It’s been a year in the making, but I’ve finally graduated to kipping pullups, which means I’m officially band-free. The very thought of never having to scale with a band again is such a freeing feeling, and indicative of the athlete that’s finally crawling out from under my inner fat kid, who’s been sitting on untapped potential for some time now.
What’s on your suck list, and what are you going to do about it?
- Rebecca The Red
Let me first start off by saying that 12.2 was an amazing WOD. It was definitely intended to separate the elite CrossFitter from the novice… So why was it so amazing then? Well, despite its purpose of sifting through athletes to bring the best to the top, it gave the novice CrossFitter a chance to truly triumph. I witnessed so many PR’s in this WOD (just in our box alone), and it was incredible to be a part of. I watched people dig deeper than I think I’ve ever seen them go, and that was inspiring.
As for me? I really didn’t believe that I could get more than thirty reps. My one rep max for snatches was 45 lbs in early February, so how exactly was I supposed to snatch 45 lbs thirty times, and then move onto 75 lbs snatches (thirty times)? Well, it happened. The first rep at 75 was notably difficult, but it seemed to get easier with each rep as I adjusted more and more to the technique. Then it became a race for the clock. I managed to get in ten reps at 75 lbs, which is probably the biggest PR I’ve experienced thus far in my CrossFit journey. I’m very satisfied with my score and cannot wait to see what 12.3 brings. I’m ready for more!
Thank you CrossFit HQ for coming up with these WODs. I know there’s been some negative feedback associated with them, but please know that there are some of us who see the value and purpose in them, and appreciate the opportunity to be a part of it.
- Rebecca The Red
What are you up to this weekend? I’m planning to knock out 12.2 at CrossFit 310 on Saturday morning. I’m not sure I’ll make it out of the 45 lb pool, but I’m certainly going to give it a go! If you’ve already completed the WOD, please post your numbers in the comments section with any tips or advice for readers. Have a wonderful weekend, and here are some posts from around the web. . . .
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You want a pretty snatch? Kstar’s got you.
“The Fittest Man on Earth” Rich Froning smashes the CrossFit Games 12.2 WOD!
PaleOMG shares this delicious Banana Bread French Toast recipe.
CrossFit Lisbeth isn’t making any excuses, so why are you?
Looking for CrossFit events? WOD Gear has you covered.
NLI is challenging everyone to program a WOD for a chance to win a free RX Jump Rope! Enter soon!
{Photo courtesy of Rebecca The Red from the 2012 Winter Shakedown Competition}
I did it. I registered for the CrossFit Games Open. I read what the 1st WOD was last night, and then I had dreams that I owned those burpees. So naturally, when I woke up I felt an overhwhelming sense of urgency to register. Like it had to be done – like there was no other option. I know (this time, anyway) I won’t make it to Regionals, and that’s okay, because I’m doing this to challenge myself. There are also a handful of people from my box that are doing it too, and I feel an even deeper connection to those people for having signed up. I don’t know how it will play out, and I don’t care. I just want to see what I’m really made of, because I know it’s more than just tears and red hair. Let’s dooooooo this!
This past weekend I went to the Winter Shakedown Competition at CrossFit FAST in Westlake Village to support our team from CrossFit 310 & to snap some photos of all the fantastic athletes that came out to compete. It was a great turn out, and the event ran smoothly. They even let me inside the athlete ring to snap photos during the 1st WOD! I bought some tanks from Life AsRx, ran into & met the co-owner of WOD Gear (Gabriel Pelino) at Starbucks, who is a totally sweet guy, and I (and pretty much everyone else) also drooled over Andrea Ager’s (pictured first below) quads and sweet rope descent. Major congratulations to our 310 team Brook Epperson, Jason Tank, Brittny Burford & Graham Burford! Our gym’s continued success is a joy to watch. – Rebecca The Red
