I walked into the gym this morning, and exclaimed (before doing the workout) "if anyone beats my time today, I'll buy them a beer." I was feeling pretty cocky. And if there is anything you should know (if you don't already know) about CrossFit WODs - they always look easier on the board. But the real reason behind my statement was - I wanted to push myself and put myself more in a competition mode to see how I would do. Plus it also meant I would have to buy beers for people who beat me, so that was a push too because I couldn't take back what I said.
Today's work out was: 50 Burpees, 100 Double Unders and 1 mile run - For time. I also knew that most people at the gym could do this workout as prescribed - so people would definitely be able to beat my time. Simply put, I went all out. There are two benefits to this method:
1) I push myself
2) I really don't want to buy beers that I don't get to consume
2a) But I really DO want to buy beers because - well, drinking?! Why not.
I finished today's workout in 15:44 as prescribed. It was actually really difficult, a lot harder than expected. I would have to admit my tempo run training did come to be helpful for the last 200m of the mile. Looking back I should have ran my tempo pace for the last lap - but, I always have these thoughts after the WOD. Based on the time I left gym for the 1 mile, I did just a little over a 9 minute mile which translates into 5:35 pace for km.
And then from this was birthed the "Rachel Beer Open WOD Challenge". So I like to consider this an inclusive event, but I'm directly excluding men from my challenge - because just like any other sport - men and women majority of the time do not compete against each other. Sorry boys.
- The WOD selected will offer skills that most participants can do (i.e. Muscle Ups will not make an appearance as it is an advanced move). The WODs will be varied, and weights for lifting movements will be very much the same as the Games Open WOD.
- Rachel, as the time setter will only be allowed to attempt the WOD once.
- Participants have a maximum number of 2 attempts at the assigned WOD.
- The attempts can only be done on the day of the official Rachel Beer Open WOD or on that week Friday Open Gym
- I trust that everyone will count their reps/rounds truthfully
- Your time/score needs to be recorded on the whiteboard, you can e-mail me a pic of the time or Kristi/Adam can verify your time
- 1 beer per athlete! Good try.
I will be keeping track of the athletes who have beaten my time so I know who I owe beers to! And I don't know, perhaps I'll have some sort of fun prize for the athlete with the most wins or something like that.
Today's work out was: 50 Burpees, 100 Double Unders and 1 mile run - For time. I also knew that most people at the gym could do this workout as prescribed - so people would definitely be able to beat my time. Simply put, I went all out. There are two benefits to this method:
1) I push myself
2) I really don't want to buy beers that I don't get to consume
2a) But I really DO want to buy beers because - well, drinking?! Why not.
I finished today's workout in 15:44 as prescribed. It was actually really difficult, a lot harder than expected. I would have to admit my tempo run training did come to be helpful for the last 200m of the mile. Looking back I should have ran my tempo pace for the last lap - but, I always have these thoughts after the WOD. Based on the time I left gym for the 1 mile, I did just a little over a 9 minute mile which translates into 5:35 pace for km.
And then from this was birthed the "Rachel Beer Open WOD Challenge". So I like to consider this an inclusive event, but I'm directly excluding men from my challenge - because just like any other sport - men and women majority of the time do not compete against each other. Sorry boys.
Foundational Rules for the Challenge Series
- Any female CrossFit Vortex member is eligible to participate- The WOD selected will offer skills that most participants can do (i.e. Muscle Ups will not make an appearance as it is an advanced move). The WODs will be varied, and weights for lifting movements will be very much the same as the Games Open WOD.
- Rachel, as the time setter will only be allowed to attempt the WOD once.
- Participants have a maximum number of 2 attempts at the assigned WOD.
- The attempts can only be done on the day of the official Rachel Beer Open WOD or on that week Friday Open Gym
- I trust that everyone will count their reps/rounds truthfully
- Your time/score needs to be recorded on the whiteboard, you can e-mail me a pic of the time or Kristi/Adam can verify your time
- 1 beer per athlete! Good try.
I will be keeping track of the athletes who have beaten my time so I know who I owe beers to! And I don't know, perhaps I'll have some sort of fun prize for the athlete with the most wins or something like that.
