2.21.2011

W.O.D. 2.22.11


Crazy P. - "The upside down kettlebell press"



Rachael on the box push-up


Vincent-Vincent

500M Row

3 rounds of:
30 Squats
20 Push Ups
10 Ring Rows

500M Row

Quote:
“Remember what Bilbo used to say: It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.”
-J.R.R. Tolkien

Results:
Nikki: 10:49
Steve K: 17:04
Gina: 14:02
Megs: 13:33
Nicole S: 12:27
WW: 15:12
Olan: 13:19
Aimee: 10:02
Mel: 12:54
Sarah J: 16:08
Steph V: 17:17
Pat: 14:29
Kevin: 12:02
Sarah S: 12:35
Sharon: 16:47
Jim C: 14:27
Arthur 16:06
Pete T. 14:26
Sara B 15:22
Jennifer S 12:45
Kailee 14:06
Cate 10:20
Kara 14:01
Granny 9:29
Kurt 10:24
Seth 11:33
Brie 11:15
Ditty 17:33
Jen N. 15:10
Kristin T. 13:44
Jerry 9:38
Shawn 11:36
Sheng Ching 15:56
Jay 13:53
Jeff Hi 12:23
Rachael 13:19
Plentus 10:38 (20# weight vest)
Denise 13:48
Katie 12:26
Peterson 12:55
Karen 15:48
Sandy 13:24
Mike F 14:29
Laura 10:23
Todd 9:45
Kristen SB 16:22
Shoeless 12:05
Vincent 11:40
Liz 15:10
Dana 14:22
Jay 13:53
Jeff Hi 12:23
Rachael 13:19
Plentus 10:38 (20# weight vest)
Denise 13:48
Katie 12:26
Peterson 12:55
Karen 15:48
Sandy 13:24
Mike F 14:29
Laura 10:23
Todd 9:45
Kristen SB 16:22
Shoeless 12:05
Vincent 11:40
Liz 15:10
Dana 14:22
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31 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    The Road goes ever on and on
    Down from the door where it began.
    Now far ahead the Road has gone,
    And I must follow, if I can,
    Pursuing it with eager feet,
    Until it joins some larger way
    Where many paths and errands meet.
    And whither then? I cannot say.

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  2. PetersonFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Woohoo! Geeks representing with the Tolkien references!

    Anyone into fantasy should definitely pick up A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. Just a word of warning though, the series (A Song of Ice and Fire) is supposed to be 7 books and only 4 have been published so far. Waiting on the 5th now for 4 or 5 years.... but in the mean time I've re-read the available ones at least 3 times each.... they're that good.

    Oh, and there's an HBO series based on A Game of Thrones coming out in April too.

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  3. Jason LyonsFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Since everyone was quiet about why they CrossFit, I am putting a spin on it for today...

    Is there anyone that should NOT CrossFit?

    Discuss..

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  4. ClineFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Song of Ice & Fire is incredible. Can't wait for mini-series and book #5, though I can't complain too much since I just became a convert recently.

    As for the poem, I'm more partial to "The road goes on forever and the party never ends..."

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  5. MelanieFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Hi Jason,
    Interesting spin on your question. I think anyone can DO crossfit but I don't think it is for everyone at any given time. I just think that timing can be a factor and having a "can-do" attitude contributes to the success someone can have with this.
    I have a specific example in mind but it is too long to type.

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  6. BordenFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    You Song of Ice and Fire fans should check out Steven Erikson's "Malazan Book of the Fallen". I felt that Ice and Fire was the best Epic Fantasy series I had ever encountered, until I read the Book of the Fallen. As a bonus, it is a 10 book series, and the 10th book is being released next month. Yes, you heard correctly, an epic fantasy series that will actually be completed.

    As far as people who shouldn't CrossFit, anyone who doesn't want to be better, to succeed or to be more fit shouldn't CrossFit.

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  7. PetersonFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I will check that out Borden.

    And for people who shouldn't crossfit, elite athletes who are training very specifically to their sport. That's about all I can think of. I mean, for a power lifter, there's no need for them (when they're only powerlifting) to be able to sprint or run for any long distance. Same thing with long distance runners and strength.

    Now, is it healthy for those people? I'm pretty sure we can all agree that being well-rounded is a much healthier option, but I think that should be true with all aspects of your life, not just fitness. Seems to me like when you get to those extremes you're more likely to encounter more issues....

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  8. Steph vFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I think anyone CAN do Crossfit. i think that there are a population of people that are disabled to the point that they couldn't do classes even scaled to start (theyd have to start with personal training of a class specfic tailored to them). But I am proof you can be obese and out of shape with no skill or previous experience and do it. But I also believe crossfit is not going to be for everyone. I suppose not everyone likes intensity. And people might not be into it at different points in their lives like Mel said.

    and man there are a lot of geeks around here! ;-)

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  9. DannyFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Rhode Island is neither a road nor is it an island. Discuss....

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  10. Jason LyonsFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    @ Peterson:

    Again Faster has Olympic lifters on their CF team and CF Harlem works closely with Kendrick Farris who is just sick. Also, at Westside, many elite powerlifters do insanely high box jumps and what not...CrossFittish but not CF.

    @ Danny:

    I forget the specifics but Rhode Island has a longer name. Rhode Island Plantations or something like that. I forget. So, two colonies merged and one of them was an island. So that is the island part. I don't know about the Rhode part. I do know that a lot of Rhode island is water so it is actualy bigger than people think.

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  11. CateFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    results from 9:30

    Arthur 16:06
    Pete T. 14:26 rx
    Sara B 15:22 rx
    Jennifer S 12:45 rx
    Kailee 14:06
    Kara 14:01

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Since i have no game in the Sci-Fi lit area, I am can only chime in on Jason's question. In my mind the only people who should NOT do crossfit are people who bring a negative attitude to the box. The community of crossfit is absolutely one of its strengths and totally unique. Having someone who doesnt support others (cheering for others), doesnt appreciate different levels of ability/fitness (looking down on scaling), or makes demeaning comments about other people would certainly detract from the gym vibe.

    This however, raises another question, can/should/would a Crossfit affiliate deny a potential membership to that gym if the person is known to have a negative attitude or doesnt appear to be a good fit with the existing culture?

    Sam B.

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  13. DorothyFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    People who should not crossfit are people who are coming down with the flu.....like me.

    Looks like I'll be taking a rest day today.

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  14. Jason LyonsFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    @ Sam

    it has already been done. Not all business is good business. We work very hard to keep a fun, workable atmosphere.

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  15. PetersonFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    hahaha danny. COFFEE TALK!!!

    And to Jason/Aimee (and all the other coaches/members), please keep doing what you're doing. This community is great, and I've never been part of something like this.

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  16. MegsFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Just a FYI: It's National Margarita Day!!!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:12 PM

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Personally, I'm a firm believer that ANYONE can do crossfit if they put their mind to it...perfect example for anyone who hasn't seen it or has forgotten about Marissa...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiURWu-PzJM

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  19. MegsFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Thanks, Sara! one of my good friends just started (after a year of convincing) at CF Southie!!!

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  20. CharlesFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Yeah, basically douchebags need to stay away. Also, I think that anyone *can* do it, but I think that the barrier to enter is much more mental than anything else. And I also think that only certain types of people are going to really be into it, crazy athletic people, geeks, and people with addictive personalities.

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  21. Chris P.February 22, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    6:30 Ab-tastic, WOD-alicious, Metcon-errific crew

    Granny 9:29
    Kurt 10:24
    Seth 11:33
    Brie 11:15
    Ditty 17:33
    Jen N. 15:10
    Kristin T. 13:44
    Jerry 9:38
    Shawn 11:36
    Sheng Ching 15:56

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  22. SandraFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I think anybody can do crossfit, but it helps to have really nice people around you like we have at KOP. If I had a dollar for every time I had to run out at the end of the wod to sit on the bathroom floor because I was sick to my stomach, I'd be a rich girl. But once its over, there is always someone, another crossfitter or a coach to encourage you and get you through the hard parts. This has been particularly helpful for someone like me who is motivated, but also very shy. I often wonder if community is the greatest motivator in crossfit.

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  23. Jim CurranFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    priceless Danny...talulk amungsd yuhselves

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  24. Jim CurranFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    crossfit isnt for everyone but everyone can do it. How is that for a deep spin on your question Mr Lyons.

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  25. Timothy GFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Thanks, just picked up the first Martin book in that series. I am hopefully optimistic on my upcoming allotment of free time. I even added an extra CrossFit day to my schedule.

    I tried all day to think of a class of people who should not CrossFit. I was able to counter every segment I thought of.

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  26. Joe AFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I don't think a crossfit affiliate is for everybody but I do think crossfit....as in functional movement and high intensity is for everybody even douchebags. Even the average gymrat should be doing presses, squats, deadlifts, pullups, etc..but due to the lack of good information out there most people just don't know any better. Maybe people don't want to do a wod but they can squat and then do some burpees in the gym as opposed to spending an hour on the ellptical. Yeah so functional movements and high intensity is for everyone whether its a wod at an affiliate or just making due with what they have in their back yard.

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  27. PetersonFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    To joe:

    But how can you read your People magazine while doing burpees and squats? I think a lot of people would rather just do the elliptical because they can see the calories they burned. They just focus too much on the destination instead of the journey!

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  28. Joe AFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    True dat Peterson some folks see our movements as more of a novelty.

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  29. NikkiFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    5:30 class results (sorry for the late posting!!)

    Jay 13:53
    Jeff Hi 12:23
    Rachael 13:19
    Plentus 10:38 (20# weight vest)
    Denise 13:48
    Katie 12:26
    Peterson 12:55
    Karen 15:48
    Sandy 13:24
    Mike F 14:29
    Laura 10:23
    Todd 9:45
    Kristen SB 16:22
    Shoeless 12:05
    Vincent 11:40
    Liz 15:10
    Dana 14:22

    Great job with this WOD, I saw some really impressive performances. Sandy - way to ROCK this workout as you fight back from the concussion. You're getting stronger every day! Kristen SB - GREAT pushups today. You got full ROM every time and that hard work is paying off! Plentus - crazy impressive with the weight vest. Todd- way to keep up the pace, great time!

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  30. Kristen SB.February 23, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Thanks, Nikki. You are a great coach! And I was wondering if I had full ROM.

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  31. SandraFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Thanks Nikki! Your encouragement and excitement for crossfit always makes me feel really good! Plus you are the awesome!

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