We heard some of you didnt get the Newsletter this month. Here you go... March Newsletter 2/24/14 - 3/29/14 1960 CrossFit Friends and Family, Mental toughness is Having the natural or developed psychological edge that enables you to: generally, cope better than your opponents with the many demands (competition, training, lifestyle) that sport places on a performer; specifically, be more consistent and better than your opponents in remaining determined, focused, confident, and in control under pressure. (Jones, Hanton, & Connaughton, 2002, p. 209). Mental toughness is not only important in CrossFit, but also in everyday life. Raising a family, working in the business world, vying for that promotion, being a spouse, all those things require mental toughness. This month, I want you to memorize the 7 Cs of mental toughness for athletes and apply them to your workouts as well as your everyday life. The Seven Characteristics of MENTAL TOUGHNESS: 1. Competitive – “A competitor will always find a way to win. Competitors take bad breaks and use them to drive themselves even further. Quitters take bad breaks and use them as reasons to give up” – Nancy Lopes (professional golfer) 2. Confident- “Every time I play, in my own mind I’m the favorite” – Tiger Woods. Confident athletes have a can-do attitude, a belief they can handle whatever comes their way. They almost NEVER fall victim to self defeating thoughts. 3. Control – successful athletes are able to control their emotions and behavior. They focus on what they CAN control and don’t allow things that are out of their control to effect them. Mentally tough athletes possess the ability to maintain poise, emotional control, and concentration under the greatest pressure and the most challenging situations. 4. Committed – Mentally tough athletes focus their time and energy on their goals and their dreams. They are self-directed and highly motivated. 5. Composure – Mentally tough athletes know how to stay focused and deal with adversity. How they manage their emotions will determine whether they win or lose. 6. Courage – BE A RISK TAKER!!! That’s what peak performers do. Only climbers get to the top. The campers, those who get part of the way up and stay where they are, will never feel as alive or proud as the climbers. It takes courage to grow up and achieve your full potential. 7. Consistency – Mentally tough athletes possess an inner strength. They often play their best when they’re feeling their worst. They don’t make excuses Competition is won on the playing field between the ears. Practice the 7 c’s of mental toughness. Learn to love competition. Be blessed, Chad & Liani Oistad Wed like to welcome our new 1960 CrossFit athletes: Teresa, Karl, Omar, KD, David, Crystal, Gaston, Monica, Maria, Joseph, Vicente, Mariana, Colette, Tess, Andrea J., Marcus, Sonia, Valerie, and Quentin. Welcome to the family! Product of the Month Heres whats in store for the next couple of months... March 1 - 8am - 1st Workout of the Open 10am - Open gym 8 - 7am - 2nd Workout of the Open 9am - Community Workout 10am - Metrics & Open gym 15 - 8am - 3rd Workout of the Open 10am - Last Day of Resolution Revolution Challenge - NO OPEN GYM 16 - 1960 St. Patricks Day 5k 1960 CrossFit Crawfish Boil 17- 22 - Spring Break - We will be open on a limited schedule for Bring a Friend Week and the Open 17 - Bring a Friend to Class (regular class schedule) 18 - CLOSED 19 - Bring a Friend to Class (regular class schedule) 20 - CLOSED 21 - Regular class schedule for 14.4 (not a bring a friend day) 22 - 8am - 4th Workout of the Open 26 - Registration for Iron Belle opens 29 - 8am 4th Workout of the Open 10am - open gym Last Day of March Programming 30 - Payment go through for April Programming 31 - First Day of April Programming April 5 - Fight For Justin Fundraiser at 832 CrossFit 12 - 9am - Community Workout 19 - 10am - Open gym 26 - Iron Belle Competition Supplement of the Month To enhance the benefit of your bodys natural processes, Nighttime Recovery supplement incorporates a unique combination of adaptogens and other nutrients from around the world to allow your body to more effectively respond to the demands of physical activity.* It naturally supports the production of growth-related hormones, and it enhances energy production, helping the body sustain higher workloads before the onset of fatigue.* The adaptogens in Nighttime Recovery support the bodys ability to respond to stress such as physical training.* Nighttime Recovery is most effective when used as part of the Performance Elite system. While other products in the line provide pre-workout support and immediate post-workout recovery, Nighttime Recovery provides enhanced muscle growth and supports muscle repair while you sleep.* It is equally beneficial for non-athletes wanting to nourish and support their muscles.* Is this you? Someone who regularly exercises or participates in weight training An athlete who wants to improve your training regimen An aging senior who wants to build and retain muscle mass DIRECTIONS For ages 18 and older. Take the recommended number of caplets according to your weight, and consume on an empty stomach at bedtime. Border Wars We want to give a huge shout out to Jacky, Andrea G., Byron, Herman, and Fido for their awesome performances at Ranger CrossFits Border Wars competition. Fido finished 9th overall and our team finished 6th overall. They missed top 5 by just 3 points! There is something pretty awesome about traveling over 5 hours for a two day competition. It brings you closer. One of the coolest things about that weekend was meeting a CrossFit wunderkind named Josh. At just 17 years old, he was competing in the Rx division and ended up placing 3rd overall. We basically took him under our wing for the weekend. He may just pay us a visit this summer so be sure to welcome him with open arms. Not only were we proud of the performances, but we also were incredibly proud of the camaraderie our people displayed. Here is a copy of a post to the 1960 CrossFit timeline on Facebook: I throughly enjoyed watching your team compete this weekend. Your support of each other is amazing, your energy unchained! Your encouragement and enthusiam fed over to individuals competing as well. Thanks for the support, your awesomeness, and your commradorie. Forged Bodies - San Antonio We couldnt be more proud of 1960 CrossFit! St. Pattys Day 5K Be sure to join us for this years St. Pattys Day 5K. Its a super fast course, a straight shot down 1960, that starts in front of Sun & Ski sports on Champions Forest Dr. and ends right in front of the box. The best part of the day is the crawfish extravaganza we have afterwards. To sign up for the run, click here, and be sure to use the code 1960CF for a discounted rate. Metrics Saturday & Spring Break On March 8 at 10am, Ill be at the gym doing metrics. This is your opportunity to get measurements and set new goals. I highly encourage everyone to come consistently to Metrics Saturdays. They come around every eight weeks. Spring Break will be March 17 - March 23. We will do Bring a Friend to Class on Monday and Wednesday. We will be closed Tuesday and Thursday. Friday will be Open WOD 14.4 during regular class times. Due to the more advanced nature of that workout, friends will not be allowed on Friday. Iron Belle Competition April 26th, we will be hosting our very first all-womens partner competition. There will be a scaled division and a Rx division. The cost will be $70/team. Registration will go up next month... Athlete of the Month Meet Ryan. He has been working hard for the last year to lose weight, gain strength, and become a more fit and confident version of himself. We are proud to say he has succeeded! 1. Age 29 2. Occupation Department of Justice - Law Enforcement 3. Hobbies/Interests Sports, traveling, and meeting new people 4. One interesting/Unusual fact about you I love computers and like to watch the Discovery Channel 5. How long have you been doing CrossFit One year 6. How were you introduced to CrossFit Saw it on TV and wanted to try it 7. What is your usual class time 5:00 am 8. Favorite CrossFit Exercise Deadlifts 9. Least favorite CrossFit Exercise Fran 10. Biggest improvement youve noticed since doing CrossFit Weight loss and muscle gain 11. What have you gained from being a part of the 1960 CrossFit family. A new family and a fit body RECIPE OF THE MONTH - Lemon Artichoke Chicken This recipe comes from Paleo Lifestyle Magazine: Paleo Chicken Recipes, Paleo Artichoke Recipes, Lemon Artichoke Chicken, Paleo Recipes, Its A Lifestyle Check out this great recipe from Kristen Siverman of It’s A Lifestyle. Lemon Artichoke Chicken Ingredients: Artichoke Hearts Lemon, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp fresh thyme 1 medium sweet onion (I like to shred it, but chopped is fine) 1 ½ lbs. of boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or pounded. 3 Tbsp EVOO Salt & Pepper, to taste Make: Heat 2 Tbsp EVOO to saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, a pinch of salt, and fresh ground black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion become soft and start turning brown. About 10-15 minutes. Add chicken and brown on both sides. Thinly sliced chicken should not take too long to brown, so watch it. In a separate pan, combine additional EVOO and artichokes. Cover the saucepan and sauté, on low heat, for about 5 to 6 minutes. Uncover, and add in lemon slices and sauté for 2 more minutes. Add the chicken to this saucepan, along with thyme and salt & pepper. Stir a few times and remove from heat. Plate and serve! Enjoy!
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