Dennis getting a great pull on this power clean.

Eddie would make my fourth grade teacher proud by correctly solving this math problem…

Project Jacked! Finalists

Our in-house paleo challenge finished just in time for all of our challengers to feast on some Thanksgiving goodness this past week. Hopefully, we learned a few things in doing the challenge and saw some progress that we don't want to let go to waste. Now is the time to stay on track and keep the paleo train going. We are putting everything together for a announcement of the PJ winners tomorrow. Stay tuned!

Project Blankie

Lisa V. is collecting new and gently used blankets for a blanket drive. Flyers and more info is in the gym. But, if you just want to bring a blanket in, we would gladly take it off your hands in support of the drive. Thanks.

Think you can make significant changes in 3 months? You bet you can. Check out the whiteboard pics below of the CrossFit Total taken in August, and the Total taken last week. I've highlighted just a few athletes that were able to take both tests. These are outstanding strength improvements that I'm sure will be reflected not only in their performance in the gym, but in their activities outside the gym. Great job.

CrossFit Total on August 20, 2025

CrossFit Total on November 23, 2025

August vs. November 2010 CrossFit Total scores:

Roof: +40 lbs.

Trevor: +100 lbs. or +190 lbs. since November 2009

Joe G: + 30 lbs. or +57 lbs. since November 2009

Susan: +45 lbs.

Roxie: +75 lbs.

Paige: +41 lbs. or +108 lbs. since November 2009

MJ: +78 lbs.

Lisa D: +20 lbs.

Amy S: +20 lbs.

New Strength Class

Psych! Actually, it's the same strength class that will be starting a new 12-week program this week. We are going to integrate more Olympic lifting (snatch and clean & jerk) into the existing program to help our athletes get more efficient in the fast lifts. Our strength class is open to all skill and ability levels on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 and 6:00 PM. All that is required is that you bring your logbook to class.

Jerry Sena jumping the bar overhead.

Regular classes today at 9:00 and 10:00 AM. Come and burn off the turkey.

The gym will be open from 11:00 to 1:00 PM for anyone that wants to come work on some skills/burn calories. Thanks.

Pat

MBS Holiday Schedule

Thursday - CLOSED

Friday - CLOSED

Saturday - 9:00 and 10:00 AM regular classes.

The men's heat taking off for the 5k run.

Another look at Kevin Montoya's 5:32 of the “Deep Fried Turkey.” Insane!!!

Turkey Challenge Pictures

The pictures have been put up on the following site:

http://www.collages.net/

User Name: TurkeyChallenge

Password: 31050

Aaron Siegel did a great job photographing the event. All proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

Third place Women's Open winner Juli Bauer from CrossFit Flex Gym going for a big squat!

MBS Holiday Schedule

Thursday - CLOSED

Friday - CLOSED

Saturday - 9:00 and 10:00 AM regular classes.

Pictures of the Turkey Challenge are still being sorted through. We will post a link once they get posted. Everyone have a great holiday and be safe. If you get a chance to get outside for a run or walk, take advantage of it. See you after the holiday.

Sam, Yo, and Dawn climbing the ropes - no fear!

Holiday Schedule

MBS will be closed Thursday and Friday this week. We will have regular Saturday classes at 9:00 and 10:00 AM. Feel free to bring family and freinds on Saturday for a hard workout.

Karen finishing her final reps of the Deep Fried Turkey WOD.

Turkey Challenge Recap

What an awesome weekend with a bunch of great athletes and outstanding performances. None of which would have been possible without the amazing help of our volunteers and judges! Thank you so much!

“Competitors waited in anxious anticipation.  Unsure if they could even go on after the two previous workouts.. What could be brewing?  Then a sign, the enormous hanger doors began to slowly lift, revealing haze wrapped mountains.  As the warm sun poured in, the next challenge stood before them.  The wall.  Like tiny ants, the judges swarmed the wall and lifted with all their might.  After minutes, the wall had been moved and installed, ready for use.  In stone-cold amazement, the competitors looked on.  It was time for some Deep Fried Turkey”.
 

2010 MBS Turkey Challenge

Athlete registration is from 7:00 to 8:45 AM. There will be an athlete briefing prior to the men's heat at 9:15. The women's run will start shortly after the men. The day's events will be running quickly, so make sure you know your heat times if you leave the gym.

Bring your layered clothing and knee-high socks to keep you warm. Good luck!

Dawn is gunning for fastest women's time on tomorrow's run…

Turkey Challenge Updates

A few last minute notes for everyone competing this weekend:

 - We will have registration available tonight from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. It is not mandatory, but will keep you from having to do it in the morning with everyone else. It will take just a couple minutes.

 - If you are bringing guests this weekend, please let them know we are on a live airport and cannot go beyond our property limits. No pushing babies in strollers onto the flightline (its happened before!).

- We are anticipating nice weather, but be prepared and layer your clothing.

- Lastly, be prepared to meet some new people and have a great time. We look forward to having a great competition.

Leah getting a 5 lb. PR on her snatch Tuesday.

The 5pm group finishing up their Project Jacked! testing with a 500 meter row…

Project Jacked! Testing Continues

The final times for Project Jacked! post-challenge testing continue today at the following times:

11:30, 12:30, 4:00, and 5:00

Check out this sweet video from Chris Slaughter of CrossFit Verve covering the Front Range CrossFit Fall Weightlifting Meet. Some great lifting going on here in the Denver area. Anyone excited to start the Olympic weightlifting program in 2 weeks!?

2010 Front Range Harvest Olympic Weightlifting Meet from Matt Chan on Vimeo.

Turkey Challenge Updates

Athletes competing this weekend can register Friday night between 7:00 and 9:00 PM. It is not mandatory, but if you are close and want to save the trouble from having to do it with everyone else Saturday morning, we will be here to help you out.

Congrats to the recent graduates of On-Ramp. Welcome to MBS!!

Project Jacked! Testing Continues

Project Jacked! post-challenge testing will continue this week at the following times:

Tuesday - 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM

Wednesday - 11:30, 12:30, 4:00, and 5:00

Turkey Challenge Updates

There have been a few questions about heat assignments for the CrossFit Total. Based of our current info, men that have estimated CrossFit Total's below 800 will be going in heat 1. Men that have estimated CFT's 800 and above will be going in heat 3. Heat 2 will be all women. Our goal here is to put people together based on similar Total numbers to make the process more efficient.

To make all of our lives easier on Saturday, please review the standards for the CrossFit Total. The only exception that we will be making to this event is that you will have a 35 minute time limit to get your 3 attempts at each lift. This is more than enough time to complete the task. We will have a designated warm-up area for you to get prepared before you go to your platform. Coaches will be able to yell at you from the sidelines for advice and support. Our judges are there to help you add your numbers and adjust weight. Any questions, feel free to shoot us an email.

Tanya working on the rower. You can thank Tanya for the new MBS logo going up in the new room!

The time has come to get results. Project Jacked! post-challenge testing will be happening this week at the following times:

Monday - 11:30, 12:30, 5:00, and 6:00

Tuesday - 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM

Wednesday - 11:30, 12:30, 4:00, and 5:00

Just like the pre-challenge testing, it will take the full hour to go over the skills checklist. There are no surprises, the same tests will be performed. Again, the PJ! challenge was soley based on the pre and post pictures, so you have nothing to fear in doing these tests. They are merely for stats for our coaches.

Post challenge pictures should be submitted no later than Saturday. There is no class on Saturday due to the Turkey Challenge, so if you want a coach to take the pictures make sure they are done before Friday.

Lastly, if you haven't submitted 4 weeks of logbooks, make sure you do that as well. We have been going over the logbooks as they have been turned in. A lot of really great stuff happening, you guys should be proud of the work you have put in over the last 6 weeks. Any questions, shoot us an email.

Turkey Challenge Updates

In just five days we are going to blow the roof off our hangar with the biggest, coolest Turkey day/CrossFit competition that has ever been (can you tell I'm excited?). In order to help us out on gameday, we are asking that everyone stay tuned to our blog this week for any important updates about the challenge. Meanwhile, here is a tenative schedule for next Saturday as well as the list of athletes (not the heat roster):

Friday, November 19th

7:00 - 9:00 PM: Athlete registration

Saturday, November 20th

7:00 - 8:30 AM: Athlete registration

9:15: Men's heat 5k run START

9:25: Women's heat 5k run START

10:45 - 11:20: 1st Heat of CrossFit Total (lower Total #'s)

11:25 - 12:00: 2nd Heat of CrossFit Total (all women's heat)

12:05 - 12:40: 3rd Heat of CrossFit Total (higher Total #'s)

1:30 - 4:00: Heats 1-12 of “Turkey WOD”

4:30: End of Turkey Challenge and awards

And, here is the list of athletes. Please let us know if you don't see your name and you think you registered. Email patrick@mbscrossfit.com. Thanks.

Turkey Challenge Men

Turkey Challenge Women

Classes as scheduled today at 9:00 and 10:00 AM. The Turkey Challenge is one week away. If the weather permits, try and get a run in this weekend in preparation for the 5k next Saturday.