CrossFit Rules: Traveling Abroad...

Betsy...

“We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them”

Many of us have or are soon to depart form our current surroundings in favor a demographic more holiday esq. Or at least filled with folks we want, or are required, to spend our holidays with. And the avid CrossFitters we are, we may reveal in that scenery change as a way to jump in on a WOD at another box. In the event this holiday present of CrossFit comes our way, are there specific "on the road" CrossFit rules to follow?

First Contact:

Hopefully before you strolled in you called and informed some folks of your arrival. One of the most fun things about CrossFit is the way we all do it a little differently. Maybe the box you are visiting needs a baseline WOD before. Maybe they are sticklers for paperwork. Maybe they have class spots reserved. 

Whatever the case, it simply is pleasant to receive a preemptive notification a few new folks may join in during this celebratory season. Since were not order takers, or day pass whores like big boxes we value the time with each CrossFitter local and abroad. Warning calls make sure we get the most time learning from you, as you from us.

Leave early:

Like much earlier than you rightfully think you should. Seriously I have been to tons of other boxes and like 90% they take a compass to find, including ours. Hell we took down our sign to make it even more of an adventure because strictly finding PCF feels like an accomplishment.

On of the most disrespectful things you can do to those willing to dedicate their time to you, is be late for that dedication. I would aim at arriving at least 40 minutes early. That way if your sketchy GPS like mine plays tricks on you, you will still have time to meet and greet, fill out waivers and settle in like one of the extended family.

Don't Say-But They:

If you have been to 6 affiliates all of which let out of towers catch a free WOD, but number seven charges $25, pay it happily. Again everyone does it differently, and just because we may not charge for a day on the road, doesn't mean its wrong to. Our part of this little burg generally doesn't get a lot of tourists, but CrossFit Miami Beach is a whole other animal. Pay to play, or don't play.

Buy A Shirt:

Sadly PCF has awesome shirts, well that's not sad that's cool as shit, but its sad we never have inventory. If you arrive at a foreign box it best to leave with the memory tattoo stamp of approval otherwise known as a t-shirt. Most already reveal in their closet of CrossFit attire, but its like getting that passport stamped after worldly travels, its just cool to have.

Take a Picture:

Some don't have Wall-Balls. Some are missing ropes. But every box has a camera. Make sure some local bystander snaps a shot of you at the very least being there. Then ensure they email, or post it somewhere where your normal CrossFit family can see you spreading the love nationwide.

PR:

Take advantage of that extra adrenaline from the new surroundings. It never fails when we have folks in from out of town, they get Muscle-up #1, or a butterfly kip, or PR a deadlift. This is not coincidence, or voodoo magic. Its simply being out of your comfort zone ready for anything. Hormones are Blah, blah, blah, its really that you wanna strut your stuff on the bar, so do it proudly.

Make us Proud:

I have had multiple emails from other boxes appreciating the level of CrossFitters we have sent out. Its not that they were stomping "Fran" times, or picking up small cars, its that they acted with "CrossFit Courtesy", and ultimately with the CrossFit mindset-its about everyone not just me.

Take Notes:

Once you stop leaning and trying new things its time to start dying. If the box your attending does new and fun things, bring them home with you. I personally love seeing how others run the show, and learning from each other is what makes this little gem so amazing.  

So if your heading out this holiday do so carefully and happily, its about having fun with friends not pressurized trips and obligations. Find a box you have yet to attend follow their rules, and the regular virtuous CrossFit rules and hopefully make this holiday another to remember.

PCF Hoodies are in, pick yours up today!!!

Strength

Rest

For Score

"Frosty"

Three Minutes each name

"Randy"

75-Power Snatches 55/75

2 minute rest

"Grace"

30-Clean and Jerk 95/135

2 minute rest

"Fran" 

-Thrusters 65/95

-Pull-ups

21/15/9

2 minute rest

"Annie"

-Double Unders

-Sit-ups

50/40/30/20/10

*When the clock begins you will motivate through the WOD with a three minute limit. If you complete,call time as normal, and wait until the next WOD. If you fail to complete the WOD in the three minute limit, simply log where you left off at as your score, and rest until the next.

Post times, or which rep you left each workout.

Comments

[betsy]

Holy smokes Josh!

[jb]

Come on, u got the entire weekend to rest up, eat very un paleo food, and if nothing else, max time on a WOD is 3min...Merry Christmas

[k]

more like happy friggin holidays. wod name shoulda been "death by benchmark". oomph. not a complaint. a vocal concern from my hips...which are hurting somethin unusally bad this week.

[vicki]

I liked this even though the thrusters do me in!
Randy-21m
Grace-2:37m
Fran-17m
Annie-101m

Merry Christmas to all.
Thanks 5am for a great class.

[runmelrun]

Randy 36
Fran 41
Grace 12
Annie 140

[MJ]

Fran 50
Grace 12
Randy 26
Annie 152

[Ashley Ivey]

Josh-this looks like a kick ass workout. Adam and I will have to try it after Christmas. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and everyone at Practice!!

[NP]

Randy 40
Grace 21 @ 115lb
Fran 42
Annie 170 (M)

[Dana]

Randy 34 (m) @ 50#
Grace 17 (m) @ 65#
Fran 22 (m) @ 60#
Annie 135

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everybody!!

[Min]

Randy 33
Grace 23
Fran 50
Annie 175

This was kinda fun! It was great seein such a big class at 9 a.m. Have a wonderful Christmas everyone... remember why we celebrate :)

[Chuck T]

Randy 45
Grace 21
Fran 24
Annie 150

This was fun Great class @ 9:00

[Mindy]

Randy 39m
Grace 15m
Fran 34m
Annie 146m

Good to work with ya again Alicia!

Have a blessed Christmas!! Wishing you all hope, love, joy and peace!

[Amelia]

Man... we wanted to give this a go!! :( But no one remembered to set an alarm! Everyone have a blessed Christmas and we will see you all in a week or so. Love you all!!!!

Hugs,
Amelia, Kerry, Anya and Alora

[heather]

Merry Christmas everyone (sorry I was a little scroogy this morning)!

Randy = 35 @ 65lbs
Grace = 22 @ 95lbs
Fran = 26 @ 65lbs
Annie = 154

[chas]

Randy - 44 @ 65lbs
Grace - 2:52 @ 95lbs
Fran - 47 @ 65
Annie - 141

[chas]

The 9am was fun! Have a Merry Christmas!