter evaluations and assistance work.

- Highlander on Sunday! Mix of Highland Games and Strongman events, no kilt required, but encouraged. Lunch included!

All are welcome to attend all or part of this fun-filled and instructive weekend in beautiful Geneseo!https://www.facebook.com/events/1451220045114230/

We got to play outside today!

Apparently the "Winter that wouldn't end" has!!! What a joy to be outside! Human Tim reports that the running trail is good, so start wearing clothes and shoes you don't mind getting muddy. Time to give the rowers and jump ropes a summer vacation and start running and throwing and prowlering outside!