Last week's competition was a huge success! We capped registration at 75 people, which happened three weeks before the event; we were able to squeak out another eight people to bring the final number to 83 competitors. We had a ladder truck hanging a huge flag outside all day, where the FF skill stations were. To start the event, we had our FD's honor guard present the colors, and walk out with the prizes for each division (a custom airbrushed fire helmet). Our Fire Chief spoke about 9/11, and had people in tears; he then rang the ceremonial bell to recognize Fallen FD Brethren.
Sponsors came out of the woodwork the week before the event; massage gift certificates, cryotherapy session, CF gear, and tons of shirts/clothing. It was crazy all day. I did so much prep the month leading up to the competition, I didn't have to do much day-of. When I had originally gotten involved, it was to help come up with the events; next thing I know I am going to 15 different CF places in Orlando, mixing music, sending emails to competitors, creating starting heats, tweaking workouts to make bosses happy, posting workouts on FaceBook, trying to get bars to give us kegs, etc. It ended up being a great experience for me, regardless of the turnout; however, we have had NOTHING but amazing feedback from anyone involved. Awesome.
My next event is a hybrid strongman/crossfit competition at my old CF Affiliate; I really want to do well there, because those people are like family. The helped out A TON with the 343 Event, as well. In November, I'll be trying my first Highlander event; a combination of Strongman and Highland Games. Once I figure out those events, I'll post them here.
Tomorrow, we leave for Sarasota con familia for a week, to celebrate daughter turning six. Nothing but beach running, my sandbag, and some kettlebell stuff for me.
Per my initial FB post, I mentioned that I would don a costume all day long, if indeed we sold out the event.
I keeps mah promizez.
(shorts because it was a family-friendly event)