"Elizabeth"
Three rounds, 21 – 15 – 9 for time of:
Squat cleans, 135#/95#
Ring dips
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Jen, Bethany and Cat take third place at the " Beti Bike Bash", put on by Yeti Beti as Colorado's first women only mountain biking race.
Emmalee Moore took 1st place at the Police and Fire Toughest Competitor Alive Challenge, this last Monday.
I’ll take care of me for…um…well…ME – By Emmalee Moore
I competed in the Police and Fire Games Toughest Competitor Alive challenge in Breckenridge hosted by the CPFFA on Monday. It was 8 events: 5K hilly run at 9,600 feet, Shot Put event, 100m Sprint shuttle run, 100m swim, 20’ legless rope climb, max bench press, max strict pull ups, and an obstacle course.
Two years ago (pre-Crossfit era, as I like to call it) I would have never signed up for this kind of thing, but I did and it was a slow start, but I pulled ahead and took First Place. First out of how many you ask? It doesn’t matter but four would be the total number of girls in the competition this year. Two years ago 5 out of 8 events would have me hiding in the corner. Coming from a Gymnastics background of 15+ years the three I would never second guess – all the upper body events: pull ups, bench and rope climb. The running and the swimming were the worst for me I even joked around about wearing a sign on my back that said “Man I thought I was slow!” Joking around about it makes me feel more comfortable with just about how uncomfortable I am about to become.
It’s not that Crossfit has taught me how to swim over the last 18 months (I haven’t attended many swim wods), nor has it made my 5k world record status, and without a doubt the shot put is not a functional movement, so Crossfit did not help me toss the 8lb ball Olympic style fashion nestled tightly against by jaw. It’s worked magic on building my confidence, almost from the ground up. When I was 18 years old I tested for a fire department – one of my very first Firefighter physical agility tests. It was a disaster! I almost didn’t make the time cut off (3 seconds to spare) and they had to have an IV put in me before they would allow me to do the walk of shame to my car. I was so embarrassed I don’t know how many people ever knew that story, but I wasn’t always the person I am today. Six years ago I wouldn’t have attempted putting myself on the spot to test my physical abilities, nor expect to ever win anything, now I can’t get enough of the thrill.
Yes, I still dread a 5k run and a 10k run reeks of pure misery. Yes, I fear I have better chance of drowning then I do every swimming a full 100m without stopping. I also fear that life will throw you curve balls you can’t expect, and can’t even imagine at the time.
During the competition, I had the pleasure of witnessing a Chief from a local Metro Fire Department, 51 years young, this guy was an inspiration. This Chief did 14 or 15 strict pull ups, he did 2 ascents with no feet up a 20’ rope; the second attempt was to beat his prior time. I just couldn’t help but think about this Chief and his wife whom was there supporting him through every pull up, every stroke, and every step that he’s taking care of himself for her. Little did I know there was a back story behind this Chief and his fitness accomplishments involving an accident 6-ish years ago that nearly ended his life. Could this be why he lives the way he does? Could this be that thing that drives him to be the fittest 51 year old badass Fire Chief I have had the pleasure of meeting?
Possibly, I know that shear embarrassment drove me to change my ways and build my confidence, increase my motivation and become my very own badass! Sorry it took 6 years, but there are many more to come!
This weekend got me stoked about the Police and Fire Games; I have heard there are WORLD competitions every 2 years, 2011 New York and then 2013 Ireland! Like I said 6 years ago you wouldn’t see me competing on a physical domain, but watch out WORLD HERE I COME!
Take Care of me,
Emmalee
My first glimpse of Emmalee's dedication, CrossFit Verve 11/2008.
