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CFSR WOD 5.20.2013

NORCAL CROSSFIT REGIONALS

May 24 – 26 from 8 am to 7 pm
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
LET US KNOW IF YOU WANT TO CARPOOL SEVERAL PEOPLE WILL BE ATTENDING ALL THREE DAYS
 THE MORE THE MERRIER!  COME OUT AND SEE THE FITTEST ATHLETES IN NOR CAL VYE FOR 3 SPOTS IN THE GAMES!
Monday 5-20
15min to work on Snatch Technique (Position 1 @hip)
+
20 Minute (Alternate Every minute on the Minute)
10 Push Press (115/75)
10 KB Swings (53/35)

“Not all those who wander are lost.” J.R.R. Tolkien

Pets May Help Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease

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RECIPE OF THE DAY: Grapefruit Guacamole 


CFSR WOD 5.6.2013

b4 the mudder

Dan and Tim before Tough Mudder —

We are looking for a group for Northstar at Tahoe Tough Mudders coming up in July and September!

Monday  5-6-13

Congratulations for everyone for making it through the last 4 week strength cycle! I know those pause Front Squats were a struggle more then a handful of people and those 5×5 Heavy Back Squats were no walk in the park either.
But it is finally testing week, I want everyone to come in focus and motivated for a week of PRs, Good Luck!!
All PRs must be written up on the PR board before you record your score for the Daily WOD.
-Nik
Monday
Front Squat
Establish 1 Rep Max
+
12min AMRAP
20 Sit-ups
20 Burpees
20 Walking Lunges
     I Like this quote I dislike this quote“Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, everyday, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to continually be part of unanimity.”
Author Popularity 6/10 Christopher Morley was born on May 5, 1890
(American writer and editor 1890-1957)

CFSR WOD 5.1.2013

4.4.2014 open 13.5 118

Wednesday 5-1-13

Front Squat
5×1 @ 85% (+35lbs)
Power Clean
EMOM 7 min
2 Power Cleans @ 75% (+30lbs)
+
21-15-9
Burpee Pull Up
Overhead Squat (95/65)
KB Swing (53/35)
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”
― Albert Einstein
Carrots alla Carbonara - GrokGrub
Ladder safety…well at least it worked!  Don’t look Mom.I did stabilize it with a few kettlebells before climbing.photo

CFSR WOD 4.27.2013

4.4.2014 open 13.5 019

Saturday 4-27-13

 A Double Dose of Girls

“Man may have discovered fire, but women discovered how to play with it.” 
― Candace BushnellSex and the City

“Annie”
50-40-30-20-10
Double-Unders
Abmat Sit-ups

&

“Jackie”

for time:

1000 m Row

50 Thrusters 45/33

30 Pull Ups

Get Your Tickets to CrossFit Regionals

NORCAL REGIONALS

May 24 – 26 from 8 am to 7 pm 
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
OMG I think I’m in love with Paleo Girl!
Why have I not seen these before?

CFSR WOD 4.1.2013

After 13.4 the swords and shields came out and many died in glorious battle!!

After 13.4 the swords and shields came out and many died in glorious battle!!

“Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.” 
― Phyllis Diller

Christian shoulders the 150# stone

Christian shoulders the 150# stone

Monday 4/1/2013

4/1

Back Squat

3×3 @ 75%

*3 sec pause at the bottom of Squat

+

AMRAP 20min

30 Double Under

10 Hand Release Push Up

2 Rope Climbs

Great Job On OPEN 13.4 Everyone!!!!!

“I thought I’d lie on the floor and writhe in pain for a while,” he grunted, “It relaxes me.” 

― Cassandra ClareCity of Ashes

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CFSR WOD 3.26.2013

Sue flips the big tire as Julie prepares to lift the atlas stone in the background

Sue flips the big tire as Julie prepares to lift the atlas stone in the background

Tuesday

5 x ME Double Unders 
+
EMOM for 7 min
5 Tire Flips (2 People will share 1 tire and flip back and forth)
EMOM for 10min
2 Cycles of Bear Complex 95/65

“I don’t want to die without any scars.” Chuck Palahniuk

17 Reasons Your Problems are a Good Thing

Sweet Pepper Poppers

RECIPE OF THE DAY:  Sweet Pepper Poppers


CFSR WOD 03.22.2013

 

Happy Birthday Carolina!!

Happy Birthday Carolina!! If you are out partying remember to get a lift from your friends! 

Friday 3-22-13

Happy Birthday Mom (Nik)
“Carolina 2013”
10 min AMRAP
26 KB Swings
23 Power Cleans (115/75)
20 Bar Facing Burpees
18 Pull Ups
12 Thrusters (115/75)

“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end” Abraham Lincoln

Why A Childs Health is Often Damaged at Conception

Mollejas de pollo al azafrán

RECIPE OF THE DAY: Saffron Chicken Gizzards

The Extrodinary Science of Addictive Junk Food. Watch the Video


CFSR WOD 03.21.2013

Lili Open 13.2

Lili Open 13.2

The Open continues with 13.3!

If you are competing we will be doing the big Sunday bash again complete with BBQ and potluck.

WORKOUT 13.3

MEN - includes Masters Men up to 54 years old
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
150 Wall balls (20 lbs to 10′ target)
90 Double-unders
30 Muscle-ups

WOMEN - includes Masters Women up to 54 years old
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
150 Wall balls (14 lbs to 9′ target)
90 Double-unders
30 Muscle-ups

MASTERS MEN - includes Masters Men 55+
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
150 Wall balls (20 lbs to 9′ target)
90 Double-unders
30 Muscle-ups

MASTERS WOMEN - includes Masters Women 55+
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
150 Wall balls (10 lbs to 9′ target)
90 Double-unders
30 Muscle-ups

The split time at the end of your last fully completed exercise will serve as a tiebreaker for people achieving the same number of total reps.  

“Follow your heart, but be quiet for a while first. Ask questions, then feel the answer. Learn to trust your heart.”

The Real Reasons Your Diets Fail and What You Can Do About It

RECIPE OF THE DAY:  Pot Roast for Breakfast?


CFSR WOD 3.12.2013

Keegan and Douglas

Keegan and Douglas

Tuesday   3/12/2013

EMOM for 10min
Non Open Competitors-  1 Power Clean + 3 Front Squats
Open Competitors- 5 Unbroken Cleans at (135/95)
3 rounds for time of:
50 Double-Unders
25 Wall Balls 20/14
15 C2B Pullups

“To uncover your true potential, you must first find your own limits and then you have to have the courage to blow past them.” Picabo Street, Former American alpine ski racer

Heal Your Gut

RECIPE OF THE DAY: Creamy Tomato Soup


CFSR WOD 2.26.2013

Maryam

Maryam

Tuesday 2-26
 Part A
5×5 Weighted Pull ups
5xMax Effort Dead Hang Hold
5xMax Effort L sit
Part B
12-9-6-3 reps
for time:

Power snatch, 95/65
Burpee

http://games.crossfit.com/ Sign up!!!!!!

“Do one thing every day that scares you.” 
― Eleanor Roosevelt

Tuscan Chicken Soup

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CFSR WOD 02.25.2013

2012 CrossFit games the best of the best prepare for the next challenge.

2012 CrossFit games the best of the best prepare for the next challenge.

Monday 2-25
EMOM for 10min
2 Power Clean + 1 Push Jerk
+
“San Francisco Crippler”
30 Back Squats (225/155)
Row 1k or run a mile
“Happiness lies, first of all, in health.”
Homemade Sauerkraut


CFSR WOD 2.12.2013

KAREN

Tuesday 2-12-13

20 min to find 3 rep max Power Clean
(No more than 3 secs between each rep)
+
AMRAP 12 minutes
4 Clean & Jerk (135/95)
8 Burpee Box jumps (24/20)
12 Air squats
ENDURANCE
3 to 4  rounds
600 hill (up/down)
30 second break
50 meter hill sprint
walk back
50 meter hill sprint
walk back
2 minute break

“Above all, be true to yourself, and if you cannot put your heart in it, take yourself out of it.”

New Insight On Relationship Between Parents, Preschoolers and Obesity
While sugary drinks, lack of exercise and genetics contribute to a growing number of overweight American children, new research from Washington State University reveals how a mom’s eating habits and behavior at the dinner table can influence her preschooler’s obesity risk.

Recipe of the day: HOMEMADE PRIMAL NUTELLA

WHAT DOCTORS DON’T KNOW ABOUT THE DRUGS THEY PRESCRIBE


CFSR WOD 2.10.2013

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Sunday 2-10-13

“Kelly”
Five rounds for time:
Run 400 meters
30 Box jump, 24 inch box
30 Wall ball shots

“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” Ashley Smith

Hot dog-laden Pizza Hut monstrosity with tempura shrimp and mayonnaise sold in CHINA.  Nice to see we are exporting some good old American Health Food – and adding on it.

How to Reduce Inflammation with Food (hint: it’s not by eating the pizza pictured above).


CFSR WOD 1.17.2013

Shelli and Candy are CrossFit!  These two exemplify community camaraderie hard work dedication and perseverance.  They overcome obstacles to their performance and continue forward.  I thank you both, You inspire me!

Shelli and Candy are CrossFit! These two exemplify community, camaraderie, hard work, dedication and perseverance. They overcome obstacles to their performance and continue forward. I thank you both. You inspire me!

Thursday 1/17/2013

Part A

Establish 1rep max Clean (Any style, Full clean is recommended)

Part B

15 C2B Pull-ups

50 Jumping Lunges

30 Wall Balls 20/14#

12 C2B Pull-ups

40 Jumping Lunges

20 Wall Balls 20/14#

9 C2B Pull-ups

30 Jumping Lunges

10 Wall Balls 20/14#

 

ENDURANCE

15 X 200

Rest 1 minute rest between

Focus on relaxed speed.

Why Compete in the Open?

“We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.”

Charles R. Swindoll quotes (American Writer and Clergyman, b.1934)

RECIPE OF THE DAY:  Egg Drop Soup with Chicken

Is the Calamari you are eating sliced pig rectum?

US Olympic Coach explains Clean and Jerk

US Olympic coach explains Snatch


CFSR WOD 1.16.2013

Candy is buff!

Candy gives Nik a ride in a partner carry.

Wednesday 1-16-13

Take 20 min to work 3 Position clean (Floor-Hang-Tall)
In teams of 2:
           50 Ground to Overhead (135/95)
50 Partner Burpees
Buddy Carry 200m (each)
“There is no short cut to acheivement.”
― George Washington Carver
When to listen and when not to?
It’s the balance that leads to the greatest gains.
Every person will have a different balance.
Here are a few of the key reasons to listen up and back down .
1) Sudden sharp pain – just stop.
You may have done some damage, don’t make it worse.
2) Rapid increase in muscle tightness
 When this is happening you have a high risk for a pull or tear.
 3) Mild to moderate pain that increases over time.
You could be in the process of developing chronic problem.
4) Increase in training and decrease in performance.
Good chance you are not getting adequate recovery.
Most training injuries are completely avoidable.
When any of these signals show up it is time to evaluate how to best take care of yourself and prevent injury before it happens.
As you get to know your body and improve in your mechanics you will be able to safely push closer to the edge.
For athletes competing  at a high level  the potential reward may warrant a higher level of risk. In many sports it is commonplace to be working with minor injuries. How the athlete deals with these injuries has a lot to do with his or her long term success.
On the other hand if you are focused on a career and raising a family and any competition(Open, hint, hint) you might do is for fun, personal challenge and community more than victory. . .then it is wise to play it more on the safe side.
When your body sends you a warning sign, let “Live to fight another day!” be your mantra.
TRAIN SMART-TRAIN HARD-BE HEALTHY

CFSR WOD: 1.8.2013

Learn the Ropes at CFSR

Tuesday 1-8-13

Part A

EMOM for 10min (every minute on the minute =EMOM)
@ 75% of Push Press 1RM
1 Power Clean + 1 Hang Squat Clean + 1 Push Press
Part B
Run 1 mile
40 C2B Pullups
Endurance
300 m sprint
Jog back easy
25 min
 Flat to hill transition from flat 200 mark to the #3 on hill
Some of you were asking about the 10k race. it was a busy morning for me, so I ran a 10k tempo close to home instead.  If anyone is interested in going to running races lets create a carpool.
Josh Phillips and Jay Heath are signed up for the Courage Games. If you want to try your hand at CrossFit competitions join them!  If you aren’t sure about competing go as a spectator and cheer on the CFSR team.
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“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.”

January Super Foods

RECIPE OF THE DAY: Cranberry Almond Loaf


CFSR WOD 12.26.2012

For those who missed the world record street mural by reebok/crossfit

Holiday Schedule 

12/26 – 10:30 am only

New Years Eve 10:30 am only

New Years Day 5:30 pm 6:30 pm WOD

7:30 pm Beginners 

Wednesday 12/26/2012

Part A

Split Jerk stance shoulder press

3 x 5

Part B

5 rounds

5 Burpees

10 Back Squats 185/125

15 Box Jumps

20 Double Unders

Paleo French Toast

A different oral health program  

“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.”

 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe


CFSR WOD 12.21.12

Friday 12/21/12

We make light of the “end of the world” at our party tonight at 7:30pm.

Let’s also remember this fallen hero who died saving her 1st graders.

Thank you Victoria for having guts and passion, for standing up and making a difference.  You stopped the end of the world for some.  We do this workout in your memory.

“Victoria”
5 rounds for time of:
10 Thrusters, 95/65
14 Box Jumps, 24/20
12 SDLHP, 95/65
12 Burpees
27 Kettlebell Swings, 53/35

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” 
― Edmund Burke - Victoria did something.

“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?” 
― Eleanor Roosevelt - Victoria died for the children she knew were worth dying for, honoring their value, she also honored everyone who has ever put their life on the line for the American people.  She was worth dying for. 

End of the World Party TONIGHT (Friday) 7:30pm

There will be alcohol.  Please plan for a safe return home.

There will be bbq and people will be bringing various food and drink to share.  Decadent “food” and drinks as well as real food  are acceptable.  Some will be provided.   

There will be an END of the WORLD MOVIE. 

Possibly a  trip to the Outpost .

Maybe an attempt at the Mesoamerican Ball Game

other games have been mentioned as well as possible throwdown challenge matches between friends. 

Come on out and Join the fun! 


CFSR WOD 12.20.2012

Kent - Focusing on the last few reps.

Kent – Focusing on the last few reps.

Thursday 12/20/2012

BRENTON
Five rounds of:
Bear crawl 100 feet
Standing broad-jump, 100 feet

Do three Burpees after every five broad-jumps.
Timothy Brenton
Field Training Officer Timothy Quinn Brenton, 39, of the Seattle Police Department, was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting while on duty on October 31, 2009.

He is survived by his wife Lisa, his son Quinn, and daughter Kayliegh.

First posted October 21 2010

Endurance WOD

4 x 800

2 min rest

Low Carb – Paleo, Evolution in the discussion with Robb Wolf

One of the things I like about Robb is that he is engaged in a path of learning and improvement.  It is a constantly evolving process.  He is not sold on his own opinions but rather in a search for the truth.  He is not afraid to correct himself, a  quality I find rare in people considered to be experts in their field.

Fear not, less than 2 days til the end of the world.

“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” 
― Mark Twain

Gravlax  (Salmon recipe)


CFSR WOD 12.14.12

Josh and Jay in team wod

Josh and Jay in team wod

Friday 12/14/12

Elizabeth

21-15-9 repetitions of:

Power Clean 135/95

Ring Dips

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” 
― Martin Luther King Jr.

7 Foods You Don’t Need to Buy Organic

Healthy Sauces, Dressings and Toppings


CFSR WOD 12.12.2012

Sue OHS

Sue OHS

Wednesday 12/12/2012

Part A

Snatch Balance + Overhead Squat

5 x 3

Part B

In teams of 2

Row 750 m  while partner holds Front rack  205/135

50 Burpees while partners holds bar overhead 135/95

50 Thrusters while partner holds chin over bar

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” 
― Mahatma Gandhi

 

Fiery Hot Pork Skewers

 

Avoiding Food Fatigue

 


CFSR WOD 12.8.2012

This is JB, showing how to jump off of a truck. He inspired my fateful jump off of the same truck.

Saturday 12/8/2012

Snatch

3@65%   4 @ 70%    2 @ 75%    1 @ 80%

“Tommy Mac”

12 Burpees

12 Thruster 115/75

12 Burpees

12 Power snatch 115/75

12 Burpees

12 Push Jerk 115/75

12 Burpees

12 Hang Squat Clean 115/75

12 Burpees

12 Overhead Squat 115/75

Endurance WOD

Tempo run around the block 80%

“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. ”
― Raymond Chandler

“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt

Pumpkin Spiced Paleo “Oatmeal” with Maple Cinnamon Apples

Some of you have asked if it is on video so here it is. Yeah, JB did it better, way better.


CFSR WOD 12.7.2012

You didn’t bring the right clothes for your workout? Next Excuse?

Friday 12/7/2012

Split Jerk Behind Head

5 x 2

&

3 rounds for time:

200 m Farmers Walk 45/25

50 Flutter Kicks (R+L=1)

10 Bumper Plate Burpees 45/25

“The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullshit story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.” 
― Jordan Belfort

“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.” 
― George Washington

Chicken Vegetable Lettuce Cups

Here are some people having fun with the sport that dominated 30+years of my life…


CFSR WOD 12.6.2012

November PR's

November PR’s Great job!  Get your PR’s are on the board in December!! Last chance in 2012!

Thursday 12/6/2012

Back Squat 5×4 @75%

“Jack”

Jack Martin
Army Staff Sgt. Jack M. Martin III, 26, of Bethany, OK, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, WA, died September 29th, 2009, in Jolo Island, Philippines, from the detonation of an improvised explosive device.

Martin is survived by his wife Ashley Martin, his parents Jack and Cheryl Martin, and siblings Abe, Mandi, Amber and Abi.

First posted 29 September 2010

20 minute AMRAP

10 push press 115/75

10 kettlebell swings

10 box jumps 24/20

Endurance running WOD 5:30pm class

Skill running hills

12 x 200 hill sprint  (approx 8% grade)

Recovery: walk down

For the endurance class I recommend having a stopwatch on a wristwatch.

Goal for the 200′s – stay within + or –  3 second on all. Penalty – 10 lunge jumps.

Best shoes are low with less than 6 millimeters rise in the heel.

Once we build up the group we will select races to train for and compete in .

This also made me think of another Jack

“Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you’ve got a kingdom.” 
― Jack LaLanne

Jack LaLanne  Sample menu

Overstuffed Burgers


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