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“Danny”
AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
30 Box Jump, 24 inch
20 Push Press, 115/85 lbs
30 Pull-ups
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May 13th, 2009 on 10:04 pm
Well…counting Rounds won’t a problem. I can count to 2!
May 13th, 2009 on 10:26 pm
Hmmmm. The Newport Crippler sounds like a derivation of the Philly Pummel:
30 225# back squat,
eat one cheesesteak (with whiz)
run one mile
<8:00
This sounds like a guarantee of walking funny for the next week. I may have to join. 7:30 doesn’t seem likely, but 8:30-9:00 seems feasible
May 13th, 2009 on 11:54 pm
Brian PCF: “Justin – you should rest. I’m on a 2/1/3/1, as is Pat Sherwood, Jeff Tincher, and a lot of other elite crossfitters.”
Because when I think elite CrossFitter (and Pose running guru), I think Big Daddy Bri . . . OK, I know that isn’t what he meant . . . love ya buddy. Was I the only one to catch that?
Of course the guy still having trouble walking without pain (me) probably shouldn’t be talking . . .
May 14th, 2009 on 12:06 am
ATTENTION ALL CARNIVORES:
I’m going to be buying 1/2 or 1/4 of a cow soon and want to know if anyone wants in. Just found out that we have a family friend who raises grass-fed free range cows/steer so hopefully I can get a cut-rate (pun intended) deal.
All cuts will be professionally packaged (probably vacuum sealed) and split equally.
I don’t know the exact prices, so email me if you’re interested and I’ll send out the figures when I’m done shopping around.
Can’t wait for summer-time steaks on the barbie… mmmm meat
jaredmcqueen@gmail.com
May 14th, 2009 on 6:58 am
2 Rounds RX’d. Pull-ups killed me, so I guess my Legs and Arms are tired – but not my mouth.
Chris – make sure to read the WOD carefully – maybe next time you can get RX’d.
Lee- Man you look good for a 43 year old.
Ol Blue
May 14th, 2009 on 7:25 am
3 1/3 as Rx’d, until Jamie and Mike decided that I should have done 30″ box jumps and CTB pullups! Maybe next time…
Quote of the Day: When someone commented on Jamie’s blabbing during the WOD: “My legs are tired, not my mouth.” – Jamie
Great work today, Lee. It was good having someone to chase. You dominated this WOD.
May 14th, 2009 on 7:34 am
3 1/3 rnds +10 push press
24in box
55#
Thin tan band
Brian S. and Joe P. – I hope you guys start feeling better soon b/c the morning wod isn’t the same without you. Eva you were missed also.
May 14th, 2009 on 8:11 am
2 2/3 – 65#, blue band
May 14th, 2009 on 8:12 am
2 1/3 rnds
30 in box (only hit my shin once)
95#
blue band
May 14th, 2009 on 8:55 am
2 Rounds. Rx + 30″ box.
May 14th, 2009 on 9:03 am
2 2/3 rounds
20″ box
started PP at 95#, dropped to 85# during 1st round
regular kipping PU
That was a tough one.
May 14th, 2009 on 10:10 am
2 2/3 65# blue band jumping pull ups.
May 14th, 2009 on 10:12 am
2 Rounds and 20 Box Jumps as RxD (with 30″ box)
Song for WOD: “Feel that fire” by Dierks Bently…and oh yeah, I felt it
May 14th, 2009 on 10:44 am
What would be a good non-wrist-intensive sub for push presses? My right wrist continues to be gimpy and PPs probably aren’t the best plan right now.
May 14th, 2009 on 10:47 am
2 2/3 with 19 pull-ups as Rx’d (30 inch box)
I tried CTB for the first half of a round but my shoulder was all kinds of screwy today. Currently sitting at home wrapped in ice..awesome
May 14th, 2009 on 11:06 am
2 1/3 rounds
small box
95# for first round, 85# for second round
green band
May 14th, 2009 on 11:28 am
Cumberland to DC Relay
http://www.ragnarrelay.com/dc/index.php?utm_campaign=dc
Anyone else interested?
Currently have 8 definites:
Vaughn, Kassi, Jared, Carolyn (from the box)
and 4 of my buddies.
I need at least 5 other runners to commit and then a couple of vounteers to help drive the vans and help me with race logistics.
Brian has offered up a post race BBQ. I’ll pony up for the keg….
May 14th, 2009 on 12:49 pm
2 2/3 rds + 11 pullups Rxd, CTB on all pullups
Had the butterfly CTB kicking today and was able to do it pretty fast/consecutively until about rep 19 in the 2nd round when I started having to do traditional kip, but still stuck with CTB.
May 14th, 2009 on 1:20 pm
RX’d – 2 2/3 +14 pull ups. 115 # feels great for about the first 10 reps, then not so much.
May 14th, 2009 on 1:27 pm
Hey Brian,
Do you have a “program” for CTB pull-ups? I’m limited in my ROM of pull-ups and am getting frustrated…
May 14th, 2009 on 1:41 pm
I know I’ve sounded super pathetic lately. But does anyone happen to have crutches they could lend out for a little while? Or just one crutch? Thanks.
May 14th, 2009 on 1:56 pm
Any reason not to try this as an Foundations-level newbie? Obvioiusly the my score won’t be so great, but will I end up incapacitated/dead?
May 14th, 2009 on 2:04 pm
nice RIch S., nice, you win this one…
May 14th, 2009 on 2:16 pm
Crutches? It might be time to put Emma down
May 14th, 2009 on 2:29 pm
I think you might be right Barrie.
Crutches because I’m getting a cortisone shot and want to completely stay off my knee for a little while after that so that it doesn’t flare up again.
PLEASE ANYONE!
May 14th, 2009 on 2:31 pm
Emma,
I have some crutches at home that I can bring in. I’m also ashamed to admit that I have a cane from one of my knee re-dos.
May 14th, 2009 on 2:58 pm
Em, I have a pair too from the knee surgery this summer.
May 14th, 2009 on 2:58 pm
Curtis is my hero
May 14th, 2009 on 4:22 pm
Man, NO love, Emma! But I guess since Curtis is my hero too, I’ll call it square. Working out at Crossfit OKC and my old yoga studio this weekend, see you crazy kids next week. Sad I’m missing your going away bash Jen, good luck in CT!!
May 14th, 2009 on 4:22 pm
Tes – I’ll send you some video that I think will help.
EVERYONE – PAY ATTENTION TO THIS B/C IT IS REALLY REALLY FUNNY (if you’re me):
http://www.crossfitbalboa.com/blog.php?id=1937
May 14th, 2009 on 4:42 pm
Chris W. – death is highly unlikely. Displeasure and discomfort, yes, death, no. Come on in – we’ll figure out if I’m right.
May 14th, 2009 on 5:08 pm
2 Rounds
30″ Box Jumps
Blue Band
115#
Had my first WOD with the 30″ box this morning – definitely not by choice. Interestingly enough, I had more problems jumping off of the box than jumping on it. I guess now that I’ve done 60 reps on the 30″ box I have no excuse not to use it from now on.
May 14th, 2009 on 5:14 pm
“Danny”
2 1/2 (14 push press) rds.
24# box jumps
115# push press
kipping/tan band/blue band combo for pullups
May 14th, 2009 on 5:28 pm
Scott, not going to lie, I was pretty happy when I saw your time. You must be slacking over there in Pakistan
May 14th, 2009 on 6:39 pm
So the Newport Beach Crippler Challenge is on for 0900 Saturday. Scaling of the Back Squat weight will be permitted. Ideally, we should all leave for the mile run at about the same time.
The Newport Crippler Challenge:
To be completed in 7:30 or less
30 reps of 225lb Back Squat
1 mile Run
Let me know if you are coming so we have an idea who to expect.
May 14th, 2009 on 6:43 pm
30 Box Jump, 24 inch
20 Push Press, 75 lbs
30 Pull-ups
(tan band)
2 rounds
May 14th, 2009 on 6:44 pm
I’m in for the Newport Crippler. Maybe we should just make it Saturday’s WOD!
May 14th, 2009 on 6:57 pm
3 2/3 and 6 pull ups RX. Not CTB though.
May 14th, 2009 on 8:04 pm
2 Rounds
Regular box for box jumps
55# Push Press
Blue band for pullups
May 14th, 2009 on 8:23 pm
3 and 1/3 rounds with 30″box and CTB Pullups. Great point on the Push Presses. Form is everything. Keeping your elbows down and out keeps that weight moving efficiently through space. We all need to remember that.
Great job to the 5pm crew. Lots of motivation. Same with the 0530 and 0630.
May 14th, 2009 on 8:26 pm
2 2/3 rnds + 16 pull ups as rx’d
This was a lot fun.
May 14th, 2009 on 8:32 pm
2 1/3 as rx’d – i wanted to die, but pumped i was pushed to do this as rx’d.
Thanks Jimmmmmmmmmmmmmmmyyy, you da bomb!
May 14th, 2009 on 8:46 pm
2 1/3 rds- Rx’d
May 14th, 2009 on 8:57 pm
Latham: 2 rds + 21 box jumps.
May 14th, 2009 on 9:02 pm
3 very painful rounds
This was a great workout…
May 14th, 2009 on 9:08 pm
also, used the 30 in box and the first two rounds of PUs were CTB…last round was definitely not
May 14th, 2009 on 9:15 pm
20 inch box
Round 1- 65 lbs, rest 55 lbs
Tan band round 1 /rest blue band
2 2/3 (-4 pp)
May 14th, 2009 on 9:42 pm
3 rounds as rx’d
May 14th, 2009 on 9:49 pm
Jon M,
I’m in for the crippler.
May 14th, 2009 on 11:35 pm
2 rounds RX’d.
May 15th, 2009 on 8:06 am
30 24 inch box jump (I think)
20 95# PP
30 Pull ups (blue band)
2 rds +11 box jumps
May 15th, 2009 on 9:58 am
30″ Box Jump
20 Push Press, 105lbs (1st round) 95lbs (second round)
30 Pull-ups (Blue Band)
2 2/3 + 15 Pull-ups. This really sucked….
May 15th, 2009 on 9:43 pm
2 1/3 rounds rx’d