“The Shoreline…”
WOD, 10/30/09:
“The UNhappy Half-Hour”
15 Hang Power Cleans, (135/95)
9 “unbroken” Wall Balls, (20/14)
15 Toes to Bar
400 meter run
12 Hang Power Cleans, (135/95)
15 “unbroken” Wall Balls
15 Toes to Bar
400 meter run
9 Hang Power Cleans, (135/95)
21 “unbroken” Wall Balls
15 Toes to bar
400 meter run
As with all of our WODs, this one can be scaled too.
This week’s blogs have discussed some of the key components of CrossFit: intensity and functional movement. However, I believe the most rewarding aspect of CrossFit to be community that is created in the gym, at CF social events, and Online through blog comments. It cracks us up how everyone refers to our box as “the Shoreline“:
“Yeah, I’m heading to the Shoreline.”
“You gonna be at the Shoreline?”
“What time you goin’ to the Shoreline?”
“The Shoreline”… as if it is an elite social club with waterfront views in a opulent neighborhood. Just to look at it…it’s a warehouse…four walls, a garage door, and some pull-up bars in an industrial park. But, you guys have made it so much more than that. It is “The Shoreline” … the place you go and allow your blood, sweat, and tears (sometimes literally) to sink into the mats that cover the floor. The place where you look your fears in the eyes and SQUASH them with a barbell. The place you go to celebrate your accomplishments. The place you go to see your teammates, your friends, and cheer them on as they drive with all of their might out of the bottom of a squat. The place you go for “therapy” (and I’m not talking about squat therapy) after the most awful day at work or school.
So, they can keep their elite social club, and I’ll go to “the Shoreline.”
The happy hour tomorrow (10/30) is to celebrate this community that we have created. Please join us at Humphrey’s across the street immediately following the 6:30 pm class.
I found this write-up on Watertown’s blog. It echoes my sentiments:
That phrase sounds silly — “platform partner” — but it’s a pretty cool principle when you think about it. Most gyms are full of people who are so alone — alone in their workout, alone in their heads, alone with their earphones and their music.
At CrossFit Watertown, you’re never alone. (And we don’t mean that in a creepy “make your number unlisted” kind of way.)
If you’re lifting on the platforms, you should all be talking to each other. “Chest up.” “Knees out.” “DRIVE!”
When you’re in the metcon, the lack of oxygen makes talking a weeee bit difficult, but an occasional “Go!” or a few words at the end of workout (”Nice work”) can mean the world to someone else.
Just something to think about. We all love to be strong and independent, but there’s something about a community that feels really good too.
The community that I am talking about
Cheer your teammates on!
Some inseparable bonds can be created by CrossFit :+)
Dining with friends at "The Shoreline." Where else could one find such ambiance?!!
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Posted: October 29th, 2009 under Daily Blog.
Comments
Comment from DP
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:24 am
Anyone sore? Tight? Injured? We have a great resource coming to SCF next month to discuss recovey methods and injury prevention. The link is on our site, but Dr. Mike is available anytime.
Comment from Stacy
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:55 am
Definitely a great blog–Nails and I really enjoy being a part of a group of people who appreciate hard work and provide support to one another–or at least a swift kick in the a** to work hard and then even harder. This is probably too cliche, but I’ll say it anyway: The quote that popped into my head about this week: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” And thanks to the great people at “the Shoreline” for making “the tough” fun–or at least, less ugly. 
Comment from Allie B (recovering Sweet Tooth)
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:24 am
Love everyone– see u tongiht. I am getting my priorities back together and I’ll see every tonight!! Fighting off this cold (not the swine) and getting my crap in order before I leave my job to go back to school!!!!!!!!!!! can’t wait
Comment from mark t
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:44 am
well let me just say SHORELINE CROSSFIT ROCKS!!!!. I must say i have never been sooooooo soar from working out in my life. I had heard about crossfit from a few people and never knew workouts could be so exhausting but yet so fun. The people i have met over the past couple of months are awsome and the teamwork we have is great. I have to say some days we 4:30 people are a littl like a disfunctional family but thats whats makes us work hard i guess. So let me end by saying thank you to DP,LP and Kelly for pushing me to be in the best shape of my life
Peace out
Comment from liz
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:49 am
Hi Lauren – Thanks for motivating me yesterday. I miss you and Ashley… I think Shoreline and Milford have to get some more group wods going – we are kind of like extended family now :>)….
Comment from LP
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:22 am
Liz, Mark, Stac, Nails, Allie, McWalters, we appreciate the kind words. It is amazing to watch you guys getter stronger, leaner, faster, and all around FITTER for LIFE! It is very rewarding to us!
Comment from Liz Greene
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:46 am
Great Post LP! Read the Milford blog. You’re on my short list. I will be attending Happy Hour this evening but working out in Milford. No I’m not afraid of a shoreline WOD but I’m super modified. That being said Dr. Mike is awesome! If you are tight sore ache or anything take advantage! I do!
Comment from Donna E
Time October 30, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I’m definately going to Dr. Mike thanks for the tip, I also agree Francine and I are very comfortable at SCF, great owners and a great group of people, we have been working out for quite awhile but have never had these kinds of results, I always said to previous trainers how come I gained weight instead of losing it, is it muscle? I just wanted to understand and they would say I wouldn’t worry about it you look fine, I feel so much better with the SCF approach, thanks LP for not saying I wouldn’t worry about it, you are the best.
Happy Halloween
Comment from Mike M
Time October 30, 2009 at 6:23 am
Great blog today.