Post Game(s)

"Look at these grand men(and women). Which of you wouldn’t consider it the highlight of his career just to associate with them for even one day? --Lou Gehrig, Yankee Stadium, 1939

A few shots from the 2009 Crossfit Games. Polly was an amazing competitor winning her heats in the Sandbag Sprint as well as the Row/Sledgehammer events. Her competitive fire blazed as she burned up many of the 'celebrities' of the Crossfit world. Polly, and all the athletes, showed inspiring determination during a full day of grueling workouts. We take that inspiration with us back into the gym with resolve to keep improving. Only 362 days until the 2010 Games...

The Fittest Men and Women in the World circa 2008 Crossfit Games. The '09 are this weekend. Whomever lays claim to the "World's Fittest" will have to endure FIVE events on Saturday to reach the final, determining event on Sunday. The exact events are still a mystery but the contest will be epic. Our bets are on Polly to win, of course.

Check out these great articles on low-carb approaches to health, performance, and even appearance:
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Training:
Deadlifts 3 x 1
Pullups 3 x 15
Double Unders 20 x 5
KTE's 5 x 8

Happy Independence Day!!
Reflect on what that means here for some mental fitness.

For those who aren't giving the body a holiday, we submit the following:
5 Dumbell Hang Squat Cleans + 1 Pullup, 60sec. rest between rounds.
Maintain 5 Cleans but add a Pullup every round until no more pullups are possible.

Have a great 4th everyone!

The Women of Team 7(pm)

Creatine also good for the brain?! Brains and Brawn, truly a win-win scenario.

The latest crowd-pleaser:
20,15,10,5 rep rounds for time;
Kettlebell Swings
Push Ups
Double Unders

Two of your coaches(somewhere in there) at the Crossfit Nutrition Certification taught by The Robb Wolf.

Are you drinking enough water in this warmer weather? Drink up!
Results of Rob's STRICT No Dairy experiment coming this Monday.

Today's training fun:
AMRAP(as many rounds as possible):
Wall Ball
Handstand Pushups
Calories on the Rower
Enjoy!

Meet Polly Bobseine

2009 Hell's Half Acre Qualifiers Finish: 2nd

Age: 24
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 123
Date of Birth: Oct 21 1984
Place of Birth: Chadwick Bay, NY
Occupation: US Air Force
Started CrossFit: June 2008
Lives in Camas, WA
Affiliate: CrossFit Camas


CrossFit Stats
Fran: 3:03
Cindy: 22
Fight Gone Bad: 372
Deadlift: 245
Press: 100
Max Pull ups: 46

Favorite WOD: Anything running
Favorite Lift: The Snatch
Least Favorite WOD: Heavy Stuff!
Least Favorite Lift: Love them all!

Check out Polly’s Awesomeness!
http://www.bowhunting.net/artman/publish/Articles/AFC_Polly_Takes_a_Buck_printer.shtml
http://games2009.crossfit.com/competitors/athlete-profile-polly-bobseine.html
http://www.balad.afcent.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-060623-016.pdf
http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123018541
http://www.afa.org/aboutus%5C12oabios06.asp

Viewing of the Crossfit documentary "Every Second Counts" this Saturday, 6:30pm + BBQ. Movies and Meat! Be there or be L7.

On tonights menu:
Press/Push Press 5 x 3
then, 3 rds. for time of:
300m Row
9 KTE's
15 Push Press

and later, Trainer's session:
5 rounds for time;
25 knees to elbows
25 anchored sit ups
25 sec ring L sit
(courtesy of OPT)