February Athlete of The Month – Colette LaPorte!!

Each month we spotlight a different CFA athlete who stands out and shows just how awesome they are. What is it that makes up an Athlete of the Month? It may not be the person that finishes the fastest, Rx’s every WOD, or gets a PR every time they walk in the gym. Although we love and celebrate when those things happen, the Athlete of the Month is made up of much more than physical ability. This person shows up, gives their best every time, and then gives a little more. They are hungry to learn and always ready to do the work. They support their fellow classmates and encourage them to reach their goals. This athlete embodies what we believe the CrossFit Austin Community should be about.

Our February Athlete of the Month is Colette LaPorte! She started with fundamentals back in June of 2016 and has been in group classes since July. You’ll usually find her with the 6:30 am crew, but she occasionally pops into noon as well. Colette has been a natural since she walked in the door. It’s been really exciting to see the progress she’s made on top of such a solid foundation. She puts the work in during class and pays close attention to taking the proper steps to reach her goals. All that work has certainly paid off in her time here! We’ve enjoyed Colette’s infectiously positive attitude and watching her continuous gains over the last few months and we’re excited to see her continue to progress for many more years! Colette, we are proud to have you as our February Athlete of the Month and as an awesome part of this community. Thanks for all your hard work and the smiles you bring us on a regular basis! Congratulations!

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Colette

Words to live by?

My dad would say to me growing up “just do your best, no matter what that is” and I always try to apply that to my life.

What is your fitness background?

I played soccer as a kid and have always been a runner.  I got into weight lifting about 4 or 5 years ago.

How long have you been CrossFitting?

I started training with Gen in June of 2016

Take us back to your first day of CrossFit… How did you feel? How do you compare it to workouts today?
I definitely felt overwhelmed when I first started CrossFit. Some movements I knew how to do, but there were lots that I didn’t. I still feel like I’m a major work in progress but I love improving and accomplishing small goals.
What’s your favorite part of CrossFit Austin?

The camaraderie and the competition. It’s nice to meet like-minded people and to have them push you harder than you would working out alone.

Current Training Goals/PRs?
I’m training for the Austin Half Marathon this month and I also really want to be able to do a handstand!

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What advice do you have for folks just starting out in CrossFit?

That not everyone is critiquing you or watching what you’re doing like you might think. Focus on progress, not perfection!

What is your cheat meal go to?

Pizza – it’s my love language

Tell us about a moment you felt most proud of yourself during a workout.

Anytime I push myself harder than I thought I could.  Whenever I do more weight, reps, whatever more than I originally thought I could going into the workout.

If you could create a WOD and name it for yourself, what would it be?

“Let’s get this over with”

8 burpees
8 squat cleans
8 pull ups
8 toes to bar
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What are your hobbies, interests and/or talents outside of CrossFit?
I like to travel, binge-watch Netflix, and any DIY craft.
Tell us something we don’t know about you…

I’m fluent in French and my fingers are double jointed so I can twist my hand into a pretzel.

Longhorns or Aggies?

Can I plead the 5th? I went to OU…

Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words…
Never give up on what you truly want!

WOD 2/1

A. 10:00 EMOM
1 Turkish Get-up / Side

B.In 10:00 work to a heavy
OVHD Squat w/ :02 pause in the bottom

C. 18:00 EMOM
Min 1 – 1 Deficit DL @ 65-75%
Min 2 – 2 Weighted Ring Dips (or progression)
*all sets across % or progression

D.10:00 EMOM
Min 1- 5 GH Raises
Min 2- 5 Strict Hanging Straight Leg Raise

Optional ‘Cash Out’:
4:00 AMRAP
8 db thrusters
8 burpees

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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WOD 1/31

Hero WOD

“Wittman“

7 rounds
15 kettlebell swing @ 24K / 16K / 12K
15 power cleans @ 95 lb / 65 lb / 45 lb
15 box jump 24”/20”/12”


Scaling Guide:
– 19 – 26 min, about 3 min per round.
– Scale Up: 115/75lb power cleans

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” – Harriet Tubman

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WOD 1/30

Skill Practice Warm Up:
5 rounds
30s of hollow rocks, 30 seconds rest

A. 21:00 EMOM
Min 1 – 2 Squat Snatch (or Power Snatch + OHS)
Min 2 – 40′ farmer carry (use dumbbells, kettlebells, or barbells if needed)
Min 3 – Rest
*Build up each set
*Snatch Weight Recorded

B. For Time
18 – 14 – 10 Jumping Chest-to-bar pull-ups
9 – 7 – 5 Hang power snatch + OHS or Squat snatch @ 95 / 65 / 35
*Time recorded


Scaling Guide:
– 5 – 8 minutes.
– Scale Up:
Amanda
9-7-5
Muscle-up
Squat Snatch @ 135/ 95

Optional ‘Cash Out’:
3 Rounds
4 Turkish get ups,
15 Russian kb swings

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WOD 1/28 || No 10:00 am class || Gymnastics Clinic today!

The 10:00 am group class has been cancelled due to the Open Prep Gymnastics clinic with David Henderson. There is still space! Get in here! 

A. “Grace for Cindy”
Partner Grace

30 clean and Jerks @ 135 / 95 /65

At minute 5, start:

Partner Cindy AMRAP in 20 min
5 pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 air squats
*both workouts scored separately:
(Time for Grace, Rounds for Cindy)

*Teams of 2 people, one person working at a time

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WOD 1/27

A. 15:00 EMOM
Min 1 – 1 Deficit DL @ 65-75%
Min 2 – 5 Weighted Ring Dips (or progression)
Min 3 – Rest
Progression

*all sets across % or progression

B. “Diane”
For time (21-15-9 reps)
Deadlift 225 / 155 / 95
Kipping Handstand Push-ups
*time recorded
* Compare to 10/16/15

Scaling Guide:
– 4 – 9 minutes.
– Scale Up: 4/2″ deficit HSPU and 275/185 deadlifts

– HSPU Scales:

15-12-9 to one abmat
15-12-9 seated dumbbell shoulder press

 

Optional ‘Cash Out’:
3 Rounds
16 suitcase lunge steps
15 wall ball

 

LAST CHANCE – Gymnastics Seminar with David Henderson – 10 am to 1 pm – Saturday, January 28th
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WOD 1/26

A. 4 rounds – AMReps (as many reps as possible) FGB Style
1:00 ‘heavy’ Russian KBS @ 32K / 24K / 12K
1:00 ‘high’ box jump @30”/24”/20
1:00 pistols (either leg) (Lateral Step-ups)
1:00 toes-to-bar
1:00 sled drag @ 90 lbs / 45 lbs / tire
1:00 rest

Scaling Guide:
Scale Up: 44K /32K kb, 36/30″ box, 16K / 12K wtd pistols

“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.”- Bobby Unser

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WOD 1/25

A. Spend 10 minutes working up to your max depth HSPU up to 5 reps.
Optional: finish with max depth kipping HSPU up to 10 reps (after testing strict)

B. In 20:00 build to a Max Squat Clean
*Clean weight recorded
*Retest from 11/29/16

C. 18:00 EMOM
Min 1- 1 Deficit DL @ 55-65%
Min 2 – 2 WTD Ring Dips(or progression)
Optional ‘Cash Out’:
Tabata row or airdyne for calories

“When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.” – John Ruskin

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Gymnastics Clinic – Saturday 1/28 – 10 -1 
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WOD 1/24

A. In 10 Minutes Builde to a Challenging Thruster (80-90% of PP, from Rack)

B. 15:00 AMRAP
9 ‘heavy’ thrusters @ 115 / 75 / 55
9 kipping pull-ups
15′ out and 15′ back Overhead dumbbell lunge -one hand- @ 40-55 lb  / 25 – 35 lb / 15
10 burpees with 15′ lateral shuffle
1:00 rest
*rounds + reps recorded
Scaling Guide:
– 4-5 Rounds  including the rest.
– Scale Up: 16 kipping pull ups per round.

 

THIS Saturday! 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Gymnastics Seminar with Coach David Henderson
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WOD 1/23

“Dirty Thirty or Filthy Fifty”
50/30 Box jumps @ 24” / 20” / 12”
50/30 Jumping pull-ups
50/30 American KBS@ 16K / 12K / 8K
50/30 Walking Lunge (total steps)
50/30 Knees to Elbows
50/30 Push press @ 45 lb / 35 lb / 15 lb
50/30 Super Mans
50/30 Wall balls @  20lb/10ft, 14lb/9ft, 10lb/8ft
50/30 Burpees
50/30 Double unders
*Time recorded
*35:00 Cap

*If you have completed a Dirty Thirty under 20 minutes perform as Filthy Fifty compare to September 22, 2016
*If you complete the Dirty Thirty in under 20 minutes you “graduate” to the “Filthy Fifty” the next time we do this workout.

“Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. It’s about keeping your team focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to achieve it, especially when the stakes are high and the consequences really matter. It is about laying the groundwork for others’ success, and then standing back and letting them shine.” – Chris Hadfield

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