TJ's Gym Weekly News 12/20/2019
HAPPY EVERYTHING
Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy holiday season! Here’s to fitness, health, and friendship in the coming year. Thank you for being part of our extended family!
~Allison and TJ
Message from TJ
Hello, Everyone!
This will most likely be my last blog message for 2019, and I want to review a few highlights from the past year and set some collective goals for 2020.
We’ve had a number of long-term coaches move away, and we’ve brought excited, new coaches into the family who not only bring energy but agree wholeheartedly with our mission of helping people through fitness, connection, and community.
We announced that we will no longer be running NorCal Masters, the largest and longest running Masters-only CrossFit event in the world after 10 years, allowing ourselves to dedicate ourselves fully to empowering our community towards a long and fulfilling life.
Our workout programming message is clearly defined, and we broadcast it to our community in every way possible. It's on our Members Facebook page, in the newsletters, and announced regularly in classes. I’ve asked our coaches to use the "Pilot Analogy." On most flights, the pilot will announce what's happening six hours from now, 3 hours from now, 15 minutes from now, and right now. Our coaches know they should regularly tell your class what is going on with our programming for the next six months, six weeks, this week, and today. Hopefully you are benefiting from this style of messaging.
The point of my blog is now clear to me: to make you take a minute to think about something. I'm trying to provide an example in the world that will cause you to take pause and see if it rings a bell with the way you behave. Will this example cause you to take stock and possibly make a change for the better?
I've become more comfortable as a coach and a leader. Over 25 years of doing this work, I’ve developed a skill set to call it like I see it. I know what you need. I know what you want. I know how to get it, and finally, I know how to communicate this information to you. You might not be ready to listen. You might not be ready to get uncomfortable enough to create change. That's fine, because when you are, I'm always ready.
As a community I have two goals for us:
1. On average everyone of us loses 10 pounds in 2020. Life will be better if we do.
2. Stop crossing our legs. Look for the first blog of 2020 to address this goal. You'll appreciate it.
As a company, I have one goal for 2020. Consistency. In our message, our values and our commitment to serving you, our community.
Thanks you to ALL of you for trusting our vision. Please reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. We’re all ears.
Here's to a great 2020!
~TJ
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2019 ATHLETES OF THE YEAR!
SAN RAFAEL: CHARLES HODGES, COLIN GRAY
CORTE MADERA: KARENE ALVARADO, AARON MOUNT
MILL VALLEY: JANE COLWELL, LORA GOOD, BRIAN UREY, DAN SCHRAUTH
EACH OF THEM EMBODIES THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AND COMMITMENT WE TRY TO FOSTER YEAR-ROUND. THERE ARE COUNTLESS DESERVING ATHLETES OUT THERE, BUT THESE ARE THE ONES WE ARE ACKNOWLEDGING THIS YEAR, WITH GRATITUDE FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY, OUR BUSINESS, AND OUR LIVES.
GIVE THE GIFT OF FITNESS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
We can create any package you want—from kids to grandparents and everyone in between! This is a gift that is sure to please and can literally change someone’s life!
Now offering 10% off all gift certificate package options!
OUR BIG LEAN PROGRAM IS A YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITY TO JUMPSTART YOUR LONG-TERM HEALTH AND WELLNESS PLAN! NEED TO LOSE A FEW POUNDS? BIG LEAN IS FOR YOU. NEED TO ADD MUSCLE AND REDUCE FAT? JOIN US! WE WILL BE STARTING WITH A NEW GROUP IN FEBRUARY, TO INCLUDE CAMARADERIE AND SUPPORT. IF YOU WANT TO START SOONER, YOU CAN NAVIGATE TO THE BIG LEAN PROGRAM PAGE TO REGISTER AND START NOW!
REGISTER NOW TO HOLD YOUR SPOT FOR OUR WINTER YOUTH PROGRAM! PLEASE NOTE New class for AGES 9-12 in Mill Valley!
8-week session Jan 6 TO march 8, 2020
COMING BACK SOON, THIS TIME TO TJ’S MILL VALLEY!
We’re excited to announce the return of our THROW HANDS BOXING AND FITNESS program! Classes will likely start in mid-January in Mill Valley in evening time slots. STAY TUNED, AND GET PSYCHED!
TJ’s Gym BOOTCAMP!
Bring friends and family—no experience necessary for Bootcamp classes, and first class is free! All we need is our online waiver completed prior to class. TJ’s members can also try a class without it counting towards membership allotment. Email allison@tjsgym.com to make it happen!
Running Strong: strength TRAINING for endurance athletes
Join any time with our flexible membership options!
Email allison@tjsgym.com with any questions.
Program Foundations:
•Injury prevention/Consistency
•Efficiency/Muscular Power
•Longevity/Health
We’d like to get as many 60+ year-olds in Marin moving as possible! Athletes can join at any time; we pro-rate based on start days.