by Paul Pinckley Today is the day, Christmas for CrossFitters everywhere! I am sure some of you feel nervous... embrace it, it's part of the open and what makes it one of the most exciting times of the year. Many of you who have never competed in the open and…
“Be kind; everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” -Ian Maclaren Strength/Skill A. 1 snatch every 30sec for 10min 65% of 1rm B. Back Squat to a tough triple in 10mins Conditioning 6 sets 90% effort 4 pistols alt legs per rep 6 CTB chin ups 8 box jump…
"Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads you to wisdom.” -Buddha [caption id="attachment_1396" align="alignnone" width="300"] Getting after some front squats[/caption] Strength/Skill A. Power clean cluster 1. 1. 1; rest 10sec/rest 2mins x 3 B. PC x 1 + SJ x…
“Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become reality.” -Earl Nightingale Strength/Skill A1. Snatch-grip deadlift @41X1 6-8 x 3 A2. ring rows 8-12 x 3 A3. 30 second AMRAP Double unders Conditioning 4 rounds for time: 200m Run 8 KB Snatches/arm…
“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” -Unknown [caption id="attachment_1390" align="alignnone" width="225"] Wilson and Amanda at the end of the Sylamore Trail 25K and 50K this weekend.[/caption] Strength/Skill A: Snatch: Build to a Heavy Single B: 4 Minute AMRAP - Sit Ups Conditioning 50…
“Overthinking ruins you. Ruins the situation, twists it around, makes you worry and just makes everything much worse than it actually is.” -Unknown [caption id="attachment_1387" align="alignnone" width="300"] Hayden busting out some Front Squats![/caption] Strength/Skill None Conditioning "All Star Open 15.6" The "Burgener Beep Test" EMOM Until Failure: 7 Thrusters (75#/55#)…
"Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith." -Steve Jobs Tuesday's 8:30am class hitting some Wall Ball Shots: Strength/Skill A. PS + Snatch – build to a moderately tough set (FAST, mechanical focus, perfect reps) Conditioning For Time: 20 Unbroken Front Squats (95#/65#) - (TechniqueWoD)…
"People who say that they sleep like babies usually don't have them." -unknown First and foremost, HUGE congratulations to Ben and April Williams on the birth of their lovely, bouncing baby boy today! [caption id="attachment_1378" align="alignnone" width="300"] Levi Williams[/caption] Alright, now on to our "All Star Open" 15.5 workout!…
Name: Wilson Horrell [caption id="attachment_1375" align="alignnone" width="300"] Wilson on the left after the Wades Big Adventure Race![/caption] Age: 38 Occupation: Weed Control & Fertilization Favorite WOD: None of them, until I’m finished….then I like all of them. Favorite lift: Push Press Favorite cheat meal: Cheap, greasy, gas station food Athletic…
"Nobody is gonna hit as hard as life, but it ain’t how hard you can hit. It’s how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. It’s how much you can take, and keep moving forward. That’s how winning’s done." -Rocky Balboa [caption id="attachment_1372" align="alignnone" width="300"] 6am Geting after Monday's Workout[/caption] Strength/Skill…