Run 800 meters
10 Push-Press 135/95lbs
Run 600 meters
20 Push-Press 115/80lbs
Run 400 meters
40 Push Press 105/65lbs
(Can you smell that? Those are your shoulders burning.)
Ali
One of our original members, Riaz Ali, is leaving us to take a firefighter job in Mobile, Alabama. I received this email from him Saturday morning at 1:00 am:
So I’ve got some sad news. I am moving to Alabama today. I got a phone call early Thursday morning for a Firefighter Paramedic job with the Mobile Fire department. My Fire Chief told me that I had to be in Mobile, Alabama by Monday if i wanted to accept the position! So, I packed up my bags and I am driving to Alabama today. I’m currently in Gallup, New Mexico. This was extremely short notice and I had literally one day to pack and leave. I couldn’t turn down the opportunity to start a full time firefighting job with such great pay.
I wanted to thank you guys for everything. I think it was about two years ago now that you guys came out to my fire house and explained the benefits of crossfit. The workouts were brutal even for a bunch of firefighters. I enjoyed watching the gym grow from a garage, to a half gym/half tool shed, to the gigantic gym that it is today. I used to work out at 24 hour and it was pretty hard to drag my lazy ass into the gym. At ARCFIT you guys built an awesome environment for everyone to share. When I wake up in the mornings I’ve had the same routine for quite some time now…. turn my alarm off, take a sip of water, then pick up my phone to see what brutal WOD spilt out of Chad’s muscle brain. I don’t think I’ve looked forward to going anywhere on a regular basis as much as I look forward to going to crossfit.
Thank you guys for all the great workouts and good times these past two years. My goal is to go to Alabama, find a crossfit gym, stay committed, get some great fire experience with Mobile fire department, then hopefully transfer back to California in two years. I’m sure the box will be around in another two years so I’ll make it in there when I come back to visit. So hopefully I’ll be back one day.
Thanks for everything and let everyone know I said PEACE and I’ll miss the box!
Riaz Ali
It’s funny how the decisions we make can so drastically and rapidly change our lives. We’re happy for you and wish you the best out in Mobile. Keep monitoring our site and check in with us from time to time if you can. Once you get established out there we’re going to need a photo of you on duty! Thanks for the kind words regarding the gym-you were a part of what made ARCFit the place it is today. Hopefully the 42″ box won’t get dusty while you’re away. Safe travels, good luck and we’ll see you down the road. Christian
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If you haven’t signed up for Fight Gone Bad yet, what are you waiting for? Good friends, a good workout, three great charities, and barbecue and beer afterward. September 25th at the box and everyone who wants to can participate (scaling is definitely an option)! Let’s ramp it up these last few weeks an donate some serious cash to these wonderful causes…
Congrats Ali!
Posted by Bubba | September 7, 2010, 6:19 amCongrats Ali!!! We’re gonna miss you! You better work on those handstands in Mobile, cuz I fully expect you to beat me in a handstand contest when you get back
Posted by Sonic | September 7, 2010, 6:50 amGood luck out there, Ali! Hope to see you back in 2 years.
Posted by Jesse | September 7, 2010, 7:01 amCongrats on the new job Ali and good luck with the new baby. Visit often. You will be missed.
Posted by Josh | September 7, 2010, 7:24 amCongrats Ali! Good luck out there and be safe. Take care of your family and find a CF gym. We’ll miss you for sure. Our box ain’t going any where. Aloha!
Posted by chad | September 7, 2010, 7:31 amCongrats Ali! I did my first FGB with you and you pushed me hard, thanks!
Posted by Irish Sean | September 7, 2010, 9:05 amCongrats and good luck Ali. It’s exciting that such an opportunity has come into your life and I’m glad you were ready to jump all over it. Be safe bro and keep us posted.
Posted by Hickman | September 7, 2010, 9:15 amWe will miss you, Ali!
Posted by Elaine | September 7, 2010, 2:37 pmAli!!! Im so happy for you!! What a big year this has been for you!! You will be missed here at ARCFIT!! I wish you and your family the best.Don’t forget your roots! Vacaville por vida, Peace and Much Love Gy
Posted by gina | September 7, 2010, 3:31 pmWe still need to plan that kayaking trip to the bay ali, dont forget
Posted by sean | September 7, 2010, 6:06 pmThanks for all the love guys! ill miss you guys.
yeah gina i wont forget my Vaca-angeles roots, and @sean dude im so down for this trip. im gonna train for two years out here.
Posted by Ali | September 7, 2010, 8:40 pmits been awesome hanging with u my friend! take care and try and keep in touch. al is a pretty cool place. u will have alot of fun down there. catch u on the flip side bro!!!
Posted by trev | September 8, 2010, 7:59 pm