Closing Out 2019

JT Scott | 12/29/2019 | 5

I’m not even going to try to summarize 2019 in general, because it’s basically been a nightmare shitshow outside of the walls of CFSV.

But here at CFSV, it’s been a big year. As sad as we were to wish Kirstie and Mel a fond bon voyage as they went west to take the next steps in their lives… we’ve been even happier to get to spend more time with Coaches Nelly, Michael, and Jenna – all of whom joined the roster in 2019! We’ve restored the chicken coop to its glory (get yourself some eggs!) and done a lot of “home improvement” projects around the box to make life a bit better for all of us. As a staff, we’ve done a lot of work to make ourselves – and this place – a little better every day.

The most important progress has been what we’ve seen in all of you. Yes, you’re stronger and faster and healthier than you were at the start of the year, but also you’re a bit more connected to the humans around you. As we go into 2020, I’m grateful for the warmth and kindness I see y’all show to each other in class. No one stays a stranger here for long, and I’m always gratified to hear y’all cheering for each other at the end of a workout.

This year will require us to be stronger than the one before it – better able to care for, protect, and encourage the people around us. Faced with adversity, we must advance with compassionate and loving strength. I’m glad to be part of this team, and I’m glad you’re here too. We will all get each other through it. “The only easy year was last year”, yes – but this year you’ve got us and we’ve got you.

I’m excited to announce that we’ll be hosting our annual holiday party on January 18 at 7pm. (The usual nonsense will ensue. Nelly encourages you to wear a sequined dress if you have one.)

STRENGTH:
Push Jerk5-5-5-5-5

WOD:

AMRAP 8

8 Shoulder to Overhead (95/65)
8 Front Squats (same)
8 Lateral Hops over Barbell