Lessons learned from the kitchen
by Coach Amanda

In certain areas of my life, I tend to be a perfectionist. The reason I've always enjoyed baking more than cooking - because it is a science. Follow a recipe. You'll get the correct result. When I began cooking, I was petrified that I wouldn't be good at it. If I was, in fact, awful...I would have felt like a failure. For those of you that know me, failure is not an option. It's almost been six months for my relationship with the kitchen, and I have to say, we've had our ups and downs and a few smoke alarms here and there, but I think we are beginning to see eye to eye. (well, at least I know how to make the alarm stop now)

I did the unthinkable this week. I didn't follow a recipe. I made the gutsy decision the other day while I was running behind schedule on Monday. My solution - crock pot! (I needed to get dinner done and still get to the gym to do my wod!) I grabbed a pot roast and threw it in with some carrots, onions, celery, garlic, and a little vino roso! 5 hours later the kitchen smelled amazing and I had a happy husband eating pot roast and baked sweet potato fries! Moral of the story - don't always feel like you have to stick to a plan. Sometimes, great things happen when you trust your gut! 

***I have to say, I was more disturbed by the fact that I am 26 years old and was excited about a pot roast. Oh Lord. I'm officially a wife.

BBQ this Saturday
This Saturday we are having a BBQ, starting @ 10 am, in recognition of our team and our athletes going to the CF Regionals next weekend. Stick around after you complete the first annual "Camden" workout and have some food and drinks!  You can also cheer on the 10:30 class as they have at it.

Gladiator Gauntlet
Get your teams registered!  The race is going down June 16th, and we need to plan out the course w/ all the obstacles, times, heats etc.  

Also - that night is our annual summer party at Dave Scalia's house.  

On Ramp:  On Ramp is a prerequisite and will prepare you to safely complete a regular class. These classes run three times a week for four weeks. The next open on ramp will begin May 7^th. There are no more than 10-12 people per session so that we can ensure our athletes get the attention they need and can graduate feeling confident in their ability and knowledge of CrossFit. If you would rather complete the On Ramp individually or if these days and times don’t work for you, then we have a 5 session personal training option as well. These personal training sessions will also prepare you in movements and progressions like the class. If you are not sure which is the best path for you to take in order to reach your fitness goals please call us and make a free appointment for and assessment with one of our certified trainers. Other questions email us at kathy@crossfitmilford.com!

This weekend is week 4 of the CrossFit Regionals.  Josh Paige co-owner of Reckless CrossFit in Chicago, and personal client of mine, will be competing for a top 3 finish and a place in the CrossFit Games.  Josh is competing in the North Central Regional.  So, make sure you all tune in and cheer him on! 

Helping women deal with pregnancy -
by Coach Kristen

I know we have a lot of women in our gym and many of you are mothers!  I have had several coaches, husbands and friends of female members approach me in and out of the gym for advice and questions about a loved one who may be thinking about becoming pregnant, already pregnant or post-partum.  Ladies, please come directly to me with your questions and concerns.

There are a lot of issues that women deal with surrounding pregnancy.  Everything from how to exercise correctly to urinary incontinence to breastfeeding!  There is nothing to be ashamed, embarrassed or scared of and there is most likely a solution that you haven't heard of yet.

This is what I study and this is my passion so please use me!  I am here to help all of you!  Pregnant and post-partum women have special needs that need to be addresses inside and outside of the gym.  

You can reach by email at kristenlucillemiller@gmail.com

Thanks!

Regional Weekend
Next weekend (May 25 - 27) we will be running a modified schedule due to the coaches/staff going up to Canton, MA to compete and/or support the CFM team at the CF Northeast Regionals.  Once I work out all the details of the schedule I will post and have posted around the gym.  

BBQ this Saturday
This Saturday we are having a BBQ, starting @ 10 am, in recognition of our team and our athletes going to the CF Regionals next weekend. Stick around after you complete the first annual "Camden" workout and have some food and drinks!  You can also cheer on the 10:30 class as they have at it.

Gladiator Gauntlet
Get your teams registered!  The race is going down June 16th, and we need to plan out the course w/ all the obstacles, times, heats etc.  

Also - that night is our annual summer party at Dave Scalia's house.  

On Ramp:  On Ramp is a prerequisite and will prepare you to safely complete a regular class. These classes run three times a week for four weeks. The next open on ramp will begin May 7^th. There are no more than 10-12 people per session so that we can ensure our athletes get the attention they need and can graduate feeling confident in their ability and knowledge of CrossFit. If you would rather complete the On Ramp individually or if these days and times don’t work for you, then we have a 5 session personal training option as well. These personal training sessions will also prepare you in movements and progressions like the class. If you are not sure which is the best path for you to take in order to reach your fitness goals please call us and make a free appointment for and assessment with one of our certified trainers. Other questions email us at kathy@crossfitmilford.com!