WOD 5/26/14
8 Minutes of Wrist/Ankle/Hip/Back Mobility
A- 3 Minutes of: Marguerita’s= 1 Burpee/1 Push Up/1 Sit Up/1 Kick Up To Hand Stand
B- Murph= For Time: 1 Mile Run/100 Pull Up/200 Push Up/300 Air Squat/1 Mile Run
Notes: Partition Pull Up/Push Up and Air Squat as needed/Start and Finish with a 1 Mile Run
I know some of you hate the cheering, you hate it because maybe it means you were last in the WOD and are still counting off burpees, one slow rep at a time.
Maybe some of you hate staying around, because you have “better stuff to do”.
But seriously? That is what CrossFit is about. That is what makes it successful, that is what makes it better than walking into some Globo Gym and hiring a personal trainer.
So yeah, it pisses me off when I walk into a box, the workout is ending, someone is struggling to finish and people are just sitting around watching, or packing up to go, or worse… gone.
We see our fellow WODers 3-4 times a week, often more than our friends outside the box. We sweat with them, we bleed with them, we lay crumpled on the floor on Saturday morning with them.
They share in some of your greatest triumphs…
and they are still out there struggling through each rep.
So what the hell are you doing dis-interested, checking your facebook posts and inane work emails.
Put down your damn phone, get a little closer and step back into the game. You’re not done yet.
This person is part of your crew, your new family, and you know what, they could use your help.
This person who is experiencing the same awfulness you just went through is in the middle of that dark place.
Your encouragement helps them pick the weight back up.
Your attention focuses their energy.
Your yells drive them forward.
You should care about this person because they will care about you.
You should cheer for this person because they will cheer for you.
And you should be in the game until its over for everyone because that is how its done in our CrossFit community. Each and every one of us, newbie, veteran, competitor, deserves to be pushed by their neighbor.
The athletes who are last today won’t be last tomorrow, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need a little get up and go from that dark place.
We ALL need a little get up and go from that dark place.
– CF Journal
Bummed I’m missing Murph bc I have to work- but good luck to everyone and have a wonderful Memorial Day!
And Tam- nice post and something to remember and keep in mind- myself included!
YES YES THIS YES!
Murph: 49:58 (Rx except the vest)
50:48 needed more cowbell
Wow so far so good. Every class this morning was packed to the max. Except for Ernie who had to do murph all by himself at 6am….. Boo Ernie, you’re the man!
We even had already 4 visitors join our classes. Great energy great form and great times!!
See you tonight to see who ends up in top of the leader board.
B) Murph : 42:43
I wasn’t sure I was going to make it, but I’m glad I got my act together for 7:00. The board was packed with names and times. It’s inspiring to see how many people came out and pushed through.
My utmost respect for all of the heroes who have put their lives on the line protecting and defending.
I had a great time today for my first Murph experience. We had a great class at 6 and fun watching the 7pm class. Super-impressed that everyone finished. We have some amazing people at box who work through it.
Fun hanging out after with some people for some BBQ, even if the Fletcher’s food wasnt quite what we hoped for – the company was good as always.
Murph – 53:00 with a band
A night of firsts: first murph, first cheeseburger, and first mile under 10mins (9:23!) thanks everyone for your support when i thought dave and harry were going to blow me away!
First murph! 😉
I am pregnant at 22 weeks (5 months). I did rowing (2k) instead of running (times 9:40/10:40), modified push-ups, and heavy band pull-ups.
Time: 55:08.
That is absolutely amazing. Rx++ / inspirational
discouraging today. hopefully better next year..