“Hockey Night in Canada”
10 rounds:
30 seconds wall balls
30 seconds ball slams
2:00 rest
Score is given by total reps. Every second really does count in this one. When you’re in, attack with everything you have. When you’re not, rest. See if you can match your numbers every round. Get some!
Don’t forget! Tuesday/Thursday 4:30 PM classes begin today.
Congratulations Mary, you’re the February Athlete of the Month!
In a month when there were so many notable accomplishments both in and out of the gym, none are more significant than what Mary has been up to recently. Nathan walked away from the Washington CrossFit Games Sectional with an incredible 6th place finish. Ryan Smith was right by his side at 10th. George, Ryan Martin and Lauren participated in their first Olympic Weightlifting Meet along with Cami. They all set PRs and won their weight classes. Your CrossFit Family couldn’t be prouder of you guys.
But what about Mary? She jogged up to the sidewalk and back. She walked up the stairs in her house without getting winded. She jumped on top of a box. Thirty times. She celebrated her 62nd birthday by completing the final chipper of the 2009 CrossFit Games. Yep, the one with the overhead lunges at the end. She squatted 113 pounds. It wasn’t long ago that her goal was to shoulder press an empty 33 pound bar. On her last total, she pressed 55. Then she deadlifted 115 pounds with picture-perfect technique. She even stormed through “Baseline” three times in a row!
Mary has become a pace-setter in the 10:00 AM class. She starts out steady and never seems to slow down. I can’t even imagine trying to keep up with her in quilting or scrap-booking! When Mary started participating in workouts with us, she was as skeptical about it as anyone. Since then, she has proven that true strength comes from within, excuses are lame, and exercise is worth the sacrifice.
Mary, you epitomize what CrossFit is all about, and it goes well beyond the numbers on the whiteboard. You’re way more inspiring to those around you than you realize, and it’s an honor to recognize you as the February Athlete of the Month.
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:20 am
Well deserved Mary. Congratulations. You really are an excellent example to everyone. You should be so proud of all you have done!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:14 am
Such a vast difference in accomplishments and goals by everyone, yet all so meaningful and awesome! Way to work hard at it mom! I’m so proud of you!
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:23 am
My mother-in-law kicks ASS! Congrats Mary. You deserve it!
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:51 am
Way to go, Mary! I completely agree, very well deserved!!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Nice job Mary!!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Congratulations, Mary! And good call, Adam! Mary is an inspiration to us all. I am blown away at the advances she’s made in the last few months: box jumping, running, squatting and deadlifting over 100 lbs! Amazing! Her technique is always impeccable. Not only is she an animal in the gym, she’s also a pleasure to be around and a good friend. Keep it up, Mary!
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Mary you’re awesome. Keep it up.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Job well done Mary. Way to go!!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Awesome Mary!!!! Btw, I love hockey night in Canada!
March 3rd, 2010 at 8:30 am
Quads…sore…
March 4th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
I was out of town and Karen called me with the news that I was chosen Athlete of the Month. I am so overwhelmed and humbled. Everyone around me at the gym works so hard and to choose me, I am deeply honored. CrossFit is really hard and I have never been athletic but I am having a lot of fun. I actually look forward to coming to the gym. You are all special and such fun to be around. Thank You.