The Belgrade Games Set to Honor Lazar Ðukić's Life

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Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up.

In today’s edition:

• The Belgrade Games kick off this weekend and will honor the life of Serbian CrossFit star Lazar Ðukić.

• How to create delicious dinner bowls without breaking the bank.

• In the second of a three-part series, Progrm founder John Singleton discusses integrating CrossFit and HYROX training in your gym.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“He was an athlete I looked up to in so many ways, both for how he competed hard but also the person he was off the competition floor. He was funny, always happy and welcoming.” - Matilde Garnes remembering Lazar Ðukić on the eve of the Belgrade Games.

COMPETITIONS

Forever With Us: The Belgrade Games Honor Lazar Ðukić’s Life and Legacy Through Competition

The 2024 Belgrade Games, held in Belgrade, Serbia, were originally set to take place September 6-8, less than a month after the 2024 CrossFit Games. 

Shortly after the death of Serbia’s own Lazar Ðukić, though, organizers chose to postpone the event out of respect for the Ðukić family and the greater Serbian community. 

• “Lazar Ðukić left a profound mark on our community and was an essential part of this competition,” the Belgrade Games team posted on Instagram in August.

In the same statement, organizers asked for patience and understanding as the event was rescheduled for November 15-17. 

The Lazar Ðukić Memorial Competition

As the competition inched closer, it was announced that the 2024 event would be dedicated to Ðukić “with great respect and sorrow.” 

• “Lazar was a role model for all our competitors and proudly represented our country, Serbia, on the international stage. Thanks to his extraordinary achievements, Serbia has found its place among the great sporting nations,” the Belgrade Games posted on Instagram. “His hard work and dedication inspired us and showed that a small country can achieve great things.”

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SPEED READS

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MEMBER EXCLUSIVE

How to Make a Healthy and Delicious Dinner Without Breaking the Bank

In the United States, grocery prices have substantially increased over the past two years. 

As of late 2023, overall grocery prices have grown approximately 15 percent compared to 2021, and while the trends have flattened, costs have remained high.. 

Key factors contributing to this rise include:

1. Inflation – General inflation rates have affected consumer goods, including groceries. 

2. Supply Chain Issues – Disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages, and transportation challenges have led to higher costs. 

3. Increased Production Costs – Rising prices for fuel, fertilizers, and feed have impacted the cost of food production. 

Specific categories have experienced notable increases: 

• Meat and poultry – Prices have surged significantly, particularly for beef and pork. 

• Dairy – Milk, cheese, and eggs have also seen higher prices. 

• Fresh produce – Fruits and vegetables have fluctuated, but many have risen in price. 

These trends can vary by region and type of grocery store, but overall, consumers have felt the pinch at the checkout line. 

Since we are all dreading the grocery bill and our wallets have noticed the difference, we wanted to share dinner ideas that don’t make the bank! 

Our go-to recommendation is to create different dinner bowls!

AFFILIATE COMMUNITY

CrossFit Meets HYROX, Part 2 — John Singleton and the Progrm on How to Successfully Integrate HYROX Training at Your CrossFit Gym

Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a three-part series on the topic of integrating HYROX and CrossFit training. See part one here.

There is a growing demand for HYROX classes within the CrossFit community, but launching successful classes requires more than enthusiasm — it requires a well-thought-out strategy.

• Following the recent news that John Singleton, founder of The Progrm and a leading coach in the CrossFit space, has become an official digital fitness partner with HYROX, Morning Chalk Up spoke to him about what it takes to set yourself up for success.

The details: This is the second in a three-part series on the topic of HYROX and CrossFit. The first article focused on how gyms can get started; this one examines what to do next in the integration process.

• “HYROX offers something completely new, but without a clear plan, it’s easy for gyms to struggle with the integration,” Singleton said. “Our program aims to help bridge that gap by providing efficient class programming while also giving gym owners all the tools they need for a successful schedule integration.”

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• 🎂Happy birthday to to Aly McWherter and Gui Malheiros.

• Check out 15-year-old Ana bust out this 110-kilo/242-pound clean and front squat complex.

• Nice work to Calum Marsh on completing a Hyrox race in Germany.

• Great job to the kids from Organización de Amigos in Portland, OR, who have been learning how to clean.

• 🏋️Congratulations to 17-year-old Dennis on his 120-kilo/264-pound snatch PR.