Tuesday, 11.17.09: "Something About Mary" Benchmark

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Warm-up: “In –n- Out” No Gut Tabata
  • Sit-up
  • Hollow Rock
  • V-Sit
  • Superman Hold 
"Something About Mary" – 20 AMRAP
5 Handstand push-ups
10 1-legged squats
15 Pull-ups
 
Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." -Arnold Schwarzenegger
 
Challenging Benchmarks often make us discouraged by the amount of technical skill that may be required.  “Mary” is made up of three movements that can be very challenging for some individuals. Crossfits elements of agility and flexibility is something that will improve with time if you work on it. Be strong in your determination to set a goal and give it your best shot. Mahatma Gandhi said, "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." And inside each of us burns a will to win, a will to achieve; an unstoppable, unshakable, unwavering will to achieve!

10 Comments:

1. Thanks Aly for the great coaching last night and good to have a beer with the boys last night before Jacks departure. Also, great effort from the noon crew and wishing Brian a very quick recovery form that dismount yesterday.

Comment by Dan — November 17, 2009 at 9:30am
2. Next time I am gluing myself to the bar.
Comment by Brian — November 17, 2009 at 11:40am
3. 6 am'ers had a good warm up for a cooold morning- nikki k is amazing - she doesn't say much, isn't loud about it (altho she was gettin pretty sassy w/ glen this morning!) but she is DEADLY - even injured she rocked the workout!! glen, thanks for the push- always getting me to do more than i think i can
Comment by shannon — November 17, 2009 at 12:12pm
4. Super awesome classes yesterday! Brian - the magic 30 is coming soon! Erica killed it with over almost 30 pull-ups and Jeremy pretty much dominated the WOD doing it RX under 18 minutes- I didn't get a final count, but I know between the noon and 6 pm class over 15 members did some serious pull-ups! Nicolette getting her kippings to over double digits unbroken! Coach Dan with 43:) Great seeing the Boys for Beers and apple crisp- so sad Jack's:( leavining... Good luck athletes with "Mary" - Sean knocked down 10 rounds RX! Nice lake
Comment by Aly — November 17, 2009 at 12:39pm
5. Great job 9am-ers! Thank you Steven for the interesting warm-up music selection and thank you SO much Rob for the break-dancing demonstration...it was incredible!
Comment by Amanda — November 17, 2009 at 2:22pm
6. Aly you did an amazing job on your pull ups at 39!!! You were so steady and then broke into butterflys and then went back to kips. It was fun to watch!
Comment by Erica — November 17, 2009 at 4:44pm
7. Aly...you are my hero...Peace Ben
Comment by Ben Edwards — November 17, 2009 at 5:01pm
8. Thanks for all the great comments... but honestly, the amazement comes from all of you! I enjoy coaching so much and would do it for free because of the amazing attitudes and great energy you all have! Ben, I would love to share your story with everyone, you define determination: Erica is just a natural and throws weight around in a way that makes it look easy! Allan came in a month ago after breaking his leg and couldn't even squat and now is dominating at the workouts- Dara, Todd, Christine, Shannon, Amanda, Jeremy, Nikki, and I could on and on- I really love being a part of USCROSSFIT, and hopefully each of inspires one another each and every day! and to top it off, we have the Sealfit program that makes everything that much more incredible! Keep up all the efforts! :) - Aly
Comment by Aly — November 17, 2009 at 7:42pm
9. I sense a hallmark card moment coming on.
Comment by sl — November 17, 2009 at 7:47pm
10. sean, if we write it will you market it & get it linked up w/ DC somehow? i'm sure snowboarders share the love the same
way??? crossfit is the best love affair- feels great, is always there for you, you get to enjoy multiple partners, it's not only safe it's actually good for you...... - i like it!!
Comment by shan — November 17, 2009 at 11:01pm

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