(My oldest son Carson and I after the Chipper Event at the 2012 CrossFit Games)
“Win everyday” ~ Me. Enjoy the journey. Embrace the struggle. Endure the pain. Reap the rewards. Something I have been saying lately is instead of getting overwhelmed with thinking about all the future goals or plans that you have, try focusing on today. Focus on what needs to be accomplished for you to take one step closer to that end goal. Having a direction you are heading is important, but if you are not taking the steps forward daily you will not reach your goals. Its fairly simple and merely a shift in focus. Win today, do that consistently and before you know it you will be on your way to spreading much BUTTER!!! #kinnickbutternation…please pass the BUTTER!!
Last month I had the great opportunity to compete with my friend and SoCal beast Kenneth Leverich at the Rebel Rising Partner Competition. I got the invite and jumped at the chance to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital while getting to throwdown with some top SoCal athletes! The competition was a great event for the community and a unique format with a single division for same sex or co-ed partners. Red Wolf CrossFit hosted the event, they wanted to showcase the athletes and affiliates who are competing with emphasis on “Quality” over “Quantity” and giving back to the community. I was humbled to be invited and the competition couldn’t have gone better! Kenny and I came out on top after the 3 events, it was a close finish with my friends Jon Pera/David Millar coming in second and Reid Worthington/Aaron Gardner rounding out the top 3. The workouts were challenging and the finishes were close, in the end Kenny and I pulled off a third, first, and second place finish. It was a great experience and hopping on top of that podium definitely fueled my fire for this upcoming competition season.
This past Saturday I had the chance to bring CrossFit Defense to the Northwest (just outside of Seattle) at a great box, CrossFit Enumclaw. This was my first time coaching an athletes course solo and I was excited to deliver the experience from everything I have learned from Tony Blauer (creator of the S.P.E.A.R. System and CrossFit Defense). The CrossFit Defense course is such a great opportunity for the CrossFit community. Anyone who has found a home at any of the CrossFit affiliates worldwide understands what is so special about the kind of environment boxes provide. CrossFit gyms are filled with like minded individuals who are committed to becoming better, fitter, stronger people. CrossFit Defense teaches them to also be safer. Check out crossfitdefense.com where you can find more details on the course and find one to attend!
Recently I had the awesome opportunity to bring the Kinnick Butter to Monterey Mexico at a competition inspired by CrossFit Kinnick’s own Battle of the Boxes. The CrossFit community is growing rapidly in Mexico and Latin America and I was honored to be invited as a special guest! The team competition was sold out and held in a huge indoor facility normally used for soccer and arena football. Energy was high and it was a great time getting to judge some heats, push some of the competitors through the workouts, and meet so many new faces. Much butter was spread and I am looking forward to returning in the future for more Battles! Huge thanks to my hosts and the CrossFit community in Monterey for being so welcoming!
By now most people have heard about the “Knockout Game” that has been a hot topic in the media as of late. The game is disturbing and the videos and stories coming from it are nothing short of horrible. Please take 10 minutes of your time and read this blog by my friend Coach Tony Blauer: KNOCK YOURSELF OUT @SSHOLE. Tony gives strategic, practical, and simple ways to make yourself safer. The danger and violence associated with this game is real, take the time to read the article and be aware.
Jeremy Kinnick 