9 Years!!!
A Few Posts From “The Vault”…
Originally Posted September 1st, 2011…
Those flags… The Amercian flag was given to me as a “Thank You” while I was in Iraq… The California flag, which is not pictured, was a simple gift from my Mother just because she knows I’m proud of where I come from… The POW/MIA flag, that was a gift from Lena. Everytime I start to think that one more Burpee is impossible, I look up at that flag and think, “they’re are worst things in life…” The Navy flag was a gift from Art. Thank you Sir for your time spent serving your country and now for your time spent keeping our streets safe… The Air Force flag, which is also not pictured, was a gift from Adrian. Thank you Sir for your service to our country. And the Marine Corps flag…
That flag represents something to me that none of you will ever know. I remember the exact moment when I knew in my head, “I’m a Marine.” It was during “The Crucible”. A non-stop 3 and a half day training evolution. Towards the very end, I had Marines to the left and right of me falling, stumbling, crying, etc. And I remember wearing 3 Packs. My own on my back, one worn backwards so it was on my stomach and one hanging off of my right shoulder. And I remember carrying 6 M-16 Rifles. Mine, and 5 other rifles who belonged to Marines who couldnt keep up.
I remember grabbing all of that gear, and just passing people up. I mean, I was on a mission to finish first, even with all the extra weight. I remember my Drill Instructor actually being positive… He was yelling in my ear, “Atta boy Macias! Keep those dag gone boots movin’ up that hill and show these p#$$ies what a real Marine looks like.”
My first reaction was, “Oh Shit! I’m actually getting recognized for something good!” I looked behind me and my next immediate reaction was…. “Oh Shit, my brothers are falling behind!” Now, let me clear this up, this was a controlled and safe training evolution. But for me, at that time, this was War. And a Marine never leaves a brother behind. So, I remember being yelled at by some A-Hole Drill Instructor to keep moving, faster faster faster. I stopped, and went back to help my fellow Marines. As I turned back, some guy from the other Platoon (our competition), went sprinting up the Hill with just his own gear, and yea, he beat me.
I went back and made sure that I had all of my Marines and that all of us made it to the finish safe.
Then came these words from the A-Hole Drill Instructor…
“Macias! Get your F’n Ass over here now!” He asked me very politely (sarcasm), “What the F—K were you thinkin’ lettin’ that “bleep” beat you. I explained that I didn’t care about coming in first, I cared about bringing my Marines back home, alive. For the first time in 3 months, my Drill Instructor, Sgt. Ramos stuck out his hand, shook my hand, and said, “If I ever have to go to War again, I pray that I go with you… You are a United States Marine, OOH-RAH!”
Well, I’m on another chapter of my life. I know its not as ‘crazy’ as the Marine Corps, but have no doubt, I still have the same heartfelt passion for what I do for you. While in the Marine Corps, my main objective was to keep my guys safe. At RainCross Fitness, my main objective is to keep you guys safe.
I can say this freely now, everyone who is joining RainCross Fitness, I know that we have a special bond. It’s more than just “trainer and trainee”, its simply just “friend and friend”, and how beautiful is that.
Okay, blah blah blah blah blah blah, wipe your tears and let’s get to work!
3…2…1…GO!!!
Mando
‘If I ever have to go to War again… I pray I go with you…”
United States Marine Corps Sgt. Ramos
And Originally Posted The Very Next Day…
First thing…
DON’T FORGET EVERYONE… NEXT SATURDAY, SEPT. 10TH, IS THE NEXT LEVEL INVITATIONAL! PLEASE COME OUT TO SUPPORT YOUR COACHES AND FELLOW ATHLETES!!!
Second thing…
Our first class at RCF!
This was our 9:30am class which consisted of… Jennifer F., Lisa Lisa, Hannah Montana, Cheryl, Amber, Lupita, GiGi and Art. Ivan and I just happened to “squeeze” in the pic! You guys did amazing today! Not a bad way to start off the future of RCF! Way to represent “O.G.s”! Check out the video…
Afternoon classes… Let me be the first to apologize! My goal was to get a pic like the one above of all of our classes today. But, there were too many of you!!! LOL, which is a great thing! The afternoon classes were crazy. I’m not gonna lie… I got so “caught in the moment” watching all of you P.R. on your Hang Squat Clean (morning classes as well!), that I lost track of time! But, everything ran smooth, P.R.s across the board, and the MetCon… I promise you… Every single person’s eyes in that building, fighters, spectators, kids, etc… Their eyes were glued on you guys!
As a Coach, the ultimate reward is watching you guys succeed… Bottom line. But, I can’t lie… When I hear random people talking (you guys know… I hear everything!), it makes me feel wonderful. I’m not gonna “blow your heads up” too much, but I am not kidding… You guys should have heard how many compliments were being given to all of you. From the M.A.I. coaches, the fighters, the spectators… You guys give 110% day in and day out, which pushes me to give 110,000% day in and day out. I gotta admit, at first, I was a little skeptical… I was thinking, “How would they accept the new place… Would they be nervous to train in a new building… Would they just feel uncomfortable…” Then I remembered a conversation that I had with someone a few days ago. Their comment was, “I’m loyal to the building.” My response was, “I’m loyal to the athletes.”
All of you prove day in and day out, that it doesn’t matter where we are. What matters is that we have our own, small community, who is willingly to push themselves to the limit and once you peel yourself off of the ground, you stick around and cheer on everybody until the task at hand is complete…
I know this isn’t the first time I’ve said this… And I know this won’t be the last…
Proud Coach!
9 Years Ago… September 1st, 2011…
“RainCross” Was Established!!!
My “Fitness” Journey…
Sports All My Life…
Functional Fitness In The United States Marine Corps… 2002-2006…
Personal Trainer @ L.A. Fitness… 2006-2009…
Coach @ CrossFit Riverside… 2009-2011…
Then Came “RainCross”…
1st… RainCross Fitness…
Then RC (RainCross) CrossFit…
Then… RainCross Strength & Conditioning…
Then… We Got Affiliated Through CrossFit As RCSC CrossFit…
Call Us Whatever You Want…
We Are… RainCross!!!
Thank You Very Much To Everyone… EVERYONE… Who Has Been Apart Of This Journey…
Friends… Family… Friends Who Have Become Family…
All Of You… Past & Present…
I Really Do Enjoy Being A Strength & Conditioning/Functional Fitness/CrossFit Coach…
But It’s You Ladies & Gents…
YOU Turn What I Enjoy Doing…
Into What I Wake Up Every Morning & LOVE To Do!!!
Coach & Train Along Side Some Amazing Athletes…
Along Side Some Amazing “People” In General…
Friends… Family… Friends Who Have Become Family…
Past & Present…
Thank You…
And Happy Birthday!!!
RainCross Strong…
And Now…
The Very 1st “RainCross” MetCon…
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ALRIGHT… HERE WE GO!!!
Strength…
Every :45 Seconds x 5 Sets:
3 Back Squats @ 75% of your FRONT SQUAT 1 Rep Max
Then…
Every :45 Seconds x 5 Sets:
3 Front Squats @ 75% of your FRONT SQUAT 1 Rep Max
MetCon…
*** Hang Cleans… Rx’d: M-135lbs/F-95lbs/…***
***KettleBell Swings… Rx’d: M-53lbs/F-35lbs…***
***Double Unders… Rx’d: M&F… MOD: 45 Singles…***
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For a Total of 3 Rounds:
5 Hang Cleans
10 KettleBell Swings
15 Double Unders
200 Meter Run… TIME!!!
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3…2…1…GO!!!
Mando
“I’m Loyal To My Athletes…”
8.31.2020 WOD & Scores…Great Start To The Week!!!
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