Reflections on 12.1

It’s over.  And by over I mean the first of 5 grueling workouts.  In my previous post I mention that I was unsure of whether I was disappointed or not in my performance.  Well…After more thought I decided that I was not happy and I thought I could do...

Disappointment or happiness?

I completed the first workout of the Crossfit open.  I finished it but I can’t say I killed it.  I went in with a goal of 100.  I actually only got 93. How do I take this?  Did I fail? At first I felt a little okay with it since I know I did the best I...

First WOD of the 2012 Crossfit Open aka 12.1

It is upon us.  The start of the 2012 Crossfit open.  Myself and more than 50,000 other people eagerly waited for the announcement about the first workout at 8p.m. last night.  Then it came…. 7 min amrap (as many reps as possible) of Burpees.   I knew it was...

ROM and a PERFECT Crossfit Video

ROM I used to associate this with computers (CD-ROM).  Now it means range of motion.  It is important in many crossfit movements, especially anything that is squat based.  To be counted as a rep, the squat must go below parallel.  So your butt must go below your knee....

#BEATBOB

In a little less than one week the first workout of the 2012 Crossfit Games Open will be released.  I have no illusions of grandeur. I’m not making it to the regionals, but I do need a goal.  After thinking about it, and doing a little research into his current...