Eat Great Food for a Great Cause: Harvest Food Festival on September 16th
Beyond fitness and nutrition, community is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why I want to share an incredible upcoming event that is very close to my heart.
I proudly sit on the Board of Directors for Youturn Youth Support Services, an organization dedicated to helping high-risk youth and families in our community navigate complex challenges, build life skills, and create positive futures. On Wednesday, September 16th, we are hosting our annual fundraiser and awareness event: the Harvest Food Festival at the Ottawa Art Gallery.
If you are a foodie, this is hands-down the absolute best place to be in Ottawa this fall.
The Ultimate Culinary Experience
Set inside the stunning, modern space of the Ottawa Art Gallery, the Harvest Food Festival brings together Ottawa’s top culinary talent under one roof. Every year, this event grows bigger and better—bringing in more incredible chefs, local restaurants, and food lovers from all across the city.
Top Local Chefs & Artisanal Vendors: Wander the tasting stations as award-winning chefs showcase their skills with seasonal, farm-to-table creations.
Silent Auction & 50/50 Draw: We’ll have a silent auction packed with great items and experiences, plus a 50/50 draw to help raise crucial funds for Youturn.
An Unbeatable Atmosphere: Incredible architecture, amazing food, artisanal drink pairings, and a crowd brought together for a meaningful cause.
Supporting Ottawa Business & Local Youth
Attending the Harvest Food Festival isn’t just an unforgettable night out for your palate—it directly impacts our local community. You’ll be supporting local Ottawa restaurants and businesses while helping Youturn deliver essential, life-changing support services to vulnerable youth who need it most.
Tickets are available now, and they do sell out as the date gets closer.
Grab a ticket, bring a friend, enjoy some of the finest food the city has to offer, and help us make a real difference in Ottawa. I’d love to see a strong Bytown crew there!
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Weekly Wods
MONDAY
A) STRENGTH
Front Squats
E2MOM 8
5 @ RPE 7-8
3 @ RPE 8
Max Set @ RPE 9
5 @ RPE 8
B) MET CON
AMRAP 5
9 Thrusters (75/55 lb)
6 bar-facing burpees
20 double-unders
Rest 2:00 and add weight.
AMRAP 5
6 Thrusters (95/65 lb)
6 bar-facing burpees
20 double-unders
Rest 2:00 and add weight.
AMRAP 5
3 Thrusters (115/80 lb)
6 bar-facing burpees
20 double-unders
TUESDAY
A) STRENGTH
E2MOM 12
2 Power Cleans
– Build from approximately 65% to 90%
– Reset every rep;
B) MET CON
For Time
400m Run
15 Clean & Jerks (135/95)
400m Run
12 Clean & Jerks
400m Run
9 Clean & Jerks
WEDNESDAY
A) STRENGTH
4 Sets
5 barbell floor presses at RPE 7-8
8 tempo ring rows, 2 seconds down
rest 90 seconds
B) MET CON
4 sets:
AMRAP 3
20 AbMat sit-ups
12 Box Jumps
10 wall balls (20/14 lb)
– Max double-unders in the remaining time
rest :90 between sets
THURSDAY
A) DADS
dsds
B) STRENGTH
3-4 Rounds
20m Sled Press (AHAP)
20m Sled Pull
Max Ring Row Isometric Hold
C) STRENGTH
Superset 1 – AMRAP 6
8 Ring Rows
2 DB Floor Press (+2 each round)
Rest 2:00
Superset 2 – AMRAP 6
10 Glute Bridge
2 Goblet Squats (53/35) (+2 each round)
Rest 2:00
Superset 3 – AMRAP 6
20m/side Waiter Carry/Font Rack Carry offset
2 Lateral raises (+2 each round)
FRIDAY
A) STRENGTH
Speed Deadlifts
EMOM 10
3 Reps at 60-70%
Accelerate from the floor while maintaining position
B) MET CON
For Time
Sandbag over shoulder: 12-10-8-6-4-2
Burpees over the sandbag: 2-4-6-8-10-12
– After every round: 20m heavy farmer carry
Suggested sandbag: 100/70 lb
Time cap: 20 minutes
SATURDAY
A) PARTNER
‘LABOUR DAY BASH’
Partner
9 Rounds For Time:
5 Synchronized Thrusters (65/95)
18 Hang Power Cleans (split with partner)
8 Synchronized Burpees
2 minutes x Max Calorie (400m run) (pick your poison… row, ski or bike, each @ same time)
Buy out: 97 sit ups
TC: 40mins
B) SOUL CRUSHER
For Time
20 Thrusters (65/95)
20 Sumo Deadlift High-Pulls
20 Push Jerks
20 Overhead Squats
20 Front Squats
4 Burpees at the top of each minute
2 squat snatch (65/95)
20 box jumps
20 devil press (35/50)
20 box jump overs
2 squat snatch (95/135)
20 Thrusters (95/135)
20 Sumo Deadlift High-Pulls
20 Push Jerks
20 Overhead Squats
20 Front Squats
4 Burpees at the top of each minute
SUNDAY
A) ENGINE
AMRAP 40
Max Cals
At Every 10, 20, 30, etc Cals:
1 Round of DT*
1 Round of Cindy**
DT is 12 deadlift, 9 hang clean, 6 push jerk
Cindy is 5 pull up, 10 push up, 15 air squat.
B) STRENGTH
Every 90 for 12mins
1 power clean + 1 hang clean + 1 squat clean + 1 hang squat clean
C) CONDITIONING
‘NUTTS’
CrossFit Hero WOD
For Time
10 Handstand Push-Ups
15 Deadlifts (250/175)
25 Box Jumps (30/24)
50 Pull-Ups
100 Wall Ball Shots (20/14)
200 Double-Unders
400 meter Run (with 45/25)
TC: 30mins
