WOD 4/8

Three Things I Have Loved About This Year’s Open

Alas, the Open has come to a close! As I think back on the last five weeks and the journey that the Open has taken all of us on, three things stand out in my mind…

1. Comradery
Starting with week one, every Saturday felt like “Cheers” at CrossFit Austin.  AM and PM athletes met for the first time. Strangers cheered for and judged one another. By the end of each heat those once strangers, became friends.  Athletes that have been with CrossFit Austin for a month and those that have been around for all four years equally drove one another to be better, faster, and stronger than ever.

2. Fearlessness
A funny thing about the Open is that it likes to punch fear right in the nose. The weight is a little heavier than expected, the pace is pushed a few seconds faster, and the comfort zone is nonexistent. That environment does not lend itself to cowardice, but to good people; good people setting aside their self-imposed limits and conquering their fears.

3. Confidence
This is the big one! I love the confidence that people bring with them to the Open. When someone commits to that fearless effort (regardless of the outcome), they find that anything is possible. They face those fears and slowly realize that there was nothing to be afraid of in the first place. Once a person starts to believe they can do the things that they focus their mind on, slowly a beautiful flower of confidence starts to bloom.  Above everything you physically do in the gym, your self-confidence, or lack thereof, will determine your future successes!

So, I’d like to congratulate all of the Open participants and everyone that is moving on to Regionals!  Also, a big thanks to all the folks that came out on Saturdays to cheer on the competitors! Onward and upward we go, CFA!

 Wes Kimball

Here is our final breakdown:
Men
Women
Full Roster 

Level 2
A.  In 15 Minutes Build to a heavy single in the Power Snatch
*Best Weight Recorded

B.  3 Rounds
3:00 AMRAP
5 Russian KB Swings
5 Burpees
3:00 Active Rest (300 M Jog)
*Try to maintain steady pace just under the redline
*Total Reps recorded

C.  3 Rounds
3:00 AMRAP
5 Goblet Lunges/Leg
5 Abmat Sit-ups
3:00 Active Rest (300 M Group Jog)
*Try to maintain steady pace just under the redline
*Total Reps recorded

Level 1
Skill:
Hip Snatch Progression
A. Hip Power Snatch x3 x 5

Workout:
5 Rounds
5 Jumping/Kipping Pull ups
5 Squats
5 Push ups
100m Power Skip
Rest 2 mins (Practice Jump Rope Skills for 1 min)

“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” – Isaac Newton

Blake Johnson, a guiding force in the CFA community, exemplifying mental-toughness and grace.