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
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12min AMRAP
20 Sit-ups
20 Burpees
20 Walking Lunges
“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.”
Christopher Morley was born on May 5, 1890
(American writer and editor 1890-1957)
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.”
“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
“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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Do three Burpees after every five broad-jumps.
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.
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
“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.
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
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”
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.
Masters Madness Competition in Martinez
May 11Th 9am -4pm
Paleo Lean Out!!
Starts Wednesday May 15 at 7:30pm BE HERE!!!
Sign up at Gym before May 8th.
$25 for 5 sessions!!!!!
$150 Optional (healthy) supplement package to increase fat loss may be split between 2 people.