Larry C hit 50 today, and to celebrate, decided to hit FRAN — and knocked it out at 6:48. Claudine Z turned 35 today, and celebrated with a “Filthy Thirty-Five” (doesn’t roll off the tongue quite like “Fifty”, but it’s her birthday, so she can name it whatever she likes. Both put in impressive efforts and continue to inspire everyone around them. Happy Birthday Larry and Claudine!

Congrats to Steve, Rob, and Scott of the Hamden S.W.A.T. Team, and to Mark O of the Guilford PD and Dave S of the West Hartford PD, for their outstanding efforts and results in the 2010 CT SWAT Challenge … [Read More]

As Dave G’s 4 month (and $50 bet) came to a close last week, he sent us an e-mail outlining his accomplishments during that period, as well as some impressive photos! [Read More] …

Our newest coaches (and CFC members), Jess G, Josh C, and Pat W, attended the CrossFit Level I Certification this weekend at CrossFit Watertown. We are very excited to be adding these 3 to the stable of coaches at CFC!

UPDATE: Beast of the East has sold out.

Attention all CFC members! There is a Event being hosted by CF New England (in the 2010 CrossFit Games, CFNE placed second in the Team Division, and had a member place second in the Masters Division). Our own Kevin E has already registered, and would love to have some members join him. We have several members here who would not only benefit … [Read More]

Tom S, a NY native and one of the first Quinnipiac students to join CFC, came back early to take care of some school business. But he had his priorities right, and did a WOD before heading over to QU. Tom has been CrossFitting in NY over the summer, and he looks to be in great shape. Can’t wait to have him and his crew back in a few weeks! Great job Tom!

Our Tanner Cook will be traveling to California next week with his father Larry to do some serious training: He will be on the West Coast from 7/25 through 7/31, doing double sessions of lifting under the tutelage of none other than “Coach B” (Mike Burgener) at Mike’s Gym in Bonsall. They will also spend some training time with former NFL player John Welbourn (creator/operator of CrossFit Football and co-owner of CrossFit Balboa / SoCal Strength & Conditioning) in Newport Beach, not to mention some training with … [Read More]

Adam putting his BJJ students through some drills: Mike D and Mike P, Enzo and Alex rolling under the watchful eye of Adam Laudano.

John “The Urbanator” Urbanski returns. Just like the Terminator, John comes back after his second collarbone surgery (each of the last two Rugby seasons, he has suffered a broken collarbone). He rehabbed at CFC last summer, and is back to rehab again. 5 rounds of 20 Sandbag box squats to box step ups, 10 GHD sit ups, and 20 double unders. 20:46! He is BACK!

9am outside, 10 am inside. The “early birds” were Kurt, Jen L, Dave G, Lori, Mike H, Melanie, and Jeff P. The 10am gang was Jen R, Rebecca, Matt T, Cathy B, and Kyle.