A New Coach on the Block…
WOD, 3/15/10:
First: 10 minutes to find your max power clean.
Next: AMRAP in 12 minutes of:
5 thrusters (135/95 lbs)
7 Burpees
Many people come to CrossFit in what they, and the rest of the world, consider “good shape.” And, for the most part, they truly are in descent shape in comparison to much of the latent American society. Then…12 minutes of “Cindy” has them humbled, on their knees (myself included).
Then there’s Allen Blanco…most of you know him. He is a OG (“Original Gangsta”) of the Shoreline. At our grand opening, he was the only person to perform “Fran” prescribed, and completed it in 5.30. IMPRESSIVE! Fitness and athleticism have always been important to Blanco, and he has continued to “bring it” to each and every WOD he performs at The Shoreline.
We are happy to officially announce that Blanco is now a coach at Shoreline CrossFit! As we continue to grow, we need more trainers to coach our athletes at SCF. We cannot be more grateful to have someone of such a top-notch caliber as Blanco. He comes to SCF with a plethora of knowledge in strength/fitness methods and diet. Kelly, DP, Shlee, and I are ecstatic to have him aboard..and you should be too!
Peter ripping through Friday's WOD.
WODs wouldn't be the same without Jacob (ask the Saturday 9:30 am class what I mean!)
Rob getting started on his 30 2 pood kettlebell swings.
Congrats to Alicia who completed her first WOD with REAL pull-ups on Friday night!
Welcome Carl to SCF (and how cute...Shlee and he coordinated their outfits!)
Mark has shown SERIOUS dedication lately in his training for the NE Sectionals!
Sarah has been showing major gains in her strength lately. She performed her first Rx'd weight WOD on Friday.
A LESSON IN PERSISTENCE: Desi pulled all of this stuffing out of her bed through a dime-sized hole. Never give up!
Posted: March 14th, 2010 under Daily Blog.
Comments
Comment from Dy-Lan
Time March 15, 2010 at 1:23 am
Welcome Coach Blanco!
Comment from RayG
Time March 15, 2010 at 5:43 am
Congrats Blanco….good role models make good coaches. You are the best…nice ink too! (and, those darlin daughters)
Comment from Gloria
Time March 15, 2010 at 7:55 am
Congratulations son, we’re very proud of you.
Blancos
Comment from Carb Boy
Time March 15, 2010 at 9:07 am
Congrats Blanco! Who didn’t see this one coming huh???
Comment from jessica
Time March 15, 2010 at 9:20 am
hey Jean hope you read these comments. Are you doing anything tonite at 6?
Comment from Kurt
Time March 15, 2010 at 9:54 am
Great job Alan, as always, thanks for the support.
Speaking of Sectionals, anyone know if there are there any spectator spots left?
Comment from BLANCO
Time March 15, 2010 at 10:52 am
Thanks for the comments guys. It’s really an honor to be a trainer at the Shoreline. I’m really looking forward to coaching along side Coach K, DP, LP and Shlee. The community we have built down on Sycamore Way is unreal and it’s only getting better. SHORELINE REPRESENT!!
Comment from Murph
Time March 15, 2010 at 11:14 am
Congrats blanco! And nice work on those bar muscle ups!
Comment from DP
Time March 15, 2010 at 11:14 am
Spectator spots are still available and the PRICE HAS JUST BEEN CHANGED!!!
It’s still $50 per spectator, but now you can bring a fiend. So basically, it’s buy one get one free. We need the support so please come down!
Comment from DP
Time March 15, 2010 at 11:18 am
Oh and of course…congrats to Allen Blanco. From our standpoint, making Allen a trainer was a no brainer. And yes Ray, Allen is the best! 
DP
PS- nice to know the Blanco family snipes the blog now and again. Now we know where Allen got it from! lol
Comment from RayG
Time March 15, 2010 at 11:33 am
Are you kidding about the $50 per couple for the spectator thing?
Comment from DP
Time March 15, 2010 at 11:56 am
Ray- not kidding. that’s the cost.
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On another note, Kevin Miller is having a hard time eating Paleo at the hospital. In fact, he’s been seen eating “regular” brownies by a few undercover CrossFitters we have employed at Gaylord Hospital. So eventhough he’ll be home in a few weeks and back to eating paleo, I want to keep him fit in the meanwhile.
I’m asking that we collectively make a batch of Paleo treats to replace those brownies he’s been eating and deliver them asap! Can we do this by Friday? Who’s in?
Comment from Colin
Time March 15, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Way to go Blanco!
Comment from jessica
Time March 15, 2010 at 12:56 pm
a reason to bake?! Im in. Also, congrats Allen! That’s awesome!
Comment from mark t aka the operation
Time March 15, 2010 at 1:10 pm
CONGRADS BLANCO !!!!! YOU DA MAN
Comment from Caitie
Time March 15, 2010 at 2:47 pm
I’d love to help bake paleo treats for Kevin. I have no idea what a paleo treat is, though — where can I find a recipe?
Comment from Stacy
Time March 15, 2010 at 3:21 pm
First–congrats to Blanco!
Second–I was wondering if anyone would be interested in training for the Hartford Marathon (or half marathon). The races are on October 9th. Even if you think you can’t run a marathon (or half marathon) by October 9–its totally possible–especially for us CrossFitters!!! 
For more info: http://www.hartfordmarathon.com/marathonnew.htm
Comment from monica
Time March 15, 2010 at 9:01 pm
desi is definitely persistent!!!! thats too funny!!
Comment from mark t aka the operation
Time March 14, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Yo thanks LP for the mad props!!! I am waiting to hopefully bring it in sectionals to represent shoreline in sectionals i do not want to let the coaches down who have rode my ass these past few months in getting ready for this insane shit. so once again thanks to LP,DP,SHEE,KELLY and my boy BLANCO for the good advise and support down this this really hard road to a better life all around. And i can not forget the the most suppotive kick ass wife in the world T THE RACK TESTA for making sure i dont fall off the wagon “YOU ROCK”. And to all my shoreline peeps thanks for being you the best fam ever.
PEACE OUT
MARK