Time to suit up

When I saw this movie I thought this scene was so awesome. Ironman gets suited up to fight the bad guy, I guess I can relate to him a little right now. My suit is ready and so am I. We made it to the Hilton in Fort Worth and are headed up to checkin and attend the manditory athlete meeting. I feel incredibly rested and my body is ready to unleash the energy that has been stored up from this light week of training. All I can do now is wait...

Ephesians 6:10-18

The Whole Armor of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

48 hours away

The time is here, the workouts have been announced and it is time to attack. When I saw the workouts yesterday I felt a combination of emotions, anxiety, nervous, excited, worried, I am giving all those feelings up to God. I am praying for the safety of all the athletes and that God be recognized this weekend for the incredible athletes He has created. I know that He will be there and He will grant blessings on those who have faith.

“God grant me strength to direct me,
Power to sustain me,
Wisdom to guide me,
Vision to light my way.”
-St. Patrick [adapted]

1 Chronicles 28:20 “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.”

Gotta keep getting up!

I don't think I will look like Rocky did after this weekend but I know I will feel like he probably did after he fought Apollo in Rocky 2. This video shows you that no matter how hard you are getting beat up - by life, by a CrossFit wod, or by Apollo, you have to get up and fight back!

Rocky IV

My whole life I have been a Stallone fan, even today I consider myself a Stallone fan. Here's a video from ROCKY IV (my favorite Rocky movie):


Matthew 17:20 “I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. ”

8am - skill work/light day

warm up
-3/4 mile jog
-circuit
-begener warm up

handstand push ups - 5,5,3 (head to ground)
double unders - 20,20,20,40 (unbroken)
Muscle Up skill work - 4x5
Squat Snatch - 3x3 (65,65,85#)
Power Snatch - 2x3 (85,85#)

1k row - 3:50

Chillin

10am

warm up
-1 mile jog
-circuit
3 sets of:
10 x deadlift 135#
10 x db sh press 30#

wod -

3 rounds of:

10 c2b pull ups
15 push ups
20 sit ups
25 squats

*sets must be unbroken
*rest 2 min in between each round

Good workout, I enjoyed moving after a weekend off. The countdown continues, regional's workouts get posted on wednesday.

5pm - went next door to BV Gymnastics and did 4 muscle ups (1,1,2)

8:30am
Modified "Nasty Girls" wod at CrossFit ATM!!!!

Round one:
7 muscle ups
10 hang cleans (135#)
50 air squats

Time: around 3:50 something

Round two:
7 muscle ups
10 hang cleans (135#)
50 air squats

Time: around 3:30 something

Round three:
7 muscle ups
10 hang cleans (135#)
50 air squats

Time: 5:30 something

1pm

Chipper- inspired by 09 games

15 Hang cleans- 115/85lb
30 Knees to elbow
15 Box jumps 24/20" box
30 Kb Swings(24/16kg)
15 PushPress /PushJerk 45/20lb DBs
30 Double Unders
15 Thrusters -115/85lb
30 Pullups- chest to bar
15 Burpees
30 OH lunges with 45/25lb plate, walking, 15 down 15 back

Time: 12:05

Ouch

Legs were really pushed today. We did an affiliate team workout at 5pm where we did a wod, rested 40 minutes, then a 3 rep max back squat.

5pm

warm up
-circuit
-400m run
-pvc ohs

"Elizabeth"
21-15-9
Squat Clean (135#)
Ring Dips

Time: 8:33

rest 40 minutes

10 minutes to come up with a 3 rep max back squat:

135 x 3, 225 x 3, 275 x 1, 315 x 3

Today was tough, I don't think I ever took it into high gear on the wod, primarily because I couldn't. I got my 315# on the back squat then didn't try anymore than that.