Five rounds for time:
9 Hang power clean, 135#/95#
12 Kettlebell swings, 32kg/24kg
15 Wall ball shots, 20#/14#
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Jimmy ain't skerd.
A while back, I read a write-upabout one of Mikko Salo's workouts during his championship push at the CrossFit Games in Aromas, CA. The entry was written by Chuck Carswell, CrossFit HQ Trainer and resident badass. In it Chuck refers to trip that many CrossFitters take where they leave the pain and suffering behind and focus on the task at hand.
Reading this sent shivers up my spine, as this feeling is one that only those who have gone on this trip can describe or relate to. It takes a while to get to this place, as it requires consistently accurate mechanics and technique, as well as a grasp on the concept of pacing. This is the journey of intensity.
From time to time when a WOD is posted, fear overcomes you. Not because it looks incredibly difficult ("Badger") or involved a movement or a load that is difficult for you. Rather, the WOD is right up your alley – you can kill this one. You're comfortable with the movements, the load, and the reps… it's begging you to throw everything you've got at it. You await the words "3-2-1 GO!" and begin your journey. At first it takes a second to get settled into the moment, but once you're there it's on.
Chuck described this trip as "the one to the dark, cold but liberating place where ANYTHING other than the task at hand just doesn't matter." Celebrate this moment and cherish it – you made it!
A reminder about Sunday's Nutrition Lecture. If you haven't been to one, or you need a refresher, please come on Sunday at 1:30pm. We promise you that you'll always learn something new each time you attend. We'll address quality with Paleo concepts, quantity with the basics of the Zone, and even build some meals that are easy. We'll also have a Q&A session at the end of the lecture. Get more out of your membership by looking deeper into fitness at your nutrition.
