Hey guys and gals….
Over the next few years, I’m pretty confident saying that things are going to get real. Something tells me Ring Handstand Push-Ups were just the beginning!
In the words of Wayne and Garth:
“Game On!!!”
Posts Tagged ‘CrossFit Games’
2011 CrossFit Games: Possible Movements?
Posted: March 10, 2011 in CrossFit, Media, TrainingTags: 2011 CrossFit Games, CrossFit, CrossFit Games
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2011 CrossFit Games: What are the CrossFit Games?
Posted: March 8, 2011 in CrossFit, Media, TrainingTags: 2011 CrossFit Games, CrossFit, CrossFit Games
If you don’t know… now you know! 🙂
2011 CrossFit Games: Predictions?
Posted: March 7, 2011 in CrossFit, TrainingTags: 2011 CrossFit Games, CrossFit, CrossFit Games, Training
Hello CrossFit World!
Even as I sit and THINK about this post to write, my heart rate is already racing. We are less than 10 days away from the 2011 CrossFit Games Open, the 6-week qualifying rounds for the 2011 CrossFit Games! So many of us are anxious for March 15 when they announce what the first of the 6 workouts will be, and even though it won’t do us any good, many of us are going through our brains, imagining what these workouts will be!
The most common “prediction” I’ve heard, is that since the 6-week challenge can be done from anywhere in the world, that the first few workouts will be classic CrossFit Workouts. I’ve heard the “Girls” and the “Hero” WODs are probably most common, along with maybe some 1, 3 or 5 rep maxes for specific lifts so it’s easiest to judge.
What do you think the workouts are going to be, and why? Let’s hear those predictions!
2011 CrossFit Games: Motivation!
Posted: March 6, 2011 in CrossFit, Media, TrainingTags: 2011 CrossFit Games, CrossFit, CrossFit Games, Motivation, Training
We’re 10 days away from the CrossFit Games Open, which begin on March 15th!!!
My buddy Jack knows I love inspirational speeches, so he sent me this video.
Get pumped, people!!! It’s almost game time!
2011 CrossFit Games: 2010 Video Recap
Posted: February 21, 2011 in CrossFit, Media, TrainingTags: 2011 CrossFit Games, CrossFit, CrossFit Games, med, Training
Many of you may be new to CrossFit and may not know what exactly the CrossFit Games are, and what they represent in this community of ours.
In two phrases, the Games are the “world’s proving grounds for elite fitness. The men and women competing (there) have legitimate claim to the title Fittest Men and Women on Earth.” ~Greg Glassman, CrossFit Founder. Yeah, they’re a big deal!
Check out this incredible video that recaps last year’s event, and explains what exactly “The Games” are all about.
2011 CrossFit Games: “Open Sectionals” Information
Posted: January 30, 2011 in CrossFit, Media, TrainingTags: 2011 CrossFit Games, CrossFit, CrossFit Games, Training
CrossFit Founder Greg Glassman took some time to speak with several people last week and share more information as to how the 2011 Sectional Qualifiers will look. He also shared his opinion as to why he thinks his “Open” structure (where literally anyone from anywhere in the world will be able to submit their times for the workouts) will work just fine.
Gym owners and athletes have surely been wondering how crazy these workouts are going to be for the athletes. Here’s a quote directly from Glassman:
“So I would expect that first round to have a very classic “CrossFit” flavor to it.”
Then he gives a clue that it will likely be at the next round of qualifiers, one of the 17 Regional Competitions around the planet, where he would expect there to be an “urge to get outside of the box.” Glassman jokes that we could expect “moats and alligators,” and everyone laughs. Let’s be honest, though… is it really even a joke? I wouldn’t put it past those guys!
Several times during the video (which can be seen here) he reiterates the two goals of this type of event (the Open Sectionals).
1- “To find, mine, develop, watch and point to the world’s fittest man and the world’s fittest woman.”
2- “… and along the way, we want the process to be as inclusive as possible. So even those that feel like they don’t have a snowball’s chance in hell, will play… to maximize participation.”
Here’s the entire post on the CrossFit Games’ web site! March will be here before we know it, guys and gals!
Moment of Awesomeness: “Inspiration” 1/27/11
Posted: January 27, 2011 in CrossFit, Media, TrainingTags: CrossFit, CrossFit Games, Moment of Awesomeness, Motivation
I have absolutely no idea why I was looking for inspiration today. I also have absolutely no idea why THIS video came to mind. But I’m very glad it did. When I watched this video for the first time, shortly after learning about and getting into the Crossfit program, I new I’d never forget it.
Back in 2008, a 14-year-old girl named Kallista Pappas competed in that summer’s Crossfit Games. She weighed 103 pounds, and was working out with women who were much older and much stronger than she was at the time. She didn’t care. The last workout came up, and it was 30 reps of squat clean and jerks for time. The weight used was 100lbs.
I’ll say this again in case you don’t understand. A 103 pound 14-year-old took her own body weight from the ground, and put it over her head 30 times. Oh, and at rep 23, that entire weight fell on her shin. And she still finished. She picked up that barbell, let out her war cry, and completed the workout. This is one of the most inspiring performances I have ever seen.
The moral of the story — You can do so much more than you think. —
Don’t be afraid to dream big in ANY part of your life. Work hard to do whatever it takes to reach your goals, and you never know what might happen — you just might reach, or dare I say, surpass them. I’ll leave you with a quote that I like:
Aim for the moon, that way, even if you miss you'll still be amongst the stars! - W. Clement Stone
Thank you for this performance, Kallista! It will always serve as an inspiration to me.
Kallista C&J Finals from CrossFit Newcastle on Vimeo.
2011 CrossFit Games: Qualifying Information!
Posted: January 24, 2011 in CrossFit, Media, TrainingTags: 2011 CrossFit Games, CrossFit, CrossFit Games, Training
The first announcement, of what will surely be many in the coming weeks, has been released!
From the CrossFit Games website comes the following news:
“The CrossFit Games Open is a six-week competition that will begin Tuesday, March 15th at 17:00 PDT. This competition is the first step in qualifying for the 2011 CrossFit Games. Each week, one event will be announced each Tuesday, and everyone has until the following Sunday at 17:00 PDT to complete the event and record their scores.”
There are two ways that people will be allowed to qualify:
1. Compete at a Registered Affiliate: Attend a workout session at a registered affiliate and submit your score for the affiliate to validate.
2. Compete Anywhere: Perform the workout as prescribed anywhere you can or want, and videotape it. Submit your score and upload your video.
It’s crazy to most CrossFitters to imagine how they’re going to organize, validate and report back on what could be hundreds of thousands of entries from around the entire planet, but I’m sure they’ll find a way!
I’ll keep you posted, as always, when more information is released. Until then, keep training…..
2011 CrossFit Games: Dates Announced!
Posted: January 10, 2011 in CrossFitTags: Competition, CrossFit, CrossFit Games
Well, if attending the 2011 CrossFit Games was in your summer plans, mark your calendars and book your hotel rooms! Just this morning, the dates for the World Games were released!
The Games will be held July 29, 30, 31!
Here’s the announcment from the official CrossFit Games website:
“The 2011 CrossFit Games return to the Home Depot Center with a $1 Million Total Purse
The Fittest on Earth™ compete for the crown July 29-31, 2011 in Los Angeles
The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA will be home to the 2011 CrossFit Games from July 29-31. The 125 acre facility, located on the campus of California State University Dominguez Hills, is a fantastic venue for our sport, with the Tennis and Track stadiums being the main arenas again, each with 8,000 seats. Tickets go on sale Feb 1.
We’re proud to announce that Reebok is the title sponsor of the Games. Reebok and CrossFit have created a ten-year partnership, and part of the Reebok commitment to the CrossFit community is a $1 million purse for the Games season, including a top prize of $250,000 each for the Fittest Man and Woman on Earth.
Approximately 50 men, 50 women, 50 teams, and 20 Masters for each division will qualify for the Games and the opportunity to compete for the title of Fittest on Earth™. The season begins in early March with the Open Qualifiers, and follows up with 17 Regionals in late May and June.
The competition will be fierce, so good luck to all in their training!”
2010 CrossFit Games Highlights Video
Posted: July 24, 2010 in CrossFitTags: CrossFit, CrossFit Games, HQ
For many CrossFitters, making it all the way to the “World Championships” of the CrossFit Games is the ultimate dream. Personally, my goal is qualify for the games on an Affiliate Team next year! Training starts… now! This video shows highlights of the individual competition from the Games this year, and I love it!
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