Every year, in Aromas California, the Crossfit Games are held. A mix of 3-4 workouts are given with rules and guidelines, each 'randomly' chosen. A crossfitter will be able to perform better at any random task except for those that specialize in that one thing, so it would make sense that the top crossfitter will have the best combined time of all the workouts at the Crossfit Games.
The great thing about the games are the workouts are revealed in real time (at home) so we can compete against the top dogs and see how our times measure up. This year, I am the only one in Eugene participating. Start training so next year you can do it!
Today the final event was revealed: (see yesterday's entry on how I did on the first 3 events)
155 pound Squat Clean and Jerk, 30 reps
The barbell goes from ground to overhead, passing through a front
squat in which the crease of the hip passes below the height of the
kneecap. The finish position is with the arms, hips and knees fully
extended, arms overhead, with at least a portion of the ear visible in
front of the arm. Dropping the barbell is acceptable.
Keep in mind that this is after a grueling day yesterday.
Here's of video of me doing the workout. Final Time: 9:44
And so my results were the following:
Workout 1 - 6:28 - 6:50AM Fran
Workout 2 - 6:28 - 12:30PM - DL&Burpees
Workout 3 - 3:44 - 4:50 - 750 meters up a steep hill
Workout 4 - 9:44 - Day 2 - 30 Squat Clean and Jerk
Day 1 Total - 16:40
Day 2 Total - 9:44
Total Time: 26:24
How did I measure up?
26:24 puts me at 82nd out of 196 competitors.
Not bad! Looking forward to next year!
(Click here for the Mens Standings)
(Click here for Womens Standings)
9 Comments
Loved the coaching from Kristine! "Go down further" and "you only have 9 left". Nice.
Q
J--
I too have done these workouts. I did not know they were from the crossfit games.
At home now I have a squat rack and all the weights.
I am putting in a pullup bar.
For the 3 in 1 workout, I did have to lower my weight on the Thruster. Also, did pushups since there was no pullup bar.
BTW-
on a thruster, at what position are the hands on the bar? like a shoulder press, or like an overhead squat?
I compromised, but think I would have been faster in the "press" position.
I am a day off, so I get the squat clean jerk today. Your video helps me understand some form better.
Anyway--
I am still pursuing Crossfitness and still consider you my coach and inspiration.
I enjoy having the flexibility to workout at home, but would like to get out the garage for a checkup. Maybe the next CF Total workout, Q and I can get out there.
Take care--
Otto
J--
I too have done these workouts. I did not know they were from the crossfit games.
At home now I have a squat rack and all the weights.
I am putting in a pullup bar.
For the 3 in 1 workout, I did have to lower my weight on the Thruster. Also, did pushups since there was no pullup bar.
BTW-
on a thruster, at what position are the hands on the bar? like a shoulder press, or like an overhead squat?
I compromised, but think I would have been faster in the "press" position.
I am a day off, so I get the squat clean jerk today. Your video helps me understand some form better.
Anyway--
I am still pursuing Crossfitness and still consider you my coach and inspiration.
I enjoy having the flexibility to workout at home, but would like to get out the garage for a checkup. Maybe the next CF Total workout, Q and I can get out there.
Take care--
Otto
J--
I too have done these workouts. I did not know they were from the crossfit games.
At home now I have a squat rack and all the weights.
I am putting in a pullup bar.
For the 3 in 1 workout, I did have to lower my weight on the Thruster. Also, did pushups since there was no pullup bar.
BTW-
on a thruster, at what position are the hands on the bar? like a shoulder press, or like an overhead squat?
I compromised, but think I would have been faster in the "press" position.
I am a day off, so I get the squat clean jerk today. Your video helps me understand some form better.
Anyway--
I am still pursuing Crossfitness and still consider you my coach and inspiration.
I enjoy having the flexibility to workout at home, but would like to get out the garage for a checkup. Maybe the next CF Total workout, Q and I can get out there.
Take care--
Otto
Jeremy,
A few things I saw in your jerk just real quickly....
1. Your deadlift start position needs to be cleaned up....the bar needs to be in the middle of your foot so it can stay closer to your body. Really work on that starting position...max tension in hammies, chest up and get it solid before you start. The max tension in the hammies will help that pelvis stay locked strong to your spine....
2. Because the bar is not in the middle of the foot the bar path is out in front of you so take the bar up the shins up the thighs...you do not have to take it fast off the floor fast comes when you hit the jumping position on the thigh, which leads me to the fact that the bar has got to touch the thigh and then jump and catch or again it ends up way out in front of you and the bar path is not straight up and down.
3. Let your arms be ropes your first pull off the floor is with your arms and then you yank the bar with your arms to get it up....remember that power is lost the moment the arms bend and you must be powerful with the clean.
Just a couple things I saw that you could clean up....start the deadlift correctly and the rest of the lift will follow suit better. Thanks for the WOD today.....It's always nice to beat the boys....LOL
Lu
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