TJ's Gym Weekly News 02/14/2019
welcome to new coach, rob miller!
We are thrilled to welcome Rob to our coaching staff. He’s super sincere, a great people person, and knows his technical stuff, too. He’s in the Coast Guard, and we are excited that he has time to be part of our community, as well. Please give him a huge welcome when you see him at the gyms!
Message from TJ: TJ’s Gym 2019 Crossfit™Open. BE A STRONG HUMAN!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
THE 2019 CROSSFIT™ OPEN IS here! First workout will be announced on THursday, February 21st!
OUR GYM-GYM-GYM COMPETITION IS BACK! This is a great way to engage with your community and get excited about pushing yourself a little harder for a few weeks.
Each week, each gym will choose a “Prescribed (Rx)” athlete and a scaled athletes to go head-to head-to head, competing to be the Champ of the week. Our infamous pink winner’s belt is back and ready to find a home each week.
The Open workouts will be scheduled as our class workouts each Saturday. We will post a scheduling tool via Facebook group or email, where you can sign up for a time to do your workout and be judged.
We will post more details soon, regarding scoring and special honors, including community spirit.
MEET YOUR returning TEAM CAPTAINS!
Chris Ford and Luke Maher - Mill Valley
Ed Alvarado and Hamilton Kipp (not pictured here) - Corte Madera
Charles Hodges - San Rafael
FOR NOW, GO TO GAMES.CROSSFIT.COM AND GET REGISTERED!
STEP ONE
Go to games.crossfit.com and either login to your existing account or create a new Games Site account.
STEP TWO
Confirm your current information (if you already had a profile) or fill out your new information. You will choose CrossFit San Rafael, CrossFit Mill Valley or CrossFit Corte Madera.
Under the hashtag box add tjsgymsanrafael, tjsgymmillvalley, or tjsgymcortemadera, depending on the team you will represent.
STEP THREE
Agree to the terms and conditions of CrossFit HQ.
STEP FOUR
Pay CrossFit, INC to be included in the leaderboard!
STEP Five
Get your limited edition TJ’s Gym Open Shirt designed by Chris Ford!
Click on the image above to order your shirt. There are shirts and tanks available. ORDER CLOSES ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH!
NEW TJ’s APPAREL AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDERS!
“Throw Hands” BOxING Session NUMBER Two started on February 5th! Join us!
Our second session of Throw Hands boxing and fitness is underway! We prorate, so you can start any time. Join Coach Paul, and have a blast getting fit through boxing! Email jessica@tjsgym.com with any questions.
Coached by our very own PAUL HUGHES, This program uses boxing as a vehicle to improve fitness and strength and to empower athletes. Classes include technique, conditioning, and core work, for a powerful and fun workout! Let us know if you’d like to give it a try!
Monday, February 18th is President’s Day!
Please see our Holiday Schedule. Please take special note of our Kids/Teens Schedule that week, Ski Week.
LIFE SKILLS 101: A PRIMER FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
THIS IS GOING TO BE GOOD! Get your high-school juniors and seniors in here for a day of critical info they will need when they leave the nest. Plus 100% of profits will benefit the foundation of the high school with the most students attending!
Spread the good word—this is OPEN TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE BAY AREA!
REGISTRATION IS ON for our RUNNING STRONG program, now in san rafael and MILL VALLEY!
Email jessica@tjsgym.com NOW to hold your spot and get in on our online content.
registration IS ongoing for our youth fitness program!
REMINDER - NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF SKI WEEK (02/17 - 02/23). We will resume our classes, Sunday 02/24 with our littles.
See our full youth schedule below. Additional times available upon request.
Corte Madera Teens (ages 12-16): Mondays / Wednesdays / Fridays 4-5pm*
*M/W/F are our more advanced teens
Corte Madera Teens Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30-4:30 ages 13-15
Corte Madera Tweens Tuesdays/Thursdays 4:30-5:30 ages 9-12
Corte Madera Teens (ages 12-16): Saturdays 11am
San Rafael Teens (ages 12-16): Tuesdays 4-5pm
Mill Valley Teens (ages 12-16): Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm
Mill Valley Teens (ages 12 - 16) Wednesdays 4 pm
Corte Madera Kids (ages 4 - 6) Sundays 10:30 - 11:00 am
Corte Madera Kids (7 - 9) Sundays 11:05 - 11:50 am
our legends are awesome! Spread the word to your friends and family ages 60+!
We are hoping to expand this program to all locations!
Our LEGENDS program has been a huge success! Please help us spread the good word; our hope is to get these classes at all three locations and at multiple times. 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.