Friday Update Blog - 6/21/2019

Announcements:

Cookout at Dr. Swanson's Place - June 29
MCF Athlete, Dr. Raul Swanson is hosting members of our gym (6/29) at noon for a cookout and swimming.  He will be providing the meet for the meal, you just need to bring a side dish and your smile as this community continues to come together.  Prior to the cookout at noon, reminder that Saturday's Workout at 10:00am is a Bring a Friend day in which you can bring a family or friend who are interested in trying MCF out for free

Always Forward Podcast
https://www.mossycreekfitness.com/podcast.html
Hosting this past weeks Episode, Coach Phil and Coach Jamison join up with Guest to talk about our guiding core values and the Always Forward Mantra.  Coming up, they will be talking about three daily habits.  Podcasts are currently being published through the blog and on our website on Mondays.  We will be distributing audio only versions through normal podcast locations soon. 

FNX Supplement Orders
MCF places FNX Supplement orders every Friday on behalf of our athletes request.  If you are interested in any supplements to help you perform better or recover faster, please see one of our coaches or MCF staff.  More information about FNX can be found at their website https://fnxfit.com/ You can reach out to one of the coaches, or see the order sheet in the lobby by the FNX display. 

Big Orange Brawl - June 22nd
http://bigorangebrawl.com/
Hosted on the grounds of the famous World's Fair Park in Knoxville, Big Orange Brawl brings a premier fitness competition to the feet of the Sunsphere.  This event features individuals RX and Scaled events as well as a team competition.  Registration HAS CONCLUDED.  We are looking for individuals to come out and cheer on our athletes.

Bristol Burnout - July 27th
www.speedwaycharities.org/events/bristol/bristol-burnout/
The Bristol Burnout is an excellent team competition being held at the Bristol Motor Speedway on July 27th.  Three workouts will be help with the top 6 teams moving to a championship workout.  MCF already has members signed up to compete, and we are looking for more to hit the competition floor as well, as to come out and cheer on our athletes.

Jacked and Tan - July 27th
http://crossfitktown.com/jandt/
The annual Jacked and Tan Classic put on by Crossfit KTown.  "You need be neither jacked nor tan for this event! So find a partner and get registered for the best damn same sex partner competition held in the 37921 zip code on a Saturday in July!" (CFKT)

We want to wish a Happy Birthday to our MCF athletes who have birthdays coming up next week.  If you see these folks in the gym, or just wish to reach out, please wish them a Happy Birthday (and be prepared for a couple birthday burpees to celebrate)

Happy Birthday to Zach Ballard - 6/24
Happy Birthday to Jim Vines - 6/24
Happy Birthday to Kieran Braun - 6/25
Happy Birthday to Ali Gatlin - 6/27
Happy Birthday to Kim Durfey - 6/28
Happy Birthday to Nicholas Bible - 6/28
Happy Birthday to Jonathan Price 6/29

If your birthday is this week and you don't see it here, check your Wodify Account settings or talk with one of our staff to update your record. 

So many personal records happening this week.  We are proud of our athletes and their growth at Mossy Creek Fitness.  Keep up the great work!

Amber Day - Deadlift
Andrew Nance - Deadlift
Angela Clapp - Thruster
Bethany McNabb - Thruster
Bo Whaley - Thruster
David Burton - Deadlift
Derek Bowers - Thruster
Donny De La Cruz - Deadlift
Evan Anderson - Thruster
Iris Trent - Hang Power Snatch
Jacob Geldrich - Thruster
Jamie Norman - Deadlift
John Ballinger - Deadlift
Maria Vicens - Deadlift
Ronda Blevins - Thruster
Tanzi Farrow - Deadlift
Tommy Clapp - Deadlift, Thruster
Valerie Crabtree - Deadlift

If you hit a personal record (PR)  this week and you don't see it here, please talk with one of our staff to check your record.  Always keep track of your WOD results in Wodify so we can see your progress.

it doesn't get easier...you just get better