Originality

Gonna Fly Now

JT FOD:
When Somebody else yawns, Jeremy Thiel Doesn't.

Most Interesting Man

So.... long gone are the days when my flip cam was set up and video's were being recorded for the 3dub to get a peek into my life, and what CrossFit Central was up to. For those of you that are asking yourself the "3 what?" The 3dub stands for the World Wide Web.

Anywho, back to the blog purpose. The flip cam was returned back to the CC Batcave and I'm left with "old school" blogging. Which means that I now have to captivate you guys with my quick whit, awesome pic finding skills and JT facts alone. You no longer get to see what shirt is being displayed for the day. If you know me, I'm pretty much a t-shirt junkie and believe it or not that's one of the highlights of my day. So today I have for you a little inspiration from one of my favorite modern day characters. I'd like to introduce to you the... (drum roll please)

"the most interesting man in the world"

Why "The most interesting man in the world" you ask. Because for some reason Lance Cantu decided that we should all grow out our beards for the month of November and this guy is my inspiration.

Now that I've given you something to giggle about for Monday. I'd like to say big congrats to all the peeps that showed up or participated in the Butcher Challenge this past Saturday. I'll will tell you guys to stay tuned to the Central website for pics and video of the challenge. Hope you guys have a great Monday. Stay tuned...

JT FOD:
When you say "nobody is perfect", Jeremy Thiel takes this as a personal insult.

Butcher Challenge...

I was MIA for a bit. Not because i was slacking but because I was covering classes for Travis and Crystal. So that took up some time. But do you guys worry... I'm still here. =)

To Susan.. sorry I didn't get your Tootsie Roll Video up i was testing the waters with the Laptop Cam. Maybe next time.

JT FOD:
The folks at google don't take the pictures for google earth, Jeremy Thiel runs around with a digital camera and takes the pictures for them.

Enter the Vlog

“Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like.” -Will Smith

JT FOD:
President Roosevelt once rode his horse 100 miles. Jeremy Thiel carried his the same distance in half the time.

Road To Success...

Lisa: Hey Ben, would you mind putting us through an all purpose room workout?
Me: A what?
Lisa: An all purpose room workout. Jeremy was telling me about the workouts you guys did in off season.
Me: Oh.. an APR workout!? Yeah I'd love to.

This was the beginning of a conversation that Lisa and I had a little over a month leading into CrossFit Regionals. So, starting that week on Wednesday's at 10:30 a.m the women of CrossFit Central began their All Purpose Room training. Their training on Wednesday's includes but is not limited to.. explosion drills, tire flips/pulls, sled drags, rope climbs,battling ropes, sprints, shuttle drills and what I like to call fun circuits. The workouts are designed to make the girls do things that they don't train on a daily basis with CrossFit workouts. We work on quickness, changing directions, hip mobility, grip and balance. All key components to excel not only in CrossFit style workouts but in running, basketball, football or numerous other sports.

So, what started out as a one time Wednesday training led to an every Wednesday training. The ladies began to look forward to the workouts not only because they were different, but because it gave them a chance to work together.. as a team. They were now getting their chance to be coached. To be told to sprint or hold that plank or get one more rep. A week before regionals was to kick off I was joking with the girls and said to those that were competing "if you guys make it to the platform.. don't be afraid to show me some love up there". They all laughed and said they'd give me some sort of shout out. Now, I'm not sitting here saying that I got the girls to where they are. Not even for a minute in my wildest dreams do I think that to be a true statement. I do think that I helped them to be ready for anything that is thrown their way, I think that I helped strengthened the bond that they already formed.

So, to the Ladies of CrossFit Central. Thank you for allowing me to train you and to continue to train you. I look forward to Wednesday mornings and to watching you ladies represent in LA!