Summer is a great time for community charity events. In most cities you're probably able to find an event nearly every weekend of the season. Since CrossFit is already an inherently supportive community, what better way to show support and gratitude for our health than to help raise money for organizations working to bring health to those in need of it. 
Yesterday I joined thirty or so other athletes in an event to benefit St. Jude's. The workout was the Lumberjack 20, which I had never done before. It was evident that much consideration went into planning this event, and KGB did a tremendous job of coordinating the heats of participants, the stations, and everyone's weights, which were swapped out by the staff and ready for us when we returned from our 400m runs. 
Everything went so smoothly, and as always, I felt incredible support from the other athletes and their families watching from the sidelines. Even though it was HOT, everyone pushed through to the very end. The group raised $430 for St. Jude's. No CrossFit event would be complete without, of course, MEAT! The pig roast was amazing and delicious. My first attempt at gluten-free baking seemed to be well received and we didn't return with any of the Bacon-Chive Deviled Eggs I made (recipes to follow).
All in all, it was the perfect way to spend a summer Saturday. Thanks to Ben, Allyson, and everyone at KGB for having us.
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