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DAYBREAKERS of the MONTH: Jay and Cory

Meet Cory and Jay!

When you give Cory and Jay a goal, they’ll do everything it takes to accomplish it. Whether it’s tweaking their nutrition or doing extra work like endurance or strength, both athletes will not only do what’s required but continue with it. In November, Cory had a baby, Braden, but was back in action rebuilding her strength and stamina with a focus on nutrition and running post workout. Jay won our nutrition challenge in January and has maintained his eating discipline long after the challenge ended. He’s PR’ed almost every lift, lost another few pounds, and now works with Coach Michele to fine tune his Olympic lifts. And to top it off, he does 25 burpees every morning when he gets out of bed.  Both Cory and Jay are great examples of dedication and diligence which makes them May’s Daybreaker’s of the Month.

About Cory

I live in Marlboro with my husband Keith (who used to go to Daybreak J) and our 3 boys (14 Tyler, 11 Darien, and 6 month old Braden). I work from home as a Project Manager for a Contract Pharmaceutical company. I have been doing Crossfit since 2011 with some hiatus times in there. I started at a few other Crossfit gyms and then started with Daybreak with the parking lot crew. Of course Daybreak is by far the best Crossfit I have been to. I normally go to the 5:30 PM.

What keeps you coming back to CrossFit each day?

The coaches and the community. I may not always want to go and workout but when I get there everyone is great. Some days it’s the only time I am out of the house and provides me some therapy time. I just recently had a baby boy and I couldn’t wait to get back to crossfit to see everyone and lose the million pounds I gained while pregnant.

What’s your spirit animal (an animal that represents you)?

An eagle, I have always wanted to fly. I think they are strong and beautiful animals.

What song(s) have you completely memorized?

Any 90’s song

What is something that is considered a luxury that you don’t think you could live without?

My iPhone. I would be lost without it. May not seem like a luxury but I have many family members that still have flip phone. J

What is the most exhilarating/adventurous thing you’ve ever done?

Zip lining in Maui

About Jay

I have lived in Wayland now for almost 15 years, and looking forward to someday moving to a place where I never have to pick up a snow shovel ever again.  I’ve been married for 24 years (as some of you may have seen if we are friends on Facebook… if we are not let’s be friends) and looking forward to another 24 plus!  I have three kids, Kevin (22) Jillian (20) Hannah (17) – Jillian and Hannah have been to Daybreak before.

I have been running Sales Operations for a piece of Oracle for a bunch of years now (both Rap and I work together, which is how I found out about Daybreak).   I have been doing Crossfit for almost 3 years now, but the first 18 months was very spotty attendance because I travel so much – but have renewed my dedication as my travel demands are significantly less now.   Ironically, with so much travel, it has given me the opportunity to drop-in at a total of 32 (yes 32) different Crossfit boxes around the world and I can say without question Daybreak is #1 !!   I typically attend the 12:30 class during the week, which is a great way for me to take a physical and mental break during the day to get recharged for the rest of the day!

What keeps you coming back to CrossFit each day?  

#1 – To be able to have another 24+ years with my best friend (Susie) AND #2 I love the fact that I keep pushing myself to new levels of activity – I’ve always been an active person, and am always looking for the next line in the sand I can try to cross.

What’s your spirit animal (an animal that represents you)?

I have actually looked this up before and I would say the Coyote – he’s viewed as a jokester – and those of you who know me would agree!

What song(s) have you completely memorized?

What’s New Pussycat (Tom Jones) & JumpAround (House of Pain) – talk about opposite ends of the spectrum!

What is something that is considered a luxury that you don’t think you could live without?

Our Cape House… nothing more peaceful than sitting on the deck with a drink watching the sun set into Cape Cod Bay

What is the most exhilarating/adventurous thing you’ve ever done?

Diving with the Manta Rays in Hawaii – it was a night-time dive where Manta Rays feed on the plankton while they swim right around you, and these things are gigantic…   A human can fit right down their mouth when they open it to catch the plankton…   It was AWESOME!

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WOD: Sat 04.29.2017 “Bull”

NEWS

YOGA TOMORROW at 4:30p

WOD

“Bull”
With a partner complete
2 Rounds:
200 Double Unders
50 Overhead Squats (135/95)
50 Pull Ups
1 Mile Run

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BULL
U.S. Marine Corps Captain Brandon “Bull” Barrett, 27, of Marion, Indiana, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, was killed on May 5, 2010, while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He is survived by his parents Cindy and Brett Barrett, his sisters Ashley and Taylor Barrett, his brother Brock Barrett, and his grandmother Carmen Johnson.

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EVENT: SAT JUNE 10 – 5th Internal Team Competition + Social

Oh yes! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and that can only mean one thing… well, it means two things. It means there are no clouds and we have happy birds in New England. AND it also means the Daybreak Cup is again up for the taking!

This is our annual (or sometimes semi-annual) internal competition that is FREE and is for ALL DAYBREAK MEMBERS! It’s a low-key, member-friendly competition designed for veteran CrossFitters and newbies alike!

All you have to do is sign up and we will create equal teams for you… no need to panic. Your team will compete against other Daybreak teams in a series of 2-5 WODs. We will keep this post at the top of the daily WODs page, so keep checking back for more information including team assignments and workout descriptions.

Scroll down for all you need to know. And if you’re not sure what all this hullabaloo is about, come see Mel, Rap or one of the coaches!

2014: Dave, Brent and Sara

2015 Spring: Will, Matt and Lourdes

2015 Fall: Nic, Kristen and Kevin

2016: Justin, Carrie and Brandon

THE DEETS

DATE: Saturday, June 10th
LOCATION: Daybreak CrossFit
WHO: Daybreak CrossFit Members Only (However, family and kids should come cheer you on and/or join us for the social!)
TEAM CHECK-IN:
 8:30 am
FIRST WOD: 9:00 am
LAST WOD / SOCIAL BEGINS: 12:00 pm-ish
FOOD & DRINK: This will be a pot-luck, so bring whatever food you’ve indicated on the sign-up sheet. Bring a cooler if you want to keep your beverages cold… we will have limited space in our fridge. We’ll also have a grill to BBQ up the meats! (By the way, each year’s spread is to DIE FOR… Daybreakers are serious foodies in disguise!)
EXTRAS: We recommend you bring a lawn chair in order to watch the throwdown more comfortably or chill out between rounds.
COST: FREE! We love our members.

HOW TO SIGN UP:
Sign-up sheet at Front Desk for athletes and spectators. Simply write your name, whether you are going to participate in the WODs and what dish/side/treat you are bringing.

TEAMS

TEAM NAME
FRANJess FKevin MDusty
DIANECarrieEmerittMorgan B
CHRISTINEWillisBrian CMegha
EVABill BTodd WAmanda C
KARENPeteCoryDave S
ANGIEPanchoDanielLibbi
BARBARANealTyler PSKatherine
JACKIEJim BBrittAshley S
CINDYMarkTartufoMichelle H
MARYMikey CCherylTara
NANCYSeannaLourdesMartin
ANNIEZevHeatherSarah M
LINDAJen BBethNate
GWENChris LMelissaSteve
ISABELKatyNicoleRay
HELENRitikaBrian PRyan
GRACEJohn PSBethannSara B
KELLYJosephOwenJudson
AMANDACindyBruceSam B
NICOLE

WODS

WOD 1

The 100’s
100 Calorie Bike – Hold: Bottom of squat
100 Thrusters (45/65/95) – Hold: Kettlebell in the rack position
100 Ring Rows/Pull Ups/C2B – Hold: Plank (on hands)
100 Hang Cleans (45/65/95) – Hold: Plate overhead (25#)

Athlete one will bike while athlete two holds the bottom and athlete three rest. Once all 100 calories are complete, the team will move to thrusters. Each athlete must choose from the following weights (45, 65 or 95#) and only use that weight. While one athlete is doing thrusters, another is holding a 35# kettlebell in the rack position and the third is resting. Once the 100 thrusters are complete, the team will move to pull ups. Once athlete does ring rows, one will do pull ups another will do chest to bar pull ups. While one athlete works, one is doing a plank, and the third is resting. Once all 100 pulling movements are complete, the team will move to hang cleans. Each athlete will choose a weight (45, 65 or 95#). While one athlete works, the other will hold a plate overhead and the third will rest. Score is your team’s total time.

WOD 2

Chipper
500/400 m Row
15 Burpees – to 25# plate
20 Box Jumps (24/20/Step Up)
25 Sit Ups/Knee Ups/Toes to Bar

Athlete 1 will row the set distance for men (500m) or women (400m), then advance to burpees (jumping to a 25# plate), then box jumps and finally the midline exercise. Athlete two will start when athlete one has moved to the burpees. Athlete two cannot advance until athlete one has moved to the next station. Two athletes cannot be at the same station at the same time. Athlete three starts when athlete two has advanced to the burpees and cannot continue forward until athlete two has moved on to the next exercise. Athletes will choose who does 24″, 20″ or step ups. And who will do sit ups, knee ups or toes to bar. Score is the time when athlete 3 finishes his/her last midline exercise.

WOD 3

Heavy Day
2 Front Squats + Jerk
* 6 minute cap

From a rack, each athlete will lift the heaviest weight they can for the above complex. Score is total weight

WOD 4

TBA

WOD 5

TBA

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WOD: Fri 04.28.2017 “The Chief”

NEWS

YOGA Sunday 4/30 at 4:30p. Sign up on whiteboard!

WOD

“The Chief”
5 Rounds
AMRAP 3
3 Cleans (135/95)
6 Push Ups
9 Air Squats
*rest 1 minute between rounds

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ENDURANCE

2 Rounds for time of:
1.5 Mile run
1500m Row

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WOD: Thu 04.27.2017 “Lost and Found”

NEWS

YOGA – Sunday 4/20 at 4:30p

WOD

“Lost And Found”
AMRAP 20:
400 Meter Run
3 Legless Rope Climbs
18 Sit Ups

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BARBELL CLUB

Burgener Warm Up
5 sets

1 snatch push press + 1 overhead squat + 3 sotts press
3 sets

1 high hang clean + 3 front squats + 2 push press
3 sets

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