Raw Edge Fitness

Fellow Raw Edge athletes,

today I had the opportunity to judge at WOD 5. I would just like to say how absolutely awesome it was to watch my friends give their all and I am really proud to train with all of you guys.

There were tears, shredded hands, destroyed arms and lungs on fire and NO-ONE GAVE UP. 

You should all be extremely proud of yourselves as I am.

It was a fantastic morning so thank you.

Roll on next weekend.

Clarkey

Well Done to all who have registered and are in the process of completing WOD 1 for the OPEN Sectionals.

Remember each week we will try and get you guys down to another affiliate to complete the WOD and get amongst the WA CrossFit community. We will also still continue to run the WOD at our box for those that can't make it to another affiliate.

This week has seen WOD 1 submission time increased for another week due to the hiccups on the website. So, if you want to have one more crack at it let us know and we will schedule you in. You all have until next Sunday to complete the WOD.

Due to the extra week for WOD 1, we will await confirmation on where the next WOD is to be run. SF Gym where down originally, but this may change.

ALSO on the cards, we are in the process of booking flights for REGIONALS in late May 2011. So far a few of you have expressed an interest in attending, so again, let us know as we have some costs for flights etc. At this stage JETSTAR are the cheapest with $179.00 one way + $12.00 for luggage. YOU NEED to get onto this guys as flights will increase in cost significantly shortly.

BOOTCAMPERS: We are well and truly into are 4th Boot Camp for this season and the guys are putting in the hard yards. Few hiccups along the way with one of our regulars, Janelle injuring herself, but we hope to see her back in a few weeks. Results for all have been excellent and I would like to congratulate Aaron on his 2 and 1/2?? kips, which he busted out at the gym.

We are gauging interest from you guys to run a Winter Boot Camp out of the gym, so let us know if you are keen and if we have the numbers then we will run it. It will start in May after the current outdoor Boot Camps finish and run through to around September depending on the weather

Otherwise CrossFit continues all year and we can scale the workouts as required depending on the level of fitness and ability.

Hey Guys,

With a lot going on in the next few weeks we wanted to keep you all updated. As you are all aware we are now well and truly in competition season with sectionals beginning on Wednesday 16th March, this means lot of training for our competitive athletes, so be sure to wish them all luck.

For those of you who are unaware we now have a games page, which we will use to keep you all updated on everything from the sectionals to the Worlds in America. The games page will host all the information regarding sectionals dates, times, locations and of course the WOD! So make sure you check it regularly. We also have videos posted by CrossFit HQ and any links regarding the games for your convenience.

As of this week we will no longer be running 9.30am classes (sorry guys) or our workshops. But for a good reason I promise. We are aware that we have a few athletes who would like to give the sectionals workouts a go but are worried about competing at the affiliate gatherings (no need to be guys!) or are unable to attend ever Saturday for 6 weeks, for this we will be giving the option of completing the workout on the Wednesday, Thursday or Friday as well as the opportunity to compete on Saturday! So no excuses guys! Everyone is encouraged to give it a go even just for fun. So you will all need to let us know when you would like to give it a go.

Hope this has been helpful! Let the games begin!
-Aimee

People, for those keen to go over to Sydnery this year for the Regionals we are looking at getting a crew over, whether we have any of our own guys competing or not.

The experience of the games is one for you guys to check out for yourselves as all of Australia and New Zealand's best come together to compete over the weekend of May 27th to 29th to find the top athletes to travel to the states to compete in the world games.

So if your keen let us know as we are pricing up everything now and should be able to get a pretty good group discount on airfares and accommodation.

Also, if you are keen on putting your hand up for the team events let me know as we are hoping to get a crew over to compete at the regionals. Three males and three females will be selected to represent REX in Sydney.

I know a lot of you want to compete as individuals at the Sectionals, which is what you need to do anyway in order to qualify for the regionals, individual or team.

Not long now guys. Only a couple of weeks till the first WOD and all that hard training over the last year or so will be put to the test. For you just wanting to experience it, get involved as it will be for everyone of all levels of fitness.

More soon guys.......

G'day guys been a big few weeks with the In House Comp and the efforts of all with their training. Great Work!!!!

Sectionals is only a few weeks away and we are hosting a Sectionals WOD in early April. Stay tuned for more soon. Should be good with other affiliates coming to REX to compete. We are looking at a Saturday at this stage to host our WOD. The other affiliates will be hosting a WOD each week as well so the opportunity is there to go to their boxes to compe

Don't worry everyone is going to have the opportunity to complete the sectionals WODs, if they wish as we will be running each WOD at the box every week for the duration of the open.

NOW is the time to let us know if you are keen to travel to the U.S. for the 2011 GAMES in late July. We will be traveling over and if there are others keen it would be good to have a REX crew to fly the flag.

Same, Same for the Regionals guys. They will be in late May and again we are hoping to get a crew over to fly the REX flag. Further confirmation of dates for the Regionals shortly, but looks to be the last weekend in May.

Anyhow great job by all with your training and I lastly want to welcome all our new members who are now part of the REX family. Good to have you on board.

Workout 1:                                    Workout 2:                                        Workout 3:
                21, 15, 9                                        AMRAP in 7mins                                 3 rounds for time of:
                Thrusters 40/30kg                          9 x Push Press 35/25kg                        100m Run
                Pull Ups                                         7 x AB Mat Sit Ups                               5 x Burpee Wall Balls
                Cleans                                           5 x SDHP 35/25kg                                7 x KTE
                                                                                                                              9 x Front Squats 40/30kg

Well done to everyone who competed in the REX second IN HOUSE COMP. Considering what came out of the HOPPER the efforts of all athletes is commendable.

Thanks also to the huge spectator turn out throughout the course of the day. It was good to see a lot of our CrossFit and Boot Camp crew come down and support their fellow athletes.

Again all of it wouldn't be possible without the support of you guys and it shows how strong the REX community is.

Congratulations to Ange and G the 'TOP DAWGS' for the second IN HOUSE COMP. Great effort by both and all that hard training is definitely paying off leading into the Sectionals starting soon. Congrats also to Sue and Aaron who took out the title in the scaled division.

To all the trainers, Aimee, both Debs, Clarky, Robbo, thanks guys for judging and participating in the competition WODS plus Trainers WOD. Great support and encouragement provided to the athletes, which I know spurred them to achieve great times and results.

To those that I have missed, thanks for your help guys. There are a number of players behind the scenes that help us out whether it be cleaning up, taking photos and video footage, cooking the BBQ or whatever the case may be.

FROM HERE WHERE TO???.

Well the Sectionals is upon is in approx 1 month and that will continue over a 6 week period. Everyone will be provided the opportunity to have a go at the WODS and compare their times with everyone else. The Sunday training day will continue for those keen to get that extra training in, just let me know.

We also have a few other things on the radar, which I will talk about more shortly.

Only two days to go people before we come together and have our second IN HOUSE COMP. A little bit more for the apprehensive ones out there;

 - Three WODS all selected by you guys out of the 'HOPPER' commencing 0930hrs
 - One Trainer WOD, again selected by you guys out of the 'HOPPER'
 - One Kids WOD commencing at 0830hrs.

 - Bouncy castle for the kids and bigger kids
 - Sausage Sizzle
 - Refreshments available

Great opportunity to come together as a community and enjoy the day. It has been a great year and a bit with you all and we want to continue that strong REX spirit well into the future.

Again for you apprehensive ones the WODS are going to very straight forward with no complex movements. As I have been saying over the last week or so, I want everyone of all levels to have a go and enjoy the day.

ALL CrossFit and BOOTCAMP guys are welcome to have a go.

For you serious ones chasing the TOP DAWG Title, remember to bring your INTENSITY and show us all what you have leading into the Sectionals.

REMEMBER all entrance costs go towards the FLOOD Victims in QLD.

Look forward to seeing you all whether previous REX members or current. Get on down guys..........