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CFK WEEKLY: JUNE 7TH


Well, that was a fantastic first week of JUNE!!! This week wrapped up with the THREE SISTERS ULTRA FESTIVAL and let me tell you... it did not disappoint!!! We had some truly amazing running accomplishments and even more fun :) The support from friends and family was greatly appreciated! Now for some bragging on some pretty cool people that started the day at 7am in the woods behind Maryville College...


Chatham Ibach took 1st overall and 1st place female in the 6 hour individual run. Out of 32 competitors she came out on top with 39.6 miles and a new course RECORD... WILDLY AWESOME!!! CONGRATS! She was done her run at 1pm.


The relays finished at 7pm and these were their results:


The CrossFit Knoxville guys team: THE CLEMENTINES took home first overall in the 12 hour relay and set a new course record becoming the fastest team in 11 years of running this race. Together they finished 90.2 miles! Congrats to Josh Stidham, Martim Prata, Dave LeGault, Nick Cooke, Ryan Edwards, & Dustin Day!


The CrossFit Knoxville all girls team: CHAFING THE DREAM took first as an all girls team with 59.4 miles! Congrats to Teammates Terri Hicks, Becca Raab, Hanna Day, Kierstan Purciful, Alyssha Jenson, & Missy Tompson.


The CROSSFIT KNOXVILLE mixed relay (thanks to Joe Stormes for stepping in for us just days before the race) finished 3rd overall (with less than one loop behind 2nd)! Teammates Kailyn Harbin, Melissa Stormes, Cynthia Wright, Joe Stormes, Clara Visser, and Karri LeGault were able to finish 72.6 miles!


Last, but certainly not least... finishing at 7am this morning...


Chris THE MAN Purciful - completed 81.4 miles in the trails behind Maryville College in 24 hours! He finished as the 3rd male runner! Way to go, Chris!! We are so proud of you! OH, & he deadlifted 495 lbs in the same week. Umm. Idk if there are any other 24 hour racers that could say that ;)


MILE A DAY CHALLENGE WINNER IS...

Mitch Sena-Cary!!! Congrats on winning a $150 gift card to FLEET FEET! We hope you have a great experience choosing your new favorite pair of shoes :)


CFK HAT PREORDER:

One more week to add your name to the doc to reserve your CFK hat!



BRING A FRIEND WEEKEND:

We are having a "BRING A FRIEND WEEKEND" at the end of this month. On June 27th & 28th you can invite friends and family to join you for a fun workout. Please note that we will not have our typical "Sunday Bike Class" that weekend. The class times for this event will be:


SATURDAY: 8 AM & 10 AM

SUNDAY: 9 AM


key dates:

  • June 15th - last day for the CFK hat preorder

  • June 27th & 28th - Brind a Friend WEEKEND


The cold bar challenge continues with two!

A big CONGRATS to Eric Keener and Chris Purciful for successfully lifting 495!


You guys are onto the next weight: 505! WHAAAAAAAT?!?!


Here is Dan Bailey's YouTube video explaining the challenge and why.


SNEAK PEEK AT THE WEEK AHEAD:

Which one are you thinking will be your favorite?


 
 
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