"Make a radical change in your lifestyle and begin to boldly do things which you may previously never have thought of doing, or been too hesitant to attempt. So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservation, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun. If you want to get more out of life, you must lose your inclination for monotonous security and adopt a helter-skelter style of life that will at first appear to you to be crazy. But once you become accustomed to such a life you will see its full meaning and its incredible beauty."
- Jon Krakauer (Into the Wild)

Thursday, September 1, 2011

WOD of the Summer

It was a dark summer morning, much like any other (slightly darker due to the arrival of September), and I trudged my way to CrossFit Stamford half-asleep, teetering just on the edge of 6 am as I walked through the door of the aromatic gym that has come to encompass so many emotions this summer. I was feeling especially nostalgic seeing as I have approximately 2 days remaining at CFS before I head west to move onto the next adventure beneath the stars. I went through the daily routine of stretching and warm ups as I anxiously awaited what was to come. Little did I know, the WOD (workout of the day) of the summer was in store.

Really - there was nothing special about it.
I just happened to think that today's WOD was the most fun, challenging, and rewarding (I almost missed the train after because I could barely run!). In fact I'm pretty sure I will be recovering from this one for a little while.
But since I have made some literary mountains out of molehills, I will share my top 3 WODs from this summer:

1) September 1 - Jumping Mary

10 Rounds for Time:
5 Seated OH Press (25lbs)
10 Pistols
30 Double Unders

TIME - 28:20

2) August 25 - "Quadtastic"

6 Min AMRAP
15 Front Squats (75)
15 OH walking lunges (25)
15 Burpees onto plate (1 armed)
Rest 6 minutes and repeat

TOTAL REPS: 219

3) July 6 - Tino's Two WOD Death (Welcome Back to CrossFit!)

Buy In - 800m/750m Row

5 Rounds:
25 Swings
20 Walking Lunges
15 Burpees
800m Run

TIME: About 30 minutes

After a little less than 50 total WODs at CFS this summer, it has been a GREAT time with a lot of great people. My double-unders are finally shaping up and pull ups are on their way. My OLY technique is just about down - can't wait to get some weight on there! I still have 2 more WODs, and who knows, they might put these WODs to shame. Crossing my fingers for HSPU and 2 armed burpees with a fully healed wrist next month!

Top Paleo Recipes coming up next!

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