Circle Of Awesomeness 2014 Fitness Challenges

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Circle of Awesomeness Challengers,

Below are the fitness challenge details for the Circle of Awesomeness 2014. Please review each item and description along with the division specs. There are three fitness challenge divisions: Rx, D1, D2. The division you select will be the division you participate in throughout the entire challenge. We look forward to obtaining your division information on Saturday, January 18th during the Kick-Off Seminar!

Monday – {Pre-Test: 01.20 || Post-Test: 02.24}

A. 1 RM Power Clean in 15:00
B. 3:00 Max Meter Row

Description:

Power Clean
Athlete’s will start with an empty barbell and build to a 1 rep max in the power clean. All lifts must be started and completed within the 15:00 time span.  Athletes will be grouped together in groups of 2-3 and must work together

Row
Each athletes will have 3 minutes to row for max meters. Male dampers will be set at 6, Female dampers will be set at 4.

Division Options
Rx: As listed
D1: As listed
D2: As listed

Tuesday– {Pre-Test: 01.21 || Post-Test: 02.25}
CrossFit Total
Find a 1 rep max in the Press, Back Squat, and Deadlift

Description:

Athletes will be expected to warm up before class time. As soon as class starts we will begin with the press.  The athlete’s will have 20 minutes to find a 1 rep max in each exercise, in the following order:

1. Press
2. Back Squat
3. Deadlift

Coaches must view the max attempts and approve that full range of motion is met. All athletes will be place in groups of 2-3 athletes per station.

Division Options
Rx: As listed
D1: As listed
D2: As listed

Thursday– {Pre-Test: 01.23 || Post-Test: 02.27}
1:00 Max Double Unders
5:00 AMRAP
5 Thrusters
5 No Push Up Bar Jump Over Burpees
*Total reps recorded

Description:

1:00 Max Double Unders
Each athlete will have 1:00 to complete as many double unders as possible.  Athletes will be placed in two heats and will judge/count each others performance.

Scaling options (Men and Women)
Rx: Double unders
D1: Double unders
D2: Singles

5:00 AMRAP

Each athlete will have 5:00 minutes to complete as many repetitions as possible. The athlete will perform all 5 Thrusters, followed by all 5 no push up over the bar burpees. Athletes will be placed in two heats and will judge/count each others performance.

Division Options
Rx: M – 135 lb, W – 95 lbs
D1: M – 95 lb, W – 65 lbs
D2: M – 75 lb, W – 45 lbs

Saturday– {Pre-Test: 01.25 || Post-Test: 03.01}

“Cindy”

20:00 AMRAP
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Air Squats

Each athlete will have 20:00 minutes to complete as many repetitions as possible. The athletes will perform all 5 pull-ups, followed by all 10 push-up, then followed by 20 air squats. Athletes will be placed in two heats and will judge/count each others performance.

Division Options:
Rx: As listed
D1: Men – Red Band Pull-ups, Women – Red Band Pull-ups and Knee Push-ups
D2: Men – Jumping Pull-ups, Women – Jumping Pull-ups and Knee Push-ups

WOD 1/16

Performance: Week 1 of 2 Strength and Power Focus

A.Press
x5x3 @ 60-70% rest :60
x3x3 @ 70-80% Rest 2:00

B. Front Squat x1x6 @ Rest 2:00

C1. Snatch DL x5x5 @ 90-100% of Snatch Rest :60

C2. Strict CTB Pull-up ladder 1-6  Rest :60

Foundations
Skill
Jump Progression

B.6 Rounds
3 Deadlift  (UB Weight “Light Perfect reps”)
5 Box Jumps
100m Sprint
Rest 1 min

C.  Mobility 4x 20m
Elephant Walks
Bear Walks
Inch Worms

“Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony.” – Thomas Merton

 

Foundations – AM
Rachael
Lashea
Performance – AM
Carlos
Jonathan
John
Tineke
Gage
Ken
Sarah
Ian
Vy
Janet
Humberto
Matthew
Melanie
Mr. T
Chris
Gwar
Courtney
Michael
Kevin
Tom
Jose
Jenny
Claudia
Red
Mary
Billy
Amy
Brian
Brooks
Ray
Mercy
Michele
Ladies Class
Mer
Foundations – Noon
Keihler 6:08
Paul 7:00
Jimmy 6:47
Nicole 6:44
Matthew 7:36
Foundations – PM
Christina
Chase
Jordan
Sid
Christian
Matt
Daniela
Performance – PM
Sam
Layne
Malia
Pinky
Taylor
Courtney
Andy
Dan
Parnell
Matt
Kristin
Ryan
Jean-Philippe
Phil
Sean
Pam
Kevin
Madison
Evil
Morgan
Cassie
Eric
KJ
Liz G
Carrie
Chrissy
Brad
George
Leah

WOD 1/15

Performance: Week 1 of 2 Strength and Power Focus

**A, and B will be done on a running clock with no break inbetween**

A.
Row 2K for Time
*Record 2K Time

then immediately begin…

B.
2 Rounds
30 Wall Balls @ 20 lb, 14 lb
300 M Run
30 Power Snatch @ 75 lb, 55 lb
300 M Run
30 Double Under
300 M Run
30 Push-ups
300 M Run
*Total time recorded

*Recorded total Time

 

Foundations
Skill
Jerk

A. In 10 min Work up to a Technical 2RM

B. Press x3x4

3 Rounds
400m Run
8 Push ups
100m Side Shuffles (50m/50m)
8/ea leg  OH Plate Lunges

“All that a man achieves and all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of his own thoughts.” – James Allen

Foundations – AM
Nicole 11:52
Sophia 15:06
Lashea 12:32
Rachel 17:32
Performance – AM row total
Ivan 7:47 36:00 rx
Ruhlin 8:30 36:00
Sarah 9:40 36:00
Humberto 8:15 36:08
Sean 8:05 36:00
Lee 7:58 36:00 rx
Sissy 11:45 36:00
Brian 8:28 36:00
Braden 36:00
Mel 9:16
Adrian 36:00
Beverly 36:00
Tom 7:25 44:59 rx
Dayna 8:43 40:03 rx
Jillian 9:04 41:51
Claudia 10:49 44:49 rx
Silas 9:31 43:03
Tow Matt 7:55 39:42 rx
Josh 8:04 33:39 rx
Jose 8:11 42:25
Erica 9:47 42:41
2 Chainz 7:32 32:49 rx
Vince 8:20 40:16
Mercy 11:12 53:09
Ladies Class
Mer 9:45 45:29
Foundations – Noon
Matthew
Paul
Nicole
Keihler
Jimmy
Foundations – PM
Pinky 11:08
Chase 10:22
Mark 10:32
John 10:31
Christian 11:48
Matt 11:58
Daniela 14:15
Nicole 10:38
Kristine 11:05
Performance – PM
Gil 8:52 36:27
Jared 7:56 36:58
RC 8:55 30:33
Tanner 8:35 38:33
Gerald 9:26 40:45
Dustin 10:05 37:56
Ian 6:59 35:48
Key 7:18 31:55 rx
Chad 7:15 35:06
Andy 8:38 42:31
Julie 9:08 41:13
KJ 9:20 43:11
Missy 9:28 44:35
Janet 8:12 44:50
Madison 9:36 41:46
Brad 8:50 45:15
Morgan 9:08 42:38
John 8:31 37:10
Jessica 9:14 41:19
Jeanette 9:41 39:58
Melissa 10:01 37:30
Allyson 8:49 37:38
Max 9:45 46:40
Velvet 10:00 40:10
Carrie 10:40 58:21
Carolyn 11:43 53:34
Nicole 10:14 39:40

WOD 1/14

Performance: Week 1 of 2 Strength and Power Focus

A1. Push Press x5x5 Rest :60
*Weight Recorded

A2. KB Front Rack Walking Lunges x10 total x5 Rest :60
*Weight recorded

B.  8 Rounds
5 Burpee Box Jumps @ 20”, 24”
5 KBS
Rest :90

Foundations
Skill
Row

A.
Every 2 mins for 18 mins:
200m Row @90%

B.
4 x 40 sec of Work Jump Rope / 20 sec rest

Rest 2 mins

4x 30 sec of Work  Tic Tacs / 30 sec rest

Rest 2 mins

4×20 sec of Rocket Jumps / 40 sec Ring Rows 40X0

“If you have a coach helping you, developing your skills alongside you, that’s when you’re on your way to becoming not just a participant but achieving.” – Lynn Davies 

Foundations – AM
Christian
Performance – AM
Kara 65 20
Sara 65 20
Sissy 75 20
Nicole 85 12
Daniela 50 12
Kerri 65 12
Vy 65 12
Humberto 75 20
Melanie 75 20
Bryan 65 15 kg
Lee 135 30
Adrian 105 15 kg
Carlos 95 15 kg
Ken 95 15 kg
Christian
Gage 145 35
Josh 145 35
Matthew 65 15 kg
Roland 95 12 kg
Jose 95 12 kg
Lashae 55 20
Red 55 20
Lisa 55 6 kg
Tineke 55 6 kg
Dayna 100 20
Jillian 100 20
Mr. T 155 35
Tow Matt 135 35
Page 155 35
Page 155 35
Braden 105 25
Steve 105 25
Jeff
Cynthia 65 20
Claudia 75 16 kg
Fred 105 25
Mercy 75 12 kg
Jenny 75 12 kg
Tom 155 20 kg
Billy 105 18 kg
2 Chainz 140 16 kg
Ladies Class
Mer 65 12 kg
Velvet 55 12 kg
Mary 55 12 kg
Lulu 65 15
Foundations – Noon
Parnell
Jimmy
Katherine
Performance – PM
Brian 135 24 k
Andrew 165 24 k
Amanda 60 12 k
Taylor 95 16 k
Gil 145 24 k
Kevin 115 24 k
Andy 95 16 k
Gab 145 24 k
Jared 160 24 k
Courtney 85 16 k
Amy 65 16 k
ERod 95 20 k
Cody 95 20 k
Ryan 125 20 k
Eric 135 20 k
Malia 65 12 k
Jeanette 80 15 lb
Carolyn 80 15 lb
Matt 105 20 k
Phil 105 20 k
Emmy 60 12 k
Jessica 65 12 k
Brad 135 20 k
Paul 135 18 k
Avtar 85 12 k
Ian 165 24 k
Janet 65 12 k
Christopher 135 24 k
Mike 135 18 k
George 85 16 k
Denise 45 12 k
Leah 100 12 k
RC 85 12 k
Cassie 85 12 k
John 135 20 k

WOD 1/13

Performance: Week 1 of 2 Strength and Power Focus

A. Hang Snatch + Snatch x1+1×10 Rest :60
*Work to a challenging weight (Power or Full Squat), weight recorded

B.30 OVHD Squat @ 60-65%
*In as few set as possible, not for time

C.3 Rounds
15 Deadlift @ 115 lb, 75 lb
15 Pull-ups
*Time recorded

Foundations
Skill
Clean

A. Work up to a Technical 2RM Clean in 10min

B. Back Squat x3x4

For Time:

Partner 80 Burpees
**10 each Partner then switch for Experienced
**5 each Partner then switch for Novice

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”- Jim Ryun

Foundations – AM
Lashea/Rachel 6:30
Performance – AM
Brian 85 6:00
Braden 85 4:45
Josh 115 5:04
Vy 55 4:05
Adrian 70 5:05
Matt 95 4:25
Carlos 80 4:50
Beverly 35 4:51
Sissy 55 3:51
Melanie 55 4:42
Josh 115 3:28 rx
Ivan 135 3:24 rx
Dayna 80 3:46 rx
Sarah 60 4:39
Cindy 55 4:10
Tariq 145 4:47
Jose 75 4:59
Silas 95 5:20
Jillian 80 5:09
Gwar 95 6:24
Claudia 80 5:16
Fred 95 5:31
Tom 185 6:30
Phil 95 6:50 rx
Jackie 55 7:00
Jenna 65 3:41
2- Chain 115 4:12 rx
Mercy 65 4:30
Vince
Mer 65 5:22
Performance – Noon
Gerald 135 6:28
Sydney 45 6:14
RC 115 9:20
Andy 95 7:30
Foundations – PM
Christina
Mark
Christian
Nicole
Daniela
John
Performance – PM
Jennifer 75 4:34
Madison 55 4:32
Mary 70 3:19
Andrew 215 2:41
Velvet 70 3:38
Brian 75 4:38
Amy 75 4:40
Julie 55 4:54
Gil 85 2:26
Courtney 85 5:24
Aaron 115 4:42
Missy 65 4:46
Morgan 65 5:45
Nicole 70 4:56
Leah 85 4:52
Cassie 70 5:16
ERod 75 7:45
David 105 6:33
George 75 6:56 rx
Ryan 115 5:31 rx
Melissa 40 4:00
Pam 60 5:56
Jean-Philippe 95 4:29
Kristin 65 5:32
Sean 95 6:42
Eric 135 4:52 rx
Malia 45 4:53 rx
Amanda 45 6:19

WOD 1/11

All Levels

A.100 Pull-ups
100 Thrusters @ 95 lb, 65 lbs
100 Toes to Bar
*In groups of 2-3, total time recorded

B.3 Rounds
3/arm TGU @ 25 lb, 15 lb

 

All Levels
Nicole/Jenna 15:32
Kerri/Cynthia 15:25
Dayna/Jenny 14:03
Page/Sean 16:30
Jean/Lane/Boone 15:28
Mitch/Jackie 15:35
Jillian/Aubrey 14:56
Ade/Amanda 19:40
Leah/Nicole 17:16
Phil/Aaron 19:21

WOD 1/10

All Levels

A.   Power Snatch x2x10 Rest :60
*Find a challenging weight

B.1.5 Mile Time Trial

 

Don’t forget about the “Double Your Denim” Pub Run tonight!!

All Levels – AM
Gage 8:17 row
Kiehler 11:19
Ivan 10:36
Humberto 11:25
Adrian 13:38
Lee 12:20
Matt 11:01
Mel 13:22
Maureen 9:25
Jose 12:25
Red 16:06
Dayna 12:00
Page 9:13
Mer 12:53
Dustin 9:04
All Levels – Noon
Jackie 14:45
Sean 9:48
Brian 10:47
Gil 10:45
Tanner 12:02
John 13:56
Aaron 14:25

WOD 1/9

Performance

A. Front Squat x2x6 @ 85% Rest 2:00
B1. Snatch Deadlift x5x5 @ 85% Rest :60
B2. Ring Dips  x5x5 by feel @ 55X0 Rest :60
C1. Horizontal Ring Rows x10x3  Rest :30
C2. Hollow Rocks x10x3 Rest :30
Foundations
Skill
Kip / Jumping Pull ups

A. Chin ups or Chin over Bar holds x2/30 secs x 4

Ladder  6-1
Push ups
Kip/Jumping Pull ups


5 Rounds
50 m Resisted Sprints (Just Tire)
5 Burpees  w/ Max Jump
Rest 2 mins

“Don’t worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.” – Jack Canfield

Foundations – AM
Beverly
Daniela
Lashea
Performance – AM
Jenny
Carlos
Sarah
Gage
Josh
Ken
Humberto
Matthew
Kerri
Melanie
Lee
Robert
Jessie
Tow Matt
Courtney
Jose
Tineke
Kevin
Michael
Claudia
Roland
Billy
Mercy
Michele
Ladies Class
Mary
Lulu
Mer
Foundations – Noon
Nicole
Matthew
Foundations – PM
Ryan 1:30
John 2:08
Sophia 2:54
Matt 2:45
Katherine 3:01
Performance – PM
Gil
Matt
Aaron
Taylor
Andy
Eric
Evil
Kristin
Ryan
Sean
Pam
Avtar
Missy
Chris
Velvet
John
George
Jillian
Denise
RC
Brad
Leah
Nicole

 

 

COA 2013 Testimonials

An Interview With The Circle Of Awesomeness 2013 Winners

“Life-changing. Encouraging. Inspiring”

Athlete: Leah Alter
CrossFit Austin Member: Est. September 2011
Female Winner of COA 2013
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Circle of Awesomeness in 6 words or less?
“Life-changing, encouraging, inspiring”

Greatest struggle/obstacle with COA 2013
The workout “Kelly” (my shins got hit both times, still have scars!)

Greatest achievement with COA 2013
I won!

Basically, state the goals you set for yourself for COA 2013
To improve on all my initial tests, stay strict paleo/no drinking, lose weight/inches/body fat

Favorite part of COA 2013
The encouragement and time with my teammates. Coach Sharon was our team lead and did a great job keeping us all connected. We really pushed and supported each other.

Words of advice for those new to the CrossFit Austin Community
This is my 3rd COA challenge. The first one I did only after being a part of the gym a couple months.  It really was the thing that made me fall in love with CFA and CrossFit in general. It was so hard, so rewarding. There is no one that wouldn’t benefit from it.  Even if you can’t commit to everything 100%, pick one or two things you really need to work on and just focus on that.  It also really sets you up for a great year.

Anything to say to our CrossFit Austin veterans who’ve never done COA?
C’mon already.  What? You scared?

If anything, what would you change about the Circle if Awesomeness?
That we don’t do more of them. It’s a great CFA tradition. I’m super excited to take part for a 3rd year.  Bring it!

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“Challenge. Struggle. Uncomfortable. Exciting. Eye-opening”

Athlete: Bradley Anderson
CrossFit Austin Member: Est. July 2012
Male Winner of COA 2013
__________________________________________________________________________

Circle of Awesomeness in 6 words or less?
“Challenge. Struggle. Uncomfortable. Exciting. Eye-opening”

Greatest struggle/obstacle with COA 2013
My greatest struggle with the COA was trying to eat great ALL the time. I have always thought I ate well but I still enjoy caving into my sweet tooth from time to time.  I did cave during the COA 2013 and I felt I could feel it in my workouts and it was not positive lol

Greatest achievement with COA 2013
Doing a competition type event. Although this was not with a hundred people yelling at you all the time you had stuff to keep you on your toes and made sure you were on top of your game at all times.  It was stressful and exciting like a competition.

Basically, state the goals you set for yourself for COA 2013
My goals for the beginning were to lean down and get into the best shape of my life.  I feel like I achieved one of those two goals but remember I told ya I caved into my sweet tooth so one was not quite complete! Haha!!

Favorite part of COA 2013
My favorite part of COA were the workouts! I love to workout and it challenged me in aspects of my fitness that I was lacking. Areas that I never focused on before and while I improved it definitely showed me that I had some very large weaknesses. Weaknesses that today I am still working on mastering.

Words of advice for those new to the CrossFit Austin Community
Do it with everything you have in you! It is not that long tell all your friends and family about it and if they try to get you to do something that would hinder it, tell them to wait a few weeks and then you can see if you want to allow yourself to stray a little bit from your goals.

Anything to say to our CrossFit Austin veterans who’ve never done COA?
The same that I would a new CFA member, do it with everything you got in you, challenge yourself and see how far you can go in such a short period of time! You will be surprised that even though you think your good now you can always get way better!

If anything, what would you change about the Circle if Awesomeness?
Well of course make all the workouts something I was good at lol!! But to be real I think it was a lot of fun and really pushed me out of my comfort zone which at the time I would have changed but now I am glad for all that it taught me.  I would only change how I approached the challenge and what effort I put into completing it.

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WOD 1/8

Performance

A.
10:00 EMOM
3 Cleans
*choose a challenging weight

B.6 Rounds
250 M Row
5 Burpees
Rest 3:00

Foundations
Skill
Snatch

A. Power Snatch + OH Squat  x1+2×5

B. DB Step ups x8/ea leg x3

12 min AMRAP
300m Run
10 Wall Ball
10 KB Swings

“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” – Joshua J. Marine
 
 
Foundations – AM
Beverly
Braden
Performance – AM
Mitch
Josh
Kerri
Ivan
Matt
Humberto
Melanie
Adrian
Lee
Page
Jose
Jillian
Claudia
Tom
Rulin
Silas
Robert
Michael
Martin
Dayna
Mercy
Emmy
Performance – Noon
Gil
Jables
Dustin
Brian
Jared
RC
Ian
Foundations – PM
Kai
Jimmy
Melissa
Daniela
John
Julianne
Performance – PM
Pinky
Eric
Malia
Amy
Brian
Cassie
Paul
Andy
ABC
Jeanette
Jrod
Sean
Carolyn
Melissa