CrossFit Presents the 2nd Annual CrossFit Games: July 5-6, 2008 in Aromas, CA

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The video is an interview with Bionic right before his run.

The picture was taken about 15s into the race, running up the first hill. Ricky Frausto is in the lead, with Jason Khalipa and Mike Giardina right behind. Bionic is in the red shorts and white sunglasses, right behind Dutch and Jeff Tincher. Speal is just to our left of Tincher wearing the big headphones. OPT (white hat) is right behind Brendan (mohawk), and right next to Geoff Aucoin (black hat). Pat Barber is in the back.

In this race, though, starting order was very different from finishing order. The athletes finished the heat like this:

Speal 3:22
OPT 3:34
Jeff Fleming 3:46
Ricky Frausto 3:47
Pat Barber 3:48
Jeff Tincher 3:55
Jason Khalipa 3:58
Dutch 4:04
Geoff Aucoin 4:05
Bionic 4:12
Brendan 4:20
Nick Hawkes 4:21
Mike G 4:34
Eric Jones 4:45

Bionic Pre-Run Interview ...[wmv][mov]

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CrossFit Hardcore of Boca Raton, FL sent a few folks to the Games:
Adriana Grassi
Omar Torres (Bionic)
Lance Mosely

They made a highlight video of their experience.

The picture is of the 3 of them with another Floridian (Jenni Orr). We're not sure what they're doing here, so maybe some other native Floridians can offer some ideas.

CrossFit Hardcore Video Highlights ...[wmv][mov]

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Here's another good-lookin' video from Von Ware, this time talking to rising CrossFit monster Kallista Pappas. Kallista is 14, a veteran of both CrossFit Games events, a gymnast, and a budding beast on the CrossFit horizon.

Von Ware/Kallista Pappas ...[wmv][mov]

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For those of you who asked, or secretly desired, to see the results by event, here they are, in PDF. For the really curious among you, Caity placed 11th in the run, 8th in the Thruster WOD.

Jason was 11th in the Thruster WOD and 38th (!) in the run. The run results are interesting; only 38 seconds separate first from 38th place. Kind of a quirky irony, but it also indicates just how competitive the field was.

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Here's another beautifully produced video from Von Ware, who's done some great videos for the Games (another one of his montages was recently featured on the main page). By the way, Von is QUITE the athlete himself. If you've never taken the opportunity to Google him up, give it a shot!

Von Ware/Jason Khalipa Interview ...[wmv][mov]

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Tom Campitelli from CrossFit Oakland put together this slideshow of his pictures of the Oakland crew from this year's Games. Oakland won the affiliate cup over several great teams, after months of dedicated preparation.

They brought the right mix of athletes and skills for this year...but who knows about next year?

Thanks to Mike Minium of CrossFit Oakland for this detailed list of not only who, but when they appear, in the slideshow.

It's fantastic to be able to put a name with a sweaty face!

CF Oakland Slide Show ...[wmv][mov]

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Here's another great video from yesterday's enthusiastic, if slightly unsteady, videographer. The heart and enthusiasm he (and the other Games spectators) displays is wonderful. I'm afraid Bingo may have lost the "top spectator" title here. These videos are a great addition to our catalog of Games content, and they also really make you appreciate the efforts of Tony B and his team.

Caity finished the run in 11th overall for the women - pretty amazing.

Caity's Run ...[wmv][mov]

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There are a couple of things to learn from this video:

First, Caity Matter, who works out and is a trainer at Rogue Fitness, pushed HARD on the final reps of the final workout of the Games. No doubt that this girl is an outstanding athlete.

Second, it's hard to hold the video camera steady while screaming your lungs out for your favorite competitor!

Caity's Final Reps ...[wmv][mov]

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"Behind every great man is a great woman." The awesome Jamie V., soon to be Mrs. Tony Budding, is the source for many of the great photos we get to enjoy on the CrossFit site.

In the video, we get to see Jason Khalipa knock out a blistering 500M on the C2 rower. Not a PR, but then, it was his third workout of the day.

Seems like he's taking keeping his title seriously!

Khalipa Rows ...[wmv][mov]

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Our amazing sponsor recruitment specialist (otherwise known as the chief arm twister), Mike Pomerenning, goes through the incredible goodies that the Games winners received. We had, as you will see, tremendous support from a wide variety of cool sponsors, and hope that this little video will whet your appetites for next year's events.

I was talking with our Customer Service rep tonight, and she told me that on Sunday night, July 6th, she received an email marked URGENT! The contents of that email? "How do I register for the 2009 Games?"

So...don't wait too long before starting to train for next year....

Mike P. Displays Games Goodies ...[wmv][mov]

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Inquiries have been researched, scoresheets have been reviewed, fat-fingered typos have been fixed, and the results re-calculated.

Below in PDF are the men's, women's, and team corrected final standings.

Thanks to all of the eagle-eyed reviewers helping us get this right, and thanks to you all for your patience. We didn't say *which* Wednesday we'd have the results retabluated, did we?

Men's Corrected Results (PDF)

Women's Corrected Results (PDF)

Corrected Team Standings (PDF)

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As a couple of you might have heard, there's a CrossFit movie in the works. Sevan and Carey are the evil geniuses behind this effort, and their movie will culminate with the 2008 CrossFit Games.

Here they are, discussing how things went after the first day of the Games.

Sevan & Carey After Day 1 ...[wmv][mov]

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As most of you know, the choice of Sunday's event wasn't announced until Saturday after the first three events were completed.

Here's your chance to see the announcement, which includes the description of the standards. As some of the Khalipa-naysayers will discover, the "squat clean to thruster" technique was briefed to all the competitors as an allowable method of completing the work.

Check the reactions to the choice, too. More than a few groans (and several cheers) met the announcement.

Sunday's Event Announcement ...[wmv][mov]

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Here's a great video sent in by Josh and Tanya Wagner of CrossFit Apex in Harleysville PA. It chronicles their games experience from start to finish. You will see blood, sweat, and smiles, but no tears, in this one.

CrossFit Apex Goes to the Games. ...[wmv][mov]

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Based on the queries for corrections submitted, we've reviewed the official scoresheets and made the appropriate corrections - final versions are in the PDFs.

Special "Spirit of CrossFit" kudos to Geoff Aucoin, who dropped himself out of a top-20 finish and into the DNF pack by admitting that he and his spotter mis-counted the reps on his final workout, resulting in a time based on 27 reps, not 30.

The outstanding integrity in coming forward, while small comfort for his drop in standings, elevates him to the top of the heap in my book.

UPDATE 13 JUL: Folks, looks like some technical difficulties with the results files, so I'm pulling them back to compare to an original file and the official timesheets. Will get them back up after some data validation. Sorry for the delay, and the angst.

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Last night's interview continues....

OPT Final Event Interview Part II ...[wmv][mov]

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In this interview, James Fitzgerald ("OPT") talks about the final event of the games. Interesting to hear the pre-event perspective, now that we know how it came out. Tune back in for parts 2 and 3 coming up.

OPT Final WOD Interview, Part I ...[wmv][mov]

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Chris Spealler, Dutch Lowy, Pat Barber, and Adrian Bozman at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Monday after the Games.

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Here's your chance to hear from the sentimental star of the Games, Kallista Pappas. You can check out her inspirational performance on the final event on the July 8th main site WOD post.

Kallista Interview ...[wmv][mov]

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Competitors (and friends): Please take a look at the results PDF. If you find mistakes in the scores for the Games, please submit corrections to saturday@crossfitgames.com by Wednesday and we will verify those corrections using the original score sheets and get an update posted by Wednesday night.

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The Games are over, and results are in.

Top female CrossFitter for 2008 is Caity Matter of Gahanna, OH, where she trains with Rogue Fitness.

Second place: Tanya Wagner

Third Place: Gillian Mounsey

See the PDF for the rest of the results!

CFGamesWomenFinal2008.pdf

Top male CrossFitter for 2008 is Jason Khalipa of CrossFit Unlimited. In a stunning, come-from-behind victory in the staggered-start final heat, Jason quietly finished the reps and walked off the field victorious while all eyes were on the presumptive favorites.

Second place: Josh Everett of Mike's Gym

Third place: Jeremy Thiel of CrossFit Central

A stellar end to a wonderful weekend!

Check the PDF for the rest of the men's results.

CFGamesMenFinal2008.pdf

And, last but not least, the affiliate cup. The affiliate cup was won by CrossFit Oakland. See the PDF for the rest of the results.

TeamStandings.pdf

AND, a huge thanks to the team of volunteers who made it all run - you guys and gals were troopers!

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The early women's heats are complete, and the men's heats are underway. After lunch, the final women's heat and the final men's heats will take place. So far, the time to beat for the Sunday workout is 3:24, by Max Mormont.

Final games results should be posted by early evening. Stay tuned....

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The final workout for the CrossFit Games will be as follows:

155 pound Squat Clean and Jerk, 30 reps (100 pounds for women)

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.

The heat schedules are in the attached PDFs. See everyone tomorrow for a great finish to a great event! Again, parking will be tight so please carpool if you can. Come out to cheer on our amazing athletes.

Women's Heats

Men's Heats

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You guys know what to do...check the PDFs for the standings after Saturday's three events.

Men's Results After 3 Rounds

Women's Results After 3 RoundsMenRd3.pdf

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Download the PDFs for the updates and corrections to Round 1, and the results for Round 2.

Men's Corrected Results, Rd 2

Women's Results, Rd 2

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Grab these two PDF's to see the standings for the women and the men after the first round of the Games. One down, two to go!

Women After Round 1

Men After Round 1

Quick newsflashes, reminders, and announcements dispatched live from the Games will be added under the Newsflashes link at right. Please check there often for the latest updates. These will not appear on the front page of the Games blog.

At last....the master schedule of competitors, heats, and time slots for the games.

CrossFit Games Master Schedule

You will need to use the zoom feature of your PDF reader to view the document. It will be available in consumable form at the Games site tomorrow. Don't forget: registration begins at 6am; plan on arriving early.

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Volunteer check-in begins at 6am on Saturday morning; please arrive as early as possible to get your assignment, point of contact, and t-shirt.

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For the Games deadlift, any stance is acceptable AS LONG AS YOUR HANDS ARE OUTSIDE YOUR KNEES.

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A point wasn't made clear in yesterday's standards video regarding full opening of the hips during the jump in the burpees. Please watch the video to understand this rules clarification.

Dutch Demos Burpees ...[wmv][mov]

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Here's a great interview with Dutch Lowy, definitely a front-runner for the Games this year. He talks with Tony B about the standards, the events, and shows us that yes, (if you're a beast) you can do the "butterfly kip" to the Games standard. Give it a look!

Dutch Does Butterflies. ...[wmv][mov]

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A report from the wilds of Austin, TX! Thanks to Nicole Holstrom from CrossFit Central for the update.

The CrossFit Central Team just left today for Cali!! We're so excited for the Games!!!

The Fittest Games Challenge was developed to seek out top CrossFitters from the Southern region and send them to compete at the CrossFit Games.

Once a month a challenge was held in different locations across Texas including Breakaway Speed and the Dynamax facility.

The 4 Challenges:
Bench Mark Workout,
CrossFit Total,
a MetCon Challenge, and
the 5K Off Road with an unknown challenge.

To win the Grand Prize - Round Trip Airfare, Hotel Accomadation, and Entrance to the CrossFit Games - the athlete had to compete at the Elite level and complete all four challenges. Affiliates from across Texas sent their clients out to the challenges to represent them and join in the competition for a chance to compete at the CrossFit Games this July.

Texas affiliates, kettlebells, hill runs, deadlifts, pull ups, squats, med ball work, and Mark Rippetoe ensured these challenges were consistently intense! By the final challenge the Grand Prize competitors were within points of each other - This year Lisa Bender of Austin , TX Kris Kepler of Austin, TX, and Ken Kutrer of Ft. Worth, TX are heading to the Games and representing as Elite athletes from Texas!

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ALL COMPETITORS!

Please review all of the information in this post. Be sure to download a copy of this PDF, which contains rules, explains what the Games workouts will be, and provides schedule information. This is your key to understanding the weekend.

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Video 1: CrossFit Games 2008 Movement Standards ...[wmv][mov]

Video 2: Additional Explanation on the Games Format ...[wmv][mov]

After reviewing the PDF and watching the videos, ALL COMPETITORS SHOULD PLEASE send the required email to saturday@crossfitgames.com no later than 8 am, Pacific Time, on Friday July 4th. Competitor emails after that time will not be reviewed.

Competitor emails should contain exactly and only the following information, in exactly and only this format. Non-conforming emails will not be used.

Your Name
Your Gender (M or F)
Affiliate Team (if any)
1.Preferred first event
2.Preferred second event
3.Preferred third event
Prescribed weights or scaling requests for Thrusters and Deadlifts

If we don't hear from you, you will be assigned an ordering as the schedule requires. You may include multiple athletes per email or send separate emails. But only this information and this format will be recognized. No requests after 8am PDT July 4th will be recognized.

For competitor questions other than scheduling, please email registration@crossfitgames.com

Sevan talks to Tony Budding, hoping to pry loose some insights about the Games events. Tony plays it coy, and keeps us all wondering just what's in store for the athletes on Saturday and Sunday!

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The crew from CrossFit Front Range, including Mike Pistono, Cori Gobel, Sean Roeper, Jodi Miller, and Matt Griffin, are training hard for the Games. After their oxygen-deprived atmosphere, the Games events should be a piece of cake! (Or not...)

Front Range Workout...[wmv][mov]

This just in: Diligent spying, creative snooping, and the opportunity of a lifetime for our reporter on the scene allows us to bring you this unbelievable photographic evidence of how two top Games contenders, "Dutch" Lowy and "Speal" Spealler, are REALLY preparing for the games.

WODs? Ha. Wood-tossing? Nope. Incredible bodyweight workouts, Olympic lifts, and the Zone diet? Hardly!

Come on out and see how the latest in high-tech machine training prepares these athletes to smash the competition!

Our friends at the Concept2 shop figured they could do a better job on their "good luck" video, so here's the new and improved version, complete with Tabata rowing, rower-box-thrusters, nose-picking, and the well-wishes of their whole staff.

C2 Games Good Luck ...[wmv][mov]

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Josh Everett and Sevan ...[wmv][mov]

So now, we begin to see the REAL nature of athletes, pushed to the edge by pre-competiton jitters (and Sevan) coming to light. The veneer starts to crack...

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Kallista Does Fran...[wmv][mov]

Height: 5'1"
Weight: 103
Age: 14

Benchmarks:
Fran : 4:33 55#
Cindy: 19 rounds
Grace: 7:35 95#
Linda: 32:20 (bench 85#)

Back Squat 145
Shoulder Press 72
Overhead Squat 3x95
Deadlift 209

I am so excited to get out there and Get Some! During my three years of CrossFitting I haven't experienced anything as exciting and inspiring as the CrossFit community, especially last year at the Games. I just want to be there again, have fun, and give it my all.

I am as prepared as my full time gymnastics has allowed. Though I am fitter than I have ever been, I have so much room for improvement! Going to the CrossFit Northwest Championships and coming in 2nd in the 36 and younger division really fired my up for the Games. I can't wait to be there and watch all the beasts perform. I know the field is going to be different this year, but I'll still be bringing it on.

See you there!

Born from the marriage of the old-school "deck of cards PT" and the traditional CrossFit concept of the "hopper" workout, an amazing team of artists and CrossFitters has, working closely with Coach Glassman and other CrossFit principals, developed the perfect tool for your travel workouts, your "I need a change of pace" workouts, your affiliate challenge workouts... the Hopper Deck.

Featuring the Heroes, the Girls, and many other workouts.

Enhanced by bad-ass graphics.

These will be available 7 July, and at the Games. Get yours!

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Sevan Interviews Dutch ...[wmv][mov]

Sevan is going to get a reputation if he keeps getting picked up by big, strong, guys...

In case the roster of athletes wasn't scary enough, just add Max Mormont from Buena Park, CA. If you'd like to see what else Max is up to, just hop on over to MaxFit.

Max Mormont and Sevan ...[wmv][mov]

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This one left me speechless...although I will note that the weight overhead in the picture is a lot more than that used in the video.

Sevan and John Welbourne ...[wmv][mov]

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Jeff Tincher profile ...[wmv][mov]

Height: 5'9"
Weight: 178 lbs.
Age: 39
Home Gym: Crossfit Fairfax
Profession: Firefighter - and I absolutely love the job - otherwise I would be a CrossFit Trainer full time

Benchmarks:
Fran: 2:38
Jackie: 6:27
FGB: 403
Total: 1030
5K run: 21:20
Linda: 20:02

My thoughts: Being around fellow CrossFitters is always a good time. Ever since I went to my first cert 3 years ago, I have been blown away by the community that CrossFit has created. We have developed the same type of community at our gym. Firefighters are widely known for having a strong brotherhood, but it doesn't compare to the CrossFit community.

As far as the competition, I can't wait to watch the show. There are going to be some amazing athletes and performances. The only thing I have done differently to prepare for the CF Games is stick to the Diet more. I am at 16 blocks a day now. I have been doing CrossFit for 3.5 years, and I have practiced 'My Bitch' (whatever it may be - there have been so many) after WOD's ever since I have been CrossFitting. I will be one of the few who don't follow the main site WOD. I do the same workouts that I write for CF Fairfax. I am excited to see how we do in the Affiliate Competition. Like Coach says "The magic is in the movements, the art is in the programming, and the science is in the explanation."

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Gillian Mounsey ...[wmv][mov]

Age: 30
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 136
Home town: Queens, NYC
Affiliate: Black Box CrossFit NYC

Occupation: Personal Trainer

Sports History: gymnastics for 20 years, track and field (800m, 100 & 400m hurdles, discus), physical fitness competition, push-up world record holder, distance running, ballroom dance, mixed martial arts.

Benchmarks:
Fran 3:00
Diane 4:37 (w 185lb DL), 3:37 (w 155lb DL)
Cindy 26 rounds
Mary 11 rounds
Linda 19:11
Grace 3:14
Squat 235
Deadlift 285
Press 120

I have been CrossFitting now for three months with the Black Box. I have been competing in sport since the age of 2 when I started gymnastics.

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Connor & David Martin at the 07 Games ...[wmv][mov]

Height: 5-11
Weight: 150
Age: 16

Benchmarks:
Helen: 8:19 (460m run)
Fran : 3:53
Cindy: 39 rounds
Angie: 13:09
Murph: 31:43 (1.2 Mile run)
30 muscle ups 4:43

Back Squat 305
Shoulder Press 150
Overhead Squat 150 x 15

I've been going to CrossFit events since I was 12 years old. The games are a chance to see a lot of people I've gotten to know over the years. Last year I was excited to compete in the games, but a little intimidated. Then the hopper event was announced and I found out I would be pressing more than my bodyweight. It was a hard couple of days, but I learned a lot.

I have been thinking about the games since they ended last year. Since wrestling season ended I have been training really hard. I've been working on my weaknesses and began a heavy lifting program. I have gotten a double bodyweight deadlift, back squat and a bodyweight shoulder press. Last year I had a hard time dealing with the weight in the hopper event, but I've been training heavier the past few months, so if heavy push jerks or presses come out of the hopper I think I will be able to deal with it.

The competition is obviously heating up this year you never know what monster might come out of the woods, all I can do is push myself in my daily workouts and hope for the best. If something body weight comes out of the hopper then I think I'll do well but if something with heavy lifting comes out I'll do my best and see what happens. I'm glad that I get the opportunity to compete among athletes of this caliber and hope to have a good showing. Either way I'm still young so I'll get to keep coming back for years. See you guys there !!!!

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From the wilds of Utah, Miranda Oldroyd of CrossFit 801 reports,

"Several affiliates gathered for the Utah CrossFit Challenge that was held at CrossFit 801 on May 24th. We had an awesome turnout with over 40 competitors and 70 or so spectators. The following for CrossFit in Utah has grown so much, and we are really excited about it!!"

Participating Affiliates:

CrossFit 801, Midvale (Salt Lake City) Miranda and Tyson Oldroyd
Wasatch CrossFit, Kaysville, Damon Stewart
CrossFit Park City, Park City, Speal
CrossFit Utah Valley, Orem, Nolan &Annie Foster Jeremy and Brandy Wann, Brandon, and Tom
Viking CrossFit, Pleasant Grove, Jason and Natalie Garcia, Dave Chase, Cody Jolley
CrossFit Cache Valley, Logan, Brad Thorne

Lots of pictures here...

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Anthony Bainbridge Profile...[wmv][mov]

Height: 5'7
Weight: 170
Age: 29
CrossFit Fredericton

Benchmarks

30 Muscleups: 3:14
Angie: 13:41
Cindy: 33 rounds
Diane: 3:21
Elizabeth: 4:31
FGB: 404 (3 rounds) / 585 (5 rounds)
Fran: 2:47
Grace: 2:13
Murph: 33:43

Squat: 405
Press: 205
Deadlift: 565
Power Clean: 235
500m Row: 1:26.2

Thoughts on the Games: Everyone knows what happened last year, but with CrossFit's infamous "variety" principle it is obvious that things could change. I've heard a ton of rumors but it honestly doesn't matter. You could tell me the exact events and I would still use the WOD to prepare. But if there is another random hopper event, I'd be hoping for something like 21-15-9 of 405 pound deadlifts and muscleups. Can you pass that on to Coach for me?

The competition itself is going to be insane! The big dogs are coming out for this one and it's almost tempting to just sit back and watch them demolish the events. I won't see any of it since I'll be gasping for air and wiping sweat out of my eyes for 2 days, so hopefully Tony B gets some great video of everyone kicking ass.

Diet: I'm on a steady stream of Big Macs and Pepsi. I figure I'll self-sabotage so that if I don't perform well I can blame it on my diet. Seriously though, I'm Zoning on 18 blocks with 4x fat - practically no sugar or starch.

Mental: I'm in a really good spot right now. I took a break from fighting so I have no injuries, diet is dialed in, sleep patterns are solid, and my benchmark workouts have been improving at a steady rate. I know I'll come in well rounded and at my best - so whatever happens on the scorecard is irrelevant.

Countdown is on!

You know they say everything is bigger in Texas...maybe there's something to that. Austin's CrossFit Central is bringing a BIG team to the Games. And they've been doing BIG preparation, with challenges and other events leading up to the Games.

Check out some of their athletes in this PDF!

You can also check out their interviews over on YouTube:

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Albany CrossFit recently hosted The East Coast Games challenge.

Results and descriptions can be found here. Pics can be found here.

Great video content on the event is here ...[wmv][mov]

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Scott DeLozier ...[wmv][mov]

Here's another look at Scott's performance; while the video quality is a bit off, it's good enough to see what a beast this guy is! Scott D Games Prep...[mp4]

Age; 27
Height; 5'11"
Weight; 185 lbs
Affiliate: Harbor City CrossFit

Benchmarks
CFT- nearly 1,000lbs
5K- 19:23
Fran- 2:44
Diet = 1 part zone, 1 part Paleo, and gallons of whole milk

From Mike Manning (Scott's CrossFit trainer)
This Harbor City Crossfit athlete trains doing the mainsite WOD's, biking, and fishing. Nine months of WOD's and oly-lift lessons gave Scott the honor of top male athlete at the 2008 Southeast CrossFit Challenge, held 31 May-1 June 2008 in Melbourne, Florida. As a 2-time MVP for Ole Miss Rebel Rugby, Scott still marvels how CrossFit teamwork helps deliver PRs for solo efforts.

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Front Range CrossFit Discussion ...[wmv][mov]

Front Range CrossFit is sending 15 (!) athletes to the Games this year. Here's a discussion with Skip and Jodi Miller (the owners) and several of their athletes. With the numbers, attitude, and training background this team brings to the event, they look to be SERIOUS contenders for the team title.

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Too nice to sweat in! Adidas is donating these great shirts for all competitors.

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Ian Carver Profile...[wmv][mov]

Occupation: Deputy Sheriff / K9 Handler - Sacramento Sheriff's Dept.
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 175 Lbs
Age: 34
Years CF'ng: 3

Benchmarks:
Fran: 2:43
Helen: 7:46
Karen: 5:01
Cindy: 29 Rounds
5k Run: 19:49
10k Run: 46:52
Squat: 315 Lbs
D/L: 355 Lbs
C & J: 100 Kilo (220 Lbs)
Snatch: 175 Lbs

Thoughts on the Games

The unexpected is what I am looking forward to, hence the beauty of CrossFit. I don't consider myself one of the "CF Immortals," but I feel I can be relatively competitive amongst the field of athletes.

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As you'll see from our man-on-the-scene Sevan's interview with Matt, he's got a lot going on. Training for the Games (watch for the inside scoop on one of the events -EXCLUSIVE!!!), getting his affiliate off the ground, and, well, Laurah.

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Sevan Interviews Lauren ...[wmv][mov]

Height: 5'9
Weight: 145
Age: 26

Benchmarks
Fran 65lbs - 4:49
Fran 95lbs- 8:00
Michael- 16:26
Cindy - 19 rds
Nancy: 15:45
Kelly: 21:30 (with 12lbs ball)
Annie: 6:20

5K Run: 22:30
500m row: 1:46
Deadlift: 300
Back Squat: 235
Press: 105

I am totally excited to participate in my first CF Games this year. I feel so privileged to compete against some amazing female athletes, as well as watch the whole competition unfold. I am viewing this competition as an opportunity to push my limits, physically and mentally, to a new max. Like executing the WODs, this will set myself a new standard to work with for the challenges to come.

I have been involved with track and field for 14 years, and when I 'retired' after university I started to dabble in CF. I followed the info on the site and completed the WODs that I was able to do confidently. In the fall of '07 I really started to focus on CF, this meant completing all the daily WODs and focusing more on improving my weaknesses. By following the WODs I have seen great improvements in all aspects of my own fitness as well as witnessed huge developments in others.

Like each workout my daily nutrition is different. I fuel myself depending on the workouts and how my body is feeling. I eat as clean as possible and make the best choices that my situation will allow.

I am so excited to participate with the CF Calgary team, as well as meet others from the CF community. Everyone's support and motivation is amazing and I believe these games will bring all that to a new level.

Let the games begin!!!

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Southeast CrossFit Challenge ...[wmv][mov]

Mike Manning of Harbor City CrossFit hosted this year's SouthEast CrossFit Challenge. For more details, see this thread on the CrossFit Message Board. Scott Delozier and Jenni (Jelli) Orr won the overall titles. Full results are h here . The event was also covered on Florida Today's website .

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Bionic Profile ...[wmv][mov]

Height:
5'4"
Weight: 165lbs
Age: 30
Home gym: CrossFit Hardcore

Benchmarks/PR's:

Fran 2:44
Linda 20:05
Helen 8:08
Cindy 28 rds
Grace 3:47
Mary 13 rds
CFT 946 in lbs/430 in kilos
FGB 351
Deadlift 418lbs/190kg
Backsquat 352lbs/160kg
Shoulder Press 176lbs/80kg

My Thoughts on the Games:

The Games, well all I can say is I will be giving it my all. I've only been CrossFitting for just under a year now, so I know I'm not yet at my best.

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Jelli Profile ...[wmv][mov]

Age 28
Height 5'5"
Weight 121 lbs
BGI Fitness Jupiter
Miami Dolphins Cheerleader

Benchmarks:
Fran: 4:23
Jason 33:59 I thought that was good : )
Nancy 17:27 95#
Helen 9:28
Eva 1:03:00 As RX with bloody hands
Uneven Grace 4:02

Back Squat 235lbs
OH Squat 125lbsx16
Shoulder Press 85lbs
Deadlift 242lbs

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I started CrossFitting about 1 1/2 years ago.

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Not only is C2 donating a shiny new rower, they're even bringing water! The water's for drinking; not for rowing in. Concept2 will be providing private label water at the CrossFit Games. They are also enthusiastic supporters of CrossFit and the CrossFit Games, as seen in this video: ...[wmv][mov]