Yes, the Open is technically a competition—it’s a qualifier for the CrossFit Games—but for most of us, it’s about so much more. It’s about discovering your own potential, breaking barriers, and realizing that what once seemed impossible might just be within reach.

More than anything, the Open embodies the spirit of community.

If you’ve never done the Open before, here’s how it works: Each Thursday night at 8 p.m. for three weeks, CrossFit HQ announces the workout for the week. On Fridays, that workout becomes the Cove’s daily WOD. Even if you don’t officially register for the Open, you’ll still be doing the workouts with the community on Fridays.

The Open workout will be for every class on Friday, but we do a special workout on Friday evenings for the 5:45 PM class. It is generally our largest class, so there are plenty of people to cheer and connect with. We also have a social outing after the Open with the exception of the first week, as our celebration will not be on Friday but the next day with the Cove Anniversary Party (more to come on that) .

Ask anyone who’s participated at the Cove—they’ll tell you the atmosphere is pure magic. The cheering, the energy, and the collective celebration make it an unforgettable experience. It’s the ultimate reminder of why we all commit to this crazy thing called CrossFit.

You can officially sign here. This registers you with CrossFit, which allows you to track your score within the worldwide competition. There is a $20 registration fee (it goes to CrossFit and not us) and is a small price for that extra feeling of accountability to be part of the Open. We also have an unofficial sign-up whiteboard at the Cove. If you decide you want to participate but aren’t ready to register officially, don’t sweat it, just sign up on the Cove whiteboard in the main gym.

With all that said,  just come work out, do your best, and enjoy your successes and those of your fellow Covies.

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As we settle into the New Year, it’s the perfect time to set goals. While many focus on year-long objectives, breaking them into smaller, manageable steps can make the journey more engaging and achievable. Long-term goals can feel daunting, but shorter milestones keep us connected to the process.

We have always had a quarterly goal board in the front of the main gym and we want to fill it up with names and goals. Writing your goal down here isn’t just an act of commitment to yourself—it’s also a way to share your intention with our supportive community.

When setting your goals, we encourage you to revisit our article on SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound). In addition, here are two strategies to supercharge your progress this year:

1. Pair Outcome Goals with Process Goals
   Your outcome goal is the big achievement you’re aiming for—like getting your first pull-up. A process goal outlines the steps you’ll take to get there, such as working on pull-up progressions twice a week. Focusing on the process is what turns aspirations into accomplishments.
2. Take Immediate Action
   Momentum matters. After writing your goal on the board, take a small, actionable step toward it. For example, if your goal is a pull-up, start with a 30-second dead hang right then and there. Progress starts with that first step!

We are here to help. If you are looking for guidance on the steps to achieve those goals, just email us at info@crossfitcove.com. We are here to help and are so excited to see what growth we are going to see from you.

The goal board is filling up but there is still room for more!

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We are hearing tough news for the roads right now, so for now, we are closing the 5:45 and 7:00 AM class. We should be on for 9:30.

Check the Cove blog, private Facebook page, and Instagram page for updates.

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We want to thank everyone for participating and contributing to the Terry Steet Row Challenge, in which we donated $400 to the “Step Foundation” (they are the sponsors of the Chad X box step-up workout we did for Veterans Day) . 

The Step Foundation is dedicated to helping veterans deal with mental health issues, particularly suicide. This issue has a lot of meaning for us and we are so proud to support this organization and the people they serve.

We also wanted to highlight those athletes who completed the challenge during December, including Kim M, Fred, Caryn  C, Jimmy K, Fred L, Kristina P, Courtenay W, Ron S and family.

“TERRY WAS THE MAN!”

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