For those of you experiencing the holidays at the Cove this year for the first time, our annual row (or bike/run/walk/ski) challenge is one of the most galvanizing things we do here – and one of the best ways to stay dialed into your fitness when surrounded by temptation. And this year, we continue to honor our “Forever Covie”, Terry Street.

As many of you know, we lost Terry just over a year ago. For those of you who never got to meet this incredible man, this guy LOVED to row. He was famous for coming in daily between Thanksgiving and Christmas to accumulate meters, usually rowing 10K at a time. He went far above the 100,000 challenge each year, as it was his time to socialize, connect AND work on his fitness.

This year we honor him asking for a $10 “entry fee” which will be 100% donated to a charity of his daughter’s choosing in his name. And with Terry being an Army veteran and volunteer firefighter, we know whatever she chooses will resonate with our amazing community full of people who serve is incredible ways.

Here’s how it works: You have from Thanksgiving until December 31st to accumulate 100,000M on the Erg (rower) or equivalent meters running, walking or on the bike.

What do I need to do to sign up? Not much! Just slap your name on the front Whiteboard under 100,000 Meter Street Challenge (it will be posted by 9:30am tomorrow) or put your name in the comments here and you are in! We will bill your account for the $10 donation and aggregate funds to give as one donation. If you do not want to do the challenge but still want to donate, just let us know!

In terms of tracking the meters, well, you do that on your own. It is a healthy amount of meters per day (an average of 2,702 per day). You can chip in any increments you’d like. Any rowing we do in WODs or warm-ups counts to your total. Your only requirement is to update your total meters on the whiteboard as you make progress. If there is rowing in a class and you have come to get some meters in… sorry but the class takes precedence. Of course, if there’s a rower open, you are welcome to hop on!

Why are doing this? Because strength doesn’t come from what you can do. Strength comes from overcoming the things you thought you couldn’t. And Terry lived this mantra every day. And he’d be the first to tell you with a big ‘ol grin on his face… a little extra work over the holiday does a body good!

We miss you Terry

THANKSGIVING FULL SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY: Regular schedule but no 7p classes.  Evening open gym access until 10:30p as usual.

THURSDAY (THANKSGIVING DAY): 10 AM class.  Open all day for open gym access.

FRIDAY: 3:15 PM + all-day access as usual.

SATURDAY:  Regular schedule  + all-day access.

Although we have been focusing on Clash at the Cove (we will be releasing workout #2 very soon), we also wanted to highlight a big group of Cove athletes that are competing at the Vekter games at ReVamped Fitness.

There is a small charge for spectators but we encourage you to come to support your fellow Covies.

Team Germanzuela

Coach Carlos + Coach Jamie

Lifting on a Prayer

Jessica + Dan

Team Cove

Ken + Carolyn

Team Decently Fit

Coach Dejah + Keith

Team CrossFit Cove

Angie + Jared

Team Shake and Bake

Beth + Ryan

Team Fox Mac

Coach Teresa + Connor

We are looking for a sub for Teresa who can’t make the event, reach out to us if you are interested

 Good luck to everyone.  The first heat starts at 8:30 AM at Vamper Fitness.

We are just 17 days from the start of Clash at the Cove, the Cove’s partner in-house competition. To whet your appetite for the event we are releasing Event One.

Just like the CrossFit Open and CrossFit Games, we are doing a repeat workout. Going back to the 2018 Clash at the Cove for the diabolical workout, “Ride or Die”. It is simple and approachable for all athletes but will push you like no other.

“Ride or Die”

8 Minute EMOM of alternating movements:

Assault Bike (Max Cals)

Thruster (Max Reps)

RX: 95/65

Scaled: 65/45

Score: Reps + Calories

Partners Switch Every Minute

There is still time to sign up for the event. If you have any questions, just grab one of us or email us at info@crossfitcove.com

Here are some photos from the event some four years ago!