June 2010

3 Sets
15 Russian Swings
:20 Rest
10 Kip Pull-ups 10
:40 Rest

then..

7 Rounds
7 Burpees
7 Step-ups (24″, 20″)
7 Knees to Elbows

The Beginning By Wes Kimball

As I look back on the weekend, thoughts of how far we’ve come, and the growth of of an amazing group of people gives way to one simple statement… This is just the beginning.

Nugget’s first snatch over 175 pounds was just the beginning, a beginning that ended in a twenty pound PR. A twenty pound PR that’s poised to be broken over and over again through the next year. Tristy, Walker, Rob, and Blake gave so much on the rower that 120 degree asphalt became cozy. Bring on the summer heat, those four aren’t afraid. Whether it was Shanan’s huge overhead squat PRs, or Shane carrying us through a brutal set of thrusters the beginning for CrossFit Austin was amazing to watch, but the future is bright.

Over the last year and a half I’ve seen Stacey transform herself from a casual fitness enthusiast into a true force to be reckoned within the CrossFit world, but that was just the beginning. And while watching her struggle, and fight for a muscle-up this weekend was hands down the toughest moment for me, I’m not disappointed, discouraged, or sad, because I know. I know it’s just the beginning.

Hundreds of muscle-ups are in our quiet leader’s future, along with the group that rallied around her. Seeing Stacey and all of our folks give every ounce of themselves this weekend only strengthens the confidence I have everyday I walk into the gym. Confidence that people will continue lift each other up, confidence in the beginning of something special here in South Austin.

Be a provenance of something gathered, a summation of previous intuitions, let your vulnerabilities walking on the cracked sliding limestone be this time, not a weakness, but a faculty for understanding what’s about to happen
– David Whyte

Come join us at 7 PM tonight at Little Woodrow’s to celebrate some fantastic athletes, and a bright future.

Press
5-5-5-5-5
*Post loads to comments

then…

5 Rounds
5 Snatches (115 lb, 85 lb)
200 M Sprint
1:00 Minute Rest
*Total time recorded

No student ever attains very eminent success by simply doing what is required of him; it is the amount and excellence of what is over and above the required, that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction. – Charles Kendall Adams

Deconstructing Vitamin D

Announcements:
– Happy hour @ Little Woodrow’s 7:00 PM this Thursday June 3rd, lets celebrate an amazing weekend!
– CFA Ladies Night Monday June 6th @ The Red Shed
– New Athletes Off Season Training Program starts June 6th.
– New 12 Noon class starts June 6th Monday’s, Wednesdays, and Fridays!
– Olympic Weightlifting 1 Day Seminar with Chad and Ursula June 27th

Orange Shades and PR’s just another Saturday…

Huge congratulations to Nugget, Stacey, Shanan, Walker, Tristy, Blake, Rob, and Shane! Tremendous efforts from everyone this weekend, I couldn’t be prouder!

Final Standings: Nugget 16th, Stacey 21st, Team CFA 23rd

6 Sets
3 Back Squats
Max Unbroken Chin-ups
Rest 1:00
*Post loads, and Chin-up reps

then…

400 M Run
21-15-9
Box Jumps
Ring Dips
400 M Run
*Time recorded

The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes. -Frank Lloyd Wright

Sugar Tantrums

Announcements:
– Happy hour @ Little Woodrow’s 7:00 PM this Thursday June 3rd, lets celebrate an amazing weekend!
– CFA Ladies Night Monday June 6th @ The Red Shed
– New Athletes Off Season Training Program starts June 6th.
– New 12 Noon class starts June 6th Monday’s, Wednesdays, and Fridays!
– Olympic Weightlifting 1 Day Seminar with Chad and Ursula June 27th

Team CFA ready to roll on WOD 3!