Westover CrossFit

Today marked our 50th Legends session. These guys have been amazing and have reported superb health, strength and fitness benefits which are so important to maintain other physical activities, hobbies, and every day life!

Week 5/5 of our Partner ‘Hero’ workout series.
Team up, throw down and dedicate the hard work for a fallen soldier, this week being ‘Martin Bell’

This hero WOD is dedicated to Private Martin Bell GM, who lost his life on January 25, 2011, whilst serving with the 2nd battalion The Parachute Regiment whilst on operations in Helmand Province Afghanistan.
Bell was fatally wounded when he stepped on an improvised explosive device while extracting CrossFit Airdrie member Scott Meenagh on a stretcher. “He had already risked his own life to get to Scott and to help him deal with his own catastrophic injuries, and in doing so surely saved his life.”
For his actions that day, Martin received the George Medal for bravery but made the ultimate sacrifice. Scott has been able to come home and love his life thanks to Private Bell’s bravery.

Week 4/5 of Partner ‘Hero’ workouts.
Team up, throw down and dedicate the hard work for a fallen soldier, this week being ‘McGhee’

Corporal Ryan C. McGhee, 21, was killed in action on May 13, 2009 by small arms fire during combat in central Iraq. He served with 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment of Fort Benning, Ga. This was his fourth deployment, his first to Iraq. Ryan was engaged to Ashleigh Mitchell of Fredericksburg, VA. He is survived by his father Steven McGhee of Myrtle Beach S.C., his mother Sherrie Battle McGhee, and his brother Zachary

Week 3/5 of Partner ‘Hero’ workouts.
Time to buddy up again to both share and dedicate the hard work for a fallen soldier, this week being ‘Santiago’

U.S. Army Sergeant Anibal Santiago, 37, of Belvidere, IL, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, stationed in Fort Benning, GA, died on July 18, 2010, in Bagram, Afghanistan.
He is survived by his wife, Mandy, sons Hannibal, Desmond, and Darian, and parents Anibal and Maria.
The “Santiago” Hero WOD was first posted on the CrossFit Main Site as the workout of the day for Saturday, September 24, 2011 (110924)

Post Saturday partner Hero WOD. Such a positive start to the weekend

This Saturday will be week 2/5 of partner ‘Hero’ workouts.
Time to buddy up again to both share and dedicate the hard work for a fallen soldier, this week being ‘Jack’

Army Staff Sgt. Jack M. Martin III was not just a soldier; he was a true warrior with a heart of gold. His commitment to serving his country was matched only by his compassion for those around him. Born into a family with a tradition of military service, Sgt. Martin embraced his calling with honor and valor.
Throughout his military career, Sgt. Martin earned the respect and admiration of his fellow soldiers. He led by example, displaying unwavering dedication to his duty and an unselfish willingness to support his comrades in any situation. Sgt. Martin assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Wash., died on September 29th, 2009, in Jolo Island, Philippines, from the detonation of an improvised explosive device. His legacy is one of bravery, camaraderie, and selflessness.

This Saturday will be the first of 5 weeks of partner ‘Hero’ workouts.
Time to buddy up to both share and dedicate the hard work for a fallen soldier, starting with ‘Klepto’

U.S. Air Force Major David “Klepto” L. Brodeur, 34, of Auburn, MA, assigned to the 11th Air Force, based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, died on April 27, 2011 in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained from gunfire from an Afghan Mileitary trainee.
He is survived by his wife Susie, daughter Elizabeth, and son David.
The “Klepto” Hero WOD was first posted on crossfit.com as the workout of the day for Tuesday, March 6, 2012

2014. We didn’t have as much equipment as we do now, but the intensity has always been there

All serviced, thanks as always for the exceptional service!

Could you get more from your exercise efforts if you moved better, were more resilient to injury, or recovered quicker? Don’t miss out on these 2 superb workshops coming up in January. Running the show will be the very knowledgeable Kate from .stronger. Booking available either on the Westover CrossFit schedule or through Kate. Do one or both (discount if you go for both). Any questions ask below…