Blue Crab CrossFit January Newsletter

Committed Club Results

This is our first full year since we started the BCCF Committed Club, so the end of the year is a BIG thing! We have THREE prizes to give away on January 3rd:

Monthly winner

Quarterly winner

Year-End Winner

One entry if 11 of 12 months on the list

One entry if 200+ check-ins

Why do we have a Committed Club?

Unlike big box gyms who have a business model of pay for a membership but don’t encourage attending, Blue Crab CrossFit WANTS you to USE YOUR MEMBERSHIP! The more consistently you attend group classes, the better you feel and the more results you’ll see. Our mission is to help you live a stronger, healthier life and in order to do that, you must attend class 3+/week. Our committed club highlights members who made it to the gym 15+ times in a month. 

Haven’t made the list? Make that your January 2024 goal to kick off the new year building good habits!

January Athlete of the Month

Arianna R.

Congratulations to our first Athlete of the Month in 2024 - Arianna!

We’re so proud of Arianna for embracing the challenge and working on her consistency at the gym, which has PAID OFF for her by evidence of the huge gains she’s made in a short time. From lifting more than she thought possible for herself to making it to the top of the high rope, to getting pull ups, she’s been CRUSHING IT and we cannot wait to see what 2024 brings for her!

Congratulations on a well-deserved nomination!

Tell us your story - where did you grow up and what kind of activities did you do growing up?

Growing up in Virginia, I was never a super active kid beyond wandering in the woods and riding bikes. I played soccer in highschool but it was purely a social club that I never took seriously. In college, I started running to fight off the freshman fifteen and I have stuck with it pretty consistently without any real training plan or goals. 

Tell us how you were first introduced to CrossFit? How long have you been doing CrossFit - any thoughts/comments on how it’s changed or influenced your life?

I started CrossFit in May 2023 after being invited numerous times from some BlueCrab members. I was in a bit of a rut and was bored with running, so decided to give it a try. I was very intimidated by lifting weights and doing something beyond cardio. Lifting weights is still intimidating (especially overhead) but every class I get more comfortable. In the short amount of time I’ve been going to BCCF, I feel like I’ve accomplished a lot of things I thought I could never do like rope climbs or pull ups. I get super geeked out every time now and it hypes me up to come back and do something new. It helps that all the coaches and members are all very supportive and willing to answer my newbie questions.

What goals do you have within the next year - CrossFit and non-CrossFit?

CrossFit goals are to get those dang double unders and continue working on my confidence of picking up heavy things over my head. Non-CrossFit goals include completing some home renovation projects and making my way through my stack of unread books. 

Talk to us about your life outside of the gym - hobbies, favorite meal, music, job etc. Any random facts you want us to know?

Outside the gym I still like to wander around the woods but call it hiking. I have a list of restaurants I’ve been eating my way through and I am always looking to add to it, especially French cuisine. I also spend way too much time rummaging at estate sales and thrift stores. 

Blue Crab CrossFit Youth Returns January 20th

We had so much fun with the CrossFit Youth class in 2023, that we plan to offer at least three six-week courses in 2024!

The first of 2024 kicks off on January 20th with Coach Sam!

What to expect in the course: Each class will include a warm up, a skill, a short workout, and a game!

When: January 20th - February 24th - Six weeks, every Saturday from 9:30 - 10am (between Saturday group classes)

Class Time: 9:30 - 10am - 30 minutes with the possibility of 35-40 minutes if the kids are having fun with the game! Hard stop by 10:10 to prepare the floor for the 10:15am CrossFit group class.

Price: BCCF Members: $125; Non-Members: $150, Drop-Ins: $30

Spots Available: Limited to 10 spots only to ensure each child gets attention throughout the class.

What ages can sign up? The class is open to 5 - 10 year olds. If you child is close to the age range, please reach out to tell us more about your child and to talk about if it’s a good fit for them!

New BCCF Apparel is IN!

Did you miss the BCCF Apparel Pre-Order? We have a handful of apparel remaining after our latest order!

If we’re out of your size, we recently set up an online store so you can order your BCCF apparel whenever you want! 

If you pre-ordered a baseball hat, those went out of stock right before we ordered, so we expect to put the order in sometime in early January. Stay tuned! 

Stop by today to get your gear, or check out our online shop!

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Upcoming BCCF Events

January 1st - The Molt Kicks off! A challenge to build better habits in 2024!

January 8 - 13th - Member Appreciation Week

Thanking our members for an amazing 2023! Give aways and awards to be presented!

January 11th - BCCF Happy Hour @ Pour Dog House @ 5:30pm

January 15 - 20th - Bring a Friend Week

Spread the word now! Try BCCF for an entire week for free! If your friend signs up for a membership or Foundations, they’ll receive $75 off and you’ll get a $75 credit!