Josh & Amy Fix working with the group at this past weekend’s Endurance Clinic

WCCF’s Endurance Coaches, Josh & Amy Fix, put on an awesome clinic last weekend for about 40 participants to learn a better running position, race prep and recovery. Each participant left with a better understanding on POSE Running and injury prevention. If you would like more information or to set up a training session with either one of our highly trained Endurance Coaches, contact us today!

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In other BIG NEWS, WCCF is heading down to West Palm Beach, Fl. this weekend to compete in the 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games! This will be World Camp’s 4th regional in that many years. Each season the top 30 gyms from their respected regions are invited to compete for a chance to compete in Carson, Cal. in July. Or region consists of 4 states, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Alabama; so being in the top 30 is already an honor. I will be updating the Facebook page and this website with the events of this weekend. Rio, Marlin, Tammy, Jay, Devin and I thank you all so much for all of your support in preparing for this SouthEast regional.

Devin going over the task of the day.

I hate hearing this – its usually at the end of a WOD, when someone just crumpled to the floor, dead last by minutes, breathing hard while classmates go up to congratulate.
“Dude, that was awesome, way to fight through”, “You did SO good!”, “That was amazing, great job today”, “Good job finishing, way to not give up!”
“Yeah, but I scaled”
As if scaling is something to be ashamed of, as if scaling is for the weak and the untrained.
As if scaling means you didn’t do the workout – or your workout was less worthy because you scaled.
It isn’t.
We are all in a constant state of scaling – even the elite of the elite, even the few who make it to the finals at The CrossFit Games.
Double unders are scaled triple unders, MU are scaled weighted MU, 15′ rope climbs are scaled 20′ climbs.
Sure, they aren’t called for in the WODs today, but what about tomorrow?
Scaling is how you get from where you are now to your future kickass self.
Scaling is how you stay safe and healthy.Scaling is how you finish the workouts and feel obliterated after, using a band instead of just staring at the bar for 10 min willing yourself to get a pullup.
Scaling is how you improve your technique and learn to lift heavier.
Scaling, is not, however, something to be ashamed of or something that you can use to write off your WOD as a poor performance.
So next time you are crumpled on the floor gasping for air, be proud that you choose the right scale for you.
Be proud that you killed the WOD, and that the WOD killed you.

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Color in the Grove, Albany

Thanks to all that participated in Albany’s first “Color in the Grove” run this past weekend! I’m sure that I speak for everyone when I say it was a huge success. Thanks to all the volunteers and the city of Albany for putting on such a great event. WCCF was represented well from the participant as well as the volunteer side of things.

Course Profile

Randy, Billy, Faith and Chip will be running 30miles today in North Georgia for the SweetH2O 50k trail race. We are so proud of all of them and are thinking of them today. Do GOOD guys and we’ll see you when you get back home!

Sara G.

This past weekend was a big weekend for World Campers, both in Albany and around the globe! Ok, “around the globe” may be stretching it a little… Many Campers took to the pavement here in Albany for the annual SNICKERS
MARATHON while others were further south and one guy went to kill a snake! We would like to say how proud we are of each and every one of you that weathered the cold to compete in these events. It is great to see you guys and gals come into the gym and give it all you’ve got, but to see and hear how well you do outside in events we really don’t practice a lot here is phenomenal! Keep up the hard work everyone, we are all very proud of you!

Tracy & Deanna

Maybe it’s one of those things on the whiteboard that isn’t in your skill set, maybe it’s one WOD that you dread or maybe it’s just been one of those days. You know going into it that it is going to be bad. You lack motivation and drive today. So maybe you decide you will take a rest day…

Then you get it…. That text. That email. That phone call.

Do you have an accountability partner? If you Google this term you’ll find it means a person who coaches another person to keep a commitment.

What makes a good accountability partner? What type of person is right for you? Are you the type of person that likes a quiet encourager? An in your face yeller? A cheerleader? You have to find the right person that works for you. Look for someone that is like-minded and shares a similar commitment to success. Someone that shares similar struggles as well as goals, while making both of you better at the same time. Someone that encourages and motivates. Someone that can be a competitor and a partner at the same time. Someone that you trust. Someone that you believe in. Someone that inspires you. You need to find YOUR person.

For new members of World Camp, these workouts can be intimidating. For seasoned members of World Camp, these workouts can be intimidating. You and only you are accountable for your work within those walls. An accountability partner is by no means a crutch. Having an accountability partner does not mean you lack motivation or commitment on your own. An accountability partner is simply that extra support or encouragement on days when you need it. Your person may just be a smile or a high-five at the end of a workout. Your person may be in your face the entire workout. Your person may just simply be by your side, not saying a word, but enduring the exact same struggle you are.

Find the person that works for you. World Camp is full of them. With an accountability partner, solid WCCF programming and a new outlook thanks to the 45 day challenge, you will be better than yesterday in 2013.  -Anonymous

Hey everyone! We are now right at the 30 day mark of our “45 Day Athlete Challenge!” How are we holding up? I am so proud of ALL of you that have taken this challenge in becoming a better YOU! Keep up the good hard work and finish strong!

John J.

Alright Boys and Girls, it’s that time of year again!!! The 2013 CrossFit Games are upon us and in order to keep with tradition, WCCF needs for everyone to pitch in! We will be going over the online “OPEN” in more detail this week, but for now, here is a link that will get you going in the right direction. For those that do not know, WCCF has made appearances and competed in the last 3 South East Regionals and performed on the big stage in Carson, Ca. in 2011. How did this happen? The weight was carried by many, not just by a few! By signing up for the “OPEN” and being a part of the WCCF team, you are automatically increasing our chance of making it back to regionals and a having a bid to the games in the Home Depot Center. We will be doing these “OPEN” workouts as a gym on a designated day of the week, all you have to do is sign up and get credit for it. You will be doing the WOD’s anyway, why would you NOT want credit? As I have previously stated, I will be going over the “OPEN” in more detail this week, but you can go ahead and check it out by clicking the link below.

CrossFit Games Registration 

(Be sure to click “Sign in and Compete” at the top right of page)

Devin is briefing the group on the tasks at hand.

There are many times I find myself smiling in the gym. It is a small smile, a quiet smile, a smile that cannot be helped; one that you would not even notice. It’s not about my lifts, my times, or my PRs. It is about things much bigger than those.

It’s a new year so there were several new people in my class on this particular day. I can tell by the apprehension on their faces and their eagerness to learn.  The WOD was one that involved running. I took notice of a new person in the class who I did not know.  He seemed very apprehensive and just trying to get his nerves settled before we began.

Usually during a WOD, I am so focused on my own workout that I pay no attention to things going on around me. On this particular day, I took notice. The new person was making his laps around the building and another World Camper joined him. I heard these words as I ran by. “We don’t let you quit here. You need to understand that. I want you to jog; we do not have to run, but jog with me to the other side of the building, without stopping. Do that with me okay?” The new person, breathing heavy said, “Ok I’ll try.”

I smiled a small smile as I ran past them. Neither of them had any idea that I heard what was said. You see, the World Camper saying those encouraging words has only been doing Crossfit for a short time.  I knew that it was not that long ago that they had also heard those same exact words. I know this because it was not that long ago that I, along with so many others, had heard those same words.

Before that day, those two people had never met and possibly never would have met in their normal walks of life. On this day, they shared a common bond. On this day, they made each other better. On this day, they made me better without even knowing it.

Amazing people are found within the walls of World Camp and I am thankful that I found them. Some call it drinking the Kool-Aid, an obsession, a cult, as well as many other things. Call it what you want.  We don’t call it anything. We don’t have to. We live it, see it, breathe it, and feel it.

- Anonymous

Devin G.

There will be NO class Saturday at WCCF, we will all be in Thomasville at CrossFit Unconquered getting in the WOD. If you would like to join us there, be sure to give yourself an hour for the commute. The address is 116 N. Madison and we will be starting at 9am. Hope to see you all there! If not, we will be back on regular schedule here on Monday. Have a great weekend!