WOD 9/6

Level Two

Make Up/Skill Day

Strength WOD
A. Back Squat x5x5 @ 80%+ rest 3:00
B. Deadlift Cluster 1.1.1.1 x 3 @ 80-85% rest :50 b/t reps 3:00 B/t sets
C1. Strict Pull-ups x5x3 Rest :45
C2. Barbell Roll out x5x3 rest :45
C3. Waiters Walk x:30/sidex3 rest :45

Whatever satisfies the soul is truth. -Walt Whitman

Celiac in Sweden
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Level One (Day 4)

Skill
Rowing

WOD

Team WOD
3 Rounds
250 M Row
10 Walking Russian Lunges (total)
10 Partner Chin-ups
*2 person teams Partner B can’t move on until partner A has finished exercise

Announcements:
– Starting this week, our Monday and Wednesday noon Level One class will move to Tuesdays and Thursdays.
– Anyone who would like to help with our move on Saturday is more than welcome!!  We will be painting, putting down flooring, moving equipment and all kinds of fun stuff.  We will be providing lunch and drinks for all those who are kind enough to volunteer their time!
CFA will have a small but mighty presentation at FGB this year at Camp Mabry on Saturday Sept. 17. You can donate and/or register here. If you are participating this year, please email Walker (walker@crossfitaustin.com) for more information.


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Level 1
Cynthia & Maggie 17:17 6#
Jaime & Mark 15:56 10#
YoonSin & Ginger 15:40 10#
Michele & Cindy 18:07
AM
Tow Matt S
Kirk S
Mego S
Nick S
Erica S
MG Jenny S
Chaz S
Melicious S
Walker S
Cody S
Kaz S
Emily S
Noon Level I
Aaron/Pantera 11:40 #10
Heidi 12:26 #10
PM Results
Cat Th: ?
Danny S
Boone S
Coy S
Crash S
Zoom S
Winner S
Heather Th: 6 rds
Leigh S
Betsy S
Stacey S
Sleeves S
Jon S
Kristin Fr: 132 (135)
Mikey FR: 344 (195)
Turk S
Courtney S
Carissa S
Gilbert S
Dain S
Alex S
Skipper S
Peter S
Stephen S
Amy S
Schittone S
Veronica S

WOD 9/5

10 Rounds
5 DB Thrusters (45 lb, 25 lb)
200 M Sprint
*3 person teams, 1 person Thruster, 1 person Runs, 1 Person rests

Cash out:
Handstand Push-ups 2-5 on the minute for 5 minutes
*Post total HSPUs

Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration. -Abraham Lincoln

Announcements:
– Class times today will be at 9:00am and 10:00am due to the holiday.
– Starting this week, our Monday and Wednesday noon Level One class will move to Tuesdays and Thursdays.
– Anyone who would like to help with our move on Saturday is more than welcome!!  We will be painting, putting down flooring, moving equipment and all kinds of fun stuff.  We will be providing lunch and drinks for all those who are kind enough to volunteer their time!

Results
Schittone, Courtney & Kaz 19:30
Jonathan, Jesse & 9am 21:32
Yoon Sin, Chrissy & Dan 20:;05
Shane, Ty & Alicia 19:37
Christy & Carissa 14:47
Blake, Michael & Banton 20:16
The Lowkes 12:51
Tasha, KT & Jenna 19:40

WOD 9/3

30 Minutes find a team 2 RM Push Press
*Every team members must get a weight, best bar can only move up in weight

then….

10 Minutes AMRAP
5 CTB Pull-ups
5 Hip Snatch (75 lbs, 55 lbs)
50 YD Run
*Total team reps recorded (Run = 5 reps)
*Total Score = Weight+Reps

Announcements:
– LABOR DAY:  Monday, Sept. 5th, we will be running a limited schedule due to the holiday.  We will be having classes at 9:00am and 10:00am.
–  Starting THIS week there will be some changes to the CFA Class Schedule.  We will be adding an additional 5:30pm Level One class to the schedule on Mon, Wed and Thurs!
–  Starting NEXT week, our Mon. and Wed. noon Level One class will be moving to Tues. and Thurs.
–  If you are interested in jumping over boxes, climbing across pull-up bars and possibly learning to run up walls, then sign up
here for a FREE Parkour Class at CFA on Sept. 3rd from 11:30-12:30pm.

Results
Jerry & AG 562.5
Winner & Dan 340.5
J & Mark 380
Nick & Geno 631
Ivan & Danny 575
Dan & Aaron 490
Shane & Jonathan 340
Jessica B. & Yoon Sin 243
Zoom, Tristy & Kristin 471
Leigh & Stacey 487
Pantera & Betsy 410
Katie & Jenna 305

WOD 9/2

Skill
Kip Pull-up Progression or Muscle-up Practice

WOD

7 Rounds
1:00 AMRAP
3 Deadlifts 60% (add chart)
Max Double-unders
1:00 Rest
*Total Rounds recorded

Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real. -Tupac Shakur

All I could Hope for by Our CrossFit Celebrity Darlene #dapriceisright
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Announcements:
– LABOR DAY:  Monday, Sept. 5th, we will be running a limited schedule due to the holiday.  We will be having classes at 9:00am and 10:00am.
–  Starting THIS week there will be some changes to the CFA Class Schedule.  We will be adding an additional 5:30pm Level One class to the schedule on Mon, Wed and Thurs!
–  Starting NEXT week, our Mon. and Wed. noon Level One class will be moving to Tues. and Thurs.
–  If you are interested in jumping over boxes, climbing across pull-up bars and possibly learning to run up walls, then sign up
here for a FREE Parkour Class at CFA on Sept. 3rd from 11:30-12:30pm.

Peter representing CFA in the great state of Alaska!

AM Results
Courtney 18 (S)
Erica MOD
Michele 10 (S)
MG Jenny 14 (S)
Cynthia 14 (S)
Teeny 18 (S)
Cantu 52 (DU)
Tow Matt 173 (DU)
Nick 312 (DU)
Mike 35 (DU)
Jables 14 (DU)
Danny 12 (S)
Walker 19 (DU)
Peter 20 (S)
Sherman 14 (S)
Caitlyn 14 (S)
Melicious 17 (DU)
Senator 9 (S)
Jesse 15 (DU)
Colleen 14 MOD
Kaz 14 (DU)
Scott 9 (DU)
Natalie 14 (DU)
Dayna 12 (DU)
Jenny 16 (DU)
Noon
Nick 10 (DU)
Jessica B. 7 (S)
Pantera 13
Thrust 13 (S)
Sleeves 12 (DU)
Vanessa 13 (S)
Jon S
Lane 10 (S)
Stephanie 8 (S)

WOD 9/1

Level Two

20 Minutes AMRAP
5 Push-ups
10 Russian Step-ups (total)
20 Yd Waiters Walk (10 yd down, 10 yd back, switch hands)
5 Burpees
100 M Run
20 Yd Farmers Walk (10 yd down, 10 yd back)

Level One (Day 3)

Skill
Frank Squat
Back Squat
Waiter’s Bend

WOD
A1. Back Squats x5x3 32X1 rest :30
A2. Seated DB Ext. Rotation x10-12×3 rest :60
B1. DB Press x6-8×3 Rest 1:00
B2. RDLs x4-6x 3 @ 4111 rest 1:00
C. Ab exercise of choice x30 reps

Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort. -John Ruskin

Mailbag
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Announcements:
–  Starting THIS week there will be some changes to the CFA Class Schedule.  We will be adding an additional 5:30pm Level One class to the schedule on Mon, Wed and Thurs!
–  Starting NEXT week, our Mon. and Wed. noon Level One class will be moving to Tues. and Thurs.
–  If you are interested in jumping over boxes, climbing across pull-up bars and possibly learning to run up walls, then sign up
here for a FREE Parkour Class at CFA on Sept. 3rd from 11:30-12:30pm.
– Sign up
here for the next Olympic Lifting class that starts TODAY.  If this is your first time taking Chad’s class, please sign up for the 7:30pm class.  All vets, please sign up for either 3:00pm or 6:30pm.

AM Results
Nick 9+SU (55)
Courtney 7+B (20)
Ty 7+SU (20)
Beast 7+B (20)
Janice 7+PU (15)
Big Shug 6+WW (15)
Mr. T 7 (45)
Mad Dog 9+WW (15)
J.V. 7+WW (15)
Carissa 8+SU (25)
Jerry 8+SU (55)
Ginger 7+PU (15)
Peter 7+B (35)
Tow Matt 8 (55)
9am 7+B (50)
MG Jenny 6 (20)
Michael 7+SU (50)
Walker 9 (20)
Colleen 7+WW (20)
Level 1
Cindy S
Rhea S
Elizabeth S
Caitlyn S
Mark S
TJ S
Mark S
Heidi S
PM Results
Jon 11+B (55 lb)
Stacey 11 (50 lb)
Tristy 9+PU (40 lb)
Jeanette 9+SU (20 lb)
Leigh 11+PU (50 lb)
Kaz 11+B (45 lb)
Geno S
AG 8+WW (55 lb)
Schittone 6+Run (30 lb)
Uzi 5+WW (40 lb)

Welcome New CFA Staff

Hello wonderful folks of CrossFit Austin!  We wanted to take this opportunity to introduce everyone to the new members of our CFA team.  You will be seeing their faces around, and we wanted to make sure you knew their faces and a little information about each one!

Our newest addition to the CFA family is the bubbly and always positive, Caitlyn Carnes.  She will be the bright smiling face that will greet you when you walk into the gym starting next week.  Caitlyn is our new Administrative Assistant.  She has a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Southwestern University in Georgetown and is currently pursuing a Masters in Counseling at St. Edward’s University.  She loves being active and outdoors (when possible) and is excited to be a part of the CrossFit community.  Caitlyn is always willing to encourage others to strive for their best and have fun along the way!  We are very excited to have her on the team!

Here is a message from Caitlyn:
I have never been the fastest, the strongest, or the most flexible.  For this reason, I have been through a series of failed workout routines and serious loss of motivation.  When I found out about CrossFit, I was initially intimidated, because I lacked the self-esteem and motivation to consider myself capable of a WOD.  Once I finally took that leap and started taking classes, I realized that I had it all wrong.  CrossFit is about  being your personal best and pushing those limits – with a supportive and inspirational community by your side.  As a “people person,” I think that is what I love most.  CrossFit is a real community invested in  positive growth and change, and I am so honored to be a part of it!

Most of you have seen the Lovely Leigh LeGare in the gym either deadlifting a house or clean and jerking a medium size sedan, but we want you all to take another look at our newest coach to join the CFA team!  Leigh has an impressive background in sports and began building a reputation for herself as a high school athlete playing basketball for the number one team in the nation (Copperas Cove High School, Copperas Cove, TX).   She furthered her success in basketball as one of the leading rebounders in her conference and lettered all four years at Grove City College in Grove City, PA. Leigh’s career as an athlete didn’t stop after college.   She tried out and made the D.C. Diva’s women’s professional football team.  During this time, Leigh worked part time as a personal trainer while teaching at an inner city high school in Washington D.C.  She also coached the J.V. girls’ basketball team to a district championship.   Leigh’s passion for teaching others coupled with her love of fitness and coaching, helped her decide to leave her teaching career and pursue a full-time career within the health and fitness industry.  This transition allowed Leigh to start her career performing exercise based therapy for people with spinal cord injuries helping them accomplish things they never thought imaginable.  Currently, Leigh designs and implements rehab programs for those suffering from soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries.  Leigh’s creative nature and desire to constantly educate others has helped clients of all ages and ability levels progress to leading healthier, more optimal lifestyles.  Leigh is ACE and CPR certified and holds a CrossFit Level 1 certification.

A Message from Leigh:
As I became more invested in motivating others to lead healthier lifestyles, my personal motivation in this area had become stagnant and my overall health and fitness was deteriorating.  I did one CrossFit workout in March 2010 and immediately fell in love.  Not only did it fuel my competitive nature but it but brought a sense of community that I had been missing since playing college basketball.   As I embraced everything CrossFit had to offer, I wanted to share this passion with others.   CrossFit has given me an inner drive and commitment to a lifetime of fitness and is what propels my desire to see others reach their fullest potential.   Having the opportunity to coach for CrossFit Austin intensifies this desire as I am surrounded by people who exceed their expectations they have for themselves on a daily basis. They don’t just embrace who they are or how far they’ve come, they OWN it!

We have all seen Miguel, Mike, Nugget (the man of a thousand names) hanging around the gym sporting apparel that consist of anything in the neon color family.  However, his talents are not limited to stylish clothing choices and using the maximum number of Starbucks Togo cups in one workout.  In addition to be an incredible athlete, he is also a fantastic coach.  Miguel a is a CrossFit  Level I Certified Trainer.  He has been involved in athletics his entire life. He played basketball through high school and has been weight training for 9 years. He is a graduate of the University of  Texas at Austin, where he obtained a degree in Business Administration.  He now attends the University of Texas Law School.  Miguel has continued to pursue his passion for training clients by  becoming a coach at CrossFit Austin.

A message from Nugget:
I have grown to love the family that I have been blessed with at CrossFit Austin.  Each day we struggle through workouts with one another, push one another, and laugh with one another.  I want the CrossFit Austin community to know that each morning I am excited to share my knowledge of fitness and health so that everyone can have fun and achieve greatness.

If nothing else, come join the Circle of Awesome-ness where everyone looks good, feels good, and plays good.

We also have a fabulous new intern who will be helping us out until December.  Robyn Taliaferro is a senior at Texas State University studying Recreation Administration and Sports Psychology.  She is one of the very few that  was actually born in Austin, and isn’t a transplant.  Robyn’s played high school and club volleyball, has dabbled in CrossFit and also enjoys outdoor sports, such as hiking and  hunting.  She is currently working towards her personal trainer certification and really looks forward to working with CFA this semester.

WOD 8/31

Level Two

Skill
Snatch Progression

WOD
10 Rounds
:30 Airdyne or Row @ 100%
:30 Alternate KB Swings and TTB
:60 Rest

Level One(Day 2)

Skill
Strict Chin-ups

WOD
6 Rounds
100 M Run
5 Step-ups
10 Tic Tacs/Side
*Time Recorded

How To Take Over The World

The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. -William James

Announcements:
–  Starting THIS week there will be some changes to the CFA Class Schedule.  We will be adding an additional 5:30pm Level One class to the schedule on Mon, Wed and Thurs!
–  Starting NEXT week, our Mon. and Wed. noon Level One class will be moving to Tues. and Thurs.
–  If you are interested in jumping over boxes, climbing across pull-up bars and possibly learning to run up walls, then sign up
here for a FREE Parkour Class at CFA on Sept. 3rd from 11:30-12:30pm.
– Sign up
here for the next Olympic Lifting class that starts tomorrow, Sept. 1st.  If this is your first time taking Chad’s class, please sign up for the 7:30pm class.  All vets, please sign up for either 3:00pm or 6:30pm.

Letty and Grayson representin’ CFA in Cali

AM Results
Turk I
Nick 120 (70lbs)
Janice 101 (35lbs)
Mego 67 (35lbs)
Steven 84 (55lbs)
Beast 107 (35lbs)
Mikey 95 (53lbs)
Senator 70 (35lbs)
Melicious 75 (35lbs)
Colleen 104 (26lbs)
MG Jenny 61 (35lbs)
Kavi 75 (24K)
Michael 86 (32K)
Ray 107 (24K)
Noon
Ryan 101 (24K)
Heather 87 (16K, KR)
Melody 78 (12K, KR)
Clapper 84 (24K)
Level I
Aaron 10:41 (20lb)
Vanessa 9:28 (6lb)
Pantera 7:58 (20lb)
Josie 10:56 (6lb)
KT 9:56 (10 lbs)
Jonathan 10:58 (6lbs)
Chrissy 8:48 (6lbs)
Maggie 10:05 (6lbs)
Jenna 7:52 (15lbs)
Bryan 7:32 (10lbs)
PM Results
Randy 81 (24k)
Sherman 101 (24K, KR)
Crash 82 (16K, KR)
Kristen 64 (24K)
Jesse 88 (24K, KR)
Jerry 117 (32K)
Tasha 79 (16K)
Cat 81 (20K)
Zoom 81 (16K)
Philip 92 (24K)
Stacey 109 (20K)
Blake 123 (32K)
Jon 106 (32K)
G 85 (16K)
Kaz 102 (24K)
Stephanie 65 (16K, K2E)
Tariq 106 (20K, KR)
Dain 115 (20K)
JV 129 (12K, KR)
Ryan 88 (24K)
Ross 88 (24K)
Sanchez 115 (24K)
Anthony 98 (16K)
Amy 84 (16K, KR)
Sundrop 129 (24K)
Mad Dog 96 (16K)
Schittone 95 (24K)
Megan 83 (16K)

WOD 8/30

Level Two

Make up/Skill Day

Strength
A1. Back Squat x4x4 @ 80-85% rest :90
A2. Backward Lunge to SDL x3/leg x4 rest :90
B. Deadlift Cluster 1.1.1.1 x 3 @ 80-85% rest :60 b/t reps 3:00 B/t sets
C1. Strict Pull-ups x5x3 Rest :45
C2. Barbell Roll out x5x3 rest :45
C3. Palloff Press x5/sidex3 rest :45

Level One (Day 2)

Skill
Strict Chin-ups

WOD
6 Rounds
100 M Run
5 Step-ups
10 Tic Tacs/Side
*Time Recorded

We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey. – Kenji Miyazawa

Dumping Sugar For Good
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Announcements:
–  Starting THIS week there will be some changes to the CFA Class Schedule.  We will be adding an additional 5:30pm Level One class to the schedule on Mon, Wed and Thurs!
–  Starting NEXT week, our Mon. and Wed. noon Level One class will be moving to Tues. and Thurs.
–  If you are interested in jumping over boxes, climbing across pull-up bars and possibly learning to run up walls, then sign up here for a FREE Parkour Class at CFA on Sept. 3rd from 11:30-12:30pm.
– Sign up here for the next Olympic Lifting class that starts this Thursday, Sept. 1st.  If this is your first time taking Chad’s class, please sign up for the 7:30pm class.  All vets, please sign up for either 3:00pm or 6:30pm.

AM Results
Can2 Mon.
Peter S
Melicious S
MG Jenny S
9am S
Ty S
Big Shug S
Mego S
Ivan S
Stephen S
Dayna S
Jenny S
Kaz S
Level One
Elizabeth 9:04 (6lbs)
Rhea 8:05 (10lbs)
Caitlyn 10:51 (6lbs)
Jill 7:57 (10lbs)
Cindy 10:53 (6lbs, 4 Rnds)
Ginger 10;31 (6lbs)
Michele 10:49 (6lbs)
PM Results
Kirk S
Zayra S
Gilbert S
Alex S
Danny S
Kavi S
Ryan S
Ross S
Turk S
Kristin M 21:39 rx
Geno S
Fro S
Cat F 90
Cody S
Clapper S
Betsey 90
Jon S
Stacey S
G F
Winner F
Stephanie S
Blake S
Nugget I
Veronica S
Amy S

WOD 8/29

Level Two

750 M Row
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Push-ups
DB Power Snatch (35 lb, 20 lb)
*50 Yard Run b/t each exercise
i.e. Push-up, Run, Snatch, Run, Push-up, Run, Snatch
*Time posted

Level One (Day 1)

Skill
Squats
Hollow Position
Push ups

WOD
3 Rounds
:45 50 yard Shuttle runs
:15 Rest
:45 5 Push-ups/5 Squats
:15 Rest
*Record runs+rounds

One’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. -Oliver Wendell Holmes

Paleo Template not Diet
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Announcements:
–  Starting THIS week there will be some changes to the CFA Class Schedule.  We will be adding an additional 5:30pm Level One class to the schedule on Mon, Wed and Thurs!
–  Starting NEXT week, our Mon. and Wed. noon Level One class will be moving to Tues. and Thurs.
–  If you are interested in jumping over boxes, climbing across pull-up bars and possibly learning to run up walls, then sign up here for a FREE Parkour Class at CFA on Sept. 3rd from 11:30-12:30pm.
– Sign up here for the next Olympic Lifting class that starts this Thursday, Sept. 1st.  If this is your first time taking Chad’s class, please sign up for the 7:30pm class.  All vets, please sign up for either 3:00pm or 6:30pm.

AM Results
Nick 16:02 Rx
Mike 19:02 Rx
Mikey 22:24 Rx
Beast 21:24 (15lbs)
Courtney 20:53 (15lbs, KPU)
Big Shug 25:29 (15lbs, KPU)
Mego 30.21 (KPU)
Ginger 22:08 (10lbs, KPU)
MGJ 31:10 (KPU)
Chaz S
Ivan 19:02 Rx
Cody 17:24 Rx
9am 21:15 Rx
Kirk S
Tow Matt 19:31 Rx
Ray 18:00 Rx

Walker

20:29 (15lbs)
Level One
Cindy 1.75
Misty 3.5 (15lbs, Goblet)
Jill 4 (45lbs, OVHD)
Jaime 2.75 (20lbs, Goblet)
Mark 3.75 (20lbs, Goblet)
Lake Front Boot Camp
Bibiana 14:06
Tara 13:39
Lisa 17:31
Noon
Dayna 17:37 Rx
Lane 20:26 Rx
Cat 24:17 Rx
Heather 24:30 (15lbs, KPU)
Blake 17:08 Rx
Jesse 25:58 Rx

Jenny

23:37 (KPU)
PM
Tarik 19:30 Rx NR
Jesse 16:33 (30lbs) NR
Prince 20:38 (20lbs) NR
Anthony 21:36 (30lb) NR
Sanchez 14:38  35lb NR
Lana 20:26 (15lb) NR
AG 18:33 Rx
Sleeves 15:30 Rx
Stacy 14:58 Rx
Leigh 14:56 Rx
Andrew 27:28 (25lb)
Randy 20:08 (30lbs)
Mad Dog 22:03 (15lbs, KPU)
Snooki 24:30 (15lbs, KPU)
Aaron 25:15 (KPU)
Sherman 22:03 Rx
Stephanie 21:28 Rx
Betsy 13:53 Scaled
Winner 19:05 (KPU)
Gilbert 16:31 Rx
Kaz 19:38 (30lbs)
Colleen 21:03 Scaled
Jeanette 22:24 Rx
Turk 17:31 Rx
“G” 21:56 Rx
Crash 21:58 15lb
Zoom 24:30 RX
Megan 22:53 RX
Schittone 22:04 25lb
Danny 15:32 RX
Kavi 22:29 30lb
Level One
Marco 3
Jules 3.5
Rhea 3
Jonathan 4
Chrissy 7
Josie 3.5
Tony 3
Katie 5
Bryan 7.5
Jenna 6
Vanessa 6

WOD 8/27

5 Rounds
5 Deadlifts
Rest :60
*Work up to 60-65%
*Focus on perfect mechanics

then….

5 Rounds
10 DB Thrusters
10 Kip Pull-ups
10 Stationary Reverse Lunge ( per Leg)
200 M Run
M: 35 lb W: 20 lb
*Alternate teammates through each movement, run together
*Total time recorded

Announcements:  
–  Starting next week there will be some changes to the CFA Class Schedule.  We will be adding an additional 5:30pm Level One class to the schedule!
–  If you are interested in jumping over boxes, climbing across pull-up bars and possibly learning to run up walls, then sign up
here for a FREE Parkour Class at CFA on Sept. 3rd from 11:30-12:30pm.