Here are a few pics of my experience at the SW Regionals Crossfit games. This version of “Grace” was not so amazing. Nothing like doing burpees in the rain.
Crossfit Games Day 2
Here is WOD #3: 3 Rounds, 21, 15, and 9 reps of Box Jumps (24 inches) KB Swings (1.5 pood) Sumo-Deadlift Highpull (95lbs) I’m a little stiff the morning. I’ll let you know how it goes. Update: Did WOD #3 in 5:48. I was able to do the box jumps and kettlebell swings unbroken. Had […]
May 3, 2009 by 1 Comment
Crossfit Games Day 1
Here are the WOD’s for the day: WOD1: 10 Squat Clean & Jerk (155lbs) Row 500m 10 Squat Clean & Jerk Row 500m 10 Squat Clean & Jerk Row 500m WOD2: 50 Chest to Bar Pull-Ups 50 Burpees The 155lb squat cleans are going to be rough. So are the 50 chest to bar pullups. […]
May 2, 2009 by 3 Comments
Crossfit Games
We’re headed to Ft. Worth for the Southwest Crossfit Games Qualifier. I’ve been training for this event for several months. I’ve got three goals: 1. Do each workout as Rx’d. 2. Finish each workout. 3. Beat one of my training partners who at this time shall remain nameless. At this point, we still don’t know […]
May 1, 2009 by 1 Comment
XXXVI
Today is my birthday. It’s been a good one so far. I think I’m going to look back at my 35th year and say it was a pivotal one for me. In the last six months, I’ve made some major changes in my life. I sought help for my depression. I started doing Crossfit. I […]
January 29, 2009 by 4 Comments
The Filthy Fifty
Celebrate with me my friends. For the first time in my crossfit experience, I’ve set a gym record. It was on Sunday and the workout is known as “The Filthy Fifty.” It was grueling, but great. Gym records go up on the white board in the gym where everyone can see your name and try […]
November 19, 2008 by 1 Comment
Crossfit on MSN
Here are a couple of recent articles about crossfit on MSN. Crossfit: The Fast, Furious Workout Craze Facing Down the Gila Monsters Apparently I’m an effective crossfit evangelist. Heather is now doing it too. If you see her, ask her where she’s sore, preferably while poking her in the shoulder.
October 29, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I Love Crossfit!
Several months ago, I finally gave into Mark’s nagging and joined him for a Crossfit workout. I had been lifting weights three times a week and doing yoga and running at least twice a week. So I walked into the gym thinking I was in pretty good shape. After almost completing a simple eight minute […]
October 24, 2008 by 3 Comments
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