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WOW. We can’t believe 2012 is almost over! What an amazing year it has been for all of us. Our gym has grown by leaps and bounds and our community is stronger than ever. It is possible to reminiscence over every WIN of 2012 but it would take more than this page could hold! Every athlete has a story to tell; barriers broken, mountains climbed and stereotypes challenged. It’s inspiring to be around you guys

November 2012 “Team WIN” Thank you for being a part of our community! Our Barbells for Boobs event was a tremendous success. With your help, we raised $6,504 for Mammograms in Action, way over our goal of $5K! It makes me proud to be a part of such an awesome community of athletes who come together to support one another. We’re rolling into the Holiday season with a lot to give thanks for; wonderful

Our Barbells for Boobs event is tomorrow! I’m excited to announce that we’ve raised $4759 to date and am very proud to be part of such an awesome community that shows an overwhelming support for one another. Only $201 away from our goal!!Pictured below is my friend and CFSM athlete, Sheri Oberleas. For those that aren’t as familiar with Sheri as I am, the smile she’s wearing is a permanent fea

October 2012 “Team WIN” Thank you for being a part of our community! Autumn has already gotten started with one of the biggest events of the year, Tough Mudder. Congrats again to all our athletes. Everyone that started also finished the grueling 11 mile obstacle riddled course! Tough Mudder was just the beginning. We have a whole slew of events, socials and happenings in the gym to challenge you as an ath

Monthly Nutritional Seminars and Bi-annual Wellness FX Blood Draws As Foundations in our movements and intensity is mandatory for all new athletes, so is nutrition. Diet is the keystone of health and fitness. As they say, “You can’t outwork a bad diet.” Nutrition makes up 90% of our health, arguably more. That’s why we take it seriously! At CrossFit San Mateo, you have an amazing amount of sup

Strength Only Program Recently, I’ve witnessed the direct benefits of a strength bias training program. Not only big improvements in my lifts (deads, squats, overhead oly), I’ve also noticed a HUGE difference in my CrossFit WOD’s. Suddenly the weight I thought was once heavy isn’t anymore. It has directly made me a better, more well-rounded athlete and indirectly affected my CONFIDENCE. I feel

All coaches will be attending the CrossFit Games in Carson, CA. Normal schedule resumes Tuesday!

Thank you for being a part of our community! The past few weeks have been defined by cookouts, get-togethers and fun workouts in the sun. Athletes are continuing to hit PR’s in WOD’s and on the bar. In fact, the past month has been so awesome that our coaches often ask each other, “Is this what Valhalla feels like?” Conan the Barbarian would surely say, this is what is best in life!Also, thank

Our CrossFit Kids program is finally here! Coach Melissa is leading the program, with ages starting at 3 all the way up to high school teens. Your kids will learn all the basics behind body weight/gymnastic movements in addition to proper mechanics of barbell work. CrossFit is truly forging elite fitness for our athletes of the future. Check out some of the cool stuff CrossFit Kids are doing around the country. You&#

With the Holidays quickly approaching, here’s a list that our coaches have compiled of top 10 gifts for the CrossFit athlete. Feel free to add your own in the comments section! 1. Pendlay Oly Lifting Shoes – Olympic lifting shoes are a must for the serious CrossFit athlete as are stability and position in the lifts. Pendlay makes some of the best in the business. Take care of these shoes and they’ll