A reflection on why I compete and what I focus on.

In the last six months I've competed in three big competitions, The Canadian National Master's Weightlifting Championships, the Saskatchewan Powerlifting provinicials and the Wodapalooza Fitness Festival. I've been competing in sport for 30 years and I'm still learning on how to improve. I find that nothing is menatlly more challenging then a sporting competition. I find that so many of us start off as so extrinsically focused. Looking only at the standings and only being happy if we won. Heck even only picking sports or events that we could medal in just to say you medalled. I'll admit to falling prey to this myself at times. But I love the challenge of focusing on delivering on my game plan. I found that over time I've become the happiest not by my final standing (though I love winning as much as the next guy) but how well I did on the things that I can controlled. Here are the five things that I control and therefore focus on:...

306 is so proud to have qualified three lifters to this year’s Jr National Weightlifting Championships. @jacknash5 @polina.bes and @tekman17 (not present for the photo) have trained diligently and have made great strides into becoming national caliber weightlifters. Let’s wish them the best of luck as they fly to Halifax tomorrow and get ready to compete on Saturday.

Happy New Year!!!  2018 is upon us and I am not sure how that happened.  I swear, it was like yesterday when we were freaking out about what would happen the morning of the year 2000 (turns out nothing crazy would happen;)). 

So, it’s that time for me to reflect on 2017 and look in to 2018.  2017 was filled with some amazing things along with some devastating things.  I think that happens every year, it’s just that as we get older, we are more aware of things outside of ourselves and we know more people.  We enter a new stage of life and, all-of-a-sudden, it feels like we are attending way more funerals and getting more divorce announcements in a year than we are attending weddings and getting birth announcements.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!  I love this time of year.  Maybe you could tell with my Christmas sweater and tutu ;).  The reason that I love Christmas is because in our house it has always been a time when we can relax, come together and honour old traditions and welcome in new ones. 

It’s always fun to look back on a year.  It’s funny, I do it a few times throughout the year where I start sifting through photos from the year, and then 2, 3, 4 and 5 years – all the way back to when we still had off-line photos.  A few things happen when I do this – first, I think, “OMG, where has the time gone?!”  I swear, my babies were just tiny and I was rocking them to sleep.  How did they get to be these big kids?  Next, I smile – at the memories, at the journey, at the little things that I may have forgotten in the craziness of our day to day. 

Today Jay and Rebecca officially presented me with the Reebok CrossFit 306 Community Leader award and now it is my honor to say “Thank You”.  I have so much love and respect for this community. Bruce and I joined 306 six years ago having no idea how much CF would impact our lives and give us the ability to live to our lives to the fullest every day.  I am so grateful to have all of you continue to support me and this would bring Bruce comfort.  CF is not only good for our physical health but also for our mental health and I know this to be true.  When I am have a tough

New youth (10 -16 years old) weightlifting program.

The program will run from November 2nd until February 3rd.

The cost is 249$ + GST.

Classes will run on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30pm until 6:00PM.

For more info and registration email jason@reebokcrossfit306.com.

Our weightlifting club had a great day this weekend at the opening meet of the year. @jacknash5 and @nkorch hit time all best lifts. @katheele power snatched her bodyweight! @tekman17 recovered after a shaky start and @polina.bes put up the best total by a Jr Female.

If you would like to join the sport of weightlifting we are now accepting new athletes. Email me at Jason@reebokcrossfit306.com and join the fastest sport in the world!

"The Bruce"
In memory of Bruce Gordon who passed on 09/29/2017 at the age of 54.

Wearing a 20lbs vest (if possible) perform the following:

54 calories on the rower
29 push ups
17 squats
9 push press at 135/95lbs

3 rounds for time, one for each of his immediate family, Chris, James, and Jill.

It is Monday morning and as I sit to write, I still feel a little sense of shock.  On Friday, we lost a pillar of our community.  Since we heard of Bruce’s diagnosis, we hoped there was a mistake.  I mean, how can this guy with a shredded 6 pack, crushing WODs have stage 4 pancreatic cancer?!  It really didn’t make sense.  It didn’t make sense and it sure doesn’t seem fair.  It never does.  As I have tried to make some sense of all this, I have had a few thoughts that I will share. 

The fifth instalment of our annual 3 on 3 Throwdown was another resounding success. The event was blessed with what will possibly be the last warm day of the Fall season. With the sun keeping the athletes warm, cool heads would be needed to tackle the WODs. This year's program was the most challenging that we have put forth. In the end, the most well rounded teams found their way on top of the podium... 

Do to the overwhelming success and continuous growth of our membership, we are thrilled to announce that starting the week of October 2nd we will be adding another coached class.  This new class will be offered Monday to Friday at 11AM.  This is open to all of our members.

Attention all 3 on 3 competitors!

Please note the following times:

Scaled athletes registration : 7:00 AM

Scaled athletes briefing : 7:30 AM

WOD 1 Scaled Division : 8:00 AM

Intermediate athletes registration : 7:30 AM

Intermediate athletes briefing : 8:05 AM

WOD 1 Intermediate Division : 8:40 AM

Rx athletes registration : 8:00 AM

Rx athletes briefing : 8:30 AM

WOD 1 Rx Division : 9:00 AM

Semi Finals all divisions scheduled for 4:45PM-5:30PM

Finals all divisions scheduled for 5:30PM - 6:00 PM

After Party at Hudson's Taphouse starts at 7:00PM

Incredible showing by 306 athletes this weekend at the BCBD. Superstar teenager Polina Bespolova took second place, Wayne Dust battled against other elite master men and finished in third...

Our weightlifting program has yielded great results over the last few years.  This includes qualifying athletes to junior nationals, senior nationals, and master's nationals.  We have even had 306 athletes break provincials and national records and medal at nationals...

We would like to take this opportunity to thank LT for her coaching over the past months.  LT is a huge part of our community and has decided to further her education, returning to school in the fall.  We wish her nothing but the best in her endeavours.  LT's last coaching day will be July 28th.   

We are very excited to welcome Eric Peterson to our full-time coaching staff.  Eric has been a part of our community for the last few years.  He recently graduated with his finance degree and has passion for health, wellness and business.  He will share mornings with Rebecca along with building his own business of clients and programs.  He will be starting in the beginning of August.  We are excited to have Eric's passion and expertise join our team.  We are looking forward to another great year!

#BE LIKE BRUCE

#COMMUNITY ABOVE ALL ELSE

It’s Saturday night and things are winding down at our house.  I am sitting here reflecting on our day.  To be honest, I have been waiting for someone to tell me that there was a crazy mistake and our dear friend is not actually fighting against stage 4 pancreatic cancer.  It has all seemed too strange…Why?  How is it possible?  He is so fit and strong!  I guess that’s one of the more frustrating things about cancer, we don’t know why it affects some people, nor do we have the control to make it all better. 

Our flash WOD for Bruce is this Saturday in Avalon Park. Come show your support and WOD with us at 10AM. All fitness levels are welcome. The WOD will require no equipment and will be done in teams. Looking forward to seeing everyone out for such an important event.

One of the most heart warming testimonials I've ever read. Take a minute and see what Elanne has to say about her time at 306.
-Coach

Mark your calendars! Our 5th rendition of our 3 on 3 Throwdown will be take place on Sept 30 2017! This is the funnest and most exciting on day competition in the prairies! #reebokcrossfit306#fitness #3on3 #crossfit....