May Momentum and Massive Wins
Sean Johnson • May 5, 2025
The Junkie Journal: May Momentum and Massive Wins

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The Junkie Journal | September 22 Hey Junkies! π We’re rolling into a brand-new week! Thank you to everyone showing up, logging your workouts, and bringing that StormKing spirit—it matters more than you know! ποΈ Strength Focus This week we’re continuing to build consistency with the basics: Monday: Deadlifts Tuesday: Partner WOD Wednesday: Push Jerk Thursday: Partner WOD Friday: Back Squats π Community Happenings Palmer’s 3rd Birthday Bash π Coach Paisley is hosting Palmer’s party at the gym Saturday, Sept 27th @ 10am! Family workout first, then cake + dance party. RSVP if you’re bringing littles. π Ladies Night – Fall Edition! π Save the date: Friday, Oct 18, 5–7 PM. Potluck + book exchange = cozy vibes and connection. Bring a wrapped book + a dish to share. Who wants to host our first one? π‘ Squat Challenge Update We’re in the final week of our September Squat Challenge! πͺ Today = 125 squats in one session. By the end of the week = 150 squats! π₯ π₯ Motivation of the Week “Consistency beats intensity.” Show up, even on the days you’re tired. Even half a tank is better than sitting in the garage. π

π₯ The Junkie Journal | Mid-August Momentum π₯ Hey Junkies! π We know summer schedules are packed, but don’t let that stop your progress—this is the perfect time to keep stacking small wins. β¨ Ladies Lift – Final Week! This is the last week of our current Ladies Lift session. Huge shoutout to everyone who has shown up, lifted strong, and built confidence these past weeks! πͺ The next round kicks off mid-September—stay tuned for dates. π Coming in September – Air Squat Challenge! It’s simple. It’s effective. And it’s for everyone. We’ll start at 15 squats on Day 1 and build up to 150 squats by Day 30. All in one session, with rests as needed. You’ll be amazed what consistency can do. Who’s in? π ποΈ This Week in the Gym Strength focus is ON: βοΈHang Cleans βοΈBench Press βοΈDeadlifts Conditioning? Expect those long grinder-style metcons on Tuesday and Thursday to keep your engine sharp. Even when the gym feels quiet, your effort counts double—so show up, put in the work, and keep building momentum heading into fall. π

π₯ The Junkie Journal | July in Full Swing! π₯ Hey Junkies! π Summer has officially arrived and the energy in the gym has been awesome. From big lifts to sweaty metcons, you all are showing up strong—keep it up! Here’s what’s happening this week and what you can look forward to: πͺ Programming Focus: Over the next several weeks of summer, we’re taking a page from our past with this well-rounded training block designed to build strength, dial in technique, and keep our conditioning sharp. Here’s what you can expect: πͺ Strength Work You Can Feel: You’ll see consistent progressions in foundational lifts like Cleans, Squats, and Deadlifts—paired with skill-focused Olympic weightlifting. Expect every session to include dedicated strength work to help you move better and get stronger. πβοΈ Conditioning Variety: From classic benchmark workouts like Christine to fresh interval pieces and partner challenges, the conditioning will keep you on your toes. We’re mixing short, intense AMRAPs with longer grind-style workouts to build both engine and grit. π§ Movement Quality & Mobility: Each day kicks off with intentional warm-ups and mobility prep—think hip openers, thoracic work, and activation drills—so you feel primed for training and can move safely and effectively. π₯ Scaling Options for All Levels: Whether you follow StormKing, Pyramind Peak, or Spruce Railroad every workout has built-in modifications so you can get the most out of your training, no matter where you’re starting. This is a great month to stay consistent, hone your technique, and push your capacity. Let’s keep showing up and getting after it together! π₯ July Push-Up Challenge: We’re halfway through our 30-Day Push-Up Challenge! π Remember—these can be done at home or in the gym. You’re adding 2 push-ups each day (resting every 7th), building strength and consistency. Keep tagging us in your updates—we love seeing your progress! π Ladies Lift: Don’t forget—Ladies Lift returns July 17th! This is a great chance to lift heavy, learn new skills, and connect with the other strong women in our community. If you haven’t tried it yet, come check it out—good vibes guaranteed. Our women-only strength class kicks back off on Thursdays at 5:00pm. Grab your spot early—email us at stormkingcrossfit@outlook.com to sign up. Let’s keep showing up, cheering each other on, and making July a strong month together. #StrongerTogether #StormKingStrong

The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a dπ₯ The Junkie Journal | Jumping Into July πͺ Hey Junkies! π A new month means new energy—and July is already coming in hot. Let’s kick it off strong with everything happening this week at StormKing: July 4th – Gym Closed Heads up—we’ll be closed Friday for the holiday. Enjoy your time off, get outside, and celebrate safely! π July Gym Anniversaries! Whether it’s your first month or your fifteenth year—we’re so glad you’re part of the crew. Heather Thurman 2 years Krysta Parker 2 years Travis Waddell 8 years π July Gym Birthdays! Clara Dostie July 3 Debbie Givens July 6 Trina Hathaway July 7 Tommy Simpson July 10 Leslie Arango July 18 Corkey McKeown July 20 Katherine Braun July 21 Mike Soiseth July 28 Damun Seera July 30 π₯ New 30-Day Push-Up Challenge Starts July 1! Our July challenge is all about building upper body strength and consistency—just like last month’s planks. Here’s the format: β
Start Day 1 with 5 push-ups β
Add 2 reps daily, with a rest day every 7th day β
Suggested modification...we recommend elevated pushups! β
Stay consistent for 30 days ending at 60 pushups on day 30! β
Reps can be broken up into manageable sets but must be done in the same session. Tag @stormkingathleticclub and post your progress in the Junkies group—we’ll cheer you on every rep of the way! πΆ Childcare Reminder Childcare with Katelyn during morning 9:30am classes! Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It’s FREE! ποΈβοΈ Weekly Programming Preview Your strength days this week: Monday – Bench Press Tuesday – Endurance Metcon Wednesday – Front Squat Thursday – Endurance Metcon Friday – Closed for the 4th!! Saturday – Partner WOD (20–30 min) ποΈ Ladies Lift Returns July 17! Our women-only strength class kicks back off on Thursdays at 5:00pm. Grab your spot early—email us at stormkingcrossfit@outlook.com to sign up. Let’s start July strong, focused, and fired up. Push-ups, PRs, and positive vibes only! π Your SKAC Team