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Member Spotlight — Kyle Weant
What got you in the doors at CFJI and what keeps you coming back? Fake News: I saw this shiny bald head from Folly Road and went to...
CFJI
Jul 17, 20185 min read
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Member Spotlight — Jessica Beran
We've had the pleasure of watching Jessica Beran grow as a member at CrossFit James Island over the past few years. Her goals have been...
Brian Gargone
May 15, 20184 min read
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Member Spotlight — Jordan Hollinshead
Jordan just finished the open doing all of the workouts as prescribed which she was not able to complete last year! She's working on...
Brian Gargone
Apr 12, 20183 min read
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What You Habitually Think...
This quote seems to ring true to me both in my own experience and in the members I watch walk in and out of my garage door each day....
Kyle Frazier
Mar 28, 20185 min read
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Member Spotlight — Phil Griebel
Phil was an OG (Original) CFJI'er. Phil is one of the few members who can remember the day when we had one rower, we used slamballs for...
Team Squeeze
Mar 20, 20183 min read
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Member Spotlight — Allison Cordle
Since Allison and her husband Bo tried us out a few months ago, they've become staples in the 9 a.m. "ninjas" class. They even confessed...
Brian Gargone
Feb 20, 20182 min read
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Member Spotlight — Rick Rockwell
This month's member spotlight almost never happened. Rick Rockwell was a bigger CrossFit skeptic than most. His active career was his top...
Kyle Frazier
Jan 22, 20186 min read
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Fasting, Big Pharma, and the Nation's Health
I've been doing a daily fasting regimen, also known as intermittent fasting, with the exception of some brunch on the weekends since I...
Kyle Frazier
Dec 20, 20171 min read
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Member Spotlight — Ali Arazie
The awards just continue to pile in for Ali! As we close out 2017, it is fitting that our final member spotlight of the year goes to the...
Brian Gargone
Dec 18, 20174 min read
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Member Spotlight — Dan Kuendel
Fresh on the CFJI Scene in 2017, Dan immediately bought into a healthier lifestyle and began consistently working out at the noon or...
Brian Gargone
Nov 20, 20173 min read
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Member Spotlight — Jenny Kelley
It's been a long time coming for this spotlight. Jenny Kelley is the epitome of "Be An Athlete". Jenny started Crossfitting back in 2013...
Brian Gargone
Oct 13, 20175 min read
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Member Spotlight — Alvin Lawrence
I challenge you to try not to be happy and have a smile on your face when you're around Alvin Lawrence. It's not possible. Alvin has been...
Brian Gargone
Sep 14, 20173 min read
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Member Spotlight — Valerie Tincher
Well, i'd be willing to bet almost everyone knows Valerie, and if they don't, they at least know her husband (He is the one yelling...
Brian Gargone
Aug 10, 20175 min read
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Member Spotlight — Broc Litherland
It's only fitting that the day before Summer we honor a real ray of sunshine for this month's member spotlight. You can't be around this...
Brian Gargone
Jun 20, 20174 min read
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Member Spotlight - Karen Harper
What ever possessed you to run a 50k? It was a trail run, if that makes it sound less crazy. Just think of it as a long, fast-paced hike...
Brian Gargone
May 4, 20173 min read
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Member Spotlight - Nathan Wheeler
Unfortunately, I have only had the opportunity to work out with Nathan on the occasion that I come to a 9 am, noon, or Saturday morning,...
Brian Gargone
Apr 14, 20173 min read
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Member Spotlight - Tyler "Wolf" Mayberry
Many athletes have walked through that rickety old garage door at CrossFit James Island, but none quite as unique as Tyler "Wolf"...
Brian Gargone
Mar 15, 20173 min read
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Member Spotlight-Emily Fain (Train)
A fan-favorite at the gym, Emily never ceases to amaze the entire coaching staff with her dedication, positive attitude, and willingness...
Brian Gargone
Feb 22, 20174 min read
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My Journey With Meditation
My journey with meditation. "Shine your heart forward" I wanted to write a little something about meditation for a while, so I figured...
Kyle Frazier
Feb 2, 20179 min read
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Member Spotlight - Matthew Cirnigliaro
Matt's dedication to fitness, nutrition, and family over the past few years landed him this Member Spotlight. His inspirational story...
Brian Gargone
Jan 17, 20176 min read
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