Competition is in the Air

 

WOD, 12/29/09: 

“The Shlee Complex”

7 Rounds for time of:

3 Power Cleans (95/65)

6 Push Jerks (95/65)

9 Overhead Squats (95/65)

200 M run

My first line of business today: New Year’s hours are…

New Year’s Eve: All morning classes (5:30 am, 6:30 am, 9 am) and ONE 4:30 pm class.

New Year’s Day: CLOSED 

Secondly, I AM INSTITUTING A NEW RULE AT THE SHORELINE…Remember back to your first day at CrossFit.  It can be quite intimidating: shirtless, grunting, freaks dripping sweat with bleeding hands, throwing barbells around.  It is soon-to-be January and that means that we are going to be getting some new “resolution” CrossFitters.  We are a family (a dysfunctional one…of this I am aware), and we need to extend this warmth to our new members.  When you see a new face at the gym, introduce yourself to him/her.  If you don’t, FIVE BURPEES for every person in the class who does not.  I am not playin’….

Lastly, I know that a few of you have signed up for the Northeast Sectionals for the 2010 CrossFit Games.  I am so proud of those of you who have taken on this challenge.  Having something to train for is oftentimes the boost we need to take our training to the next level.  I know that many of you were disappointed by the cost to compete and spectate in this event.  Due to this cost, I know that several of you won’t be able to make it.  I HAVE SOME GOOD NEWS…. 

Jason and Jocelyn Leydon, owners of CrossFit Milford, are opening a new space around the corner from their existing space.  To celebrate the grand opening of the new box, Jay has organized a competition.  All of the proceeds will go to the Make a Wish Foundation.  Make a Wish is a charity that grants terminally ill children their grandest wish.  There is a minimum 20 dollar donation to participate, no fee to spectate, and you CAN scale the WODs if necessary.  THIS MEANS YOU ALL CAN PARTICIPATE!  It is going to be held in Milford on January 9th , 9 a.m @ 49 Research Drive.  There is no need to pre-register, come a little early to fill out the appropriate paperwork.  If you are registered for the sectionals, this is great practice to see how you handle WODs in a truly competitive setting (also not a bad opportunity to scope out their pull-up bars, GHDs, running course pre-sectionals:+). I am going to compete and I hope to roll down there with a killer group of Shoreliners! 

Who’s in with me?? Post in comments.

 

Nothing like a competition....Can you spot LP?

 

Blanco, DP, and I in the final WOD of the MA team throwdown.

 

Check out these pics from DP’s WOD today:

Shlee has been increasing her range of motion in her HSPUs...gettin' ready for the sectionals.

 

Carb Boy put forth a valiant effort in his C2B pull-ups! Great job!

 

Ava came to cheer her Daddy on today.

 

and all of her cheering worked! Great work B-Unit!

 

Matt may be new, but he has some HSPUs!

Matt may be new, but he has some HSPUs!

 

 

 

Gotta love the sisters getting inverted! Great work Donna and Francine!

 

12 Responses for Competition is in the Air

  1. Dan M:
    December 28, 2009 05:25 pm

    I'm in for the make-a-wish competition. Can't wait!

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  2. Stacy:
    December 28, 2009 05:47 pm

    Mike (aka Nails) and I are in for the Make a Wish Competition! :)

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  3. Donna E:
    December 28, 2009 06:40 pm

    Count me in for the Make a Wish, can't wait! Hey Desi can lift a bigger Kettle Bell than me, she is so adorable!

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  4. mark t:
    December 28, 2009 09:50 pm

    I am sooooooo in for Jan 9th make a wish foundation competition.

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  5. Carb Boy:
    December 28, 2009 10:20 pm

    Let’s roll…just like old times.

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  6. DY-Lan:
    December 29, 2009 07:06 am

    DY-Lan is down for the make a wish WOD!

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  7. "THE Element":
    December 29, 2009 08:15 am

    If I’m not out of town that weekend, I’m in for Jan 9th

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  8. LP:
    December 29, 2009 09:04 am

    That’s, like, 8 of us (Shlee too)!!!! Who else? T? Francine? Tricia?

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  9. Tricia:
    December 29, 2009 11:20 am

    Dan meant to include me in his comment, I’ll definitely be there!

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  10. Carb Boy:
    December 29, 2009 11:45 am

    So how about that time that it’s going to be a blast on the 9th….??

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  11. Jenn:
    December 29, 2009 01:59 pm

    I’m definitely in for the 9th which means Jaime and Lou have to be as well

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  12. LP:
    December 29, 2009 04:15 pm

    Hey…5:30ers:
    Just did the WOD…HOLY CRAP it is COLD and WINDY! Wear gloves!!!!! I think Shlee’s fingers are frostbitten (serves her right for making us run today!)

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