Jennifer and I had yet another great day on our road to the Games. Started the morning off with some great conversation with my cousin and her husband who is a Police Officer with San Jose PD. Really we provided motivation for them before their short first CrossFit WOD. Jennifer worked out with them and their 16 year old son, they each did 3 rounds of 200m run, 20 squats, 15 push-ups, and 15 sit-ups. I think it was a great way to introduce them to not only CrossFit, but to see someone like Jennifer do a workout quickly. It was a wake-up call especially for Nick their son, who as most of us know all too well, was beat by a girl. My cousin was asked on her second round by a neighbor what she was doing and she told them CrossFit. It was funny because the neighbor must have know an Affiliate owner, because we saw a truck with TFL CrossFit drive by the house looking for the new gym in town. After breakfast, we drove out to Aromas. Words cannot describe the awesome site. First of all, pictures do not do the Hill justice. It is steep and long. We saw a few of the big guns checking out the site and testing the Hill. Ran into a few friends and registered. We decided to go to Santa Cruz for lunch near the Ocean. We ate a great meal right next to the pier on the water. We then checked two of the Santa Cruz CrossFit gyms and drove by the old HQ. We met some competitors from Canada in Santa Cruz and Chicago in Trader Joes. We are eagerly waiting for the Games to start and will hopefully have more to report on tomorrow if we have time. We are taking lots of pics and will have stories next week. Keep up the good work at home we look forward to seeing you all soon.
WOD
"Twins"
Perform two rounds each of the couplet for time:
Row 750m
20 Handstand push-ups
115/75 pound Thruster, 20 reps
20 L Pull-ups
Seriously...Kev is right...words do not describe that hill...it's something you all need to see! In fact the ranch itself...wow. I wish we had you guys here with us. This is going to be something to see and experience! Miss you all!
Posted by: Jennifer Lawrence | July 09, 2009 at 10:36 PM
I'm so disappointed to miss this WOD, just for the namesake!!!! Why does "Twins" have to be a row and HSPU's though? I'd leave those for my twin and take the thrusters and L pull-ups instead! I would have done this WOD for her! Perhaps it could randomly be selected when she comes to visit? :)
Posted by: Jaime G. | July 09, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Incredible description of your trip - I feel like I am being read a fariy tale only one page at a time!!! Cant wait for an update! You two take good care and soak it all in!
Posted by: Katie | July 10, 2009 at 07:44 AM
Sounds like you guys are having so much fun! We miss you! Greg and Rob are doing a great job keeping us strong and sore!
Excited about this WOD! Love the rowing!
Posted by: Heather | July 10, 2009 at 08:52 AM
Thought you all might like to look for a familiar face in this photo. If you have Twitter, use search #crossfitgames. There are photos coming out constantly. http://twitpic.com/9w2gf
Posted by: Courtney | July 10, 2009 at 11:18 AM
I saw that face in the picture! How cool is that!? :)
Main site rest day, but PPCF put together a nice little WOD that left my triceps pretty much numb. 21-15-9 sets of Box jumps, ring dips, and push-ups. Forgot my time again, but I know it was 8 minutes... am thinking either 8:14 or 8:41.
Ring dips were interesting... instead of the actual ring dips, Coach Greg had me try tricep dips on the rings. Gave an idea of the stabilizers needed, but minus a little body weight. VERY much a challenge, especially with having to do push-ups right after that!
5K tomorrow! YAY!
Posted by: Meighan White | July 10, 2009 at 06:58 PM
5:30 class, youre awesome! Greg, thanks for the support and Tammie, way to kick a$$ as always. Here comes the rain!
Posted by: Katie | July 10, 2009 at 07:10 PM
28:21 using 95lbs. I took a 10 minute nap 1/2 hour after I finished. It's amazing how nice the floor is for a nap!
5:30 class rocked! Everyone was very focused. Hard WOD.
Thank you everyone for all of your hard work!!
Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Greg Walker | July 10, 2009 at 07:13 PM
Tony count down at 56 days. They are starting to go fast!
Posted by: Greg Walker | July 10, 2009 at 07:14 PM
I LOOOOOVE the kool-aid. Give me more....
Posted by: Kathy | July 10, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Here you go Kathy...drink it slow but enjoy.
What a tough wod today. Kevin, put this one in the books for a repeat. It really pushed me. 22:09 Rx'd. Boy am I feeling my thrusters coming along. Watch Fran challenge I feel a sub 3 coming.
Posted by: Michael | July 10, 2009 at 11:25 PM
At work today, made up workout, joined by two fellow FF's
-5 rounds-
225 DL 10 reps
push ups 20 reps
walking Lunges 30 steps
double unders 40 (80 regular)
finished somewhere around 17:30 or 18:00 (we got a call and then we were canceled right away so I had to guess)
Kevin and jennifer....can I fly out and join you? puullleeeasee?!!!
Posted by: Mark Pepe | July 11, 2009 at 12:09 AM