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2011 CrossFit Games Day Two Results

The first Wod of the day for me was 3 Rounds of 3 Muscle-Ups and 8 Power Cleans (135) with an 8 minute time cap. I spent the 8 minutes trying to get a Muscle-Up. The crowd was behind me all the way, but I couldn't pull one off. I think it was my first DNF. Ever!!

Doc's wod was 3 Rounds of 3 Chest-To-Bar Pullups and 8 Power Cleans (115) with an 8 minute time cap. He struggled on the Pullups but fought through like he always does to a 17th place finish. Awesome!!

The second Wod was 10 Handstand Pushups, 20 Wallballs, 30 Toes-To-Bar, 40 Power Cleans (135/115), 50 Burpees, 60 Sumo Deadlift High-Pulls (75/65) with a 20 minute time cap.

To prepare for the Games, Doc and I did this wod earlier in the week in a time of 16:10, so we were both pretty excited about hitting it again.

Today, I spent the entire 20 minutes doing Handstand Pushup. I don't know how many times I tried, but I couldn't get one damn pushup. Maybe it was all the Muscle-Ups in the morning.
I ended up in 18th place overall

Doc had the same problem with the Muscle-Ups but managed to get through them and hammered all the way to the Burpees. He finished in 15th place for the Wod and 14th overall. Again, Amazing.

After competing in the Games, the phrase "Rx'd" has a whole new meaning for both of us. Each technique had to be executed to standard or they were not counted. I tried to pay off my judges, but they had too much integrity(-:  I'm looking forward to coming home and sharing my new-found respect for "Rx'd" with our athletes at CrossFit BC!!!

It's 4am in the morning and my body feels like I just got the crap kicked out of me. So many of the athletes had injuries, but persevered. This experience has been surreal. To be competing side-by-side with the top CrossFit athletes in the world was an experience of a lifetime. The camaraderie and support among the athletes was incredible. In the warmup area, each one of us helped the other if struggling with a technique. I was there hours before my 3rd Wod working on my Muscle-Ups and a dozen different athletes came by to help me out. Even guys I was competing against! This is the community of CrossFit and the reason Jimmy Z and I are so passionate about building that at CrossFit BC. CrossFitters are awesome people. Please say "Hi" to the athlete beside you next time you train, they'll probably become a friend. If you don't, I'm gonna make you do Burpees.

Thanks for sharing this experience with me.

KT

CrossFit BC Workout Of The Day

Teams of 2 complete 3 rounds of the following for time. Partners run together then divide the reps evenly with only one person working at a time. Each exercise must be completed before moving to the next in order

400m Run
21,15,9
Thrusters 65/95
Pullups
400m Run
150 Wallballs
400m Run
21,15,9
Thrusters 65/95
Pullups
400m Run

2011 CrossFit Games Day One Results

          KT placed 13th in the first Wod, and 10th in the second.

              Doc placed 3rd in the first Wod, and 10th in the second.

It was a very hot day here in LA. Both Doc and I had a game plan for the two workouts that we had to do. Complete unbroken sets on the Overhead Squats without missing a rep, Rx'd Hand-Release Pushups, then haul ass on the Shuttle Runs. We both did the Wod faster than we did earlier in the week at home.

On the second Wod of the day, we had 4 minutes to load a bar and get to a One Rep Max Clean & Jerk. It's about enough time to do 3-4 attempts. Both of us were very happy with new PR's.

"Friday Night CrossFit Games Workout & BBQ'

2011 CF Games Masters Wod #1

21 Overhead Squat 65/95
21 Hand Release Pushup
150 Yard Shuttle Run
15 Overhead Squat 65/95
15 Hand Release Pushup
100 Yard Shuttle Run
9 Overhead Squat 65/95
9 Hand Release Pushup
50 Yard Shuttle Run

Join us at our West Vancouver location this Friday evening for the start of the Crossfit Games. We will be running a Games WOD at 5:00pm followed by a BBQ and a viewing of the first days events featuring our very own Troy "KT" Straith and Richard "Doc" Roston on a big screen from 6:00 - 9:00pm. Bring down your favorite refreshments ;-) and come ready to cheer on our athletes!

The CrossFit BC Family

Doc and I got to LA yesterday, did a 5km run at the beach to get aclimatized, then went and picked up our Reebok/CrossFit training gear. Holy Crap, we could barely lift the bag there was so much stuff.  Then last night, CrossFit HQ, Reebok & Rogue kicked off the event with a great reception for the athletes. It was a priveledge to be standing amongst the other competitors from all over the world vying for the "Fitness Athlete On Earth" title. It's pretty crazy to think that over 26,000 athletes started this competition too many months ago and we are both here competing at the Games.

As the anxiety builds, we make ourselves stay focussed on our own game plan. I can't imagine how tough that would be without having Doc to share it with. Thanks Doc

The picture above shows the amazing family that we have at Crossfit BC. It means so much to both Doc and I to have your support. Also thanks to all of you for all the "Good Lucks" that we have gotten, and for all of you that have come to LA to support us at the Games.

Love you all!!  KT

CrossFit BC Workout Of The Day

35 Sumo Deadlift High-Pulls 65/95
50 Box Jumps 20"/24"
35 Push Press 65/95
50 Squats
35 Toes-To-Bar
50 KB Swings 35/50
35 Burpees
50 Walking Lunges

CrossFit BC Workout Of The Day

6 Minutes To Complete
400m Run
In Remaining Time Do Max # Of Burpees

Just think, these two are representing CrossFit BC at the 2011 Reebok CrossFit Games

                                     It brings a tear to your eye!!!

CrossFit BC Workout Of The Day

800m Run 75/115
30 Snatches
800m Run

                               Jake and Ward

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