Wednesday March 10th 2010
March 9, 2010 by Nick B · 14 Comments
Why do you come to CrossFit? For some people they’re not just getting a workout, they’re training. What’s the difference? Crossfit is our sport and there are local, regional, and national competitions as well as a World Championship. Every training session is an opportunity to improve, get better, and ultimately be more competitive next time. For some of our runners and multi-sport athletes CF is a way to develop the strength to express the stamina they’ve developed. Regardless, We encourage you to pick some form of sport and train for it. A 5K, a Tri, a Crossfit Comp, O-lifting, an adventure race, the possibilities are limitless. CrossFit Drapers trainers are here to help you. You’ll find a new sharpness and focus to your training that’s an entirely different level than just working out. (Wasatch CrossFIt) Click to see local races
Lo-and-Behold here are the details to our next challenge. Row Row Row or Run your butt off! You got it; it’s a rowing/running challenge. This is completely voluntary and motivated strictly intrinsically (meaning there is no prize at the end other than the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve done it and are better for it.) We do want to have a party at the conculusion of the challenge (its a surprise but its going to be way cool) and we will get back to you with a save the date. The challenge starts today and ends April 10th. If you would like to particiapte here is what you need to do. First set a rowing/running distance goal to be completed by the end of the 30 days. Then write your name and your goal on the right hand side white board. We will post row/run cash outs daily on the blog that you can do anytime during your day. When you set your goal think about what will be a difficult yet attainable daily distance for you and calculate what that would total for 30 days. Also watch for tips on how to become more efficient runners and rowers on the blog. 3,2,1, GO!
WOD
Conditioning:Complete three rounds for time of: 400m run/500m row Rowing Mechanics, Pose Running Method
Training Tips: A rack jerk means the bar starts behind the neck. You can push jerk or split jerk. In the conditioning workout, you can start with either the run or the row
Art, is CrossFit Drapers Client of the Week not to mention one of our more mature clients and an example of the many benefits taking care of your body has. Thank you Art for working so hard and always emparting wonderful thoughts and education on us! Post appriciation comments to Art.
“I was born on Dec 9,1933 in Sugar City Idaho, but I consider my hometown to be Burley, ID, where I graduated from High School. I attended both BYU and the University of Utah, graduating from the U with a degree in Mathematics in 1959. My profession is as an Actuary. For those who may not know, actuarial science is a branch of applied mathematics which develops and uses statistical data relating to the various risks of living. For examples, the risk of dying too soon and the separate risk of living too long. Georgia and I joined CFDraper in early November. I can’t identify any particular WOD as my favorite. Each has its purpose and pain. Generally I prefer those which enhance strength, flexibility and endurance. I have always been involved in some form of athletic activity. In High School, I fancied myself a very good basketballer, although I was a much better football player and hated it. I have played golf most of my life, played tennis for a number of years, run several marathons, and love to hike, waterski, etc. My recent experience at CFDraper is the only serious weight training, lifting I have ever done. I got into CF at the invitation of Brandon. From my first workout through today’s, I have been impressed with attention
to the need to involve all muscle systems, and concluded at the beginning that it was the best system I’ve seen. I return for those reasons. Relative to your question on blood work, I decided that 30 days was not enough time to determine if the revised diet and workouts were having any effect on my blood chemistry, particularly the lipid profiles. As a result I am giving it six months. For me, one of the key challenges of CF is to adapt to practices which will encourage me to continue enthusiastically for the balance of my life. I hope that when I reach my fitness goals, I will be able to maintain a steady state of fitness without getting tired of the workouts.
My specific goals are:
- Continue to reduce body fat
- Continue to strengthen my core
- Be able to do at least five dead weight pull ups.
As I have said on several occasions, the thing I like best about CFDraper is the attention of the trainers to my needs and abilities.”
Sub 5:30 mile here I come!
u are the man Ty!
Art, Congrats! you have done so well!
Keep up the good work!! you truly are an inspiration!
Get back to the gym BOI!!!
Way to go ART!!!
Art, thank you for making the 6:00 am WOD’s so much fun!
Art!
Good to know more about you. I went to school in Sugar City, ID.
Ooh, sounds fun to set a running goal. I joined CFD right before Thanksgiving when everyone did the 5k. I said,”I do not run. I can’t run even one mile, so count me out.”. I’m excited to try it now! I’ve never done an organized race in my life.
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I loved to days workout… I am also excited for the run/row challenge! Need to get my body ready for summer baby!!!
Lets put our brains together and think about what race we want to do and when. It doesnt have to be a running race it can be a bike race, mini tri, three legged race. You get it and I will do them all with you guys. I hear alot of people say that they “Hate” running but have you tried Pose Running? Who is up for a running clinic? If we have enough interest I would be happy to put one on for you all.
Let me know
This is Rebecca btw.
Art, So good to have you!
There is a short, beginner Tri in St. George on April 3
http://www.sgcity.org/recreation/races/details.php?id=127
Of course the SLC marathon has something for everyone. (5K, half marathon, marathon for crazies, and the bike tour), but it isn’t until April 17, after the challenge ends.
A three-legged race is very tempting. Something to train super hard for.
Jerry bought that book on Pose running and we have watched a lot of videos about it. I would LOVE a running clinic!! I swear I get shin splints after running a half mile.
I could definitely use some tips.
Matt and Lauren, You guys are kickin my trash and making me work that much harder. Yesterdays workout was like neck and neck with us. I love it that I have you guys sneekin up on me it makes me want to work that much harder. Great job btw. Love the determination.
Much Love
Rebecca
Good stuff Art. It’s great working out with you at 6 am!