As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) in 20 Minutes of:
5 Strict Pull-ups (Overhand Grip Only)
10 AbMat Sit-ups
15 Air Squats
Results
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Michelle threw a curve-ball today. She raised the bar on the strict pull-ups by making them overhand only. My reaction this afternoon was admittedly poor, mainly because I had a set strategy in my head for doing both under and overhand grip pull-ups in the WOD. After voicing my displeasure, Michelle told me to deal with it because that is what the other classes did. I was still not happy but tough shiitake. The message was clear: Unknown and unknowable, constantly varied, or HTFU (in Army speak). Or in Michelle’s speak: “Seriously? What EVER Tom”. I remembered the rule of “no whining” and got to work. In fact I owe my burpee penalty tomorrow. How did it turn out? It forced me to work on a weaker dead hang pull-up grip and was overall good training. The WOD was more challenging. So officially “Michelle was right and I was wrong”. That is now on record. And Michelle will likely take every opportunity to remind me of this!
Notes:
“Don Hasselbeck: My CrossFit Story“, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
Matt Hasselbeck’s Dad (former NFL player himself Don) does CrossFit. He is also a Sports Marketing Executive for Reebok that is working with CrossFit as part of the new Reebok/CrossFit 10 year sponsorship deal. It’s interesting to note that several other former NFL players CrossFit. John Welbourn owns CF Balboa and both created and runs the CrossFit Football program (certs and website). Andy Hendel owns CF Charlotte. Lorenzo Neal co-owns a box in CA. Grant Wistrom co-owns one in Missouri.
Announcements:
- Welcome to Jason and David who just recently completed Elements training!
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