Welcome, New Members!

July brought the heat and even more new members to CrossFit Austin! 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…

Damon Baldwin Avtar Khalsa Robert Reyes Ann Pettinati Nicholas “Snick” Gabay
Alex “49er” Smith James Haecker Jennifer Snider Jacob Moss Daniella Humphreys
Jesus Fonseca Jack Sanders Miles Hill John McIntyre Eugenia Wagner
Rhett Doolittle Taylor Pelto Clint Litton Weston Parker Skylar McCall
Kristen Finnegan Jaclyn Pellock Priscilla Garcia Kelly Hutchinson Rush Kemp

*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 8/1

Level Two
A1. Walking Russian Twists (Hold Plate Close) w/ Plate x10x3 :30 Rest
A2. Walking Tree Tops w/ Plate x10x3 :30 Rest
A3. OH Walking Lunges w/ Plate x10x3 :30 Rest

15:00 AMRAP
200m
5 Burpees
10 Hip Power Cleans (95 lb, 75lb)
*Total Rounds Recorded

Level One (Day 9)
Skill
Snatch

WOD
A1. Hip Snatch (Power or Full) x2x3
B1. Deadlift x3x3 Rest 1:00
B2. RPU/Dips x2-4×3 Rest 1:00
C1. Step-ups x5x3 Rest :45
C2. Kip Pull-ups x4-6 x3 Rest :45

Five Simple Solutions to Preventing Lower Back Pain
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“One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than 50 preaching it.” – Knute Rockne

Announcements

  • Coach Shane’s South Side Strength program starts next week! Learn more and sign up here.
  • Have you heard about the Athlete Open? Want to compete, judge, or volunteer? Learn more here.
  • We now sell Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 and Reebok CrossFit Oly shoes! Click here for more info.
AM – Level 1
Rush
Whitney
Cameron
Vanessa
Kelly H
Jacob
Paiman
AJ
AM – Level 2
Mike 6
Eileen 4
Sparker 6
Guthrie 6
Ronnie 4
Ivan 7
JV 6
Tim 6
John 6
Schittone 7
Gary 6
Rhett 6
Caitlin 6
Becky 6
Ballet 9
Michael 8
David Z 7
Christina 4 Rx
Valyn 5 (55lb)
Mrs Fro 5 (45lb)
Fro 6 Rx
E-Rod 4 Rx
Thurst 5 (65lb)
12P – Level 2
Jenny 7 (55lb)
Jenna 6 (50lb)
PM – Level 1
Colleen 6 (55lb)
Randy 5 Rx
Marissa 6 Rx
Miles 7 Rx
Monk 5 (75lb)
Cat 5 Rx
Desiree 4 (65lb)
Brittani 6 (35lb)
Billy 6 (75lb)
Flury 5 (65lb)
Ed 5 Rx
Jen 5 (35lb)
Marky Marc 4 (75lb)
Leah 4 (65lb)
Bryan 6 (75lb)
Dillard 8 Rx
Sean 7 Rx
Andy 6 (85lb)
Wade 6 Rx
Denise 6 (40lb)
LaRosa 5 (65lb)
Melissa 6 (30lb)
EJ 5 Rx
Blake 6 Rx
Jennifer 5 (25lb)
PM – Level 1
Pelto
James
Jack
Diana
Jennifer S
Clint
Izzy
Juke

WOD 7/31

Level Two
A. Freestanding Handstand Holds :10-30 x 7 Rest :45
B1. Kneeling MB Chest Pass & Catch (Partner) x8x4 Rest :30
B2. Kneeling MB Soccer Throw & Catch (Partner) x8x4 Rest :30
C1. Forwards Rolls x6x4 Rest :30
C2. Speed Ladders x6x4 Rest :30
D. Max L-Sit Hold

Level One (Day 9)
Skill
Snatch

WOD
A1. Hip Snatch (Power or Full) x2x3
B1. Deadlift x3x3 Rest 1:00
B2. RPU/Dips x2-4×3 Rest 1:00
C1. Step-ups x5x3 Rest :45
C2. Kip Pull-ups x4-6 x3 Rest :45

A New Look at Walking
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“He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.” – Lao Tzu

Announcements

  • Coach Shane’s South Side Strength program starts next week! Learn more and sign up here
  • Have you heard about the Athlete Open? Want to compete, judge, or volunteer? Learn more here.
  • We now sell Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 and Reebok CrossFit Oly shoes! Click here for more info.

AM – Level 1
Jacklyn
Kristen
Evil
KJ
James
Weston
Alex
Christian
Jeff C
Jessie
Robert
AM – Level 2
Keith :10 (TS)
9AM :09 (TS)
Ivan :30 (TS)
MegO :02 (TS)
JV :07
Big Spoon :45 (TS)
Mike :60 (TS)
Tow Matt :13 (TS)
Bryan
Bradley :18
Todd :13 (TS)
Gary :45 (TS)
Ballet :28
Thurst :16
Michael :35
Mrs Fro :44 (TS)
Fro :22
Ray :12
AM – Ladies’
Jenny :20
Amy :28 (TS)
Josie
12P – Level 1
Anne
Kevin
Araceli
Clint
49er
Snick
PM – Level 2
Sherman :22 (TS)
Kiehler :38 (TS)
Marky Marc :25
David Z :45 (TS)
Rhett :32 (TS)
Andrew C :38
Dillard :23
Desiree :30 (TS)
Trixsi :12
Kolb :01 (TS)
Marissa :25
Jables :12 (TS)
Marcus :15 (TS)
Sean :34 (TS)
Billy :17 (TS)
Wade :23 (TS)
LG :15 (TS)
Stormye :15 (TS)
Melissa K :35 (TS)
Pam :05 (TS)
Jeanette :23 (TS)
Andy :13 (TS)
Shemo :39 (TS)
VC :11 (TS)
Chrissy :15 (TS)
E-Rod :20 (TS)
Adrian :15 (TS)
Liz G :0 (TS)
Sanchez :30 (TS)

WOD 7/30

Level Two
Max Clean & Jerk
Max 2K Row

Extra Credit:
GH Raises x5x2
DB Hip Thrusts x5x2

Level One (Day 8 )
Skill

Kipping Pull-Ups
Thrusters
Burpees

WOD
5 Minute AMRAP
5 Jumping Pull-ups
5 DB Thrusters
5 Burpees
*Total completed rounds recorded

Lack of exercise kills roughly as many as smoking, study says
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“Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.” – Albert Einstein

Announcements

  • Coach Shane’s South Side Strength program starts next week! Learn more and sign up here
  • Our interns are offering free assessments for current members for one more week! Learn more here.
  • Have you heard about the Athlete Open? Want to compete, judge, or volunteer? Learn more here.
  • We now sell Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 and Reebok CrossFit Oly shoes! Click here for more info.

AM – Level 1
Jessie 5 (10#)
Jacob 5 (20#)
Jeff 5 (15#)
K.J. 4 (15#)
Kelly 3 (BW)
Jesse 4 (25#)
Paiman 5 (20#)
Alexandra 3 (8#)
Robert 4 (10#)
Mike 4 (20#)
AM – Level 2
E.J. 175# 7:49
Mego 92# 9:55
Ivan 200# 7:23
Doug 175# 8:10
Ronnie 60# 9:49
Jackie 70# 10:04
Leah 100# 9:38
Sparker 85# 8:49
Kristin 117# 8:39
Gary 160# 7:49
Michele 98# 10:32
Ballet 165# 8:00
Tow Matt 165# 7:40
Schittone 165# 8:42
Bradley 195# 6:46
Christina 80# 9:24
Ray 155# 8:26
Valyn 83# 10:27
Walker 113# 9:26
E-Rod 145# 10:05
George 135# 8:43
12P – Level 2
Blake 225# 8:10
Jables 118# 8:46
PM – Level 2
Ed 225 8:15
Jeff 165 8:56
Erin 125 9:22
Marissa 135 9:29
Caitlin 72 10:01
LG 115 9:18
Aaron 165 8:40
Ryan 185 7:43
Pam 90 10:01
Jen 35/5 10:44
Melissa 35/5 10:18
Billy 135 7:25
Shug 100 8:46
Andrew 135 8:01
Jenna 85 9:47
Mikey 205 7:07
AG 247 7:00
Parnell 257 7:45
Andy 155 7:21
Denise 60 10:11
Wade 205 7:58
LaRosa 95 9:02
JJ 165 8:17
Sanchez 200 7:51
ABC 145 8:24
Raquel 65 11:05
PM – Level 1
Kevin 5 (65lb)
Derek 3 (55lb)
Clint 5 (55lb)
49er 3 (65lb)
Avtar 3 (35lb)
Izzy 3 (25lb)
Araceli 3 (25lb)
James 3 (65lb)
Taylor 3 (35lb)

WOD 7/28

All Levels
Partner Workout

5 Rounds
100 M Sled Run
50 M Farmers Walk
25 M Yolk Walk
*Relay race style

Announcements

  • Coach Shane’s South Side Strength program starts next week! Learn more and sign up here
  • Our interns are offering free assessments for current members for one more week! Learn more here.
  • Have you heard about the Athlete Open? Want to compete, judge, or volunteer? Learn more here.
  • We now sell Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 and Reebok CrossFit Oly shoes! Click here for more info.

WOD 7/27

All Levels
A1. RDL x8x3 by feel Rest :45
A2. L-Chin-ups x6-8×3 Rest :45
A3. DB Hip Thrusts x15x3 Rest :45

7 Rounds
7 UB OVHD Squats (135 lb, 95 lb)
7 Rocket Jumps
7 DB Snatches (55 lb, 35 lb)
7 Ring Rows

Paleo Athletes Uncovered: Olympic Hopeful Ursula Grobler
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“Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second.” – William James

Announcements

  • Our interns are offering free assessments for current members for one more week! Learn more here.
  • Have you heard about the Athlete Open? Want to compete, judge, or volunteer? Learn more here.
  • We now sell Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 and Reebok CrossFit Oly shoes! Click here for more info.
AM – All Levels
9AM 17:40
Andrew 16:02
Suzi 13:35
Paiman 19:30
Tow Matt 17:38
Ballet 14:38
Rhett 17:25
Omar 17:08
Michele 17:47
Kristen 14:12
Jackie 15:28
Robert 20:53
Tim 19:39
James 15:20
Weston 19:28
Jeff 13:15
Gabriel 22:58
Mer 14:11
Kolb 19:43
Ronnie 16:03
12P – All Levels
Jamey 22:20
Erin 23:37
Trixsi 16:50
Kevin 22:44
Brittani 19:46
Araceli 20:05

WOD 7/26

Level Two
CrossFit Total Day
1 RM Press
1 RM Squat
1 RM DL
*Athletes will need to arrive at least 15 min. prior to the class start time in order to warm-up for CFT.
*Athletes will be responsible for completing the warm-up before class starts.
(There will be a sample warm-up on the board you may do)
*Athletes will have 20 minutes to find their 1 RM on each of the above lifts. When class starts, the first 20 minutes will begin for the Press.
*Max rep attempts must be witnessed by a coach in order for the lift to count.

Level One (Day 7)
Skill
Hip Clean
Press
Push Press

WOD
1 Mile Run Time Trial
*15:00 Cap

The CrossFit Total
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“The vision of a champion is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when nobody else is looking.” -Mia Hamm

Announcements

  • Our interns are offering free assessments for current members for one more week! Learn more here.
  • Have you heard about the Athlete Open? Want to compete, judge, or volunteer? Learn more here.
  • We now sell Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 and Reebok CrossFit Oly shoes! Click here for more info.

AM – Level 1
Whitney 11:26
Jesse 7:58
AJ 5:43
Jacob 5:40
Alexandra 10:48
Kelly 8:01
Jeff 6:53
Robert 7:41
AM – Level 2 Press Squat DL Total
Ivan 170 295 405 870
Doug 145 245 300 690
Becky 58 143 203 404
Kristin 100 175 235 510
Andrew C 135 225 245 605
Michele 75 145 210 430
Dusty 60 105 153 318
Beast 103 213 265 581
Michael 175 195 375 845
Ballet 145 205 255 605
Sean 135 275 295 705
Schittone 135 285 375 795
Tow Matt 155 255 315 725
Parnell 145 340 405 890
Schiller 125 250 325 700
Christina 70 173 205 448
MegO 68 120 165 353
AM – Ladies’
Taylor 70 125 145 340
Irl 65 155 195 415
Jenny 65 175 185 425
Emily 60 120 155 335
Mer 73 143 175 391
12P – Level 1
Araceli 9:18
Skylar 8:11
49er 8:00
Snick 9:08
Anne 9:18
Priscilla 9:18
Kevin 6:50
PM – Level 2
Jeff 160 300 390 850
Sanchez 160 285 315 760
Miles 230 375 505 1,110
Melissa 65 145 175 385
Erin 85 180 205 470
Andrew 125 225 295 645
Ed 180 405 435 1,020
Pratt 125 255 355 735
Shug 75 (75)
Marc S 135 205 275 615
Gary 115 200 295 610
LG 75 163 203 441
Desiree 83 167 243 493
Pam 75 150 180 405
Bradley 165 295 385 845
Marissa 90 185 220 495
Kavi 140 195 275 610
Cowboy 125 225 295 645
VC 65 160 195 420
LaRosa 75 165 215 455
Jenna 65 155 190 410
KT 80 135 195 410
Chrissy 75 175 215 465
Patti 65 120 155 340
JJ 155 225 355 735
Adrian 155 225 345 725
Nicole 80 155 190 425
Missy 65 140 170 375
Kaz 125 235 305 665
PM – Level 1
Kristen (3lps)
Jen 9:34
Jennifer 12:31
Krista 8:09
Laurel 8:33
Jack 7:48
James 6:55
Omar 8:15
Twin 7:30
Jesus 8:04
Avtar 7:49

CFA Float Trip

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 11th for the 1st Annual CFA Float Trip!

RSVP in the comments below or on the FB Page

Meet at CFA @ 10:15am on Saturday August 11th, we’ll drive/carpool from here (any volunteer drivers are greatly appreciated).  There is also the possibility of renting a bus if we have a large enough crew.  We’ll be floating out of the Lone Star Float House on the Guadalupe.  We’ve secured a discounted rate at $12/person and Lone Star has offered to provide tubes for our coolers.

The “Can Ban” rules don’t apply to this part of the river, so feel free to bring whatever drinks you prefer (no glass).

Any friends or family are definitely welcome!

WOD 7/25

Level Two
A1. Partner Over/Under MB Pass x10x3 Rest :30
A2. Kneeling MB Chest Pass & Catch (Partner) x10x3 Rest :30
B1. Wall Balls x10x5 Rest :30
B2. Dynamic Horizontal Ring Row (Hollow Body to Extension) x5x5 Rest :30
C1. Backward Sled Pull xdown and back x5 Rest :30
C2. MB SLDL to Reverse Lunge x 5/leg x 5 Rest :30
D1. V-ups x25x2 Rest :30
D2. Kneeling Palloff x15/side x 2 Rest :30

Level One (Day 6)
Skill
Front Squats
Deadlifts

WOD
A. Lift off+DL x3+2×3 Rest :90
B. Front Squat x4x3 @ 32X3 Rest :45
C1. Unweighted Step-ups x6/leg x2 Rest :45
C2. Chin-ups x6-12×2 Rest :45

The Legend of Mark Brown
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“Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” – Babe Ruth

Announcements

  • Our interns are offering free assessments for current members for one more week! Learn more here.
  • Have you heard about the Athlete Open? Want to compete, judge, or volunteer? Learn more here.
  • We now sell Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 and Reebok CrossFit Oly shoes! Click here for more info.

AM – Level 1
Vanessa
Taylor
James
Jacky
Jeff
Paiman
Mike R
AM – Level 2
Ivan
Kristin
9AM
JV
Jackie
Liip
Becky
Erin
Christina
12P – Level 2
Jeff
E-Rod
PM – Level 2
Tahsa
Melissa
Cat
Trixsi
Brittani
Desiree
Blake
Jeanette
Jennifer
Marc S
LG
Kavi
Sean
Melissa K
Andy
LaRosa
Patti
Denise
George
Missy
Nicole
Betsy
Kiehl
PM – Level 1
Krista
Priscilla
Jen
J-Mo
Jack
Jennifer
Vanessa
Juke
Izzy
Derek
Evil
Twin
Avtar
Omar

WOD 7/24

Level Two
Press x2x10 @ 65-70% Rest :45

7 Rounds
3 Strict Pull-ups
6 Burpees
3 WTD Box Jumps (35 lbs, 20 lbs *step down)
6 DB Step-up/ leg (35 lbs, 20 lbs)

Extra Credit
Powell Raise x8/arm x 2
Trap 3 x 8/arm x 2

Level One (Day 6)
Skill
Front Squats
Deadlifts

WOD
A. Lift off+DL x3+2×3 Rest :90
B. Front Squat x4x3 @ 32X3 Rest :45
C1. Unweighted Step-ups x6/leg x2 Rest :45
C2. Chin-ups x6-12×2 Rest :45

How to Prepare for a One Rep Max Strength Test
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“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.” – John Wooden

Announcements

  • Our interns are offering free assessments for current members for one more week! Learn more here.
  • Have you heard about the Athlete Open? Want to compete, judge, or volunteer? Learn more here.
  • We now sell Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 and Reebok CrossFit Oly shoes! Click here for more info.

AM – Level 1
Christian
Skylar
Vanessa
Jacky
Kelly
Alexandra
Jessie
Jacob
AM – Level 2
Doug 13:08 (25lb)
JV 13:20 (15lb, Band)
Leah 13:14 (20lb, Band)
Ronnie 12:50 (10lb, RR)
MegO 12:56 (10lb, RR)
Caitlin 15:53 (15lb, Band)
Jables 14:43 (Band)
Beast 15:21 (15lb, Band)
Ballet 10:51 (20lb)
Schittone 16:21 (20lb)
Michael 12:26 (MOD)
EJ 14:41 (20lb)
Bradley 14:05 Rx
Tow Matt 14:33 (25lb)
Colleen 13:18 (10lb, Band Chin)
Liip 13:40 (25lb, Sprawl)
Sam 14:26 (25lb, Band)
Dusty 10:30 (10lb, RR)
Taylor 12:57 (15lb, Band)
AM – Ladies’
Jenny 13:24 (15lb, Band)
Mer 13:53 (8lb, RR)
Emily 13:32 (15lb, RR)
Snooki 13:58 (20lb, Band)
12P – Level 1
Snick
49er
Anne
Araceli
Dixie
Krista
PM – Level 2
Andrew C 12:05 (20lb)
Miles 14:37 Rx
Thurst 13:53 (10lb)
E-Rod 14:22 (20lb)
Wade 14:47 Rx
Marissa 15:44 Rx
Bryan
Boone 13:28 Rx
Jeff 15:50 Rx
Crash 16:38 (10lb, RR)
Kristin 15:24 (Band)
Heather DNF
Jenna 10:37 (15lb, Band)
Marc S 16:42 (20lb)
Melissa 10:57 (10lb, RR)
Ryan 14:22 (30lb)
Tasha 13:24 (15lb, Band)
Erin 16:14 Rx
Desiree 18:08 (20lb, Band)
LG 18:07 (20lb, Band)
Cowboy 17:45 (30lb)
Sanchez 17:14 Rx
Rachel 18:57 (20lb, Band)
Alyson 21:27 (20lb, Band)
Chrissy 16:52 (15lb, Band)
Kavi 16:46 (Band, 20lb)
Andy 18:29 Rx
Liz G 16:15 (8lb, Band)
Adrian 20:21 (30lb)
Nicole 13:18 (20lb, Band)
Melissa K 12:15 (10lb, Band)
Shug 15:21 (20lb, J)