Bound Newsletter 3.22.2026
2026 CrossFit Bound Intramural Open Recap
The 2026 CrossFit Bound Intramural Open delivered everything we love about this event—high energy, relentless effort, and a community that shows up for each other week after week.
Over three weeks, athletes were tested across multiple domains of fitness, pushing limits and creating moments that will stick with us long after the final scores were tallied.
🏆 Final Team Standings
This year’s competition came down to the wire, with an incredibly tight race at the top.
Team 4 – 1610.5
Team 3 – 1605.5
Team 1 – 1274.75
Team 2 – 1099.25
Just 5 points separated first and second place, showing how every rep, every second, and every athlete mattered.
Congratulations to Team 4 for taking the title!
🔥 Weekly Highlights & Top Performers
Each week brought a unique challenge and gave athletes the opportunity to shine.
Week 1: Wall Balls + Box Jumps
A high-volume, leg-burning test of endurance and pacing.
Top 10 Performers
Grant Griffin | Jessica Phillips
Cole Scott | Hope Haugh
Ryan Allen | Julie Chambers
Ean Parr | Natalie Gordon
Brandon Phillips | Brittany Marshall
Trevor Lampe | Sheri Kindred
Nicolas White | Nicole Corey
Matt Schuster | Kristen Humphries
Miguel Chavez | Autumn Ingram
Trevor Maloney | Emily Conaster
Week 2: Lunges + DB Snatch + Pull-Ups/Ring Muscle-Ups
A grind that tested both muscular endurance and advanced gymnastics skills.
Top 10 Performers
Grant Griffin | Jessica Phillips
Nicolas White | Brooklyn Shaw
Ean Parr | Katie Allen
Cole Scott | Natalie Gordon
Brandon Phillips | Kristen Humphries
Matt Link | Hope Haugh
Stuntman Mike | Autumn Ingram
Trevor Lampe | Brittany Marshall
Luke Mayben | Nicole Corey
Kyle Rice | Mary Turner
Week 3: Burpees + Power Cleans + Thrusters
A classic Open-style sprint—fast, heavy, and unforgiving.
Top 10 Performers
Cole Scott | Jessica Phillips
Grant Griffin | Hope Haugh
Stuntman Mike | Natalie Gordon
Jeb Buffington | Julie Chambers
Brandon Phillips | Brittany Marshall
Ean Parr | Sheri Kindred
Ryan Allen | Nicole Corey
Nicolas White | Kristen Humphries
Matt Link | Brooklyn Shaw
Trevor Lampe | Autumn Ingram
🌟 Standout Moments & Honorable Mentions
The leaderboard tells part of the story—but the real impact of the Open is seen in personal breakthroughs, firsts, and major milestones.
Hannah Spratlen – Completed all workouts RX for the first time. A huge leap forward.
Haley Cooper - Completing 2 out of 3 workouts Rx for her 1st CrossFit Open
Emily Conaster – Finished her first Open as an RX athlete, stepping into a new level of competition.
Grayson Young – Completed his first Open, finishing 7th in his division—an incredible debut.
Susan Abell – Achieved her first pull-up, a milestone that represents months of hard work.
Hope Haugh – In her first Open workout, finished inside the Top 10 females at CrossFit Bound.
Sam Joering – Signed up and completed her first Open just 3 months into her CrossFit journey.
Natalie Gordon – Massive improvement, jumping from 1519th in 2025 to 487th in 2026 in the Female 45–49 division.
Grant Griffin – Improved over 100 spots worldwide, finishing 578th in the world.
Cole Scott – Finished 889th in the world—Top 1000 globally is a huge accomplishment.
💪 Grit, Strength & Community
Some performances go beyond numbers:
Nicole Corey, Melanie, and Sydney—all completed every workout, with Nicole doing so while pregnant and still finishing consistently in the Top 10. Truly incredible.
Honorable mention for Fefe Lawler - choosing not to do the Open but giving her time to come in to support and judge weekly.
Miles Pettit – Completed all 3 workouts while balancing life with Jenni and welcoming his girls into the world. Perspective and perseverance at its finest.
Mary Lubbers – Continues to show up, lead by example, and prove that age is just a number.
🏅 Competitive Excellence
Jen Wells – Qualified for her 3rd trip to the Semifinals in the Adaptive CrossFit Games Division. An elite-level achievement and an inspiration to the entire community.
A Big Thank You to our Team Captains
Brian Lawler, Laura Rutland, Stanford Garey, Ryan Kangiser, Susan Abell, Jen Wells, Jeb Buffington, Brittany Marshall, and Melanie Venable
💬 Final Thoughts
The Intramural Open is about more than scores.
It’s about:
Taking on challenges you didn’t think you could
Showing up for your team
Celebrating progress at every level
From first-time competitors to seasoned athletes pushing for worldwide rankings, this Open showcased exactly what CrossFit Bound is about.
🚀 What’s Next?
Now we build.
Use this momentum. Use these wins. Use these lessons.
The Open may be over—but your progress is just getting started.
We’re proud of every single one of you.
— CrossFit Bound Coaching Staff
Bragging Board:
Welcome Landon Mayr
Welcome Miss Macie Pettit
Associate professor, CrossFit athlete finds strength in motion while navigating multiple sclerosis
Dr./Coach Jen Wells featured in Kennesaw State Magazine for her amazing story and how she has overcome the challenges with MS through her mindset and prioritizing her health.
Weekly Training Highlight Reel is in the Works
Upcoming Brithdays & Anniversaries
Anniversaries
4-Years
Steven Shaw March 28
3-Years
Cody Porter March 27
Dylan Porter March 27
2-Year
Luke Marben March 15
Francis Rivera March 27
Cody Cobb March 25
Alex Falcon March 9
1-Year
Alyssa Winkler March 28
Richard Brantely March 17
Birthdays
Sam Stark March 22
Kerry Aponte March 23
Mary Turner March 28
Nicolas White March 29
Brian Chambers March 30
Upcoming Events & Clinics
Nutrition Challenge beginning April 13th (week after spring break through Hero Month)
Details coming soon
HERO MONTH begins May 1st
be sure to write down your the Hero WOD you want to do and the Hero Wod you do not want to do on the white board in the gym.
Weekly Education
Another episode from Wod Science about Threshold training. Threshold training has reshaped endurance sports ever since it was popularized by unbelievable athletes like the Ingebrigtsen brothers and the Norwegian triathletes. In this video, I dive into the science of how to detect your own physiological threshold - using both sophisticated tools and simple, practical methods - and I explain how to apply these insights to functional sports like HYROX and CrossFit. Is collapsing on the floor after every AMRAP really the best way to make long-term progress?
Recipe of the Week: Lean Garlic Herb Steak & Roasted Veggies
Serves: 4 | Time: ~35 minutes
Nutrition Highlights (per serving approx.)
Protein: 35–45g
Carbs: 20–30g
Lower fat option while still packed with flavor
Instructions
Roast the Veggies
Preheat oven to 425°F
Toss veggies with olive oil + seasonings
Roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway
Cook the Steak
Pat steak dry, season with salt & pepper
Heat skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil
Cook 3–4 minutes per side (adjust for thickness)
Add Flavor
Reduce heat, add garlic, herbs, and butter (optional)
Baste steak for 1–2 minutes
Rest & Serve
Rest steak 5 minutes, slice against the grain
Serve with roasted veggies
Ingredients
For the steak:
2 lbs lean sirloin or flank steak
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp butter (optional, for flavor)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme
For the veggies:
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups baby potatoes (halved) or swap for sweet potatoes or squash
1 cup carrots (sliced)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, pepper, garlic powder
