WOD 5/10

Find a 1 Rep Max for the Power Snatch

then…

3:00 Pull-ups
3:00 Rest
3:00 Air Squats
3:00 Rest
3:00 Push Press 35 lbs, 20 lbs

Enthusiasm can only be aroused by two things: first, an ideal which takes the imagination by storm, and second, a definite, intelligible plan for carrying that ideal into practice. -Arnold Toynbee

Announcements:
– There are still spots available for the  Whole 9 Nutrition Workshop on Saturday, May 22nd.

This week’s “Nugget of Wisdom
Shoes, individuals, and a constant pursuit of excellence
By Wes Kimball

I’ve got new shoes, they’re light, and they’re blue. They make my double unders feel like I’m Tom Cruise on Oprah’s coach, and they make trips around the building seem just a tad bit more bearable. I also have some killer Adidas, that make the bottom of a heavy back squat feel like home, and the set-up position for the clean as cozy as Martha Stewarts kitchen. Although both pair serve the similar purpose of making me a better athlete, weightlifter, CrossFitter, etc, they both make specific contributions to that pursuit.

The way I see it all of you lovely folks are “Shoes” (wait let me explain). Everyone is at CFA for the collective goal of being a better person: mentally, physically, and emotionally. Alas that is the beauty of what we do, walking into a room full of fellow “shoes” striving and struggling for that same goal day in and day out is quite empowering. It’s at the core of the success we find in CrossFit, the struggle of many together, manifests as results individually.

However, our gym has Adidas with orange shoe strings, Vibrams, green Nike Frees, star studded Chuck Ts, blue Inov8s, Pink Ristos, black Sambas, and bright white VS. We’re all individuals and we all bring our own strengths and weaknesses to the table. As a part of the current coaches training course I’m participating in, I’ve been tasked with finding those strengths and weaknesses in my community. So I will be offering a free individual assessment to at least twenty people. The assessment will give me an insight into your strengths and weaknesses personally, and then we will begin on the path to find the shoe that fits you best! If you are interested, and would like more details on this opportunity to improve yourself and CrossFit Austin, please email or call me.

AM Results
Power Snatch Pull-ups Squat Push Press
Chaz 110 lb 41 (MOD) 25 47 (30 lb)
Mike 110 lb 59 115 50 (20 lb)
Cat 65 lb 16 (B) 80 30
Jables 70 lb 42 (B) 99 35
Michelle 63 lb 36 (B) 112 46 (15 lb)
Ray 110 lb 66 132 34
John 90 lb 27 94 38 (30 lb)
Liz 75 lb 33 (B) 56 40
Ali 115 lb 35 87 50 (30 lb)
Steph 50 lb 25 (B) 114 55 (15 lb)
Kristin N/A MOD 96 54 (MOD)
Stephen 110 lb 20 (B) 102 75 (20)
PM Results
Tow Matt 115 29 83 72
Cari 55 29 (B) 120 61
G 65 38 118 41
Cody 135 30 110 38
Jerry 135 39 109 54
Blake 145 46 111 87
Boone 185 64 115 79
Tristy 103 29 108 88
Stacey 113 56 158 86
Betsy 78 44 113 68
Walker 88 73 109 37
Winner 60 38 (B) 92 62 (15 lb)
Courtney 55 41 (B) 84 52 (15 lb)
Jess 80 50 (J) 48 43 (20 lb)
Fro 135 33 110 47
Darlene 50 34 (B) 83 63 (15 lb)
Aubrey 73 39 (B) 101 45
Genie 45 21 41 25 (10 lb)
Flury 95 31 (B) 60 64 (20 lb)
Anthony 55 18 (B) 50 45 (20 lb)
Cara 35 20 (B) 65 32 (12 lb)
Carissa 60 36 (B) 116 33 (15 lb)
On Ramp
Spencer 4:19
Charlie 4:38
Julie 7:13
Bonnie 7:16

WOD 5/8

Team Kelley
400 M Run
30 Box Jumps
30 Wall Balls
*Two person teams one person works at a time, combined reps

Without a purpose, nothing should be done. -Marcus Aurelius

Announcements:
POSE running clinic this today @ 11:30 AM!
– There are still spots available for the  Whole 9 Nutrition Workshop on Saturday, May 22nd.

Congrats to JJ for conquering the escape from Alcatraz last weekend!
1.5 mile swim (in shark filled waters!), 18 mile bike, 8 mile run

Results
Shanan & Darlene 21:29
Walker & Mango 22:30
Blake & Stacey 22:26
Rene & Claire 22:41
G & Betsy 21:58

WOD 5/7

Weighted Chin-ups
3-3-3-3-3-3
*Post weights to comments

then..

Skills
Snatch Pull to knee/Handstand push-ups

then…

2 Rounds
400 M Run/Row
15 Lunges
15 Swings (24K, 16K)

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. -Arthur Ashe

Definitive Guide to Sugar

Announcements:
– Still plenty of spots available for the running clinic this tomorrow save your spot now!
– Are very own Cody Skinner and his band Fresh Millions are having a CD Release Party @ the Scoot Inn tonight!
– There are still spots available for the  Whole 9 Nutrition Workshop on Saturday, May 22nd.

Our very own Cody Skinner and the Fresh Millions 10 PM tonight @ Scoot Inn

Eddie 6:54
Bill 7:50
Ainsley (MOD)
Ray 5:53 (15 lb, Run)
Fro 6:09 (20 lb, Row)
Steph 6:06 (1o lb, Run)
Ariel 7:11 (10 lb, Row)
Laura 7:16 (10 lb, Row)
John 7:12 (20 lb, Run)

WOD 5/6

Back Squat
5-5-5
*Post loads to comments

then…

4 Rounds
10 Total DB Hang Power Snatches
200 Meter Sprint
Rest 2:00 Minute
*Total Time including rest will be recorded

Experience is the child of thought, and thought is the child of action. -Benjamin Disraeli

Classic Carrot Train to Crazytown

Announcements:
– New Olympic Weightlifting Classes with Chad start today!
– Still plenty of spots available for the running clinic this Saturday May 8th save your spot now!
– Are very own Cody Skinner and his band Fresh Millions are having a CD Release Party @ the Scoot Inn this Friday May 7.
– There are still spots available for the  Whole 9 Nutrition Workshop on Saturday, May 22nd.

Your fearless leader!

AM Results  
Chaz 9:52 (35lb)
Kirk 9:42 (35lb)
Eddie 10:18 (20lb)
John 10:50 (20lb)
Kristin MOD
Laura 11:14 (20lb)
Peter 10:14 (35lb)
Ali 10:39 (35lb)
PM Results  
Melanie 10:02 (15 lb)
Tow Matt 9:47 (35 lb)
G. 9:49 (20 lb)
Claire 9:52 (20 lb)
Liz 11:36 (20 lb)
Courtney 10:01 (15 lb)
Winner 9:45 (15 lb)
Patrick 9:25 (35 lb)
Cari 9:36 (15 lb)
Rene 10:44 (20 lb)
JJ 10:41 (30 lb)
Jess 10:18 (20 lb)
Alex 10:33 (35 lb)
Carissa 8:12 (MOD)
On Ramp  
Jordan 8:01 (10:02)
Javier 5:56 (7:59)
Michelle 5:30 (6:19)

WOD 5/5

Skills
Snatches/Dips/Swings

then…

3 Rounds
15 Thrusters (95 lb, 65 lbs)
9 Pull-ups

I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot… when you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result. -Michael Jordan

The Paleo Pitch

Announcements:
– New Olympic Weightlifting Classes with Chad start today!
– Still plenty of spots available for the running clinic this Saturday May 8th save your spot now!
– Are very own Cody Skinner and his band Fresh Millions are having a CD Release Party @ the Scoot Inn this friday May 7.
– There are still spots available for the  Whole 9 Nutrition Workshop on Saturday, May 22nd.

Another CFA Warrior Dasher…. Fro!

AM Results
Carissa 4:37 (35 lb, Jump)
Eddie 5:06 (35 lb, Jump)
Mike 6:42 Rx
Jerry 8:12 Rx
Steph 4:08 (35 lb, Jump)
Stephen 4:44 (65 lb, Jump)
Ali 5:59 (55 lb)
Ray 7:23 Rx
Kiehler 8:47 Rx
Tow Matt 8:42 (Band)
Ariel 6:10 (Band)
Laura 5:26 (45 lb, Jump)
Arnie 8:45 (45 lb, Jump)
Bill 5:34 (20 lb DB, Jump)
PM Results
Cody 5:59 (85lb)
G 6:50 (45lb)
Betsy 3:45 Rx
Courtney 6:10 (35lb, Band)
Winner 5:38 (35lb, Band)
Rob 4:51 Rx
Boone 3:44 Rx
Patrick 8:01 Rx
Jess 6:00 (65lb, Jump)
Walker 3:44 (45lb)
Aubrey 4:46 (35lb, Band)
Laura 6:41 (25lb, Band)
Peter 7:53 (65lb)
Genie 7:23 (25lb, Jump)
Darlene 5:17 (35lb, Band)
Anthony 5:17 (35lb, Jump)
Cara 6:53 (25lb, Jump)
On Ramp
Michelle 5:29
Javier 6:57
Jordan 9:21

WOD 5/4

5 Sets
5 Deadlifts
:30 Rest
3 Strict Chin-ups
:60 Rest
*Post Loads and Completed Chin-ups to comments

then…

50 Double Unders
400 M Run
50 Double Unders
400 M Run
50 Double Unders

Friendship… is not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.-Muhammad Ali

KFC for a Cure?

Announcements:
– New Olympic Weightlifting Classes with Chad start Wednesday
– Still plenty of spots available for the running clinic this Saturday May 8th save your spot now!
– Are very own Cody Skinner and his band Fresh Millions are having a CD Release Party @ the Scoot Inn this friday May 7.
– There are still spots available for the  Whole 9 Nutrition Workshop on Saturday, May 22nd.

Walker Warrior Dashed!

AM Results  
Mike 9:41 (Singles)
Chaz 9:57 (Singles)
Kirk 10:37 Rx
Stephen 10:54 (Singles)
Shanan 6:46 Rx
Amber 10:27 (Singles)
Curby 10:09 Rx
Tow Matt 11:53 Rx
Liz 10:13 (Singles, Row)
Laura 11:25 (Singles, Row)
PM Results  
Kiehler 10:27 (Singles)
Claire 10:17 (Singles)
“G” 9:31 Rx
Melanie 10:56 (Singles)
Cody 8:16 Rx
Winner 11:36 (Singles)
Patrick 11:23 (Singles)
Betsy 9:06 Rx
Peter 10:15 (Singles)
Wes 6:44 Rx
Rob 10:38 Rx
Jerry 9:37 Rx
Genie 10:07 (MOD)
Cara 7:36 (MOD)
Fro 13:37 (Singles)


WOD 5/3

Test Day! Make your best effort to get to the gym today so we can get some data on where you stand!

Find a 1 Rep Max for the following:
Back Squat
Close Grip Bench Press

Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men. -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The Power of Play

Announcements:
– New Olympic Weightlifting Classes with Chad start Wednesday
– Still plenty of spots available for the running clinic this Saturday May 8th save your spot now!
– Are very own Cody Skinner and his band Fresh Millions are having a CD Release Party @ the Scoot Inn this friday May 7.
– There is still spots available for the  Whole 9 Nutrition Workshop on Saturday, May 22nd.

G7+ CrossFit Austin+Olympic Weightlifting = One fine Saturday!

AM Results
CGBP BS
Jables 85 135
Mike 135 265
Kirk 195 255
Chaz 175 185
Steph 75 125
Ariel 90 135
Ray 165 255
John 175 200
Liz 145 165
PM Results
Wes 340 385
Nugget 295
Stephen 95 250
Cody 175 215
Kiehler 165 235
Claire 70 115
G 95 135
Winner 85 125
Boone 245 265
Tristy 105 200
Cari 95 105
Jess 145 150
Stacey 125 215
Rob 235 295
Ali 245 255
Fro 185 255
Laura G 170 110
Walker 95 140
Alex 185 235
Darlene 77 90
Carissa 82 125
Anthony 105 135
On Ramp
Javier 6
Michelle 7
Jordan 5

WOD 4/30

4 Rounds
300 M Run
15 Burpees

You cannot move forward from some idealized point in the future that has not yet arrived.If you are to move forward, you must do it from where you are now.Though it may not be perfect, it is plenty to get you going.Wishing for more, or feeling resentment because you don’t have more, will only waste your precious time. Although there is no guarantee that your actions will be effective, one thing that is certain is that nothing will happen if you take no action at all.
-James FitzGerald, aka OPT

Switch off and Get some sleep

Announcements-
POSE Running Clinic May 8th!

Results
Kirk Rx, Jables (B/S), & Carissa (B/S) 16:10
Fro Rx & Chaz Rx 15:44
Arnie (MOD) 17:03
Steph (S/B) 17:53
Ray Rx & Cat Rx 18:51
Darlene (B/S), Tow Matt Rx, & Bill (MOD) 18:36

WOD 4/29

15 Minutes AMRAP
25 Double Unders (x4 Singles)
10 Box Jumps (24″, 20″)
25 Double Unders (x4 Singles)
10 Russian Swing (24K, 16K)

Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall. -Confucius

A foolproof plan to stressful living

Announcements-
POSE Running Clinic May 8th!

AM Results
Chaz 3 (Singles)
Kirk 3 Rx+32k
Peter 5 (Singles)
Liz 3 (14″, 12k, Singles)
Kristin MOD
Melanie 4 (12k, Singles)
PM Results
G. 4 Rx
Wes 5 Rx
Courtney 3 (12K, Singles)
Winner 4 (Singles)
Ryan 3 (Singles)
Patrick 4 (Singles)
Jess 4 (12K, 20″)