January 2009 Archives

The wait is finally over -- CrossFit CLE shirts are here! The tees are comfortable and stylish, and will fit perfectly while you're going hard at the gym or loungin' around town. Both men's and women's shirts are 100% preshrunk cotton and come in sizes ranging from S-2XL. The men's shirts are charcoal grey with black and red logo designs, and the women's shirts are sport grey with the black and red accents.

We're currently taking pre-orders for the first shipment of tees. They're just $15. If you're interested in purchasing a tee, click on CrossFit CLE and tell us your size (men's or women's) and how many you would like.

We want to thank everyone for your slogan suggestions. Some were funny, some hardcore; while others were a bit more provactive. Here are some of the slogans we liked the best. Vote now for your favorite! The winning phrase will adorn the back of our first batch of shirts.

1. I > u
2. HARDEN THE F! UP
3. Strong people are harder to kill, and more useful in general.
4. Who doesn’t like a good jerk, snatch, and box jump?
5. If you’re not afraid of your workout, then you’re not training hard enough.
6. When the going gets tough, you’re going to CrossFit.
7. When all else fails, we don't.

We'll announce the first slogan on Friday, February 6th. Pre-orders for our first shirts will end the following Friday, February 13th. To vote for your favorite slogan and place your order, just click CrossFit CLE.

CrossFit CLE will be closed this evening due to the weather. Extreme snow conditions present us with a challenge because a street parking ban goes into effect and the lot entrance is often plowed over by the city trucks before the lot is cleared again, leaving us nowhere to park.

Please check back -- we may need to close tomorrow morning too. Updates will be posted here or you can call us any time at 216-373-0820.

It's cold! Cleveland Kettlebell Club has canceled tomorrow's meet due to weather. We'll keep you posted when the date is rescheduled.

New CrossFit CLE apparel is coming soon! We're asking for your help. Send us your ideas for a new CLE slogan. We're looking for something original and catchy; a slogan which epitomizes CrossFit CLE, it's members and our workouts. Send comments and emails, or write your idea on one of the gym's whiteboards. Aaron and I will choose the best one or two, and place the first shirt order at the end of the week.

CrossFit's head powerlifting coach, Coach Rippetoe, offered sound advice for the new year last week on NPR. You can listen here.

It finally happened -- CrossFit CLE has a 1,000-lbs. man!  This morning, Joe Shininger recorded personal best lifts on his squat and press. During his CrossFit Total, Joe squatted 400, pressed 205, and dead-lifted 405! That's a CFT of 1,010-lbs.! Congratulations, Joe. Keep up the great work.

Okay, yeah -- we're pushing the date for the holiday party back AGAIN. However, this is the last time. Promise.