Jeremy Thiel

Book Club Kick off

2012-01-10T18:25:00.000-08:00

Hope every one is excited about the book club. All the details will be posted on the Grid discussion board on Facebook. As you can see we will be reading "Go - Givers Sell More"

If you have not read the Go-Giver yet I would highly encourage you to check it out and read it.

Important Dates: January 10th -12th Read Law I, II, III of Stratospheric Success Pgs. 11 - 121
January 12th Video Post Laws I, II, III of Stratospheric Success.
Expect 2 - 4 questions per Law posted on Facebook
12th - 17th Read Law's IV, V Pgs. 125 - 188
January 17th Video Post Laws IV, V of stratospheric Success
Expect 2 - 4 questions per Law posted on Facebook
January 19th U-Stream to cover the discussion of the Book

Are you willing to cut off your arm I wasn't for two years.

2011-12-29T05:36:00.000-08:00

VIDEO FROM 127 HOURS Arm Amputation Scene

There comes a point in many peoples lives when you have to give something up to move forward. 2011 was that kind of year. The pain attached to letting go can be mentally or physically debilitating. In 2010 -2011 I quickly realized that my ego, false self, was in my way and was holding me back from all the dreams I have ever had. There was a young "I" inside of me that left me always protecting my self and wanting to look out for numero uno. Over the course of the past two years that "I" slowly begun to burn and die. I wish I could say it was a fast death but it wasn't, two whole years OUCH!! It was a two year death march. I was debilitated with migraine headaches for much of 2010. I would start my week on Monday and by Friday I could not get out of bed. The headaches were so bad I would resort to vomiting many Fridays. I didn't talk much about these episodes slowly wishing they would go away. 6 months into the year I began to go to acupuncture with help tremendously. I began to wear hats to keep the tension on my head from distracting me in my day to day activities. 2011 was much the same I had a fog over me that rarely went away.

Through this time I searched everywhere to find an answer. I resorted to positive mental attitude, blaming the circumstances around me, reading books, running, training harder. None of these worked. What keep popping up for me was my ego had to g,o but I was not aware of how to make this happen. What I eventually learned:

I didn't really listen to any one and hadn't my whole life unless you were on a stage or had some kind of importance.
I always resorted to protecting my own ass.
I knew and no one else knew.
Ask for forgiveness Gods grace is waiting.
Faith and Love are the highest calling of man.
Serve your neighbors as your self.

Well, this is more info then I would like to share but I wanted to end the 30 years of self and I. I am committed to others more then ever and am ready to go the distance. I am not perfect and imagine I will screw up but will do my best to humbly get on my knees and pray for guidance from God.

Looking forward to 2012.

THE TIME IS NOW

2011-11-23T10:23:00.000-08:00

The time is NOW to take action.

I am fired up and ready to take a whole lot of people with me. Where is it that I am going? To the top ......top of the mountain.

Each and every one of us has dreams. I am ready to set up base camp and map out how to reach the summit.

Each and every one of you reading this has a desire to create your own life, your own plan and get on board.

I am talking to business owners, entrepreneurs and dreamers that want to change the world.

A lot of people will read this and won't be able to understand it. But a few of you will get it. You'll raise your hand, stand up and say I AM READY are YOU?!?!!!

GGBP is launching new opportunities for people just like you to get on board and take control of your business life.

Check out www.garagegymblueprint.com for the launch of our new programs and what is NEXT for you.

Good Day to Bleed

2011-11-09T05:51:00.000-08:00

This past week I was able to hang out with one of my biggest mentors in the fitness industry Zach Even Esh. If you have not meet Zach or read his materials you are missing out. ZEE is the Underground Strength Coach and he "leads from the front" with no apologies.
Zach's no nonsense mentality really got me going and realizing the limitations I was placing on my self and what was possible. I am very grateful for Zach's commitment to being him self and going for it.

After meeting up with ZEE I headed out to New Braunfels for the Godai Elements competition. This was a first year event that Crossfit Central hosted. It was an awesome event, check the photos here.
One of the top athletes from the Crossfit world showed up from Long Island Daniel Tyminski aka "Boom Sauce". Dan is a wild man and ready to take on any challenge. After event three Dan shared with me a video he watched from 2009 crossfit games. For a split second it really woke me up to how much I was leaving on the table in my ability to be a Crossfit competitor.

You never know where inspiration is going to come from but this past week I got it.

"ITS A GOOD DAY TO BLEED" 4 Lessons

Speed in action kills all fear and produces results
Its not over until you decide its over. [insert what ever word you want into it]
Committed discipline action over time produces results
No one can stop you except your self.

j haynes photography

B Boy Saved the Day

2011-10-27T16:29:00.000-07:00

October 5th I turned the Big 3-0! I have been looking forward to this day for many reasons. Ever since I had met my wife Lisa B Thiel I told here I was going to Break Dance at my 30th bday. As always she smiled and rolled her eyes and moved on to the next thing(half joking). I was set on break dance lessons to get me there. In the business of my day I never got around to the lessons. That's where my friends intervened. The night before the big party Kris Kepler and Johnathon Haynes found out Bboy Wicket was in town for a battle. They were able to get him to come by and teach me Russell Butler and Big Mike a dance routine. To say the least it was the time of our lives and we broke dance the night away!

Man-Up

2011-10-21T05:11:00.000-07:00

Today is a good day to man-up. Relentless commitment to Trust Honor Respect.

The Go Giver

2011-09-21T16:25:00.000-07:00

by: Nicole Hughes Garage Gym BluePrint
I have said more than once, ‘I’m not smart I just mimic the best.’ Much of my success is due to an insatiable reading habit, which fuels my thoughts and each of my projects. I love to open a new book and soak up the ideas of great thinkers! I have decided to share my love for books with all of you through an online book series

What to expect:

Once you register you will be invited to an exclusive Book Series Facebook group and where you will assigned weekly chapters with accompanying assignments. Every Thursday we will post a video discussing the book and we send out points of interest for each week’s assignment. The following Monday we will hold a live UStream discussion 3-4pm CST!

Open to 30 people (first come, first serve)

Registration Opens Thursday, September 22nd

Series Start Date: Thursday, October 6th

Cost: FREE

FGB6 WHY 17minutes

2011-09-11T20:29:00.000-07:00

t-shirt to be sold for fgb6 Woodward Crossfit put them together!

Fight Gone Bad has always been an amazing community event for Crossfit Central. Our first event was in 2006. We had a tight nit group of 30+ people come out to Busby's Gym (we didn't have a facility yet) Over the course of the last 5 years we always rallied the troops raising funds for Sports Grants for all their great causes primarily cancer. This last couple of years Sports Grants have opened up to many other causes. Special Operations Warrior Fund Camp Patriot Crossfit Foundation Crossfit Central has been proud to raise over $60,000 + over the 6 year period.

FGB6 @ Camp Mabry Donate Here

In 2011 we were really thinking about toning it down and having a little smaller event. What I quickly learned I was being selfish and small minded. I got a call from Greta and Scott Zagarino from Sports Grant's and they wanted Crossfit Central to be the host of FGB6. I was at first a little taken back and honored then I was like "OH MAN". We had always put a huge amount of effort behind this great event and the year I get tired and lazy I get a call from Sports Grants. Scott is the most motivating and inspiring person I have spoken to in along time! He gave me a vision and let me realize how much we could help out the community at large. I was grateful that Scott was so bold and believed so much to get me off my butt and get into action.

We have special guest coming from all over the country.

We are honored to welcome 4 national representatives of FGB to Austin.

Braydon Nichols, the 10 year old son of Brian Nichols, who was shot down in the recent helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
Maj Daniel Blackmon, currently FGB6's highest fundraiser. He is in Iraq right now on his 3rd tour and will be home on R&R for the event. Daniel has promised to do an extra round of FGB for every $1K over $5K he raises. He is already over $10K, which will make for an amazing WOD! Maj Blackmon will be returning to Iraq right after the event.
Steve McLearly, Executive Director of Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
Gail Joyce and Kandy Lee, Mother and Aunt of Sgt. James Casey Joyce, Army Ranger who was killed in Somalia Oct 3, 1993, often remembered because of the movie BLACKHAWK DOWN.

FGB6 @ Camp Mabry Donate Here

Crossfit Woodward | Crossfit Westlake | Crossfit Voodoo | Crossfit Austin | Crossfit Central

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Austin, Love & Zilker Relays

2011-08-31T11:59:00.000-07:00

When I think of Love I think of Austin Tx. Austin is the heart of Texas, Lake Austin (Colorado River) is the main artery of life that runs through our city and our state. The Zilker Relays in its 9th year is possibly one of the most important events of my life.

Zilker Relay's event director Paul Perrone was one of the first people my wife Lisa Bender Thiel met when she moved to Austin. He invited her to the first ever Zilker Relays in 2003. Why is this so important you ask? Well, Lisa and I met for the first time at town lake 2006. She came to a CrossFit Central free community workout "UTB". I didn't know yet but this was the first encounter of many that would take place at Town Lake.

Fast forward to March 2008 I met up with Lisa at Paul Perrone's 40th birthday party. Lisa and I were kinda dating at the time but this night we made a connection that lead to our marriage. To say the least Paul Perrone brought me and Lisa together. His creation, Zilker Relays, allowed us to find common ground that made our relationship come together.

At Town Lake and the Zilker Relays anything is possible because Ausitn is Love. Hope you come out and gather with us this Friday and celebrate our city, our fitness and our love for community.

The Power of One

2011-07-19T14:56:00.000-07:00

What is a commando to me.

A one man army that influences a whole community with nothing more then a commitment to living life to the fullest. When others are not passionate his passion inflames them. A selfless devotion to stand for others and to encourage others when the pay off is nothing. A commando does not look back saying what if but looks to the present and does the work at hand. I know very few commandos in this world but one of them walks amongst us.This commando needs no introduction it is known.

Paying homage where homage is due.

Garage Gym Blue Print

2011-07-04T07:00:00.000-07:00

BIG congrats to the affiliates who completed the June Garage Gym Blueprint seminar this weekend! These guys are ready to take their box to the next level – we are PSYCHED for your future success. Check out all of the pics from this weekends seminar.

Robert Fit and Fearless (Austin)

Brian CrossFit Limitless (New York)

Jeremy Thiel

Derek and Brian CrossFit 480 (Arizona)

Robert Walnut CrossFit (California)

Sean CrossFit Sausalito (California)

Thiel TechnoViking

2011-06-26T12:56:00.000-07:00

Original

The history of the Techno Viking

#thieltechnoviking 2.0

Watch more video of A Look Into the Counter Culture on sicfit.com

This might be one of the most fun I have participated in my entire life! It would not have been possible with out Elliot Schrock. The man behind the camera! All the folks involved did a great job too! Zach Thiel might get a Grammy!

Nicole Hughes did a great job as well with photos!

Community = Family

2011-06-20T20:59:00.000-07:00

I want to thank everyone who made the 2011 South Central Regional Competition happen, Pam and Matt Munson, their team and all the judges and volunteers - All the athletes that dedicated the time effort to compete! I cannot say I have ever been happier for other people in my entire life. I feel like a very proud Husband, Brother, Mentor and supporter of so many people! I am so blessed and happy.

I want to give a shout out First to my wife Lisa Thiel. Ok, we all know she is the most amazing, talented women in the world! Yes, and she married me ha what a lucky guy!!!

Second my sister Carey Kepler is only showing you 1% of what she will do to change the face of the planet. YES she is amazing! Yes she is tough! Yes she is one of the fittest women in the WORLD! Yes #tigerblood Yes #patientfast. Her name will be remembered throughout the ages! She is a trail blazer and an inspiration to women all over the world!!

Third Lindsey Smith is a champion! She walks it, talks it, breathes it. I feel blessed to be around her. She makes everyone better by stepping into the room. I am so proud of her as a role model and an upstanding human being!

Fourth Aja Barto is the future of Crossfit Sport. He is one of the most amazing capable athletes I have seen in the sport. I know he is only beginning his dominance in the sport!

Fifth Zeph Littleton is a champion! He is a grinder that will not stop. He is an American hero! He has served his country proud. When I saw Zeph in 2010 regionals I knew he would compete for South Central Region at the Crossfit Games!

Sixth Andy Lewis I am proud of him like a big brother. He works hard and never gives anything he does less then 100%. Andy, you will be a success no matter what you do in life.

Seventh Team Crossfit Central, thank you for putting it all out there and committing yourself to competing.Michael Winchester Michael Gregory Travis Holley Jen Cardella Jessica Sharratt Crystal Nelson.

Eight Lance Cantu your my soul Brother. We will be in the games in the 2012. Over and out

Ninth Vic Zachary- Bayou City Champions! Glad I can be friends with amazing people! Jonathon Shelton- Crossfit Waco you Rock and am proud of you and your team! Dallas Central- Sam, Dean, Spencer, Chase you guys are ROCK STARS and I still want a tank!

Tenth Web Smith you are the fittest multitask-er I know. #Godblessyou !!! Great job #winning360

Eleventh Brian Diaz, Drew Bignall, Paul Smith, Miguel Garza, Aryan Barto, Arron Bielefeldt - It was an honor working out next to you and all the other competitors.

Twelfth all the women in the South Central region are bad assess! Yes and they can kick my ass too. Whitney Welsch, Candice Ruiz, Ingrid Kantola, Azadeh Boroumand, Megan Norris congratulations on doing #work!!!

Thirteenth Kris Kepler is the peoples champ. #winning #tigerblood #soulman #brother

The Way of the Peaceful Warrior

2011-06-07T08:42:00.000-07:00

5 Reasons to rock the facial hair for the Crossfit Games.

Do Work III

2011-06-03T05:47:00.000-07:00

Bougie Photography

1) (n) The 36 chambers a warrior has to go through to become a Shaolin. Every chambers has a special task the warrior has to complete in order to be able to continue to the next chamber.

2) (n) There are 36 'death-points' on the body, each seperated from the other at 10 degree intervals, where the trained Wu expert can cause death at a single blow. http://www.music-dictionary.org/36_chambers

Kinetic Linking

How does all this relate to Do Work?

Mastering a skill in business must take practice and laser focus.

You must learn from mentors
You must read books
You must listen to Audio CDs
You must attend training seminars
YOU MUST DO WORK

Like martial arts business has many details that must be mastered to have success. The fastest way to success in mastery is to find a mentor and model their actions and what they study.

Kinetic linking teaches us fulcrums and leavers create power and leverage. How does this translate to business? Post your thoughts and I will post my next blog on the topic.

Dumb it Down.......

2011-05-29T09:52:00.000-07:00

Don't be to bold so people will like you.
Don't be to loud so people wont think your arrogant.
Don't speak your mind so people wont think your a know it all.
Don't challenge authority so you will get promoted
Don't stand so tall so you dont intimidate people.

DO WORK PART II

2011-05-27T06:33:00.000-07:00

There are a lot of mental/emotional ways to get a job done. I currently run three training facilities, a boot camp business, and an up-and-coming lifestyle web site. I see different attitudes, ways of being, and execution strategies by my partners, employees, and contractors. Some work better than others, but all strategies start in the mind and how you communicate the messages that will help to complete the task.

Five personal insights I have learned in the field:

"Do work son/bitches"(thanks Jen C.) No matter how you think about your task or how you feel about it you must put in the time to get the job done. Common sense right? ...Wrong. Think about this in your life and the work you just won't do. Dues will be paid I promise.
Leading with emotions will fuel a project and help get the job done, but will leave you spent and empty at the end of the project. Experience will teach you to balance a good timeline, direct plan of action, clear communication, and a then a boat load of emotion.
"Be relentless- again, again, and again." Any project, goal, or task you are up to from a new beginning will take a relentless spirit to get the job done and done right. If you are unwilling to put the time in for the long haul- just don't take on the task. *Long haul is a long as it takes: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 5 years.
No body cares as much as you care. This might be the way it seems/feels, but "buy in" looks a lot of different ways to a lot of different people. Commitment, once again, is understanding the task clearly, knowing the timeline, and executing in actions. If you have trouble getting people fired up about their roles, they might not understand what the hell they are suppose to do. We think telling someone once will do the job. NOPE. 7 times every time.
Faith and Trust are super critical in any successful action plan.

Create chief aim - Goal
Ask who/what will it take to pull this off
Create a clear timeline and plan of action outline
Recruit your team
Go to work and be relentless

Way of Life

2011-04-22T06:57:00.000-07:00

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Two reasons to do work.

God made us to do work.
Work is good for the soul

Respect

2011-03-30T11:12:00.000-07:00

"grit" -defined as endurance in pursuit of long-term goals and an ability to persist in the face of adversity-

I had the pleasure of meeting Jonell Bayers Granpa this week. Grandpa is in his nineties and very impressive man. After reflecting on the photo and reading Why True Grit Matters I had some insights. Max Fernandez of South County Crossfit was the first to introduce me to the word GRIT. He keep repeating it as to what it takes to be good at Crossfit. I nodded my head yes as to act like I knew what he was talking about. After reading the article I found out I didnt have a clue.

Grandpas generation is considered The Greatest Generation to live in the History of the United States. I agree with this statement. Grandpas generation had GRIT. They busted their butts working, living, and providing for the future generations.

What will be said of our generation?

Article: Why True Grit matters @Fastcomapny

Grip and Rip

2011-03-22T05:50:00.000-07:00

How quickly you can forget.

I remember when I just started Crossfit, 2005, everything was new and exciting, you woke up each day anticipating the daily W.O.D from .com and you let it rip. Slowly as you grow and learn the Crossfit moves you start picking what you like don't like what your good at what your not good at. This is a huge enabler that will keep you stuck. Also I could remember watching people getting caught up in flawless form that their times were slow as molasses. I would just grip and rip and let it ride. This allowed amazing times and personal records to stack up. Slowly as you learn the technique and get bogged down in what's right what's wrong you begin to slow down and manage movement and speed.

Competition lesson #1- Flawless technique in a met-con will hold you back. Explained: Weightlifting technique and etiquette are good for Olympic-lifts and Power lifting but don't always translate to Crossfit Sport.

Thoughts?

New Snatch PRs 205lbs x 3 rep max
225lbs x 1 rep max
Goal weight 245lbs 8 weeks

Once in a Life Time

2011-02-19T08:30:00.000-08:00

Photo: Flight to Columbus Ohio

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*Warning Alter Ego***

2011-01-23T19:16:00.000-08:00

Do things happen for a reason? NO you choose why things happen to you and what you're going to do next. NEXT IS YOUR BIGGEST decision you will ever make. NEXT IS NOW.

MY PRAYER TODAY... I AM THE MOST HUNGRY AMBITIOUS ANIMAL MONSTER GOD EVER CREATED. GODS DESIRE WILL DRIP FROM MY EYES EARS TONGUE AND FINGER TIPS. AN ENERGY WILL RADIATE FROM MY HEART AND SOUL IT WILL BE SO POTENT IT COULD BE BLINDING.

MY COMMITMENT TO HUMAN RACE HAS MULTIPLIED INFINITE AND MY PURPOSE DOES NOT NEED TO BE STATED JUST WATCH.

MONSTER OUT.............

Survival

2011-01-19T08:16:00.000-08:00

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I hold survival to my chest like a blanket. Survival makes me sleep well at night. Survival keeps me safe and feeling really good inside. Survival is the mode that allows me to stay grounded and not take big risk. Survival is the most rational thought in my mind.......... right?

Survival will kill you in the New World! In the old world survival was staying out of the teeth of lions. Today survival keeps you in your room playing video games scared to go out and see what you can get into.

What are you up to? Are you ready to get out there and shake up the world and turn the world on its head?

Live SICFIT

Facing the Bull!?

2011-01-04T06:15:00.000-08:00

2010 I felt like I was facing the Bull, aka fear, all the time. I was out of my comfort zone doing things I didn't know how to do. Did the fear go away? NO.

One thing I learned in 2010 is your feelings don't mean crap! "This doesn't feel right", "this doesn't sit well with me", "oh I don't know if this will work" could all be inner dialgoue that talks you out of what your up to. Well I say "piss on your feelings, feelings are crap".

I was able to sit down with Erwin Le Corre, the founder of MovNat and amazing guy, to discuss his reEvolution of man and fitness. He described his growth plan as already done because he knows a knowing that is undeniable. If you don't understand this faith then keep searching because when you reach this point anything is possible.

Watch these videos on fear and drop me a comment on what you think. Even making these videos didn't sit well with me. I don't like watching them but I made them anyway. If you don't like them or disagree tell me why.

Thanks

Viva la Revolution

2010-11-17T05:34:00.000-08:00

Freedom is here nor there, it is no place no feeling, No-Mind is freedom, freedom to be present. Present is absent of all things being past or future but living in what is and choosing the present moment.

#getoutofyourmind revolution

Mushin (無心; Chinese wúxīn; English translation "no-mindedness") is a mental state into which very highly trained martial artists are said to enter during combat. They also practice this mental state during everyday activities. The term is shortened from mushin no shin (無心の心), a Zen expression meaning mind of no mind and is also referred to as the state of "no-mindness". That is, a mind not fixed or occupied by thought or emotion and thus open to everything. For the origin of the mushin concept, see Muga-mushin. It is somewhat analogous to flow experienced by artists deeply in a creative process.

Get Some

2010-11-04T20:37:00.001-07:00

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You Ready?

2010-10-28T14:20:00.000-07:00

WOD 1

12 Minute AMRAP

Butcher Push Down & Back

10 Pull-Ups

5 Sandbell Boulders

AMRAP score is counted by number of pull-ups completed by the team.

6 Minute Rest

Then each team will have 12 minutes to find a one-rep max snatch for each team member.

Score for WOD 1 is the total number of pull ups plus each max snatch.

WOD 2: "Across the River" for time:

Team members will be ferried to work stations one at a time by one pusher, where each member will complete:

21-15-9

Deadlifts

Double-Unders

Box Jumps

Then each member will be ferried back to the start one at a time.

WOD 2 is scored by fastest time.

Serial Quitter

2010-10-20T17:42:00.000-07:00

9 out of 10 times you are the one standing in your own way or creating your dip.

1. Are you the best in the world at being you?

2. Do you think customer service could get you through the dip faster?

More Questions will be posted on The Dip Google group!

LIGHT IN YOUR EYES

2010-10-18T11:03:00.000-07:00

Chris's before and after photos are amazing! Look at all of the changes in his face. In three weeks his whole demeanor and the light in his eyes has changed! HE is a new MAN!

I started CrossFit in February of 2009 at CrossFit Waco. I weighed 325 pounds, the biggest I have ever been in my life! I was ready for a major change. With the help of Jonathon Shelton (CFW Owner), I lost 85 pounds. I reached a point in my CrossFit life where I needed to expand, to get a different perspective on how to approach my fitness advancement. I contacted Jeremy Thiel to help me get to the next level. Jeremy and I set up a plan for me to visit CrossFit Central... I was ready to go!

I have to admit, I was nervous driving down to Central. The voice in the back of my mind was asking if this was really going to be worth it? Was it going to make that much of a difference? I mean, I did lose 85lbs with my current programming. But like a Pro Fighter preparing for a fight, I sought the help of training partners and took on a 21 Day Challenge with Jeremy.

My 21 Day Challenge........

Stick to the Zone Diet for 21 days. I've tried the Zone before but failed in my attempts. Jeremy explained it to me in a new way. We planned my meals and I was confident this was something I could do!

New workout programming to optimize my goals and get to the next level. I followed the programming and diet to the absolute best of my abilities. During the those 3 weeks my workouts have never been better!!! I Pr'd on SEVERAL benchmark workouts! My friends at CrossFit Waco have seen the difference not only in my workouts, but my appearance as well. I am now leaner than ever and lost 6 more pounds.

Overall, I feel 100% better in my day to day life. Jeremy's coaching helped me catapolt my journey to becoming a better CrossFitter and person. His encouragement and motivation inspired me to continue on this path. This did not end as a 21 day "tryout." This has turned out to be a life changing experience and I will continue on... and I WILL be a badass!

See you guys at Sectionals!!!!!!!!!

The Dip

2010-10-15T17:16:00.000-07:00

Quit the wrong stuff.

Stick with the right stuff.

Have the guts to do one or the other.

Pages 1 - 25

1. What is the difference between obstacles and problems?

2. Is quitting right or wrong? How do you feel about quitting?

3. What dips have you seen in your past that you might not have been aware of?

4. Do you want to be the best in the world and what would that take?

5. What hard questions are you not asking? p.15

6. What does it look like to lean into a dip?

7. What is a real dip you have right now?

8. Can we really know if we are on a cliff?

9. Are you in a cul-de-sac now? Dead end job or no where to grow?

The Spectrum

2010-10-12T12:09:00.000-07:00

Hey guys today is a watershed moment for me! I am happy to be releasing my first ever DVD with Zach Even Esh THE UNDERGROUND STRENGTH COACH! Zach has had a major influence on me in business and life it is an honor to work with him. Check it out!

The Spectrum DVD
The Spectrum DVD featuring Zach Even-Esh & Jeremy Thiel is now available for pre-sale! There are only 40 copies of this DVD available, get yours before they sell out.
Jeremy Thiel and Zach Even-Esh are two polar opposite strength coaches when it comes to the way they operate their businesses. Yet they BOTH are achieving great success in the same industry. Most coaches believe that this is unheard of!

Abnormal success comes from parting from "the norm." One operates a tiny warehouse gym strictly for athletes and the other operates several gyms and boot camps, some for general fitness and some for specific niche populations. And although they operate completely different warehouse gyms, they have BOTH dominated their local area by operating gyms in a very tactical manner.

They've BOTH made tons of mistakes and lost lots time AND money during their journey through building their businesses.But they've established very specific strategies for growing their gyms, allowing them to live the lifestyles that they once dreamed.

Check out all the details and all the powerful information they've packed inside 'The Spectrum' and find out what's in store for you.

The Spectrum DVD

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Ms. Jackson

2010-10-11T06:55:00.000-07:00

"ideas become dynamic when they become specific"

The past two weekends I have been surrounded by competition. The USA Oly/Crossfit Competition and The October Obliteration by Crossfit Champions. I picked up a couple of insights on competing and I wanted to list some of them here.

1. If you do not take yourself seriously, no one will.
Serious can be interpreted in a few ways. What I mean is preparing yourself for the movement or the workout, your best way and not worrying about the people around you or what they think.

2. The most athletic, does not always mean the fittest.
Efficient movement and skills can separate the average athlete from the pack.
Work Skills!

*Important announcement

I will be starting Jeremy Thiel's Book Club this Friday 10/15/10. The Book Club will be geared 1st to Crossfit affiliate owners, 2nd to any entrepreneurs running a business or wishing to sharpen their business skills. This will be based online, so anyone can participate, regardless of your location. Details will be released Wednesday 10/13/10. I will provide Q & A on my blog + Video insights.
The first book is The Dip by Seth Godin.

Buy the book and email Susan Bender at bender.susan@gmail.com saying that you will be joining the book club. The first series will be limited to 25 people. These 25 participants will receive specific insights not shared with the general blog viewer!

There is no cost involved in signing up. Please comment if you have any questions.

STAND

2010-09-28T06:12:00.000-07:00

Living on the outer limits of what is possible will freak out 98% of the population, including me. I am good at doing the dance, looking like I am putting it all out there but ONLY when I know it will work. What if you and I were willing to live on the edge but not only on the edge, truly willing to take the leap to the unknown.

Fear is the reason the mass majority are not willing to make the plunge.

I own one of the largest Crossfit Affiliates in the world, if not the largest? I have more than 700 clients, led by over 20 full time trainers. I am ready to make a quantum leap, but if I do this, I will be taking the group with me.

Five years ago, when I took my first leap to start this thing called Crossfit Central, it was me and a hand full of people. The risk was much smaller and the landing if I failed would be much softer.

Today the game is bigger, threatening a much more painful landing. I do not make decisions without a lot of consideration these days. It is time to make a move!

You might not see the effects today or tomorrow. However, in one or two years when you do see the effects, recall this blog post and know a decision was made in the face of FEAR.

God speed

Adapt or Die

2010-09-27T05:01:00.000-07:00

Opening a Crossfit affiliate can be the scariest and most exciting journey any crossfithead could ever do! Crosssfit recently hit 2000 affiliates world wide. Two thousand is a pretty large number of people. If you just do simple math, 2000 affiliates times an average of 50 clients at each box is 100,000 organized crossfitters. This is not even counting all the military and home garage gyms, boot camps etc.

As Crossfit reaches mass consumption across the country, new ways of approaching the business must occur. Going about things as-is, will not meet the demands and the desires of the people.

I personally have had to stretch my view of what is possible at Crossfit Central and how we will touch more people and change the world. Our staff is constantly upping their game and looking at our affiliate with fresh eyes to develop the program and to bring the best product to market.

As the leader of Crossfit Central I must adapt just as fast as the market demands. Sometimes this can be challenging when you are familiar with the old ways of doing things. I am committed to having an open mind to to get our game to the next level!

Check out Brick House Crossfit's Success

I am What ever you say I am

2010-09-25T03:23:00.000-07:00

I really dont know who said it first or if it is even true.

"You get one or two great opportunities in life"

Crossfit is one of those opportunities! The opportunity to be a part of something so great it could change the world! I am into changing the world!

Crossfit!

Run Jeremy Runnnn!!!

2010-09-22T05:24:00.000-07:00

Do you ever feel like you are STUCK? Life is moving forward and progress is occurring + or - but your not completely free? While on a run yesterday I began to think of all the great things I have learned over the past years and realized how much I love to run. Not for the sake of running but for the therapeutic process of moving forward while thinking. In the past I would run two to three half marathons a year. I haven't run a half marathon in two years. In the next six months I am going to run 3! I am excited about letting my legs run free as well as my mind!

Jeremy Thiel Book Club "If Oprah can have one I can too! ; )"

I encourage everyone to read or listen to The Slight Edge.

Vision

2010-09-20T05:54:00.000-07:00

Jeremy GGBP from CrossFit Central on Vimeo.

This past weekend 5 affiliate came through the Garage Gym Blue Print. It was one of the best groups to come through yet! Every one was excited motivated and ready take it to the next level!

* Tony Young & Karen Katzenbach from CrossFit Genius (Montgomery, Alabama)

* Max Fernandez & Paul Gregrow from CrossFit South County (Laguna Hills, California)

* Jill Baker & Brian Baker from CrossFit Fly (Laguna Hills, California)

* Adrien Rudesal & Landon Adams from CrossFit Round Rock (Round Rock, Texas)

* Chris Biles and Amy Glass from Better Functional Conditioning soon to be CrossFit Waxahachie (Waxahachie, Texas)

Contribution

2010-09-13T19:45:00.000-07:00

Watch This

FGB5

2010-09-11T16:16:00.000-07:00

More Photos

Crossfit Central was involved in the Original Fight Gone Bad Workout 5 years ago. We had a strong 30 participate! This was before we had our own gym.

Fight Gone Bad 5 is less than two weeks away and we are expecting an awesome event. My goal is to raise $1000.00 personally for the event. Austin's very own LiveStrong and Wounded Warrior Project are the active non-profits working with the event!

Please donate here any amount is a great amount! $10.00 $20.00 $30.00 What every you feel is right for you!

If you want to sign up as well and participate with Crossfit Central and other Crossfit gyms from around Austin Sign up now and start fund raising!

Something More

2010-09-08T10:42:00.000-07:00

Garage Gym Air Band
I started my first Boot Camp in October of 2005. Five years have flown by and what do I have to show for it? I have learned so much along the way its mind blowing.

I was sitting in Starbucks this am visiting with an up and coming Crossfit athlete and personal trainer, and I noticed two fit guys come in with all black fitness gear on and sharp hair cuts. I instantly figured they were trainers but wasn't sure. After I wrapped up my meeting I could hear a conversation rolling with two young ladies and the young men talking about Gladiotor boot camp and starting a conversation etc. etc. Might have been a job interview, who knows?

It was fun to hear them chat about this a that and up coming plans to Take Over the World, Best boot camp in the world!

I started Crossfit Central with Carey Kepler when I was 24 years old. On October 5th I will be turning twenty nine.

When I was 24 all I wanted to do was take over the world with a killer Crossfit Program and Boot Camps and be the biggest and the best! Don't get me wrong I still plan to do this but my motivation has changed. It was a scary transition but I made it through in one whole.

My motivation used to be me! Ok Ok I admitted it to the world! Ha the funny thing is you already knew this but I was oblivious to it. My biggest limitation was my EGO. I know I still have it and I promise I will work on my self even more I Promise. : )

I have always believed in empowering people and did my best at applying it. Now I have dedicated my life to it.

I don't know what God has planned for me but I know I will put forth by best foot each and every time.

Discomfort

2010-09-05T08:34:00.000-07:00

Here today gone tomorrow. When we think about musicians, actors, athletes they come and they go but some rise up to the top and stay there for many years. How is that so? Musicians that come to mind, Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, Jay Z, and Madonna have been around for years or made come backs in their career keeping them at number one.

Talent is? The ability to continue to produce quality content? Discomfort

Greatness is not a function of circumstances. Greatness is Largely a matter of Conscious Choice and Discipline. GOOD TO GREAT

Ownership

2010-09-02T11:13:00.001-07:00

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Power resides in the man or women who will take ownership of his/her thoughts words and actions.

To change the course of our future it will take- Vision + Faith + Belief + Action.

Success?

MovNat

2010-09-01T07:46:00.001-07:00

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Erwan Le Corre is one of the most capable athletes on earth, and you may have never heard about him. The French National, and native of New Mexico, is a member of the burgeoning evolutionary fitness movement. We were fortunate enough to film him over two days for a revealing look at how his MOVNAT movement began. With one Men's Health feature and a feature in OUTSIDE magazine coming, this fall, expect to see a lot of this fitness revolutionary. He believes that fitness doesn't stop when the clock ends. Trust us, this guy can do it all.

I WILL I AM

2010-08-17T07:06:00.000-07:00

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I will take ownership. I will take ownership of my thoughts, words and actions. I will take ownership of my diet. I will take ownership of my lack of flexibility. I will take ownership for not training strength. I will take ownership for the decline in my METCON. I will take ownership for my commitments and responsibilities. I will take ownership for myself and my wolf pack. I will take ownership of my integrity. I will take ownership of my financial situation. I will take ownership of my goals and dreams. I will take ownership of my relationships to my family, friends and loved ones. I will take ownership of my ownership.

I commit to pushing my potential. I commit to achieving that potential. I commit to being my best every single day and giving my all in each and every situation. I commit to taking opportunities presented and converting them into successes. I commit to creating something from nothing. I commit to turning dreams and goals into realities. I commit to this life, this world and the rest of eternity.

ABOVE FROM MICHAEL WINCHESTER

EVERY THING INSIDE OF YOU TELLS YOU TO BACK OFF, TONE IT DOWN, YOU WILL LOOK STUPID, WHAT IF YOU FAIL? F&#$THAT

GGBP

2010-08-07T06:49:00.000-07:00

Ok I have keep the Garage Gym Blue Print a secret for long enough. Nicole Hughes and I have been behind the scenes for about a 14 months creating the best Garage Gym seminar in the world. We have put 20+ affiliate through the training and seen phenomenal results! If you want free content go tho www.garagegymblueprint.com the info is worth thousands of dollars and countless years experience. Join our newsletter for great info as well! You get three killer videos for free!

One example Formula 5 Pamphlet. This is the beginning of a full work coming soon!

Fall Calender
September 16 - 18th 3/5 spots remaining

November 18 - 20th 1/5 spots remaining

Inferno

2010-08-01T18:51:00.000-07:00

When I was a young boy the fire I was burned out of control up and down cool and hot. I was not in control but at the fires mercy running to and fro.

Today I stand in self reflection knowing that the fire that is in me is a violent rage burning ready to be channeled into a mission purpose greater then me.

I wanted to dedicate this song to my boys Lance Cantu Michael Gregory John Del Peral Diego Centeno Web Smith

Kettlebell Skills Workshop @ Central

2010-07-29T09:57:00.000-07:00

I am excited to announce The kettlebell skill workshop! Kettlebells are mean and nasty and I love them!

The Kettlebell Skills Workshop is for kettlebell enthusiasts or new kettlebell practitioners and will be capped at only 20 students.

Coaches Jeremy Thiel, Chris Hartwell and Randal Setzler will take participants through Complex movements such as Cleans, Snatches, Swings, Presses, and Jerks. They will also teach fun and challenging varied movements such as Turkish Get Up (TGU), Windmills, Dual kettlebell movements and hand to hand techniques.

Saturday, August 7th from 8:30 to 11am at CrossFit Central

Cost: $100.00. This workshop will exempt the participant from Kettlebell Elements if you join Crossfit Central Kettlebell Classes. $50.00 for current Crossfit Central Clients.

Crossfit OG's

2010-07-26T07:43:00.000-07:00

Skip Chase, Doug Chapman, Dave Picardy

If you dont know this crew you should. Crossfit Affiliates are very young and these guys have been around for a long time in Crossfit History. Doug and Skip are huge influences on Crossfit Central and the creation of our affiliate. I highly recommend you visit their sites and see how they run their boxes.

I was able to run into them at the Crossfit Games in LA! Its always good to see old faces!

Courage

2010-07-24T15:42:00.000-07:00

"Here I stand, the future ahead of me the past behind me and only the present to engage. Desire, passion, hunger to be the best nothing more nothing less this is my test."

Last night I was able to relax and watch a movie Coco before Chanel (Trailer). During the part of the movie I mentioned how brave she was and Lisa T. said "she has nothing to lose". It took me back to a time when I lived that way. Oh how good it feels to be ALL IN. The movie was great and very inspiring!

What events in my life caused me to draw in and not live on the edge. Have you seen Rocky 3 Eye of the Tiger. To relate my life to movies I feel like I lost my eye of the tiger and I am going back to the old school to claim it.

I feel a hunger inside of me rising up bigger badder then before a ferocious lion that will not surrender. When I first started out on my life mission I was out to prove my self. This weak place of desperation is dead and gone.

I am on a Ruthless and Relentless mission to take a stand for all people!

A Great Time to Quit

2010-07-22T19:15:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Crossfit Games have come and gone and life is back to normal. Lindsay Smith got 12th place over all and Carey Kepler placed 16th Jen Cardella 26th and Jessica Sharratt came in 31st great showing from all the Central Athletes! Team Crossfit Central was 7th out of 66 teams from around the world Andy Lewis Alex Janss Web Smith Lisa Thiel Crystal Nelson Travis Holly.

I have attended all Crossfit Games as a participant up until this year. Year One 2007 I showed up and was not ready for what I was about to do. I got Rhabdo and could not straighten my arms for 7 days after the competition. My pull ups went to zero for 3 months. Year Two 2008 I was ready and trained up to meet the competition I remembered from the year before OPT, Speal, Josh Everett, AFT and others. I was able to step it up on the last workout and place 3rd over all. It was a great day for me but the following 6th months I faced a severe lack of desire to train and had a constant wet towel on me so it felt like. I figured I had adrenal fatigue syndrome but was never diagnosed. Year Three 2009 I had a great training partner with me Lance Cantu. In 2009 Crossfit HQ implemented regional qualifiers I was able to opt out do to finishing in the top 5. The 2009 Crossfit Games where the toughest event I had competed in in my entire life. We did 8 workouts in two days it was brutal. I made it into the final 16 and got injured on the last day. I was unable to do pull ups for 4 months after the Games.

Coming into the 2010 Crossfit Games I was very hesitant to pushing my self to unknown limits. The previous years had taken a toll on my mind and how far I could push my body. I believed that doing Crossfit to fast to hard could really take a toll on your body and system. I ended up finishing 21st in the competition almost to my delight I didnt think I could manage the wear and tear of another games.

In the last two months I have been able to come into great insight. I have learned a lot about my self and many beliefs about my abilities that were holding me back.

2011 is the best year for me to hang it up and throw in the towel and say my day has come and gone the Crossfit Games are no longer in my possibilities.

This is the day I live for the momentum has stopped the odds are stacked up against me. What will I do?

1. The Road Not Taken


TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;	5

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,	10

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.	15

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.	20

Cant get enuff

2010-07-12T10:48:00.000-07:00

There was a time when my world was filled with DARKNESS dakrness darkness then i stopped dreaming and I was suppose to fill it up with something something. ...............

Then I tried to make my mind up...........Am I Free or Tied up?

This song lets me know I can be who ever I want to be! I love it! Changing shapes all the time!

I am leaving for LA in two days for the Crossfit Games! I am so excited to be apart of the event and the community!

Lots of video and content coming your way!

You VS. YOU

2010-07-08T17:04:00.000-07:00

Total abandonment of self...

Hunger that is bigger then one.....

Focus after being shook-en......

Vision

OH Summer!

2010-07-06T18:49:00.000-07:00

Crossfit Kids!

Crossfit Central is hosting kids camps all summer long! Therin Smith has had me out to visit with the kids about their life vision, goals and character! What a fun ride more pictures!

My Tyler

2010-07-03T09:57:00.000-07:00

First off if you haven't seen fight club wake up!? We all have alter egos strong suits people we portray to get through certain situations that come up in life. I am not saying its right or wrong I am just saying.

I am 28 3/4 years old and I have been able to create some pretty interesting characters I portray. Many people dont know who I am or what I am that just see certain sides of me. We all do this but sometimes we dont even know that we are doing it.

Today I was able to do the Murph at Crossfit Austin!It was a total blast and Lisa and I love to visit Boone and Wes the owners. Also the rest of the community that came out rocked!

I was able to do the Murph 1 1/2 times. Once I did it as one character and the second time I was some one else. The first time I went through the WOD light hearted and finished in 40.42RX the slowest I had ever done it. The second time one hour later I ran 1 mile 50 pull ups 100 push ups and 200 squats ending with one mile in 23.32.

I dont know if my time would have been faster? What matters is I was able to come back to the WOD and readdress it with a different mind set and attitude. On the last mile all I could think about was a clip from fight club. Tyler kisses Edward Nortons hand then pours sulfur acid on it. Edward Norton flips out but Tyler wont let him end the pain until he becomes it. After he embraces the pain it ends.

Embrace the pain!I was able to let the workout be what it was and enjoy it!

Affraid

2010-07-02T09:26:00.001-07:00

I love this song!

New Relentless Boot Camp

2010-06-23T07:21:00.000-07:00

The girls @sherry matthews
I am ready to get you in shape! I am starting a new boot camp this summer!

Where: Jack and Adams Triathlon shop 1210 Barton springs Rd
When: Tues Thurs 530 - 630am (10 spots)
June 29th - July 29th (8 sessions)
Cost:$150.00 * $50.00 Discount when you bring a friend $25.00 off per person

Online Sign up!
If you have any questions email me jeremythiel@crossfitcentral.com or call 512-791-7215

The ThrowDown

2010-06-22T03:36:00.000-07:00

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Thanks to Rob Garza of G7 Athletics for a killer highlight video for The Relentless Garage Gym ThrowDown! The event was awesome thanks to all the affiliates that came out and competed!

People

2010-06-21T15:09:00.000-07:00

People make life interesting challenging and diverse! I love coaching because it test your ability to communicate and motivate to broad range of people.

I am thankful for my life!

Easy Day!

2010-06-17T09:20:00.000-07:00

Have you ever heard this statement "train your face"? Its one of my most favorite things to watch. People express their struggles threw their face many times. One thing I have learned about being successful is to model the best to become your best. Do you ever notice the best athletes or performers rarely if ever look like they are trying. They just do it with eas.

I think I was hungry and I wanted to eat the bar?

UNBROKEN

2010-06-15T14:02:00.000-07:00

8 CROSSFIT CENTRAL COACHES HAVE BEGUN!
http://optimumperformancetraining.blogspot.com/

Kelly Starrett

2010-06-07T07:56:00.000-07:00

Just launched my Youtube Page! Look for some killer behind the scenes content.

Saturday night Lisa and I had the pleasure of having Kelly S, Lindsay and Web Smith, Big Mike and Carey Kepler over for dinner + the kids. It was an amazing night getting to visit with Kelly and hearing different insights to competitive training and life philosophy.

A few things really stuck out about what Kelly said. One - This is the first time in humanity we are doing what we are doing Crossfit Garage Gyms Crossfit Games ect. He brought a lot of perspective to the responsibility we have to pursue excellence and have FUN!

Going Back to School

2010-06-07T06:41:00.000-07:00

Summer is here School is out and its time to chill...right! You can feel it this Monday am traffic is light the weather is warm. I love summer time!

The seasons come and go in life and I am back to the season of learning.

#studentreadytolearn

One Word Gymnastics

2010-06-01T13:38:00.000-07:00

A new beast is coming............................................

Peace Before the STORM

2010-05-26T08:39:00.000-07:00

Its Wednesday morning 10:41am I am sitting at Jos Coffee in South Austin. I have been preparing my whole life for this moment right now the parallel of the UnKnow the pursuit of my life purpose and all the people I want to touch help reach out to. My heart is on fire with passion and love.

The Crossfit South Central Regional competition is in 2 1/2 days the workouts have yet to be released. Instead of avoiding the uncomfortable of not knowing. I feel every nerve pulse being of my body. I could jump twelve feet high run through a wall or sit and contemplate the depth of enjoyment I will get out of the pain I will experience in three days. It hit me like a ton of bricks last night the reason why I do this.

The love of the GAME Period. Crossfit is the most dynamic way I can express every aspect of my life! It is my art it is my gift back to the world.

If you think I am Crazy your not Crossfit. If you feel this comment.

Soul Lifter Sicfit

I am Crossfit

What you see....

2010-05-24T19:24:00.000-07:00

Is what you get! I am pictured with one of Jenn C clients. I want to say his name is Diego? Jen? Any how you can see the resemblance of his hair and my T-shirt! Nice!

Sin from Crossfit Harlem hooked me up with the killer shirt!

#iamhungry

Team

2010-05-24T06:51:00.000-07:00

The depth of success to me is all about the team. From a very early age I was taught team work through sports. As I have grown up and moved into the professional world I see how dynamic teams rise to the top. Crossfit Central has one of the best teams in the industry.

Crossfit Central Rocks!

Battle Mode

SicFIT! HeadHunter II

2010-05-21T08:25:00.000-07:00

I have held it in long enough and I am about to explode! Crossfit is my release it allows me to let every thing within me come out.

In 7 days I am traveling to Ft. Worth to lay the wrath from hell on some workouts. This is when I turn the switch on from calm to battle mode. What is battle mode?

The feeling inside your guts if you are about to get jumped by a couple of guys. If your best friend is trapped under a vehicle and you dead 1000lbs of his chest. If some one is threatening your mom your wife or you sister. If some one has a gun to your head and you will throw them to kingdom come and back.

Battle Mode some people have it some people dont? This is when the impossible becomes easy and UNBROKEN is all day!

Big Shout out to Lance Cantu! He lives this way every day!

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Afriad I Am

2010-05-19T19:40:00.000-07:00

His gift is his curse.

I am afraid for you and for him and for the rest of you. I love to be inspired and motivated to be my best.

Stand up get ready! UnBroken

Breaking Record Daily!
Flo TRACK

Kris K

One Two Three

2010-05-18T17:53:00.000-07:00

"When there is nothing left to burn you have to set your self on fire." Link

F - U - N FUN! I was running the other day and I passed a family on a walk. A little girl was riding her bike and she spelled out F-U-N and Yelled FUN!

Wow that was awesome! Try it out loud!

Courage + Faith + Massive Action = FEAR KILLER

2010-05-12T07:40:00.000-07:00

How do I know I am on the right track?! This Sunday I woke up and I had a giant sheet of fear and anxiety over me. I woke up and went through me daily plan of action and the cloud was still hanging all over me. This takes me back to a time when I was just out of high school and I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. I had this feeling day in and day out. It consumed my life for two to three years. I would have good days and bad days but I did not know if the feeling was ever going to leave me.

During this time I was devouring self help books and motivation and spiritual teachings.

From 18 to 28 I have learned a lot about perseverance and staying focused no matter what obstacle stood in my the way.

Courage + Faith + MASSIVE ACTION

Anxiety and Fear Killer!

LEAD FROM THE FRONT #SOUL LIFTER

Game Time!

2010-05-10T04:51:00.000-07:00

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Freedom!

2010-05-08T17:56:00.000-07:00

Resilient-characterized or marked by resilience: as a : capable of withstanding shock without permanent deformation or rupture b : tending to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change

Freedom is in the heart of every man..Freedom of fear and oppression. Brave Heart lives today and forever! #soul_lifter sicfit

Soul Lifter

2010-05-06T17:11:00.000-07:00

Every night you go to bed with the spirit of expectation or you go to bed dreading the next day.
Every night you go to bed knowing you gave it your everything or you go to bed wishing the pain would stop.
Every night you have the ability to craft your next day with excitement or to pity your self and how hard you work.
Every night you go to bed weak and frail or hungry to wake seek and destroy!

I am Hungry!

Do It!

2010-05-04T14:43:00.000-07:00

Relentless Trojan Challenge is upon us!

Trojan Workout

3 Rounds, 6 minute cap to complete the workout. 2 minute rest before the 2nd round and 3rd round start. If you don't complete the round, its reps finished. Score is the time difference between round one to three. The goal is to be fast and consistent, similar to a Tabata WOD.

Example: Round 1- 3min, Round 2- 3.30, Round 3- 3.45-- Total Score= 1 minute 15 seconds.

Elite: Men- 24kg, Women- 16kg
Intermediate: Men- 16 or 20kg, Women- 12kg
Beginner: Men- 12 or 16kg, Women- 8kg

20 Swings
1/2 Gasser (27 yds across football field & 27 yds back to KB)
20 Snatches R/L
1/2 Gasser
20 Lunge pass R/L
1/2 Gasser
20 Burpees

Do the WOD and tell me what your time is!

Do or Die!

2010-05-03T19:58:00.000-07:00

I am Legend!

I am so Fire Up Right Now! Will doesnt have anything on me especial his half reps!

UnderGround Zach Even Esh

4 Years and Counting

2010-04-26T12:18:00.000-07:00

This photo was snapped a week after the 2007 Crossfit Games. If you notice my prayer position by the banzai tree! Well if you take a closer look at my biceps they are swollen. Yes I had rhabdo after the games and my arms didnt straighten for 7 days. I have competed in all three crossfit games and 2010 is a big year. I will compete in 5 weeks at Regionals then move to the games in LA!

After watching the video released by Crossfit HQ! I have never been hungrier to compete on the big stage!

The Garage Gym Revolution

2010-04-23T06:27:00.000-07:00

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This video gets me jacked up! The big box industry is getting left behind and unlimited possibility is the future!

Get some!

One Strip!

2010-04-22T10:08:00.000-07:00

One strip will change your life! Just like your first crossfit wod. Testing your Alkaline vs acidic level will make you look at your insides on a cellular level in a whole new light.

Did you know that the pH of your body affects every aspect of your health? pH levels regulate, effect, and control practically everything in nature, including your body.

When your body is pH balanced, it is full of vitality. You’ll find that you have increased energy, mental clarity, and you’ll even notice that your skin has regained that healthy glow.

pH balance of the body can be simply summarized as your internal balance of Acid and Alkaline.

http://www.phionbalance.com/

If you want to be educated on this topic and your a current client of Crossfit Central. Sign up for your free nutrition lecture at www.crossfitcentral.com

Stand up or sit down

2010-04-21T06:18:00.000-07:00

When you set a goal obstacles will appear no questions asked. It all comes down to how you view the obstacles and if you will let them stop you.

The three ingredients that are a cure all. Faith Hope and MASSIVE ACTION!

Massive Action is the hardest ingredient to come by. How do you Get it Done?! GID

1. The Road Not Taken

TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth; 5

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same, 10

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back. 15

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference. 20

Primal Yep thats Primal

2010-04-19T16:20:00.000-07:00

So this is my boy Greg he was a State Champion in High School Football 12 years ago. My point he is an athlete and a hard worker. He is an attorney now and works 80 90 100hrs a week!?$@##

The last couple of weeks we have been focusing on a few key thing. SLEEP, EAT, DRINK H20! Now I know the primal thing has really taken off but it doenst get much more primal than that!

Greg keep up the hard work and remember to sleep eat and drink h20!

Are you a trainer and all you focus on is a phenominal squat clean and jerks. Stop every once in a while and check out how your clients life is going WORD?!

Team

2010-04-17T13:46:00.000-07:00

#11 The law of the inner Circle John C Maxwell If you want to be your best you must surround your self with the best! Web Smith and Travis Holley are the tops when it comes to Crossfit the sport and Crossfit the life style. The breath authenticity when it come to living the code.

Thanks to you guys you push me to be the best!

Project Mayhem!

2010-04-16T06:10:00.000-07:00

7 days ago Crossfit Centeral hosted Project Mayhem! We had 30+ men come and throw down on two Wods + some great indivudaul challenges. We had a lot of guys complete there fisrt muscle up! Also we finsihed off the night with BBQ and some cold drinks!

Project Mayhem from CrossFit Central on Vimeo.

Girl Talk

2010-04-14T19:33:00.000-07:00

I am officially a Girl Talk Fan! I want to be on stage next time he is here in ATX!

Fran Today 2.29Rx
Helen Today 7.36rx
Oly lifting Technique Squat Clean 205lbs. now comes off the ground like butta! More load less work!

My goal is to be the most efficient crossfitter in the world. Moving threw space and time with eas of mind and body.Working at max intensity making work look like play. Moon Walker
Thanks to my Coach John Del Peral My acupuncturists Rachelle Webb My nutritionist Lisa Thiel Olympic Coach Chad Vaughn

All the folks help me see the world from different eyes!

Sell Out

2010-04-12T17:42:00.000-07:00

Ok I resisted as long as I possible could but I did it I bought Vibram 5 fingers! Its funny to think there is no other reason to buy vibrams but performance. Vibrams are probable the goofiest shoes I have ever put on my feet. HHHHMMMM are they even shoes?

Well after going to a stretch specialist and her describing my lower leg muscles as asleep. I figured it was time to step it up. More to come on this topic.

Thanks Web for doing things first so others can follow or not.

6 Key Reasons to Wear or Train in Vibram FiveFingers:

1. Strengthens Muscles in the Feet and Lower Legs - wearing FiveFingers will stimulate and strengthen muscles in the feet and lower legs, improving general foot health and reducing the risk of injury.

2. Improves Range of Motion in Ankles, Feet and Toes – no longer ‘cast’ in a shoe, the foot and toes move more naturally.

3. Stimulates Neural Function Important to Balance and Agility - when wearing Vibram FiveFingers, thousands of neurological receptors in the feet send valuable information to the brain, improving balance and agility.

4. Improves Proprioception and Body Awareness – those same neurological receptors heighten body awareness, sending messages about body mechanics, form, and movement.

5. Eliminates Heel Lift to Align the Spine and Improve Posture – By lowering the heel, our bodyweight becomes evenly distributed across the footbed, promoting proper posture and spine alignment.

6. Allows the Foot and Body to Move Naturally, Which Just FEELS GOOD.

CRUSH IT

2010-04-11T12:30:00.000-07:00

Dear Jeremy,

Thank you for registering for the South Central Regional. We are looking forward to a successful event and are pleased that you will be joining us. Please use this confirmation as your receipt. Your confirmation number is listed below and can be used to make updates to your record.

Confirmation Number: +++++

For detailed information on this event, please visit our web site: http://games2010.crossfit.com/events/south-central/

Mind Bending

2010-04-10T07:19:00.000-07:00

My preferred method of communication is verbal(talking) I am very able to articulate what I am thinking and seeing in my minds eye through word. I believe the world is a place of unlimited possibility and anything is achievable with the belief/faith + massive work ethic. In the past couple of weeks two things have occurred that I have been working on for 5+ years.

1. The Jesus WOD - I am a lover of God and am not always open or verbal about my passion for Christ. On holly week I had a flash of insight to an idea to create a workout after the Passion of Christ. Not until this morning did it hit me what a long time dream of mine it had been to put something together like this to express my love!

2. Project Mayhem - Last night the male coaches of Crossfit Central came together to host a challenge for Men only. This was an EPIC event in my mind. Many of the guys who showed up were former athletes and hadn't had this environment to be involved in since they played high school or college sports. When I say environment I mean a group of people that encourage you and support you and cheer you on for challenging your self. On another note some of the men had never gotten to be apart of an event like this one. Congratulations to all who participated!

Last, the video posted is the story we all living the great adventure the great passion of the human race. Connecting with one another and enduring all the challenges and obstacle that face us.

Game Face For You!

2010-04-08T20:16:00.000-07:00

Ok who they hell cares anyway! My favorite thing to do in life to get people to see the unbelievable.

212 F Watch and See

Green Feed

2010-04-05T16:54:00.000-07:00

Little Stone is getting started early. Stone turns 2 in April and he is on his way to being a tough little bugger! You can all ready see his dogged determination and focus. The gator ran out of juice while my nephews were cruising around the farm. After Papa pushed it in Stone gave it a last push.

Finished

2010-04-03T07:03:00.000-07:00

Crossfit Central coaches after the Jesus WOD on Friday. It was a great mental challenge that left me thinking about the 2009 Crossfit Games. The wod was long and began to feel pointless. Mental workouts are the best challenges for athletes to see if you have the determination to do what ever it takes to finish what you have started. Time and time again I have heard Crossfit atheltes say this wod is dumb I am not doing it..... me included. That is an excuse and usually why you wont stick it out to the finish. I also put up a couple of great shots my sister Kelly took. Hope every one had a great Easter and Celebrated life!

Thats my momma in the back ground with baby Pierce!

Jesus W.O.D

2010-03-31T18:17:00.000-07:00

Jesus WOD (The way of the Cross)

14 Rounds for time
95lbs Barbell
10 Deadlifts
10 Squat cleans
10 Push Press

50 ft of Walking Lunges with barbell on back. Walk back to start
point. At no point does the barbell touch the ground until after rounds 3 7
and 9.

After Round Three Seven and Nine 7 Turkish Get Ups 1.5 Pood (seven is the
number of completion)

The WOD represents 14 stations of the Cross with the three time Jesus
fell to the ground.

The WOD should be done Friday at three O clock for the
time Jesus passed on the Cross.

I will!

2010-03-31T12:28:00.000-07:00

The Art of War! I love life and the landscape that we dance through every day. I love the big picture and to see where all the pieces of the puzzle fit together. Always one step ahead of the game!

I Will!

Traveling Crossfitter

2010-03-29T18:17:00.000-07:00

Lisa and I traveled to North Carolina this past week and we hit up a great WOD at Crossfit Asheville. This was the 10am class full of awesome people!

WOD
6 Rounds 30 Swings 400 meter run
30 Wall Balls
*alternate movements each 400 meters

DEEP EDDY JULY 2006 - MARCH 2010

2010-03-27T16:26:00.000-07:00

Front Row: Matt K, Merrily P, Jeremy T, Amanda A, Cami H, Laura H. Heather R, Lea H
Bottom Row: Becky C, Allison C, Laura M

I have coached Deep Eddy Boot Camp just under 4 years. I retired from boot camp coaching this past month.

INTENSITY!

2010-03-23T18:41:00.000-07:00

HELLO meet Vic Zachary he is the owner of Crossfit Bayou City in Houston Texas. He is cheering on his competitors at Sectionals. Look at the the energy in his body it says to me get it done! Vic was a competitor at Crossfit Games in 2009 and I look forward to competing with him at Regionals in Ft. Worth. Check out this video with Vic cheering on his boy finishing the last workout.

Games Plan

2010-03-22T04:14:00.000-07:00

The Crossfit Regional competition is in 10 weeks and its time to start training! The last couple of weeks I have been working on my program to prepare me for the regional competition and set me up for the Crossfit Games in July. After three years of training for the Crosssfit games I feel like I have never reached my full potential. The guess work of how to run an affiliate have a personal life and train has always challenged me. Learning from my past experience I am one step closer to be more prepared then ever.

This brings me to my last thought. How is each competitor training with the Games in mind with out destroying them selves training for sectionals and regionals then the games? Three competitions can take a major toll on the body and mind if you do not build to the final event.

17 Weeks until AROMAS 10 Weeks until Regionals in Ft. Worth!

High Resolution

2010-03-17T17:26:00.000-07:00

Competition vs. Training

After training Crossfit for 4 1/2 years you start to learn a lot about your self and your ability's to push to the next level. Also when you should and how you should train at the next level. I am an emotional competitor I am starting to learn that doesn't mean I need to train with emotion. Training at high intensity's and getting emotionally involved in your workouts can burn your candle from both ends. I have began to learn to be stingy with my emotional energy and its application to training.

Sorry for the rambling but I was thinking about this today during my WOD. What do you think?

All Black EVERY THING!

2010-03-15T19:45:00.000-07:00

Ok so I really tried to change up my color choices with my cloths but it didnt work. 11 weeks until the Crossfit Regional competition.

All I have to say is ALL BLACK EVERY THING!

Fierce!!!!!!

2010-03-11T05:36:00.000-08:00

Crossfit is more then a fitness program. This past weekend I counted for 6 adults going through the I am Crossfit workout. I watched as they worked, pushed, and struggled through the workout. A question rose up in me. What if their peers saw them doing this? What would they think? Grown women pushing them selves harder then many men would even think of doing.

Crossfit is an outlet to be alive in many dimensions that modern day living doesnt allow!

Get Some!

Live like a child

2010-03-10T17:14:00.000-08:00

Jackson Jackson Jackson!!!!!! This little man is full of energy and is ready to fly anytime. Have you ever meet a kid who knows what he/she wants and wont leave you or his/her parent alone until they get it?

I tossed Jackson in the air a couple of times and he was hooked. With child like determination he wanted to be tossed in the air every free time I had.

If some one tells you NO. Do you accept their answer and move on? Stay focused and get some! Be Relentless!

Insperation

2010-03-09T05:38:00.000-08:00

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This video almost made me tear up! Arnold has been an inspiration to me from on early age. I started to follow his work at the early age of 12. The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding and who can forget commando! Man I wanted to be built like that!

It is pretty cool to see him at a Crossfit Sectional! Go Arnold!

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Jeremy Thiel

Book Club Kick off

Are you willing to cut off your arm I wasn't for two years.

THE TIME IS NOW

Good Day to Bleed

B Boy Saved the Day

Man-Up

The Go Giver

FGB6 WHY 17minutes

Austin, Love & Zilker Relays

The Power of One

Garage Gym Blue Print

Thiel TechnoViking

Community = Family

The Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Do Work III

Dumb it Down.......

DO WORK PART II

Way of Life

Respect

Grip and Rip

Once in a Life Time

*****Warning Alter Ego*******

Survival

Facing the Bull!?

Viva la Revolution

Get Some

You Ready?

Serial Quitter

LIGHT IN YOUR EYES

The Dip

The Spectrum

Ms. Jackson

STAND

Adapt or Die

I am What ever you say I am

Run Jeremy Runnnn!!!

Vision

Contribution

FGB5

Something More

Discomfort

Ownership

MovNat

I WILL I AM

GGBP

Inferno

Kettlebell Skills Workshop @ Central

Crossfit OG's

Courage

A Great Time to Quit

Cant get enuff

You VS. YOU

OH Summer!

My Tyler

Affraid

New Relentless Boot Camp

The ThrowDown

People

Easy Day!

UNBROKEN

Kelly Starrett

Going Back to School

One Word Gymnastics

Peace Before the STORM

What you see....

Team

SicFIT! HeadHunter II

Afriad I Am

One Two Three

Courage + Faith + Massive Action = FEAR KILLER

Game Time!

Freedom!

Soul Lifter

Do It!

Do or Die!

4 Years and Counting

The Garage Gym Revolution

One Strip!

Stand up or sit down

*Warning Alter Ego***