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090715 WEDNESDAY "Grace"
Darren makes the 'Jumbotron' shine.
Olympic weightlifting warm up: Push Jerks (aka "Power Jerks"), 3 sets of 10. Add weight each round if you feel comfortable. Take the weight out of the racks if you wish. Get coordinated, but don't burn out. You'll probably want to use jerks for the workout.
Workout: "Grace"
30 Clean and Jerks (really just from the ground to overhead).
135 is "Rx'ed", but use 95 pounds, 65 pounds or broomstick as needed to maintain good form.
Post time to comments.
Remember that your time can only be posted on the DCF Leaderboard if your performance is witnessed by a DCF trainer and/or counted by a third party.
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Article: "Obesity linked to child of same sex as parent"
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The researchers believe the link is behavioural rather than genetic. . .
They found that 41% of the eight-year-old daughters of obese mothers were obese, compared to 4% of girls with normal-weight mothers. There was no difference in the proportion for boys.
For boys, 18% of the group with obese fathers were also obese, compared to just 3% for those with normal-weight fathers. Again, there was no difference in the proportion for girls. . ."
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Upcoming Events!
Rowing Clinic, with Concept II - Saturday July 25th at 11am.
The 3 hour session will be $75 for Diablo CrossFitters and $85 for Non DCFers. Performed by "Concept 2" (the manufactures of the rowing machines), this seminar will cover the basices of the rower, rowing technique, settings for the feet and the damper, as well as how to use the monitor to maximize your rowing efficiency. Email Jeremy at jeremy@diablocrossfit.com if you are interested. Space is limited, so you will need to pay in advance to reserve your spot. DON'T WAIT! This is only a week from this Saturday!
Olympic Weightlifting Clinic - Saturday August 1st at 11am.
We will be hosting a 2-hour clinic that will focus on the Olympic lift, the Clean (also $75 per current member, or $85 for non members). The clinic will be conducted by USA Weightlifting Club Coach Angela Lim who has been weightlifting for the past eight years and has trained under the coaching of Olympic Coach Jim Schmitz. In this intensive clinic, we will focus on improving the efficiency of the student’s lift. We will videotape and critique each participant’s lift as well as discuss techniques and exercises to enhance Olympic lifting. Each participant will leave with a one or two day program to reinforce and work on the techniques that were reviewed. The Clinic is open to anyone who is a member of Diablo Crossfit and has a basic understanding of the clean, but wants to focus on technique and increase power. The Clinic is limited to only 7 participants to ensure personal attention and feedback. To sign up, contact Jeremy at jeremy@diablocrossfit.com. Payment must be made in advance to ensure a spot in the clinic.
Posted by Jeremy Jones at July 14, 2009 9:59 PM
Comments
J.J. Im in for the rowing clinic on the 25th
thanks
Matt
Posted by: 6am....Matt at July 15, 2009 4:09 AM
Damn it Adam beat me last night!?! Alright Adam, rematch but this time minimum 8 beers...CF Games style!
Will anyone be at the shed at 4pm today for Grace? What's the mark to get on the DCF Leaderboard?
Posted by: Mike P. at July 15, 2009 6:48 AM
5,6 & 7 had some great rowing - our peeps pay attention! Darren epitomized the benefit of a solid row stroke at the Games - and it paid off huge for him. Our folks rowed some great times - and didn't get clobbered - especially our new folks, Robert T, Kate A!
Adam has ring dips! He crushed the wod last night doing 5-10 ring dips in a row with little rest.
Great Games pics on Flicker and on Scott & Andrews Picassa links.
I may do Grace at 4, Mike.
Posted by: CraigH at July 15, 2009 6:59 AM
That weightlifting class looks awesome but we are going to be in *&^$%*&%^ for Kate's Birthday that weekend. Next time though, count me in. I'll have to do with Rip's virtual lessons for now.
Posted by: Scott S. at July 15, 2009 7:41 AM
6 am killed grace this morning with a crew of 13!!
We have a leaderboard entry!!!
To get on the Leaderboard for this WOD, you need to go Rx (135/95) and get a sub 4 minute time.
Tyler registered a 3:42 as Rx at 0600... SAVAGE.
if anybody wants to get on the big board and have their name immortalized as DCF Elite, come in and do grace....she's begging you...
Posted by: jordan Karnofsky at July 15, 2009 8:04 AM
6 am killed grace this morning with a crew of 13!!
We have a leaderboard entry!!!
To get on the Leaderboard for this WOD, you need to go Rx (135/95) and get a sub 4 minute time.
Tyler registered a 3:42 as Rx at 0600... SAVAGE.
if anybody wants to get on the big board and have their name immortalized as DCF Elite, come in and do grace....she's begging you...
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Posted by: Holly at July 15, 2009 8:20 AM
Craig, I shouldn't have a problem making it in right around 4 so if you're there let's get after it. And despite what I'm sure is a Grace around 2 minutes for you, I'll put a 6 pack of cider on a victory...Karno, are you getting a piece of Grace today...maybe around 4???
Posted by: Mike P. at July 15, 2009 8:40 AM
Mike, I get off work at 4 so if you wait 15 mins for me to get to the SHED I will do Grace with you. I need a nice PR
Posted by: jorgy at July 15, 2009 9:56 AM
0500 Class
No one showed up this morning so I did the workout. Made good progress on two items.
1. Did RX instead of 95lbs last time I did this workout
2. Cut my time down 4 mins
Overall I am a MACHINE working on progress!!!
Very happy about it too.
Posted by: Big Dave at July 15, 2009 10:47 AM
Good work Dave! Cutting 4 minutes while moving up to Rx is a huge improvement.
Jorgy, that sounds good I might not be there right at 4 anyway.
Posted by: Mike P. at July 15, 2009 11:55 AM
And humble :-)
Posted by: Scott S. at July 15, 2009 11:57 AM
4 o clock. Dcf. 135 Lbs. Rx. Pr's. B there. Do it........do it
Posted by: Karny at July 15, 2009 11:59 AM
Beware, if you cross Sarah and are not too big she can clean and jerk you 30 times in under 7 minutes. And Stav will do it in under 2. I think this is how they keeps their classes in line. I had FUN watching today, Shawna, Brook, Jaz, Stav and Sarah ate Grace for a snack.
I worked the back squat - one rep max of 165 after a sloppy set of 5 at 145. Jello legs. Then I innocently did 7 round of 10 pull-ups, 10 ghds, 10 push-ups. If you have ever wondered where all the trunk muscles on your body are, I recommend this WOD as a demonstration. I think I was lucky to get my forehead to the bar by the third round.
Thank you Mountain for the interval coaching and catching my ugly squat. I think I owe you a Peet's for sure now; you help me get wicked fast and keep my back intact.
Posted by: Amy at July 15, 2009 12:02 PM
Stav can do it in under two minutes because we are still waiting for confirmation that he's actually human. I mean honestly, who is ripped all the way down to their calves???
Posted by: Mike P. at July 15, 2009 12:42 PM
930 class- as Savage Amy said, Stav did Grace in under 2 min...We're not worthy!! We're not worthy!! Jaz and Jellybean kicked ass in 4:09, Brook 5:06,Shawna 5:20!! Damn!
1015 class- Julie, Jenna, and Zak came in and kicked Grace around...the amazing, beautiful, and STRONG ladies times?? Julie-2:30, Jenna-3:16!! Brought a tear to my eye! AND our BEASTLY man Zac? 3:16!!
1030 class- Hector and Ronnie battled it out....So cool to see the awesome Jerks in class...Kathy, Paula and I took a bit of time to make sure we had our Cleans as shiny as possible and our Jerks under control. Then off they went! Great way to show Grace who is boss!!
Posted by: sarah@diablocrossfit.com at July 15, 2009 12:52 PM
Stav sub two? Wow, that is a dcf first.
Posted by: Darren at July 15, 2009 1:48 PM
A DCF 2nd actually. JJ was there for my 1:55 on May 8th
Posted by: Stavros@Diablo Crossfit at July 15, 2009 2:23 PM
Well I PR'd GRACE by almost 6 mins, was a bit over a 11 the last time and 5:44 RX today. Yea its still slow but its progress. And at 51 I know I can still knock that time down some. Hey Jordon when I did the 40 reps at 135 on the bench Friday I still had or 5 or 10 more reps in me.
Posted by: Ronnielo at July 15, 2009 2:49 PM
Stav, that's insane! Nice job!
Posted by: jamie at July 15, 2009 3:11 PM
Stav, you beat me by 14 seconds, and I only did cleans. And it wasn't even a PR for you.
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1st time for Grace...2:30 RX'D...lame, coulda done in quicker...feeling sluggish today...she's mine next time!! hahaha...grrrrr
Posted by: Julie at July 15, 2009 5:47 PM
Sitting at home bummed that I missed Grace today. Went in at 1245 today & did rows & dips from yesterday....it was a lot harder than it appears in writing!
Posted by: jamie at July 15, 2009 7:33 PM
No Grace for me today, scheduled rest day. Maybe I will try this tomorrow or later this week. Completely impressed by the times I am hearing. You guys and gals are all so AWESOME!!!
Posted by: Jeff B at July 15, 2009 8:03 PM
Ronnielo! You're getting fit man. Awesome performance.
Fun stuff at 4 with Jordan, Jorgy, Steve, Dean, Meg and Mike P.
I came in at 2:33 - with 12 reps done at 38 seconds, I took a pause and totally broke my rythym and started to drop the bar - that kills time. No pause next time - straight through. I wasn't even that gassed at the end.
Jorgy clobbered it with a 1:50 something. Jordan was 2:38 (PR), and Mike P. was in at 2:23 I think. Steve moved up to 115 lbs and nailed it too. Meg & Dean did it immediately after doing the row/ring dip wod from yesterday.
Posted by: Craig at July 15, 2009 8:09 PM
I am in for the rowing
Posted by: Nick at July 15, 2009 8:18 PM
awesome workout at 4 today with jorgy craig n jorgy n meg n dean.
6 am'ers killed it also with cabby and josh and a few others going RX.
totally a mental challenge to think about 30 reps at a time. you feel like you will never get through it. jorgy thought of a good plan was to go 12 reps, then 10, then 8 for a total of 30. it made the workout so much easier in my head that I knew it would get easier after 12 and then after 10. its amazing how much power your mind plays in lifting a barbell. everybody today had great efforts. eduardo put forth an amazing effort along with adam, chang, shiva, sarah t, chris, ryan, shannon, heather and sorry if i left your name out.... great WOD, i set a PR and i know a lot of other people did too. awesome day at the shed.
ronnie-no way u beat me at bench press. one day we will both be rested plenty and we will do a bench ladder maybe? sound good? i know kevin will be down....
Posted by: jkarno at July 15, 2009 9:05 PM
Down for Bench or Dead Lift ladder... Name the time
Posted by: Kevin at July 15, 2009 9:20 PM
