WOD 9/11

Level Two
“Lumberjack 20” 
20 Deadlifts (275lb, 195 lb)
Run 400m
20 KB swings (32K, 24K)
Run 400m
20 Overhead Squats (115lb, 85 lb)
Run 400m
20 Burpees
Run 400m
20 Pullups (Chest to Bar)
Run 400m
20 Box jumps (24″, 20”)
Run 400m
20 DB Squat Cleans (45lb, 20 lb)
Run 400m
*Total Time Recorded (40 Minute Cap)

Level One (TEST DAY)
A1. Push Press x5x4 Rest 1:00
A2. Strict Chin-ups or COB Hold x5x4 Rest 1:00
*First 3 Sets are attempts to get :30 Chin over bar hold

then…
6-Minute 2-Person Sled Drag (45lb, 25lb)
*Partners switch every 1:00.
*Best score = team that drags sled the furthest

Boost your testosterone
*Post thoughts to comments

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.” – Ambrose Redmoon

Announcements

  • The Athlete Open was such an amazing event! Thanks to everyone who supported this event and congrats to all of the competitors!
  • We now sell Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 and Reebok CrossFit Oly shoes!  More info here.
  • Have you heard about the “We the People” Fundraiser? Learn more here.
  • The 1st CrossFit Classics Event is coming up on 9/28! Learn more here.

AM – Level 1
Team JacAnna 1 Lap
M
Randy
Jacob
Christian
AM – Level 2
Kristin 25:01
Janice 25:02
JV 25:54
Mikey 27:55
Leah 27:58
MegO 29:34
KJ 30:08
Mike 34:59
Duran 30:35
Ballet 27:09
Valenza 31:01
Tow Matt 28:49
Bradley 23:28
Toonie 28:39 Rx
Jeff 32:35 Rx
EJ 32:45
Nicole 25:00
Alexandra 40:52
Erica 29:15
Erin 29:15
James 31:39
Ray 27:02
AM – Ladies’
Emily 50:09
Mer 37:17
12P – Level 1
Anne
Avtar
Linzi
Dixie
Shannon
49er
Heidi
Maya
Snick
PM – Level 2
Marissa 28:32
Cat 40:13
Jables 33:37
JP 25:41
Janet 36:09
Araceli DNF
Andrew C 28:15
Crash 38:48
Ed 40:54
Rhett 36:22
Marky Marc 37:43
David 28:20
Blake/Sherman 30:09 Rx
Nic 31:51 Rx
Tasha 35:24
LaRosa 34:15
Jeanette 33:39
Shug 38:15
LG 40:00
Bryan 29:08
Ryan 34:18 Rx
Holly 29:59
Pam 38:29
Jenna 24:07
E-Rod 33:57
Wade 40:00
Melissa 26:18
Gold 24:39 Rx
Greg 29:38 Rx
Evil 32:55
Money 35:40
Schittone 36:50
Parnell 33:44 Rx
Chrissy 34:18
Cowboy 37:59
Kaz 31:56
Paul 40:00
Sanchez 32:12
Kiehler 29:09

WOD 9/10

Level Two
5:00 Warm-up
(Low Level Plyos, Hips)
Snatch Progression
Snatch 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2
*In 8 sets, work up to 70-75%, RPE 7-8, first set that has weight on the bar is set 1.
*20 Minutes to complete

then…
7 Rounds
:30 of Burpees
:90 Rest
*Total Burpees Recorded

Core/Stretch Circuit

Level One
Skill

Kip Swing/Jumping Pull-up

WOD
2 Rounds
800 M Run
9-6-3
Deadlifts (95lb, 65 lb)
Front Squats (95lb, 65 lb)
Rest 1:30
*Split times recorded
*Scale run, if needed
*Goal time/split is 5:00

How to foam roll like a pro!
*Post thoughts to comments

“Just as there is no loss of basic energy in the universe, so no thought or action is without its effects, present or ultimate, seen or unseen, felt or unfelt.” – Norman Cousins

Announcements

  • The Athlete Open was such an amazing event! Thanks to everyone who supported this event and congrats to all of the competitors!
  • We now sell Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 and Reebok CrossFit Oly shoes!  More info here.
  • Have you heard about the “We the People” Fundraiser? Learn more here.
  • The 1st CrossFit Classics Event is coming up on 9/28! Learn more here

AM – Level 1
Jesse 6:52 7:52
Leslie 6:49 6:36
Eric King 6:50 5:59
Eric Her 6:50 6:38
Mike 6:50 6:37
Linzi 6:50 5:52
Whitney 6:50 7:10
Mike R 6:50 4:30
Cameron 5:50 4:15
AM – Level 2
MegO 57
JV 61
Eileen 51
Sparker 64
Janice 83
Tim 87
Duran 89
Jeff C 81
Jessie 72
Keith 86
Leah 75
Tow Matt 87
Fro 80
Mrs Fro 43
Ballet 105
Michael 93
Jeff 97
AJ 81
Bradley 94
Gwar 80
EJ 86
Valenza 93
Bryan 73
Ray 97
12P – Level 2
Mer 62
Crash 63
Derek 58
E-Rod 65
PM – Level 2
Melissa 80
Marissa 85
Sherman 79
ABC 85
Jenny 82
Shug 61
Kaz 81
Holly 73
Pam 66
Ryan 82
Tasha 74
Cowboy 75
LG 71
Big Spoon 96
Andy 84
Sanchez 84
Missy 80
Nicole 84
KT 64
C2 74
Laila 75
Janet 63
Diana 85
Marky Marc 69
Paul 65
Money 60
Desiree 61
Alyson 48
Rachel 69
George 68
PM – Level 1
Snider 5:41 4:57
Jacob 5:47 DNF
Jack 6:42 DNF
Heidi 5:46 DNF
A Smith 6:44 3:55
Robyn 6:18 5:15
David 7:03 5:12
Vinnie 4:28 5:13
Vanessa 4:29 DNF
Donna 3:41 3:37
J Dub 4:35 4:43
Angelica 3:53 4:08
Kara 3:55 3:42
Snick 4:41 4:41
Robert 6:15 4:51
J-Mo 4:08 4:13
Grace 4:36 4:20
Andy 4:44 4:50

WOD 9/7

All Levels
3 Rounds – Partner Skill Session
10 Partner Horizontal Ring Row
10 Med Ball Over/Unders
20 Half Twist/Side
20 Full Twists/Side

then…

4 Rounds
10 BB Push Press + 10 Front Rack Reverse Lunges/Leg
25 Yard Shuttle Run
*Record final weight & total time
*Can have two bars / team

5:00 Core Circuit
Deadbugs
Front Planks
Single-Leg Hip Bridge

Spontaneous Play-Workouts
*Post thoughts to comments

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” – Coach Darrel Royal

Announcements

  • The Strength+Beauty Challenge starts this Sunday (9/9) at CrossFit Austin! Check it out.
  • The Athlete Open is TOMORROW, Saturday (9/8)! Good luck to all athletes and thank you to all our volunteers! Learn more here.
  • We now sell Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 and Reebok CrossFit Oly shoes!  More info here.
  • Have you heard about the “We the People” Fundraiser? Learn more here.
  • The 1st CrossFit Classics Event is coming up on 9/28! Learn more here

AM – All
Janice / Valyn 8:16 (65lb)
Big Spoon / Ivan 6:33 (95lb, 135lb)
Eileen / Jessie 8:38 (40lb, 45lb)
Keith / Styx 8:38 (95lb, 75lb)
Catilin / Leslie 8:09 (45lb)
Tow Matt / Ballet 8:12 (115lb, 95lb)
Nicole / Morgen 7:33 (55lb, 45lb)
Robert / Schittone / Gwar 10:13 (95lb)
Duran / Ryan 7:25 (115lb)
Laila / Denise 6:45 (35lb, 45lb)
Bradley / Derek / Money 10:08 (95lb, 65lb)
Shawn / Mer 5:56 (95lb, 40lb)
12p _ All
Krista / Alexandra 5:58 (35lb)
Holly / Twin 6:27 (65lb, 45lb)
Kevin / Kiehler / Cameron 10:08 (135lb, 95lb)

WOD 9/6

Level Two
A1. Press x3x5 50%+Chains Rest 1:00
A2. WTD Chin-ups x3x5 Rest 1:00 *Lower for up to :30 on the last rep
B. Squat x10x3 *Find your 10 RM
C. RDL x5x3
D. Glute/AB Circuit

Level One
Skill

Front/Frank Squat
Hip Power Clean

WOD
B. Front Squat x3x7
(Build weight up each round as needed)

How Long Should Soft Tissue Work Take: Thoughts, Theories, & Ideas
*Post thoughts to comments

“There’s no substitute for guts.” – Paul Bear Bryant

Announcements

  • The Strength+Beauty Challenge starts this Sunday (9/9) at CrossFit Austin! Check it out.
  • The Athlete Open is this Saturday (9/8). Learn more here*We are still looking for volunteers!
  • We now sell Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 and Reebok CrossFit Oly shoes!  More info here.
  • Have you heard about the “We the People” Fundraiser? Learn more here.
  • The 1st CrossFit Classics Event is coming up on 9/28! Learn more here

AM – Level 1
Heidi S
Kara S
Zac S
Anna S
Eric H S
AM – Level 2
Janice S
Becky S
LaRosa S
Duran S
JV S
Guthrie S
Alex S
Big Spoon S
Leah S
Caitlin S
MegO S
Jeff C S
Jessie S
Paul S
Money S
Schittone S
Bradley S
EJ S
James S
Ray S
AM – Ladies’
Jenny S
Irl S
Taylor S
Mer S
Josie S
Emily S
12P – Level 1
Anne S
49er S
Dixie S
Maya S
Snick S
PM – Level 2
Helen S
Marissa S
Crash S
Sanchez S
Melissa S
Marky Marc S
Wade S
Clint S
Gary S
Holly S
Schittone S
Shug S
E-Rod S
Sean S
ABC S
Amy S
Diana S
George S
Dusty S
C2 S
Chrissy S
Nicole S
Rachel S
Alyson S
Elena S
PM – Level 2
Robyn S
Avtar S
David S
Snider S
Krista S
M S
Victor S
Angelica S
Twin S
Robert S

WOD 9/5

Level Two
15:00 Agility Stations (4:00 per Station + 1:00 Transition)

Station #1: 4-Corner Cone Drill
Station #2: Small Hurdles
Station #3: Tall Hurdles

5:00 AMRAP
3-6-9-12
Full DB Snatch/Arm (45 lb, 20 lb)
Double-unders

Rest 5:00

5:00 AMRAP
3-6-9-12
DB Push Press
Rocket Jumps (Touch PU Bar)
*Record Total Reps

Level One (TEST DAY)
Skill

Jerk

WOD
A1. Push Press x5x4
A2. Strict Chin-ups x5 or COB Hold x4 (first 3 sets are attempts to get :30 Chin-Over-Bar Hold)
B. 5:00 Partner AMBAP (As-Many-Burpees-As-Possible)

13 Fat-Releasing Foods to Lose Weight Fast
*Post thoughts to comments 

“Sweat plus sacrifice equals success.” – Charlie Finley

Announcements

  • The Strength+Beauty Challenge starts this Sunday (9/9) at CrossFit Austin! Check it out.
  • The Athlete Open is this Saturday (9/8). Learn more here. *We are still looking for volunteers!
  • We now sell Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 and Reebok CrossFit Oly shoes!  More info here.
  • Have you heard about the “We the People” Fundraiser? Learn more here.
  • The 1st CrossFit Classics Event is coming up on 9/28! Learn more here

 

AM – Level 1
Ginger + Robert + Faith 45
Kandaace + Leslie 55
Jesse + Zac 119
Anna + Martin 58
Donna + Morgen 72
AM – Level 2
Big Spoon 171
Keith 140
Jessie 150
Alex 145
Leah 151
JV 165
Valyn 163
Ivan 150
Eileen 180
Aaron ?
Styx 182
Sparker ?
Guthrie ?
Laila 99
Jenny 129
James 92
Tow Matt 200
Michael 169
Ballet 175
AJ 199
Paul 155
Ryan 144
Bradley 171
12P – Level 2
Mer 130
Jamey 111
Missy 129
Crash 122
Kiehler 127
PM – Level 2
Ed 129
Gwar 111
Marissa 160
Jeff 142
Kevin 175
Andrew C 168
Marky Marc 96
Kaz 112
Gary 171
Blake 155
Tasha 186
Araceli 150
Caitlin 198
Holly 162
JP 192
Derek 78
Schittone 153
E-Rod 99
Sean 164
PM – Level 1
Grace + Vanessa 56
Jack + Whitney 49

August Athlete of the Month: Meredith “Mer” O’Brien

State your Name and/or Nickname please:
Meredith “Mer” O’Brien

Words to live by?
“Life’s for living.”

What is your fitness background?
I’ve always gravitated toward being active — I’m not good at sitting still. In high school I decided one day to run home from school instead of take the bus — eight miles — and I did that pretty regularly. I taught tennis for Club Med for quite a few years, having played a lot in high school and college, as well as on my neighborhood courts growing up, I really just like tennis clothes better than other sports uniforms, so that probably explains it.

How long have you been CrossFitting?
I started on October 6, 2011 — almost a year.

What’s your favorite part of CrossFit Austin?
There are elite athletes rooting on perfect novices and vice versa. The communal feeling is mind-boggling. Ego and attitude are checked at the door. We are all in this together.

What are your training goals?
I want to just keep having fun, keeping it positive, and learning about myself.

Favorite sport or activity?
Favorite sport: CrossFit because I really enjoy a challenge, and even if I’m moving two steps forward, one step back, at least I’m moving forward into new territory.
Favorite activity: traveling with my husband and kids because it always makes me realize how lucky I am to call those three people my family.

Recent adventure you’re planning?
Finish writing my second full length play.

Tell us something we don’t know about you
I used to dance nightly with fake bananas on my head (Club Med, again.) And also, I wrote my college thesis on James Joyce’s “Ulysses.”

Longhorns or Aggies?
I always root for Roger Federer.

In addition to being a super mom and world traveler, we hear you’re pretty handy with a unicycle… What’s your secret to being a one-wheeled whiz?
Well, my unicycling skills are far surpassed by that of my seven and nine year old sons, but the secret to learning to unicycle is this: Don’t. Give. Up. If you fall down, get up right away and try again. Trust the movement. And keep a sense of humor. A lot like CrossFit.

Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words…
We will never part! You can’t get rid of me! I’m going to be ninety years old and still trying to get that kipping pull-up. When I walk into the gym I am sometimes nervous — will I be able to complete the workout? Will I get hurt? Will I disappoint myself? — but that feeling always goes away as soon as I see the people there –the coaches, Caitlyn, friends, even people I don’t know or whom I’ve never met — because it’s like there is this incredible support, like I’m being cushioned or protected by people who have similar interests and hopes and concerns, and we all want to slam that wod the best we can. I feel like my world has been enriched exponentially through being a part of the CFA family. It’s just so great.

WOD 9/4

Level Two
In 15:00:

30 Strict Chin-ups
30 V-ups
*Break into as small sets as needed
*If you cannot do one strict chin-up, utilize a spotter and do 3×10
*Alternate grips each set 

3 Rounds
10 Burpees
200 M Run
10 OVHD Squat (115 lb, 75 lb)
200 M Complex (Slide Down Skip Back)
*Time Recorded
*Goal: 15:00-20:00 Minutes

Level One (TEST DAY)
Skill

Jump Progression Review
KB Swing Russian to OVHD

WOD
1 Mile Run
then…
Front Plank Test

“It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.” – Seneca

Announcements

  • The Strength+Beauty Challenge is coming to CrossFit Austin! Check it out.
  • We are still looking for volunteers for the Athlete Open on 9/8/12. Learn more here.
  • We now sell Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 and Reebok CrossFit Oly shoes!  More info here.
  • Have you heard about the “We the People” Fundraiser? Learn more here.

AM – Level 1 Mile Plank
Robert 7:37 1:39
Leslie 7:47 1:39
Ginger 11:39 1:39
Zac 5:52 3:00
M 8:19 2:01
Eric 8:22 2:01
AM – Level 2
Leah 12:42 (45lb)
JV 12:51 (37lb)
Valyn 14:03 (35lb)
Tim 14:35 Rx
Guthrie 14:40 (45lb)
Sparker 15:31 (35lb)
Mike 15:34 (95lb
MegO 15:41 (37lb)
Paiman 16:19 (45lb)
KJ 14:02 (35lb)
AJ 12:48 (75lb)
Tow Matt 12:53 (95lb)
Bradley 10:27 Rx
Michael 11:18 Rx
Ballet 10:07 (95lb)
Liz G 16:52 (25lb)
James 13:50 (75lb)
Ray 11:51 (95lb)
AM – Ladies’
Mer 14:40 (35lb)
Krista 12:36 (35lb)
Naomi 12:20 (45lb)
LV 13:54 (MOD)
Taylor 14:01 (MOD)
12P – Level 1
Avtar 1:52 (Row)
Snick 8:10
49er 7:50
Cyrus 7:53
Martin 6:10
PM – Level 2
ABC 15:45
Marissa 11:44 Rx
Mitch 14:34
E-Rod 17:55 (95lb)
Andrew 10:30 (95lb)
Holly 13:38 (65lb)
Tasha 14:16 (40lb)
Elena 13:49 (15lb)
Shug 18:03 (45lb)
Marky Marc DNF
JP 14:40 (95lb)
Jenna 11:23 (37lb)
Josie 18:30 (35lb)
Evil 18:36 (35lb)
Sanchez 11:46 (95lb)
Chrissy 14:46 (45lb)
Diana 12:56 Rx
LaRosa 15:55 (45lb)
KT 17:00 (35lb)
Wade 14:54 (95lb)
Kiehler 11:08 (95lb)
George 11:46 (65lb)
Melissa 11:43 (25lb)
Nicole 11:25 (37lb)

WOD 9/3

Labor Day Travel WOD
Max UB Strict Pull-ups
Rest 1:00
Mile Time Trial
*Post pull-ups and mile time to comments

“All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” –  Martin Luther King Jr.

Welcome, New Members!

We want to take a moment to recognize our brave new members who joined during the heat of August! In case you haven’t had the chance to get sweaty with them yet, we wanted to take a moment to introduce the newest members in the Circle of Awesomeness…

Cameron MacDonald Randy Brown Joel Rice Ercimin Paredes John Faith
Victor Sandoval Morgen Kirk Julio Otazo Jennifer Lack Jimmy Skufca
Jasmine Demps Caroline Cutbirth Maya Evans Vanessa Vinson Kara Denney
Cyrus Benedickt Hannah Tucker Joel Lang Donna Solomay Angelica Rivas
Leslie Campbell Corey Quillen Eric Her Ryan Valenza Grace Fletcher
David Larence Martin Rodriguez Anna Craft Heidi Whitlock  Robyn O’Brien


*If you are a new member and haven’t had your picture taken, please talk to Caitlyn! 

Welcome, new members! We’re so happy to have you here!

WOD 9/1

All Levels
3-4 Person Team WOD

100 Deadlifts (185 lbs, 135 lbs)
400 M Run
100 Partner Pull-ups
300 M Run
100 Walking Plate Lunge/leg (45 lbs, 25 lbs)
200 M Run
100 Burpees
*Time recorded
*One person works at a time, everyone runs together

Announcements

  • The Strength+Beauty Challenge is coming to CrossFit Austin! Check it out.
  • We are still looking for volunteers for the Athlete Open on 9/8/12. Learn more here.
  • We now sell Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 and Reebok CrossFit Oly shoes!  More info here.
  • Have you heard about the “We the People” Fundraiser? Learn more here.

3Amigos 24:40
Team4 24:48
Aps + 1 17:39
Ninja Foots 21:40
Team Nation 23:09
Thrawesome 25:00
Dead 29:04
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