Sunday, July 31, 2011

Rest Day

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Rest Day

Friday, July 29, 2011

WOD

Masters WOD 1

For time:
95 pound Overhead squat, 21 reps
21 Hand-release push-ups
150 yard Shuttle run
95 pound Overhead squat, 15 reps
15 Hand-release push-ups
100 yard Shuttle run
95 pound Overhead squat, 9 reps
9 Hand-release push-ups
50 yard Shuttle run


"Running Drills: Part 6" with Brian MacKenzie by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]


2011 Reebok CrossFit Games Preview Show, Thursday July 28th, 6:00 p.m. PST.


Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet No. 13 in B major, Op. 130.


Stephen Crane - The Duel That Was Not Fought.


"Google: The Beginning" by Douglas Edwards, The Walls Street Journal.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

WOD

Three rounds, 12-9- and 6 reps, for time of:
135 pound Squat clean and jerk
Muscle-up

Post times to comments.

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Annie Thorisdottir at the Games athlete swim test.


"Handstand Push-Up Progression: Part 1" with Carl Paoli by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]


The Games Update: Two Days Out.


Tune in to the 2011 CrossFit Games on ESPN3, Friday July 29th at 6:00pm PDT - video [wmv] [mov]


"Unless you're willing to have a go, fail miserably, and have another go, success won't happen."
- Phillip Adams

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

WOD

Three rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters
Rest 2 minutes

Post each 800meters to comments.

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"Traveling in areas with no local boxes can be tough, but with minimal equipment and a little creativity you can have a lot of fun! Thanks for all you do HQ!"
- Cody Gauer, San Sebastian.


"Cooking With Nick Massie: Bacon Sprouts", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]


The Final Women's Event at the NorCal Regional


The Games Update: Three Days Out - video [wmv] [mov]


"Adrian Bozman is Ready" - video [wmv] [mov]


"All Over the Map: Fronning and Kinney" by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]


"Military Report: Secretly 'Recruit or Hire Bloggers" by Noah Shachtman, Wired.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

WOD

Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3 reps

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Becky working hard with a WOD at BU CrossFit.

Monday, July 25, 2011

WOD

"Helen"

Three rounds for time:
Run 400 meters
1 1/2 pood Kettlebell X 21 swings (or 55 pound dumbbell swing)
12 Pull-ups

Post time to comments.

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Ben Scism, Shawna Meharg, and Ken Meharg, Springdale, Arkansas.


"Running Drills: Part 5" with Brian MacKenzie by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]


"Lindsey Smith is Ready" - video [wmv] [mov]


"All Over The Map: Urankar, Shiu and Weigel" by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]


"Can't Quit, Not Acceptable" with Kristan Clever by Rogue Fitness - video [wmv] [mov]


"Wi-Fi-Hacking Neighbor From Hell Sentenced to 18 Years" by David Kravets, Wired.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Rest Day

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Rest Day

Friday, July 22, 2011

WOD

Three rounds for time of:
30 Wallball shots, 20 pound ball (10.5 foot target)
75 pound Squat snatches, 30 reps (movement initiates with barbell below the knees)

Jason Khalipa 11:18, Carey Kepler 11:01. Post time to comments.



Go Kayla, you make it look so easy!



"Cooking With Nick Massie: Butternut Squash Puree and Soup", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Interview with Mikko Salo at the European Regional - video [wmv] [mov]

"Ben Hollingshaus is Ready" - video [wmv] [mov]

"All Over The Map: Akinwale, Pastorek and Pierce" by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]

"It's a Way of Life" by Reebok - video [wmv] [mov] [HD mov - Download Only]

From the Vault:
"The Couplet Wrecks Shop" - video [wmv] [mov]

"Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished."
- Confucius

Thursday, July 21, 2011

WOD

"Barbara"

Five rounds, each for time of:
20 Pull-ups
30 Push-ups
40 Sit-ups
50 Squats

Rest precisely three minutes between each round.

Post times to comments.

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Mike doing some push ups nice workout at BU Crossfit.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

WOD

Weighted push-up 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

Pat Barber 190lbs, Lucas Zepeda 160lbs, Kevin Montoya 100lbs, Laurie Galassi 90lbs, Danielle Edmundson 75lbs.
Post loads to comments.

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Jackson Hodgson, 100lb atlas stone.


"The Again Faster Team Summit" by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]


"Jason Khalipa is Ready" - video [wmv] [mov] [HD mov]


"All Over The Map: The Chans" by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]


"Things To Do at Big Sky Resort" during the Summer Affiliate Gathering - video [wmv] [mov]


WOD Demo at CrossFit Santa Cruz - video [wmv] [mov]

Kevin Montoya on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]


"A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions."

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

WOD

"Manion"

Seven rounds for time of:
Run 400 meters
135 pound Back squat, 29 reps

Post time to comments.

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First Lieutenant Travis Manion, 26, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based in Camp Pendleton, California, was killed by sniper fire on April 29, 2007 while fighting against an enemy ambush in Anbar Province, Iraq. He is survived by his father, Colonel Tom Manion, mother Janet Manion, and sister Ryan Borek.

Monday, July 18, 2011

WOD

2010 Northwest Regional Event 1

Three rounds for time of:
135 pound Overhead squat, 10 reps
50 Double-unders

Chris Spealler 2:39, Chris Stowe 2:58, Chris Martirano 3:51, Ashleigh Moe 4:37 (95lbs).
Post time to comments.

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CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Courses: CrossFit Ann Arbor, CrossFit Reston, CrossFit SS, CrossFit Brisbane, CrossFit Central London.


"CrossFit Changed My Life: Patrick James", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]


"Tabata Swimming" with Chris Michelmore and Brian Nabeta - video [wmv] [mov]


Chris Stowe and Chris Martirano on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]


"Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice."
-Wayne Dyer

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Rest Day

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Rest Day

Friday, July 15, 2011

WOD

Front Squat 1-10-1-20-1-30 reps

Pat Barber: 335-275-345-225-355(fail)-200lbs(fail).
Laurie Galassi: 175-145-185-135-180-115lbs.
Post loads to comments.

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"I was up in Togiak, Alaska all the way across the Bering Sea involved in the herring fishery this spring. No CrossFit facilities for thousands of miles, but a piece of driftwood made for an impromptu workout. Had to keep the .44 magnum on the pack close, due to hungry bears around."
- Shea Long


"The Stance" with Coach Mike Burgener, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]


Fight Gone Bad 6 in support of Special Operations Warrior Foundation - video [wmv] [mov]


"All Over The Map: Moe, Pester and Petersen" by Again Faster Equipment- video [wmv] [mov]


WOD Demo with Pat Barber and Laurie Galassi - video [wmv] [mov]


"Full Civic Literacy Exam", Intercollegiate Studies Institute.


Thursday, July 14, 2011

WOD

Three rounds for time of:
50 pound dumbbell Waiter walk, 100 meters, Right arm
30 GHD Sit-ups
50 pound dumbbell Waiter walk, 100 meters, Left arm
30 Back extensions

Bill Grundler 14:04, Kevin Montoya 16:46, Justin Judkins 21:21.
Post time to comments.

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Nathan Etre Cape Cod.


"Headed to the Games: Africa Regional Champions" with Danie Du Preez and Mona Pretorius, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]


CrossFit Sports Series 5K Run Event Promo - video [wmv] [mov]


The Games Update III.


WOD Demo with Bill Grundler, Justin Judkins and Ben Hollingshaus - video [wmv] [mov]

Kevin Montoya on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]


"If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?"
- John Wooden

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

WOD

Run 5k

Post your time to comments.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

WOD

For time:
21 Pull-ups
21 Handstand Push-ups
18 Pull-ups
18 Handstand Push-ups
15 Pull-ups
15 Handstand Push-ups
12 Pull-ups
12 Handstand Push-ups
9 Pull-ups
9 Handstand Push-ups
6 Pull-ups
6 Handstand Push-ups
3 Pull-ups
3 Handstand Push-ups
Handstand push-ups are "nose to floor" and pull-ups are "strict" or non-kipping.

Post time to comments.

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Chad O'connor, Fossil Springs, Arizona.


"Inside R.A.W. Training" with Amy Butteri, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]


"All Over The Map: Subry, Morrison and Labaw" by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]


"Annie Thorisdottir talks 2009, 2010 and 2011 Games" - video [wmv] [mov]


"All the forces in the world are not so powerful as an idea whose time has come."
- Victor Hugo

Monday, July 11, 2011

WOD

Snatch one rep every minute on the minute for 15 minutes.

Chris Spealler 200-180lbs. Post the highest and lowest loads to comments.

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CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Courses: CrossFit Hafnafjordur, CrossFit Santa Clara, CrossFit Strong, CrossFit Memphis, CrossFit Colosseum.
CrossFit Coach's Prep Course: Atlas CrossFit.


"Warming Up With Rory and Nick" at Aspen CrossFit, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]


"All Over the Map: Kinnick and Pera" by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]


"Affiliate Owner For Life" with Brian Yoak - video [wmv] [mov]


"To Be Or To Do?" by Col John R. Boyd, USAF.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Rest Day

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Rest Day

Friday, July 8, 2011

WOD

7 rounds for time of:

12 Sumo Deadlift high pulls 95 lbs
12 Push Press 95 lbs
Run 200m

Thursday, July 7, 2011

WOD

AMRAP in 20 minutes of:

7 Pull ups
7 GH Sit ups
7 Dips

Post number of rounds to comments:

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

WOD

Five rounds for time of:
3 Rope pulls, don't let the rope slide back down.
5 Parallette handstand push-ups (2 45lbs weights under hands)
45 pound barbell One-legged overhead squat, 10 reps

For the handstand push-ups, the ears should dip below hand level. For the one-legged squats, alternate legs.

Post time to comments.

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Always wanted to hike this mountain, but never felt I was in good enough shape to even attempt it. CrossFit has opened the door for me to attempt things I never thought I could do. Thank you for sharing CrossFit with us.
- Ed Hinojo


"Forward Rolls" with Jeff Tucker and Jeannie Bassi by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]


"The 2011 Europe Regional: Part 3", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]


"The large print giveth, but the small print taketh away."
- Tom Waits

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

WOD

Three rounds for time of:
135 pound Front squat, 12 reps
12 Burpee pull-ups

Post time to comments.

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Henry Quiles, Garreston, South Dakota.


"Pose Body Position and Gravity" with Dr. Nicolas Romanov, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]


The Infant Swimming Resource and CrossFit Kids partnership - video [wmv] [mov]


"Camaraderie" from the Southern California Regionals - video [wmv] [mov]


"It is folly for a man to pray to the gods for that which he has the power to obtain by himself."
- Epicurius

Monday, July 4, 2011

WOD

We will not be open today, remember to thank those who help keep us free.

10 sit ups
Run 500m
20 sit ups
Run 400 m
30 sit ups
Run 300 m
40 sit ups
Run 200 m
50 sit ups
Run 100 m
Post time to comments :

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Rest Day

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Rest Day

Friday, July 1, 2011

WOD

5 rounds for time of:

Run 200m
135lbs Cleans, 12 reps

Post your time to comments:

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