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What is a Big Dawg?

I'm not entirely sure where the name came from, but a name matters not. What does matter is what we, the Big Dawgs represent - a constant search for answers to higher levels of fitness and all that it pertains to.  Big Dawgs have come and gone, they come in, learn, move on and are better for it; some have come and have never left - we help one another grow through removing the personal limitations; not strong enough, not enough stamina, not belonging to a community, no reason behind the prescription.
We have high level fitness enthusiasts who strive to be better at a lot of things, not just one.  We have high level thinkers who understand the connection between the body and mind.  We have respect for all ideas around fitness and truly allow an area for open mindedness.  We welcome all; but be prepared for discomfort, mental and physical - this allows forward momentum.
-James                                                         

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feb 13, 2012

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02/13/2012     

OPTathlon 2.0 (Big Dawg Bash!!)

Registration is now open.  Two days you won't want to miss!!!

Location:  Windy City Crossfit, Chicago, IL
Dates: April 21-22, 2012

We're excited to offer options for our second Big Dawg Bash!  You can purchase a pass for both days, or for each individual day separately.

2-Day pass to the full Bash: Athlete development & OPTathlon 2.0 - Register here

Day 1 pass (athlete development) - Register here

DAY 2 pass (OPTathlon 2.0) - Register here

Athlete Development - Day 1

Day 1 will run from 9-4. The day will have two lecture sections, each presented and followed by an open Q&A session with James.  The theme of the sessions will be "Long Term 'Sport of Fitness' Athlete Development."  Topics to be covered will be OPT philosophy, newest resesarch and data from testing of fitness athletes, standards for new athletes, future of the sport, case studies, and a sample 2 year peaking template for a new athlete in the sport. Day 1 pass only: $ 75

**Are you an Exclusive Coaching client or a CCP coach?  If so, your DAY 1 Pass also includes an OPT sponsored pre-event breakfast with James** - More information/RSVP to follow.

OPTATHLON 2.0 - Day 2

Day 2 is all about COMPETITION! In the second annual OPTathlon we hope an athlete can break the 6000 point mark and that 30% of the athletes score above the 5000 point total.  Is your primary focus testing your athletic ability? Are you interested solely in competing? The Day 2 Competition Only pass is for you! $50

Event 1:  Clean and Overhead in 10 min
Event 2:  Standing Triple Jump
Event 3:  Row Repeats (500 m row, rest 90 sec, 500 m row)
Event 4: Unknown Circuit
Event 5: Reverse Shot Put Toss - 16# men, 8# women
Event 6:  3000 m run

Get the most out of your athlete experience....Participate in both days:  Full 2 day pass to OPTathlon 2.0 and Athlete development seminar is only $99 - Register here

Tags: Big Dawg Bash, Optathlon

OPTathlon - Oct 9, 2011

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10/09/2011     

TESTING:
 
Event 1:
Clean and Overhead in 10 min
- pick up weight, rack it on shoulders, then overhead anyhow
- as many attempts as needed in the 10 min
- once racked, as many attempts as needed to get overhead will be allowed - i.e. power clean x 1, split jerk x 3 attempts is allowed
- athlete MUST show control overhead at judges discretion per rep
Scoring: Sinclair Formula - weight adjustment in pounds
 
Event 2:
Standing Triple Jump
- The first phase is a hop from a stand still, which requires the athlete to take-off from a two-footed stand, split in mid air, and land on the preferred foot. The next phase is a long stretched step, landing on the opposite foot. The last phase is the jump, where the athlete lands on both feet: Allowed 3 attempts
- MUST stick 2-foot landing in order for it to count - i.e. both feet planted, meausre it taken from back of heel of foot furthest back
- feet sliding upon final land is considered a failed attempt
- falling forward is fine as long as feet remain in place for measure - i.e. tipping forward once landed
- falling backward will result in a measure taken from the point of your body furthest back towards take off area
- falling to the side is the same result as long as feet are solidly placed on ground for measure - i.e. no sand pit landing
Scoring:  Furthest distance in feet + inches achieved in best of the 3 attempts
 
Event 3:
Row Repeats
- 500 m row, rest 90 sec, 500 m row
- athlete MUST remain on rower for 90 sec rest period with oar/handle placed in rack and feet strapped in foot buckles
Scoring  Concept 2 weight adjustment formula - total time for 1K
 
Event 4:
Total Reps in 7 minutes:
- 150 double unders "buy in", then, as many rounds in time remaining of 7 wall balls - 20/12# to 10 ft and 5 burpees - jump to touch 1 foot above max reach on wall after chest hits deck on every burpee
- hip crease below knee cap in wall balls
- athlete must squat on 1st rep of every wall ball before throw
- each athlete uses rope assigned to them - all ropes are heavy weight Rx ropes
Scoring:   Total reps accumulated in 7 min
 
Event 5:
Overhead Shot Put Toss
- reverse overhead shot put toss - 16# men, 8# women
- stand backwards on line, 3 attempts to reverse throw toss overhead for distance in feet + inches
- feet cannot be moved/shuffled until ball is released and athlete cannot fall backwards over line; this is considered a failed attempt
Scoring:  Furthest distance in feet + inches achieved in best of the 3 attempts
 
Event 6:
3000 m run
- runners start the race from a standing position along a curved starting line
Scoring:  Total time for 7.5 laps of 400 m track
 
Post scores to comments as per event
Include BWT in lbs for event 1 and 3
Start time 7 AM, ending at 7PM for those not doing it at the Big Dawg Bash.  For those attending the Bash OPTathlon, refer to your heat schedule
If you do this at the Big Dawg Bash, we will have LIVE scoring and up to date info on how you are doing in day
If you do this elsewhere, we will have a place to put your scoring once we beta version this one after Sunday
Thanks for everyones participation; Good luck - have fun!

Tags: Big Dawg Bash, Optathlon

aug 17, 2011

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08/17/2011     

NEW UPDATES ON THE OPT CAMP/BASH - CHECK IT OUT!!
 
function
 
for reps:
30 sec amrap strict chin ups supinated
30 sec amrap cals (airdyne)
30 sec amrap goblet squat (1.5/1pd)
1 min amrap strict chin ups pronated
1 min amrap cals (airdyne)
1 min amrap goblet squats (1.5/1pd)
90 sec amrap strict chin ups mixed grip
90 sec amrap cals (airdyne)
90 sec amrap goblet squats (1.5/1pd)
 
being
 
for time:
Run 1 mile
BWT bench press x 30 reps
 
will
 
for time:
30 man makers - 35/25#/h
rest 5 min
for time:
50 Double Unders, 10 burpees, 40 Double Unders, 10 burpees, 30 Double Unders, 10 burpees, 20 Double Unders, 10 burpees, 10 Double Unders, 10 burpees
rest 5 min
for time:
50 KBS - 2pd/1.5 pd
Row 350 m
rest 5 min
for time:
Max Cals - AirDyne - 3:30
 
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Tags: OPT, Big Dawg Bash, OPT Camp

july 20, 2011

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07/20/2011     

OPT CAMP (aka BIG DAWG BASH) UPDATE
We have had numerous requests to extend the Early Bird Rate of $99.00 for the upcoming OPT Camp (aka Big Dawg Bash) held October 7-9th, 2011 in San Diego, California.
Many of our fellow Big Dawgs are working hard to figure out work, family and school schedules to attend the first Annual OPT Camp.  In light of this we have extended the Early Bird rate of $99.00 rate until August 15, 2011.
The camp is at 70% capacity, so please don’t delay registering. REGISTER NOW
 
GPG:
 
build to a max snatch
rest 5 min
6 rounds for time:
6 bar muscle ups
9 burpees
12 muscle ups
15 pistols
 
group 5:
 
part 1:
Airdyne Sprints:
20 sec @ max effort
Rest 2 min x 6
(rest 10 min off bike - perform 25 HSPU in this time)
20 sec @ max effort
Rest 2 min x 6
 
rest 6+ hours
 
part 2:
A. reverse med ball throws - 3-5 kg ball x 3 attempts/set; rest 2 min b/t sets x 4
B. sled drag backwards - 50 m @ 80% - toe/heel action; rest 2 min x 3
C1. GH extensions - 20 straight x 4; rest 90 sec
C2. FLR on rings - 180 sec accumulated
D. Side Bridges - 30 sec/side x 3/side; no rest b/t sides
 
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Tags: OPT, Big Dawg Bash, OPT Camp

Agenda

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07/10/2011     

Friday evening and saturday will be a chance to learn from those within our community including some of you about living a larger life through this journey we are on towards defining what fitness is and what we find in the process.

Topics covered will include a deeper look into testing vs. training, long term fitness athlete development, a NEW definition of fitness as well as learnings from masters in their respective field of naturopathy, psychconeuroimmunology, business and military through a short TED like approach presentation line up

Here are the experts you'll be learning from:

Dr. Jeoff Drobot

Dr. Drobot is the Medical Director of the prestigious Calgary Centre for Naturopathic Medicine. He is a leading authority in the fields of European Biological Medicine, chronic and autoimmune disease treatments, detoxification, hormonal imbalance correction and customized sports medicine and nutrition programs. His love of medicine has evolved into a vast clinical focus treating men, women, and children from the youngest to the oldest - all of whom benefit from Dr. Drobot's constant quest for knowledge.

He'll be talking about the Neera Cleanse and why a five-day dump is critical to increase your performance. Most people think that the only thing that needs recovery is your muscles. But you'll be shocked to learn that our kind of intense training not only fatigues the muscles, but also other systems in the body.

Your digestive system is one of them. Give your digestive system a rest and you'll allow your muscles and body to repair faster and better - Dr. Drobot will show you how.  

 

Dr. Shaun Riddle

Dr. Riddle has focused on developing mentoring relationships with both conventional and alternative medical professionals who are on the cutting edge of age management medicine and chronic disease treatment. This has taken him all over the world in an effort to bring together the most advanced alternative medicine treatments to our patients. His expert use of Regenerative Injection Therapies (Prolotherapy) as a comprehensive approach to treating muscle and joint pain has been used successfully used on both professional and amateur medal-winning athletes to improve their performance.

He'll be talking about gut leakage and how it can interfere with your performance. If your gut can't absorb the nutrients and fuel it needs to help your body, you won't be at peak performance. That's why knowing about gut permeability is critical to improving overall performance and longevity.

 

    Sean Greeley

As a professional Wake Boarder Sean rose to the very highest level, representing team USA at the World Championships in Germany. As a fitness business owner, again, he built a 653-strong client base and a 2-location business in just 3 years, starting from nothing. Sean was also recognized as one of the Top 10 personal trainers in the country during that time.

Today he (and his partner Eric) led a company called NPE (Net Profit Explosion) that supports fitness business owners in all aspects of business growth and development. In 2010, NPE was recognized as #131 on the Inc 500 list (and #16 in the Marketing and Advertising sector) of the fastest growing privately owned US corporations. Sean also co-conducts the Opt Business Systems Module, and is an exclusive coaching client of James.

Sean will talk to you about money and achieving your vision.

 

   Scott Hagnas

Scott is certified as an OPT CCP coach, Performance Weightlifting level 1 coach, American Kettlebell Club coach, Poliquin International Certification Level 1, and a  Biosignature level 1 and 2 practitioner. He has been riding BMX flatland for 26 years and counting and has filmed/produced/edited several series of BMX videos. He formerly competed in bicycle trials, placing second in amateur in the World Championships in 1990.

 He'll be talking to you about "Flow". He'll show you how you can take a recovery day...combine forms of mobility and stability into one session...and have it be a productive workout  that still allows you to improve your fitness and performance.

 

Dr. Dick Thom

 Dr. Thom is a full-time Professor and the past Dean of Naturopathic Medicine at the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNIM) in Oregon. He teaches clinical and physical diagnosis, gastroenterology, neurology, x-ray, practicum and business entrepreneurship. Dr. Thom has been in private practice in Portland, Oregon since 1989.

He is going to talk about the topic of too much exercise and how to monitor easy ways or knowing what is over reaching versus over training from a medical perspective.

 

 

Dr. Mike Molloy

Mike grew up in the New England area and recently moved down to D.C after finishing his Ph.D. at Dartmouth College in Immunology. He currently is a researcher at the National Institutes and an OPT Big Dawg.

Mike's going to explain how your brain and your immune system are intricately linked...and why having a healthy immune system is important to being both HAPPY AND HEALTHY.

 

 

James Fitzgerald

That's me. I'm the guy that paints the picture...I'm the founder of OPT and a full time husband, father, and fitness athlete. I'll be talking about athlete essence and how to run with what you have to work with.

Finally, I'll also talk about long-term fitness athlete development.  You'll learn how to apply sport principles into fitness training for long-term development both in theory and practice.

 

Tags: Big Dawg Bash, OPT Camp

thurs, june 23, 2011

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06/23/2011     

TRAINING:
 
games prep:
6 sets @ 100%:
3 TnG squat clean heavy
10 burpees AFAP
rest 5 min b/t sets
+
Row sprint 25 sec @ 100%
rest 3:35 x 6
 
group 5:
A. DL - 60% 1RM; 10 sets of 3 @ 11X1; rest 45 sec
B. Hang Power Clean - 3 x 3 @ 80%; rest 2 min
C1. Close Grip Bench Press - 6,4,2; rest 3 min
C2. KBS heavy russian x 20 x 3; rest 3 min
 
games prep - post exact times and loads/set as well as total meters per set for rows to comments
group 5 - post loads and notes to comments
 
106 days until the OPT Camp (aka Big Dawg Bash) - what's your fitness goal.... the OPTathlon?  Price for the 2 1/2 days of learning, reflection and all day OPTathlon fitness challenge is $99 for a limited time, don't miss out....register soon.

Tags: OPT, Dead Lift, Squat Clean, Hang Power Clean, Big Dawg Bash, OPT Camp, Optathlon