Tying Yourself To The Mast

Posted by Justin on Feb 3, 2012 in Nutrition & Health, On Ramp, Outside the gym, Paleo, Paleo Challenge, Uncategorized | 4 comments Remember the story of Odysseus and the Sirens? Odysseus and his men were sailing when the sounds reached the ears of the men aboard the ship. The sounds tugged at their hearts and made them want to weep with joy. Odysseus at once realized that they were approaching the home of the Sirens. The Sirens were known for their beautiful singing voices. The music they made was so hypnotic that sailors...
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Congratulations Jessi and Shane

Posted by Jenny on Feb 2, 2012 in Featured Clients, Uncategorized | 12 comments Two of our Norcal members had an exciting weekend last weekend to say the least.  Shane Gower and Jessi Belmonte have decided to tie the knot!  Congratulations…your Norcal family is so happy for you!! Here is a bit more about these two love-birds…. How did you two meet?  Shane stopped in the middle of his work day and ran all the way over to my shop and said, ” I’m...
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Newbie Throwdown…Be There!!

Posted by Jenny on Feb 1, 2012 in Events, Movement, News, Outside the gym | 5 comments The time has come for 11 of our fellow Norcal-ers to show us what they’re made of.  THIS SATURDAY (2/4/12) Level 10 CrossFit will be holding their first ever Newbie Throwdown!  The athletes listed below will be making their strength competition debuts.  The day involves 3 workouts testing their strength, skill, and stamina.  It’s going to be a day of exciting workouts and fun...
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Transition: Vegetarian to Paleo

Posted by Chrissy on Jan 31, 2012 in Featured Clients, Nutrition & Health, Testimonials | 5 comments Over the past several months I have had quite a few clients ask me if I have ever had a vegetarian client eat paleo and if this was even possible. The answer is yes and I thought that it would be best shared by Amanda. Enjoy and thank you Amanda for sharing your story with all of us!  I’m Amanda.  I’m part of the River Partners crew (lots of us come to NorCal today; and we all started On...
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Spotlight: Bruce and Janelle Whitegiver

Posted by Matt on Jan 30, 2012 in Featured Clients, In The Gym | 6 comments I have the pleasure and privilege to coach one of my favorite couples in the gym, Bruce and Janelle Whitegiver.  They are great people who I admire.  They are highly spirited people who work out hard, encourage others, are easily coachable, and enjoy having a great time.  They are rock stars in life! To prove it read through their answers below! How were you both introduced to NorCal Strength...
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Bragging Rights: Accomplishments from 2011

Posted by Matt on Jan 27, 2012 in Featured Clients, In The Gym, Movement, Nutrition & Health, Outside the gym | 14 comments 2011 was a really big year for many clients in the gym.  I saw things ranging from PRs in standing press, back squat,  and dead lift.  To things like making the board for a diagnostic workout, getting their first rope climb, or their first pull up!  I also saw dramatic changes in body composition with many of the clients from all their hard work and persistence with their training and diet. ...
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3rd Annual Habitat Home Run!

Posted by Chrissy on Jan 26, 2012 in Events, Outside the gym | 0 comments On Saturday, February 11th Habitat for Humanity is holding the 3rd annual Habitat Home Run! The event will start at 9am rain or shine! This is a family friendly event with a 5k run/walk and a kids fun run! Click here for more information and click here to register! This will be a great event to get the whole family outside and exercising all for a great cause! Share this...
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