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Our Daybreak Community Mourns: McCrae Williams

We are sad to share that one of our long time Daybreakers, Chris Williams, lost his son, McCrae over this past weekend. The outpouring of support, concern and sadness for Chris and his family by all of you really shows the real bond we have among members. Many of you have expressed that you would like to pay your respects in support of Chris and his wife, Dianne. Chris has provided the details for McCrae’s service below. RIP McCrae, and our hearts and prayers go out to you, Chris and Dianne.

WILLIAMS, McCrae James Age 19, of Weston, September 12, 2017. Beloved son of Christopher and Dianne (Nesto) Williams of Weston. Brother of Chase Williams of Weston. Grandson of Antoinette Nesto of Milton, and Roberta and Bruce Williams of Greenville, SC.

Visiting hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., (Rt.16) Wellesley, Saturday, Sept. 16 from 3:00-8:00pm. Funeral service in the First Parish Church in Weston, 349 Boston Post Rd., Weston, Sunday, Sept. 17 at 1:00pm. Online guestbook and directions at gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100

<<addendum per Dianne, his mother>>

We are in the process of establishing the McCrae James Williams Foundation in his memory. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be mailed to PO Box 291, Weston, MA 02493 and will be appropriated to a cause in keeping with his character. Alternatively, you can make a donation to a charity of your choice in McCrae’s memory.

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WOD: Thu 09.14.2017 “Freddy Krueger”

NEWS

  • TEENS: 4:30pm Tue, Wed and Thur
  • RNG: Sundays 8a
  • YOGA: Sundays 9:15a

WOD

Front Squat
1 Rep Max

“Freddy Krueger”
21-15-9
Kettlebell Swings (70/53)
Burpees

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BARBELL CLUB

Snatch balance + 3 overhead squats

Hang Snatch
3 rep max

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WOD: Tue 09.12.2017 “Sham”

NEWS

  • TEENS: Tue, Wed and Thu at 4:30p
  • RNG: 8a Sundays
  • YOGA: 9:15a Sundays

WOD

“Sham”
7 Rounds:
11 Bodyweight Deadlifts
100 Meter Sprint

Bent Over Row
5×8

Strict Toes to Bar
3×10

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Hero WOD: Mon 09.11.2017 “Blake”

WOD

“Blake”
4 Rounds:
100′ Overhead Walking Lunge (45/25)
30 Box Jumps (24/20)
20 Wall Balls (20/14)(10/9)
10 Handstand Push Ups

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Blake
U.S. Navy Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician David Blake McLendon, 30, of Thomasville, Georgia, assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group 2 Support Activity in Norfolk, Virginia, was killed September 21, 2010, in a helicopter crash during combat operations in the Zabul province of Afghanistan. McLendon is survived by his wife Kate McLendon, his parents David and Mary-Ann McLendon, his brother Chris McLendon, and his sister Kelly Lockman.

ENDURANCE

8 rounds:
10 jumping lunges
100m sprint
10 jumping squats
100m sprint
rest 2 minutes

BARBELL

clean and jerk
on the 2 min for 20 min

front squat
5×4

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WOD: Thu 09.07.2017 “Let It Out”

NEWS

  • TEEN CLASSES: Tue, Wed and Thurs at 4:30pm. First class is FREE!
  • RISE-N-GRIND: Starts THIS SUNDAY 9/10 at 8am
  • YOGA: Start THIS SUNDAY 9/10 at 9:15am

WOD

Bench Press
10 x 2 Reps, Across

“Let It Out”
4 Rounds
20 Alternating Dumbbell Snatches (75/55)
20 Over The Box Jumps (24/20)

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BARBELL CLUB

3 Snatch Pulls + 3 Power Snatch + 3 Overhead Squats
2-2-2
1-1-1

Back Squat
3×8 at 70%

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