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Friday

17 May

photoGoals board is OPEN! Write up 1 Goal that will keep you motivated and focused on an objective.

WU
the loop

Junk Yard dog

Overhead Mobility

WOD

15 mins to 5 rep Max Overhead Squat

then @5RM

1 x 5
1 x Max rep

*rest 2 mins between

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Hang Squat Snatch 95/65#
Double Unders x 3

Foundational

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
OHS
Double Unders x 3 or Burpee x 1

Challenge

Handstand Hold

Thursday

16 May

troyCongrats to Troy who yesterday established the gym record on “Fran” 3:07!

WOD

We got you covered.

Another Benchmark Day.

15 May

imageWhat’s it gonna be?????  

Benchmark Day

14 May

dsc_0084Tom on the Gimme.

WU

Loop Jog

Dynamic

Overhead Mobility

WOD

15 Mins to work up to a 1RM Strict Press

then

2K Row for time
or
10 mins Airdyne (max cals)

Cooldown

2 Loops & Stretch

OTG Challenge

2 cycles of Yogic Inchworm

Defined as

Standing back bend
forward fold
inch worm to high plank
cobra
down dog (calf right)
spiderman right
pigeon right
sampson right
Step through
sampson left
pigeon left
spiderman left
down dog (calf left)
cobra
high plank
inchworm to forward fold
standing back bend

Hold each position for 4 deep breaths.

Hero Benchmark!

12 May

guys10k Row.

WU
400m run & 400m Row..then Junk Yard Dog with a Partner 

5 Mins Roll Posterior chain

then 
set up for WOD and 5 mins warm-up DL to weight being used

WOD

“McGhee”

Complete as many rounds in 30 minutes as you can of:
5  Deadlift (275/185#)
13 Push-ups
9 Box jumps, 24 inch box

In memory of Corporal Ryan C. McGhee, 21, was killed in action on May 13, 2009 by small arms fire during combat in central Iraq. He served with 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment of Fort Benning, Ga. This was his fourth deployment, his first to Iraq.

MOD 1: Deadlift to 70% of 1RM only

MOD 2: Modify elements as needed with coaches approval. Don’t slack.

Focus: Move fast but prep for HEAVY DL under cardio stress….Set up well!

Compare to 10/22 – http://crossfitcapeann.com/2012/10/22/motivational-monday/

Cooldown

 2 laps around the loop or 10 min row/ Dyne and Roll out.

*Outside the Gym Challenge (OTG)

Run the rocks below the Seawall at Long Beach 1-2 laps

Hero WOD

9 May

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WU
Loop Jog x 2

Barbell Warm Up
3 rounds on cue
5 Power cleans
5 Front squats
5 Push Jerks/ Press

WOD

“Hammer”

5 rounds for time of:

5 Power cleans
10 Front squats
5 Push Jerks
20 Pull-ups

Rest exactly 90 seconds  (check the clock and restart next round after rest)

Score is total time

RX= 135/95#

*In Honor of U.S. Army First Sergeant Michael “Hammer” Bordelon, 37, of Morgan City, Louisiana, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), based out of Fort Lewis, Washington, died on May 10, 2005, from injuries sustained when a car bomb exploded near him in Mosul, Iraq on April 23, 2005.
Foundational
20 mins or 5 rounds

5 Power cleans
5 Front squats
5 Push Jerks/ Press
  10 Pull-ups

Rest exactly 90 seconds 9 (check the clock and restart next round after rest)

Cooldown

Jog the Loop x 2

Thursday

9 May

photo copy 3You may or may not assume this position during this workout.  From yesterdays trip to the ICA Barry McGee exhibit.

WOD

The Unknown & Unknowable.

*Hint- No Squatting involved.

Wednesday

8 May

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WU
4 min Row, Dyne, or Run

Barbell Warm-up

5 Hang Power Clean
5 Front Squats
5 Push Jerk

WOD
Complex for max load completed in 10 mins
5 Hang Power Clean
5 Front Squats
5 Push Jerk

then

Tabata Row 20 sec all out / 10 sec casual x 8
Rest 1 Minute
Reverse Tabata Airdyne 10 sec all out / 20 sec easy pedal x 8
Rest 1 Minute
Tabata Double Unders or burpees x 8

*The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 intervals.

Challenge
Max Consecutive Muscle-ups or Pull-ups (forgot Monday)

Tuesday

7 May

kevinKevin post “Eva”…effort earns respect!

400m Run
Partner med ball toss
400m Run

WOD

3-3-3-3 Turkish Get-up Ascending (3 each side)

then

Circuit 2 mins work 1 min Hold x 2

Tireflips + Jump through
Plank
Gimme Gimme
Slosh Pipe Hold OH
KB Double Swing + Push Press
Hollow Body Hold

Challenge
3 rounds of  Yogic Inchworm

Defined as

Standing back bend
forward fold
inch worm to high plank
cobra
down dog (calf)
spiderman right
sampson right
Step through
sampson left
spiderman left
down dog (calf)cobra
high plank
inchworm to forward fold
standing back bend

repeat x 2

May Member/ Coach Profile

6 May
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Name: Nesbitt Ward Hagood IV

Nickname:
Bubba

Occupation outside of being a crossfit champ:
 I’m a Serial Tech Entrepreneur.  Sold my last company to Qualcomm and I’m now a consultant to Qualcomm.

Hometown:
Born in 29 Palms CA (marine corp baby) but raised in Metairie, LA –  a suburb of New Orleans

Favorite workout:
That’s a hard one!  I love Nate, Diane, Elizabeth, and Nasty Girls.  I tend to favor bodyweight centric wods with moderate barbells in the sub 20 minute range.
 
Favorite Lift:
Hang Squat Clean!  Olympic Lifts in general  - but for some reason (it certainly isn’t skill)  I’ve always loved squat cleans – the idea of not even lifting the bar very high and sneaking under it appeals to me.
 
Which class do you usually attend?
I teach on Wed AM – Hit the saturday wod sometime and like to hang at the gym messing around on Sundays. With Boxing and Games training my programming has been pretty regimented and so I don;t get as much time as I’d like doing open WODs. Definitely back to that post Games.

How did you find out about crossfit?
Real Story;   in 2008 my now ex-wife got into training at Boston Sports Club with this trainer, Ben Bergeron, whom she kept raving about. I was about 35 lbs heavier and a full time couch potato and so very insecure that my wife was training with this Adonis.  I felt compelled to check this dude out so I signed up for a Saturday boot camp class he was teaching. I lurked in the back of the class for a month or two. Then started coming to more classes and within 3 months was completely hooked. Ben and I became great friends and I helped him start a crossfit affiliate (Crossfit New England) that went on the win the Affiliate Cup in 2011.
 
Did you play sports back in the day? Or was it all smoking butts under the bleachers?
I wrestled in high school and rowed crew in college (all 4 years) but no real training after that (too focussed on my career).  I did continue to windsurf for a few years after college before the kids arrived.  Then nothing but periodic weight training until I got into Crossfit in 2008. 

How has Crossfit changed your life outside of the gym?
Wow hard question – it’s changed everything. I’ve had a rough last 8 years on the personal side and was building a company most of that time -stress was through the roof and taking its toll on my health (mental and physical)..I honestly don’t know if I could have gotten through it all without crossfit.  The WODs center you and the community energizes you. It might hurt in the moment but the sense of accomplishment can last for years (for a good pr).  Its great when you see what you are really capable of and that sense of confidence in your capabilities that comes from wrestling with the WODS translates right into your personal or professional life in a real way .
 
What and/or who motivates/inspires you?
I’ll do almost anything for free food. 
 
My favorite quote is from Teddy Roosevelt in this “Citizenship in a Republic” speech
 
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
 
These words encompass a fair share of my personal philosophy.  I guess the things that inspire me most are those rare moments of personal transcendence- you see them alot in crossfit at all levels  - but they are everywhere.  Perhaps that’s why i’m attracted to Crossfit.  When a person pushes though their perceived limitations to discover something they never knew about themselves or what they could do.  I see it alot in Chris Spealer’s performances at the Games, I’ve seen it at Crossfit Cape Ann in the eyes of a lady who had no idea she could hold a plank that long.  I love helping people get there adn discover new capabilities.  I’ve experienced it myself in a bunch of WODs, once playing pool, and once in the ring  - a fair share of my training is trying to get back to that place where the pain melts away and its just you performing. Its hard to get there but it’s a beautiful thing when you can.
 
Name one goal/personal achievement you would like to achieve with the gains made through Crossfit?
Well, success in the upcoming Crossfit Games would be great.  It’s been a goal to get back to the Games this year. I went in the 45-49 masters division in 2011,  but failed to qualify in 2012.  The level of competition has become extremely intense.  That left a bad taste in my mouth.  I’m glad to be back in to the Games this year but it been rough training for both my upcoming charity Boxing match AND training for the Crossfit Games.  Bloody noses, sprained thumbs and bruised ribs put a hold on any serious Crossfit training. I’m hoping to spend some time post bout to concentrate on the Crossfit training.  Outside of Crossfit, I’d like to continue learning more skills in the martial arts, be it boxing, Muay Thai or Jiu Jitsu.  It’s always been an interest of mine to explore these but I have never gotten around to it adn never felt capable.  Now I have the time and fitness.   

What are your hobbies outside of Crossfit?
Boxing!  …and I’m going to broaden that to MMA post-fight.  I’m just got into surfing and I’m looking forward to coming up the curve on that.  I had a blast in the warm waters of Costa Rica adn we have to see how that holds up in the icy waters of Cape Ann.  I’m also a pretty avid diver and do lots of diving for lobsters around Cape Ann in the summer months.  
 
What’s your favorite aspect of CFCA?
I’d have to say the community here.  The group of coaches and people that have assembled here are a blast. There is a great attitude about the work coupled with a great love of fitness even outside the box.  It’s a lifestyle I’m attracted to but haven’t quite gotten my head around yet since I’ve been so focussed on Crossfit for Crossfit’s sake.  Much to learn.
 
Any tips for the newbs?
That’s easy.  FOCUS ON YOU not everyone around you in a wod and BE PATIENT.  I used to remember watching the more accomplished athletes whipping weights around that I couldn’t even comprehend moving (I didn’t go RX on an OHS wod until year 3 of crossfit!).  It can be discouraging until you realize its about improving yourself first and about competition (which is a tool for improving yourself) second.  Just get in and put your heart into the workouts – the gains will come.
 

Happy Birthday Karen!

5 May

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WU

Run the loop
then
Dynamic
then 400 m run

Mobility
Goblet Squat Hold (1 min)

Calf Stretch
Couch stretch

WOD

“Karen”

150 Wallballs for time

Gents RX= 20# 10ft (preferably wood target)
Ladies RX= 14# 9ft

*we will run heats with counters
Here are some tips

Cooldown
3 loops or a slow 5-10 min Row or dyne as soon as you finish

Challenge
max Consecutive Muscle-ups  or pull-ups
*requested by Karen (who didn’t do Eva)

Friday

3 May

Eva-Twardokens-front-squatThe Namesake – Eva Twardokens

WU
400 m Run
Junk Yard Dog
5 Min Set up for WOD

WOD

“Eva”
5 rounds for time of:
Hill Loop Run
30 Kettlebell swings 70/53#
30 Pull-ups

*or if you did this yesterday
10k Row for time.

MOD
5 Rounds or 40 minutes (whichever comes first)
Flat Loop
30 KB Swings (heavier than normal)
30 Pull-ups (bands ok)
*check with coaches for MOD’s…challenge yourself.

Cooldown
Stretch if you have time

Thursday

2 May

Eva_Mendes_53

Wednesday

1 May

doriesRemember the 1st night of the dory Seminar is going tonight behind the brewery. Get on it!

WU
400m Run
400 m Row

then

Junk Yard dog

Mobility
calf
couch
Pigeon/spiderman

WOD

3 Rounds for time or 15 mins

  10 Deadlifts @ BW/ .75 BW
20 box jumps 20in
  30 Push ups
400 m Run

MOD= DL @ 50% 1RM
Challenge yourself Always!

Challenge

Mini Flight Simulator for time.
5-10-15-20-25-30-25-20-15-10-5
Unbroken Double Unders

*if you mess up you redo the round your on

Tuesday

30 Apr

sethSeth gets cozy on the Ghetto GHD.  He has had some issues with tendonitis likely due to the combination working with his hands all day and the grip work that happens in the gym. Remember guys, if you have an ongoing injury or tweak let the coaches know and we can always work around it. It is never an inconvenience for us and you should not feel embarrassed nor intimidated to ask.

WU
Joint Mobility

10-1
Wallball
Ring Row

WOD

8 mins to work up to a 5RM Ring Dip
1 set of 5@5RM
1 set of Max @ 5M

then with Partner

3 Rounds Each (work/rest)
10 Double Swing Clean Push Press
200 M Row

2 min Recovery

3 Rounds Each (work/rest)
10 Goblet Squats
0.2 Miles Airdyne

2 min Recovery

3 Rounds Each (work/rest)
10 Russian Swings
200 M Run

*pick weights that are hard but can be done unbroken for the 10.

Cooldown

30 Deadhang Pull-ups with your partner alternate 1-1

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