Billy and I had the opportunity to help out at The Garage Games at Lalanne Fitness in San Francisco on Saturday. We woke up at 3:30, left at 4 and arrived bright and early in San Francisco at 6 am. From there, Billy and I did not stop moving until 1:30 pm, when the competition ended. It was an action-packed day and really awesome to work behind-the-scenes. Maribel and Chris LaLanne really know how to run a great event.
Among the competitors was Annie Sakamoto, a CrossFit Original Nasty Girl and also the recipient of the Spirit of the CrossFit Games award in 2011. I had the honor of judging/coaching her through one of the events and Billy got to stack her 25# plates in the final workout. Annie is a great representation of what a true competitor is. She carried herself with grace and humility. About five minutes before the workout started that I judged her on, a young kid came up to her to say hi and tell her good luck. At a time when many athletes might be irritated that some was "breaking their concentration", Annie beamed at him and thanked him for coming out. She danced to Kanye West, she even joked during the precious 2 minute rest before the 2000 meter row event. She looked comfortable and made EVERYTHING look easy. You could tell she was having fun.
If you'd like to experience the thrill of competition, The CrossFit Games Sectionals will be happening in a few short weeks. We will dedicate one day a week to the Sectional workouts so that even if you're not interested in competing in CrossFit competitions, you can still participate in the workouts. We have a few surprises up our sleeves for the people who participate. We'll keep you updated on it
REMINDER: The Nutrition Skill Clinic is tomorrow at 6:30 pm. PLEASE, if you plan on attending RSVP to the event. There are only a few spaces left and I am only bring enough materials for those who have RSVP'd. You will miss out if you show up without RSVPing first. So don't miss out!
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Ladies Max Snatch Heat; Photo Courtesy of Maribel LaLanne
January 16th, 2012
Skill:
Strict Pull Ups
3 sets of 5
If unable to do strict, use bands or the negative
Strength:
Front Squat
3x5 @ 50% [warm up sets]
3@70%-3@80%-3+@90%
MetCon:
21-15-9
OH Squats
Lateral Bar Burpees
*DON'T GO HEAVY ON OHS*
