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Creator of the International 911 Fitness Challenge (15 year history), benefiting Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals, Jim has a Masters Degree in Sports Science & Exercise Physiology and a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, a Professor at Broward College in Physical Sciences, has a distinguished Law Enforcement career (20 yrs), retired a Police Lieutenant Miami PD, numerous commendations, contributions & awards.  Jim is a Best Selling Co-Author, “The Success Secret”, Speaker on Personal Development, Fitness & Nutrition.  He served 6 yrs Air Force, studied Karate in Japan, grew up Wrestling & Judo. Stationed in Italy, Jim competed in Bodybuilding, Won 1st place middle weight for the Air Force twice, competed in European Championships, competed in Strongman & Power-lifting in East Asia, competes in 5Ks, Adventure Races. He ran the Marine Corps Marathon with his 2 sons, pushing one of his sons, which is a Quadriplegic with cerebral palsy.  He and his special needs son created and founded Michael’s Special 5K Run/Walk, benefiting United Cerebral Palsy.  Jim is an NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, ACSM, Health Fitness Instructor, Certified ISSA in Nutrition, NESTA Certified Nutrition and numerous other fitness certifications.

Jim won the Toughest Cop Alive (TCA), International Law Enforcement Games and competed in numerous World Police and Fire Games in the TCA.  Each week, thousands of people around the country enjoy a fitness program created by Jim Sayih. He is the CEO of 911 Fitness and Director of Fitness Commitment Institute. These two professional associations have over 40,000  members nation-wide. Jim is also Founder of the 911 Fitness Challenge, benefiting the Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals, fourteen consecutive years.  His fitness programs are implemented in Police & Fire Stations in the US and Canada.  Jim has been featured on Good Morning America, Discovery Channel, FOX Sports, NBC, CBS and The Christina Show.  His programs are used by the DEA, U.S. Secret Service, and SWAT Teams.

The President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports Awarded Jim the coveted Community Leadership Award for his outstanding contribution and involvement in helping communities, nationwide, improve their fitness while raising money for Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals and the American Diabetes Association combined.  Learn more at www.JimSayih.com

CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Military Athlete and CrossFit Gymnastic Cert Trainer.  Michael served as a US Army, Airborne Paratrooper +5 years Army 82nd Airborne, 4 Combat Tours to IRAQ, Baghdad, Ramadi, and Fallujah, Expert and Combat Infantryman, Competed in Army 10 miler, numerous 5k’s and half marathon, placed Second in IRAQ MWR Dead Lift Competition.  Law Enforcement  in progress.  Currently assigned to Hollywood Army National Guard.

The Fitness Challenge is a Weight Loss Contest for the Public Safety Population to LOSE FAT and GAIN MUSCLE as a TEAM.  This approach promotes TEAMWORK and Camaraderie.

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For more information, contact Jim@911Fitness.com

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Attention all CrossFit athletes!  911 CrossFit is proud to announce that 911 CrossFit will be hosting “RAID” in Cooper City, FL. Registration is now open at www.RAID-Games.com.  Opening ceremonies begin August 11 at 8am.  This competition is open to the public and all CrossFit athletes are encouraged and welcomed to participate.  The cost to participate is $55.  Four divisions are available including Rx, Scaled, to allow for maximum participation, high energy and introduce CrossFit to new competitors, Masters (40+) and Kids (9-11).  Cash prizes and medals will be awarded.  The goal of RAID is to promote a competitive fitness experience among 911 responders, fitness enthusiasts, local affiliates and families who want to challenge themselves to extreme fitness and have fun.  Experienced coaches and volunteers will judge the competition to count repetitions, adhere to movement standards and validate scores.

For more information, contact Jim@911Fitness.com

Adam Sayih is a Level 1 USA Weightlifting Performance Coach, 911 Fitness Certified Trainer and Boot Camp Instructor. Adam has +4 years of Fitness training experience, currently a full-time student at Florida International University.  Adam is a USA Powerlifting member and is an avid Olympic and power lifter. Some of his accomplishments include the Marine Corps Marathon, placed 1st at Nova University Strongman competition and numerous Powerlifitng tournaments with a +1100 pound total.  NSCA-CPT in progress.

Katrina is known as the CrossFit Drill Sergeant.  She is CrossFit Level 1.  Katrina likes Olympic Weightlifting and Powerlifting.  Her motto:  Let’s Go, Let’s Go, Let’s Go.  She is very passionate about helping CrossFit athletes reach their potential.  Katrina will help you find your max effort, even when you your body says stop, she will squeeze a little more fuel out of you when you thought you were empty.

Certified 911 Fitness Trainer.  Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a minor in Public Policy. Played Baseball and served as a team leader at University of Charleston four years.  Anthony has been very active in multiple sports such as basketball, football, hockey, cross country, and soccer.  As a multi-sport athlete, he naturally has aims for competing in the CrossFit Games, currently in progress. Currently pursuing a career in law enforcement,  Master’s Degree in Psychology in progress.

Coach John is a 911 fitness certified endurance coach. Coach John is a five year police veteran with numerous commendations; he graduated from the Broward College SWAT School and the City of Miami SWAT School as the best overall student. He served three years in the United States Air Force Reserve as a Security Forces MP and graduated training with Honors. He is currently serving in the United States Army Reserve as Combat Engineer (RCP) and completing his Bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security. Coach John uses his extensive PT training experience by combining aspects of SWAT and Military exercises to coordinate an excellent course that will train you for any endurance goal.

Michael’s Special 5K Run/Walk is a community 5K Run/Walk ‐ Runners Pushing Riders in Wheelchairs. Michael Sayih is a 17 year old boy diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, a brain injury affecting the motor control centers of the developing brain and can occur during pregnancy, during childbirth or after birth up to about age three. He has participated with his father, Jim Sayih, in community 5K runs since the age of 8. His father either pushed him in his wheelchair or pulled him with a bicycle. The events always brought joy to Michael as he embraced the wind in his face and fast movement as the ground beneath him passed. Michael also has participated with his father in fund‐raising efforts to support Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals for over 12 years with the 911 Fitness Challenge. With Michael’s experience in fund‐raising and passion about running vicariously through Dad, Michael wants others to enjoy the thrill of Runners Pushing Riders with Disabilities and created Michael’s Special 5K Run/Walk, benefiting United Cerebral Palsy.

The Race course will be on beautiful Hollywood Beach on the Boardwalk, beginning at the Bandshell stage on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 7am. Runners will be matched with Riders in wheelchairs as well as jogging strollers. The general population is also encouraged to run, even without pushing a rider.

United Cerebral Palsy is the leading service provider and advocate for adults and children with disabilities, including cerebral palsy. As one of the largest health non‐profits in America, the UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network. For more information, visit www.UCP.org.

Michael’s Special 5K Run/Walk will be timed by Split Second Timing, the company who times the Corporate Run and the ING Miami Marathon. They have agreed to lead the operation for Michael’s Special 5K Run/Walk with their State‐of‐the‐Art Champion Chip Timing System. Runners and Riders will enjoy the benefit of immediately seeing their scores posted as well as reading them on the internet. Everyone will benefit, including volunteers, riders bonding with runners, and the spectators as they wipe tears of joy from their eyes and finally the UCP to support their mission.