At CrossFit Santa Cruz, we stress the importance of proper mechanics. We believe that not only will better mechanics lead to better performance, but better mechanics are the safest, most efficient and efficacious way to stay fit over your life time. Doing CrossFit with bad mechanics is akin to having unsafe sex. You may get away with it, you may not. We believe in being safe and effective, even if the road to elite fitness, is a slow one.
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Workout:
Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Lucas taking flight.
“It may be that those who do most, dream most.”
– Stephen Butler Leacock
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Workout:
Row 1200
Run 1200
Row 800
Run 800
Row 400
Run 400
Jill is the only athlete in the advanced division to make it to the final on Saturday who is older than 44 years old. Jill did two personal record snatches at the very end of a grueling day of competition, she flew through the burpee pull overs, and busted out her 30 handstand push-ups in no time at all before swinging the heavy kettlebell. She was fast on the run and a true competitor amongst a very tough field of younger athletes. Way to represent, Jill. We are all proud!
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Rest Day
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Workout
Complete as many rounds as possible in twelve minutes of:
115 pound Power snatch, 5 reps
10 Toes to bar
The Masters arena.
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Workout
Sumo Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
On Saturday we mixed up the coaches from several of the gyms and completed the competition workouts. It was a fun way to get to participate and a great way to join forces on a day all about community.
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Workout
Three rounds for time of:
50 walking lunge steps
30 box jumps
3 rope climbs
CrossFit West, 2012 Santa Cruz Affiliate Cup Champions
Yesterday was a great day with great people doing great things. The athletes, volunteers and community all made us proud. Thank you to all who helped make it happen.
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Workout
Run 5k
Welcome to the Santa Cruz Affiliate Cup 2012!
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LEADERBOARDS
- Advanced - Intermediate - Masters -
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The best part of any competition is the opportunity to play and today is that kind of day. The best sporting advice I have ever gotten is to tay positive, be composed and be on fire. Enjoy it all ano one another.
Good luck competitors!
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Reminder: Athletes and Judges/Volunteers be at the gym by 7am for check in.
Elliott completing a muscle-up.
The gym is all a buzz with talk of, practice, preparation, and excitement about this Saturday's competition. We are planning on it being a great community event and fun throwdown. The original thought behind the Affiliate Cup was to give local athletes the opportunity to do a team competition like the one at the CrossFit Games. Annie Sakamoto campaigned and we all jumped on board. There are now eight CrossFit affiliates in Santa Cruz County and all will be represented on Saturday. The competition will be fierce, but the intention is to celebrate the power of a CrossFit community and give our athletes a chance to play.
Sleep well, enjoy your final day of preparation, and let's get ready to have some fun!
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Rest Day
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SCHEDULE NOTICE: There will be no gymnastics hour tonight, as we will be prepping for Saturday's competition.
Chris in good position to land on the box.
Being capable of controlling one's body in space is a stepping stone to becoming a good athlete. Balance and coordination come with practice and only to those who spend the time trying. The CrossFit hierarchy of fitness places gymnastics before weightlifting. Those who can move themselves are often better at moving external objects too.
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Workout
Seven rounds for time of:
Row 300 meters
Handstand walk 30 feet
