September 28, 2009 in WOD by Turbo
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Imagine working out in front of this crowd
Workout of the Day
For time:
200m sprint
21 GHD sit-ups
21 Burpee Box Jumps
200m sprint
15 GHD sit-ups
15 Burpee Box Jumps
200m sprint
9 GHD Situps
9 Burpee Box Jumps
Motivation wasn’t really a problem for our athletes during Fight Gone Bad on Sunday. I know for a fact that a few of you thought you might throw up from nerves and excitement as you looked out at the spectators before the workout. Despite the nerves, you went for it, gave it everything you had, and posted some great scores. Here’s a video on risk and motivation on Coach Melisa’s blog.
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September 28, 2009 at 8:41 pm
WICKED !!!!
September 28, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Great video !
I fail all the time…so I guess that must mean I’m livin pretty good ! Hahahaha….
September 28, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Great video!
…so The Fear of Failure Motivates…
I would tie Motivation to Temptation in the sense that fear motivates us and that fear is present when temptation is present AND that when we resist temptation, we grow stronger from it just as we do when we turn our failures into successes…makes sense?
Found this online:
“How can failure work for us? It is simple, for every failure we experience we learn what does not work or a behavior we should not repeat. Let’s not be afraid of failure. The misperception is that failure is somehow bad for us. Failure is just the opposite and here are eight reasons why failure is a launching pad for success:”
1. Failure manifests determination.
2. Failure stimulates creativity.
3. Failure fully engages your brain.
4. Failure brings change.
5. Failure shows the strong from the weak.
6. Failure motivates you to try again.
7. Failure is an opportunity to learn.
8. Without failure you become complacent.
“The idea is basic. Failure is the change agent to becoming successful; we should not let the negative perception surrounding it bring us down. We are in charge of our lives and turning any failure into a positive experience.”
I really like that.
I also found this, which I liked (it is derived from a religious context but the message is clear…plus they discuss lifting weights which very much applies to Crossfit! haha)
“…in resisting temptation we derive a ‘blessing’ (termed one’s hope or approval in this context) in the process. What blessing?
The blessing of being better able to resist it the next time we are tempted. That’s right, resisting temptation itself makes us stronger just as resisting gravity in the lifting of weights makes our biceps and our triceps stronger.”
September 28, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Looks like a good one. Anything with running is fine by me. I won’t be able to be there so I’ll try to do it on my own. I won’t be in much of the week do to a heavy work schedule.
September 29, 2009 at 8:26 am
11.53 on 20″ box, hands to ground on GHD
I have to say I really did not give this my all and so I feel I snitted. Just bagged this morning, cannot believe how much FGB took out of me. Rest day is in order.
September 29, 2009 at 9:10 am
(…from Quebec City…) aw man, I really want to do this one!!! looks challenging and fun! no CrossFit here that I can find, will have to wait til Thurs afternoon for WODs. Gonna take it down a notch a walk everywhere here instead of WODing, not much to work with here, and need all mental-physical stamina I have got! Could I do this WOD when I return by Saturday–
September 29, 2009 at 10:33 am
I think FGB really inspired me to push harder, I tapped into energy I didn’t know I had bc of the coaching and the audience. I’m going to try and hang onto that feeling and push harder in the routine WODs too! Did today in 12:33 with the 16″ box and row instead of run (and for the first time I think that was an advantage).
September 29, 2009 at 12:22 pm
This was a tough one – finished in 14:?? I think. Wasn’t very happy with my performance, felt like I needed to go harder but just didn’t have it today. Apparently i need to work on those burpee box jumps, right B?!!
@Kimberly
Congrats on “beating” me!
September 29, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Awesome video. I love what you wrote Jo, I would also add that especially at crossfit, failure gives us a new starting point. Once we reach our limit in what we can achieve at present, we start to work on what we have failed at so far, be it a new skill or a heavier weight. A great coach once told me that there are two kinds of athletes, those that are motivated to achieve success and those that are motivated to avoid failure. Achieving success means failing once in a while.
September 29, 2009 at 12:55 pm
if I had gone this am…I think I woulda snitted to…sorry MLC for not being there with ya…two late nights in a row…killed me !@mlc
September 29, 2009 at 12:57 pm
super bean…I saw you 500m row time on the board…nice going chicky !!@SuperBean
September 29, 2009 at 5:47 pm
WOD, Men’s rx’d 10:56
Big Congrats to Myles today for getting his first, then second Muscle-Up!! It was totally inspiring.
As for me, well, I have part of my name on the board! Today I got up through the rings and into the dip, pushed up, and just couldn’t lock it out. But I consider it a huge milestone, and tomorrow hopefully I can have the rest of my name on the board, ha! Thanks for that incentive Turbo!!
September 29, 2009 at 7:09 pm
@Crystal KP
Crystal I will so be there tomorrow to see you reach your goal! Am excited for you! And congrats to Myles for his big accomplishment!
September 29, 2009 at 7:14 pm
@tapout
thx, hun! rowing seems to be my only strong point thus far in CF, gotta keep on KEEPIN ON!!
Great job, Krystal, you’re gonna rock it so hard sooner than you think, you’re my MU inspiration!
And to everyone on this post, you’re all my inspirations, you continue to amaze me with your drive and dedication and feel so priviledged to be in your presence, CF WPG truly is the best community I’ve been a part of! hugs to all of you
September 29, 2009 at 7:17 pm
the hard part is done CKP…now it’s the icing on the cake…now there will be two chicks in the muscle up club….@Crystal KP
September 29, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Yesterday…Power cleans
1-1-1-1-1-1-1
85#-95-95-105-110-115F-110F
FS 3×3@145#
Today’s wod (great one !!!)
Time: 11:22 Rx’d
September 29, 2009 at 7:50 pm
WOD
20 inch box
parallel GHD (my first time doing these)
12:58
Had kind of a stinky day..first frost didn’t sit well with me. I am not from here so I am still trying to get used to the winter. I feel like I left some on the table…better next time
Awesome job Krystal! You are inspiring to say the least..watching you get 95% of a muscle up was amazing.
and Angela with your superb kipping you will have pull up before you know it!!! again, more inspiration…I love it!
September 29, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Hey Crystal and Myles that is awesome…..I went home and started working on the M.U. I am a ways away but your efforts and tips in the gym inspired me….
I was really upset I had over time today as I would have liked to have been there with others instead of at my work gym where I was getting the sideways glances again….
I did it in 10:22 at work but it kind of got screwed up as I had to “make” a GHD and had never done one GHD before. So I can’t count it as Rx’d.
I don’t know what is wrong with me. Every time I think, “how bad can it be” I pay for it dearly. Some how my lower belly (I don’t have “abdominals” yet) feels like I would imagine it might after hanging from the pipes for a round of K2E instead taking 100 gut shots from the “Iceman”.
I started going back to the ground and all the way up then ended up going parallel, mostly because my abdominal muscles started ripping through my skin…I am pretty sure they are not supposed to….
I then did 3×3 front squat
225 x 3, 245 x 3, 255 x 3
I am kind of looking forward to tomorrow…..I have a hundred excuses already lined up but I saw the video and it made me laugh
Not a verbatim comment from Glassman but “Suck it up sissy ….3-2-1 go…
”
Kind Regards,
E.
Please excuse the odd diatribe I write but it acts as somewhat of a release….
September 29, 2009 at 8:46 pm
@Erika
Well thanks for waiting for me to start the WOD! I’ve been “chasing” you since I started CF
September 29, 2009 at 9:51 pm
@Eric
Hey Eric, on the GHD machine you can extend your quads aggressively and the effect is that during the workout you feel like you’re getting a quad workout rather than an abs thing. Reason is, at that degree of hip extension its otherwise your poor little illiopsoas that have to do all the work and they won’t be happy about it. There’s a great vid on the CrossFit exercises page…
http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/cfj-oct-2005/glute-ham-demo.wmv
Watch her knees!
Congrats to Myles and Crystal!
September 29, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Ahhh…..Thanks Brendan…C U 2morrow
September 30, 2009 at 9:25 am
14:11 rx’d. love, love, love GHD situps, but after running and burpee box jumps, they sure got hard!!! thanks for the kipping comment suzanne and congrats myles! crystal, i know you will get the rest of your name on the board today! i’m gonna try and make it in today to witness your muscle up and be there to cheer you on!!!
September 30, 2009 at 9:56 am
tough one…good one! rx’d in 11:08. did 2 hands touching for GHD (never did that before). exhausting stuff. my endurance sucks! Kristin and Charles were awesome and we all pushed each other pretty good. good job all!
October 5, 2009 at 1:40 pm
tough one…good one! rx’d in 11:08. did 2 hands touching for GHD (never did that before). exhausting stuff. my endurance sucks! Kristin and Charles were awesome and we all pushed each other pretty good. good job all!