Ultimate Frisbee FCFers

This past weekend, Gina P. (ultimate player and Foundation CrossFitter) qualified to go to the Club Ultimate National Championships next month in Sarasota, FL. Her team Underground played against Vancouver's Zephyr for fourth place and the final bid from the Northwest region to the national championship tournament.

FCFer Ben B's season ended at Northwest Regionals, unfortunately. He played in the game-to-go to Nationals, but the final bid was taken by Furious George, a team from Vancouver.

"I had a great season though and earned a starting spot on my team, Voodoo." - Ben B.

Amazing work by the both of you bad ass motherfunkers.

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WOD

establish within 15 minutes:
front squat 1RM

then

for 10 minutes:
handstand, 30 seconds
rest 30 seconds

then

for time:
2k row

Post results to whiteboard.

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Is CrossFit Training Good For Kids? - NPR.com (via Eric P)

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Raw

9 year old girl is inspired by her father, and squats 85kg at a weight of only 40kg!

Now she's a world record holder.

By the way, Jesse and his crew at Local's Gym are having a lifting meet tomorrow!

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WOD

"JT"

21-15-9 reps for time:
handstand pushups
ring dips
pushups

compare to 23JUL2010.

How difficult are strict hspu compared to kipping hspu? Post time to comments!

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Good luck to the Mariners on Opening Night! Part of First Ave South is now officially Dave Niehaus Way South

Speaking of Seattle teams, here something to watch over the weekend (if you haven't already):



FRACK YOU CLAY BENNET.

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High Elbows

Keeping your elbows high allows the bar to rest on your shoulders, avoiding stressed wrists.

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WOD

as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes:
6 ring dips
12 back extensions
18 abmat situps

FINISHER

3 sets of 8-12 back bridges, either on the ground (static/rocking) or using a wall

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Got kids? Know someone close who has them?

Benefits of Weight Training For Kids - NY Times

It's too bad that the Physical Education departments of most schools are lacking knowledge in this field. Luckily I had the fortune of having some great teachers (Mr. Griffith, Mr. Eathorne, Mr. & Mrs. Freeman, Mr. Vaughn) who not only had passion, but the know-how in getting their students moving.

If not for them, I wouldn't be where I am today!

16 years old

Get any kid that you can influence moving as soon as possible. In this day and age with all these comforts that technology provides, it's time we fight back these influential sedentary lives. How many kids do you see playing outside nowadays?