CrossFit Coach/IFBB Pro Figure competitor Houng Arcinas WINS in Sacramento! First place for the beautiful and fit CROSSFITTER! The IFBB Judges seem to be looking for a more "ATHLETIC" look. With Houngs dedicated CrossFitting and diet, she is a great example for everyone! Houng coaches the 6PM Tuesday and Thursday class.
WOD:
Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5
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The games are over- WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! Congratulations Silicon Valley CrossFitters! Great effort and from an amazing community. We came, we saw, we conquered pain- Tim Dymmel, Mark Reyes, Michaela Xavier- you all deserve a relaxing recovery day today.
BIG congratulations to our friends at CrossFit Unlimited. Jason Khalipa took home CrossFit Gold this year. I am proud to know we can compete locally with him. Thank you Jason for the inspiration and laying it on the line with a glorious come from behind "DARK HORSE" victory!
In any order, perform the following three workouts:
Three rounds, 21-15- and 9 reps, for time of:
95 pound Thruster (65 pound for women)
Pull-ups (chest must hit the bar to count)
5 rounds for time of:
275 pound Deadlifts, 5 reps (185 pounds for women)
10 Burpees (with clap overhead while airborne)
Run either 750m on a steep trail or 1.5 K on a road or track
The start time for the second workout should be 4 hours after the first. The start time for the third workout should be 4 hours after the second.
Post total time for all three workouts to comments.
CrossFit Games Site 2008
Schedule Changes for July 4th Weekend:
July 4th: 7:15AM class only!
July 5th : CLOSED!
July 6th: CLOSED!
The 2008 CF Games begin on Saturday, July 5th! The Lion Hearts of Silicon Valley (Mark Reyes, Tim Dymmel, Michaela Xavier and Judd Xavier) will give it their all. They have been CrossFitting hard and running up "Uncle Bob's Hill" for time. We were please to find out the training distance and incline worked well for this year's event.
Our competitors will be doing the following WOD's over the course of two days (order to be determined the day's of the event).
Workout A: 12 minute time limit
21-15-9
Thrusters
Pull-Ups
Men=95#
Women=65#
Standards: Thruster-Hip crease below knee cap. Thruster- Full lock out/ear must be visible from the side. Pull-Ups-Any part of the chest from the clavicle down physically touches the bar.
Workout B: 12 Minute Time Limit
5 Rounds:
275# DL Men
185# DL Women
10 Burpees
Standards: Deadlift-Legs
at full extension at the top, with shoulders behind the plane of the
bar/weight must touch the ground for each rep. Burpees-Chest and thighs
touch the ground, hands clap overhead while airborne, ears must be
visible in front of your arm.
Workout C: 20 minute cut-off
750 m hill run
Workout D:
CrossFit HQ will announce Saturday night the event for Sunday competition!
2008 ATHLETES:
We will be meeting at the Games before 6:00 a.m.
under the dark red tent near the Orange Honda Element and Black Range
Rover for a team meeting and review of the movement standards.
Team SV:
Get to the site by 8AM. There will be various events and booths for spectators. Food is available, but please bring additional Paleo/Zone meals and all kinds of drinks "wink, wink" ;)
Standards from HQ here:
http://games.crossfit.com/documents/GamesFormat_Final.pdf
The format:
http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/CrossFitGames_08FormatExplanation.mov
Please hang out with us under the red tent this weekend.
Post your well wishes to Team SV to comments!
Today is a Rest Day- but not for those competing in the games!
The Workout:
3 Rounds
400m run
30 Thrusters
30 Pull-ups
Austin from Unlimited really threw an awesome event.
Great effort Rob, Ted, Mark, Tim, and Michaela. I also thank all those who came out to support us. Way to encourage Ken, Beth, Jenn, Kristen and my cousin Kat and Jackie!
We look forward to the 2008 games in a couple weeks and then next years Unlimited throwdown.
I will Keep you posted for a Silicon Valley Throwdown with superstar athletes and DJs from the valley!
Congratulations Michaela on your top 5 finish!
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