CrossFit Watertown, Oakville, CT

Sorry! We’ve been busy on our private Facebook group, but not here. We’ll get back into the swing of things on Monday. Until then, enjoy your weekend!

Name: Carla Remele.

Age: 42.

Occupation: Police Officer.

Sports besides CrossFit? Scuba Diving.

Which class you normally attend: 18:00 or 19:00.

Describe yourself in 3 words: Aggressive at times . . .

What is CrossFit? An asskicking, high-intensity, functional workout.

How long have you been CrossFitting? On and off since November 2010.

Favorite WOD or movement? Not sure yet . . .

Least favorite WOD or movement? Running and Burpees.

Favorite quote: “Men are taught to apologize for their weaknesses, women for their strengths.” – Lois Wyse

So, we did a little race called Tough Mudder at Mt. Snow in VT this past weekend. There were 11 of us in CrossFit Watertown gear. 4 of those also wore Superman underwear. It was 10 miles of snow, ice, mud, and freezing cold water obstacles. All of us finished. Some of us were actually happy. Some of us were miserable.

You can read more about “CrossFit and the Tough Mudder” at CrossFit Lisbeth, but here’s what you need to know about this group of people in these photos. (Actual action shots are still being collected and will be posted as we are able.)

You need to know that no one quit. That no one left anyone behind. Everybody had somebody to help them over, under, and through whatever lay on that course — and I can tell you, some of it wasn’t very pretty. Pride left somewhere around Mile 2. Sheer determination kicked in at Mile 3. Ego disappeared completely. There was never any question of quitting. Sheer love of your fellow CrossFitters wouldn’t let that happen. Along the way, we learned a lot about ourselves and each other. We learned that:

Annette won’t quit anything, no matter how bad the pain.

Tony won’t leave ya. No matter what.

Rick gets quiet when things get tough, but he won’t give up.

Robocop has strategy in his mind all the time.

Jackie’s a lot tougher than we thought. Ditto on Gina.

Jim will do anything to cheer us up, even mud burpees on a mountainside.

Rob is planning how to improve for the next race before he even finishes the first.

K is way loyal — and maybe tougher than any of us, since this was her THIRD Tough Mudder. (And her friend Shannon felt like she had been with us forever, even though she just met us!)

There were many stories that emerged over those 4+ hours on that cold mountain but none was greater than this: A group of CrossFitters drove up north. A team drove back.

Thank you all. I love you guys.

Update later, but today’s WOD involves bench press! And everyone loves to bench, so come on in!

Bobby does some Glute Ham Developer sit-ups.

Yes, it’s the fabulous Tuesday/Wed Post! What’s that mean? We don’t know but we’re going to use lots and lots of exclamation points!!!!!

Okay, time for the serious stuff: A bunch of us are running the Tough Mudder race in VT this coming weekend. What’s that mean to CFW? There WILL be a 9am class on this Sat (taught by the lovely Jackie) but there will NOT be a free 9am intro class. The free intro class will resume NEXT Sat, May 14th. So if you have friends who don’t CrossFit (Whaaaat? What’s that? I don’t know this of which you speak?) then yank ‘em to the WOD next Sat. And if you’re reading and lurking, just belly on up to the barbell and say what the heck and try us. Life is short. Just do the crazy stuff and get strong and look hot. CrossFit.

Words of the Day are over on the fab site CrossFit Lisbeth. If you’re not reading over there daily, you’re only running on regular gasoline, honey! Get yourself some hi-test CFL and rev that engine! Life can be even better — make it so!

Workout of the Day

From our friends over at CrossFit Evolution in Florida:

A special clean-and-jerk ladder. You’re going to like it.

Kara push presses during “Collin.”

It’s a new week — and that means new fun, right?

Words of the Day are over at CrossFit Lisbeth.

And the Workout of the Day involves some running and a barbell, although not at the same time. And you get a teammate. We have not ever done this one quite this way . . .

Who doesn’t love squats and sprinting? (Shhhh. Nobody answer.)

Reminder: There is a WOD on Sat at 9am at CFW. Closed on Sunday. Tough Mudder is next Sunday in VT!

Words of the Day are over on CrossFit Lisbeth. Smiles are in the gym. (Hahahaha — that was so cornball.) Okay, pain is in the gym. (Is that better?) Results are seen on your body. (Oh yeah.)

Workout of the Day

From our friends at CrossFit New England:

“Ben” (A variation)

For time: 10.9.8.7.6.5.4.3.2.1 reps of Squat Cleans (135lb, 95lb).

With a “treat” between sets . . .

Marie climbs the rope amidst a whole bunch of activity during yesterday’s mainsite “chipper” workout.

Reminder: Read yesterday’s post. Same stuff applies today. Sign up today if you’re going to Open 11.6 at CF Nor’Easter on Saturday!

Also, new CFW shirts should be in soon.

Tough Mudder people — we’re just over a week away. Start getting your gear in order!

Words of the Day are over at CrossFit Lisbeth.

Workout of the Day

Borrowed from our friends at CrossFit 757 in VA:

750m Row
21 Dead Lifts (225#/155#);
Ring Push Ups (30 men / 30 women);
15 Dead Lifts
Ring Push Ups (25 men / 20 women);
9 Dead Lifts
Ring Push Ups (20 men / 10 women);
750m Row

** Note: If you are competing on Saturday, talk to your coach before you do this workout.

Robocop with a little backsquat work.

So THIS is the last week of the CrossFit Games Open! We will be traveling on Saturday morning to CrossFit Nor’Easter to compete in Open 11.6, along with CrossFit 203. If you’re going, sign up HERE by Thurs night at 8pm. Thanks!

There will be a 9am Sat morning class here at CFW, BUT no free intro workout for new folks. Those will resume on Sat, May 14th at 9am.

Words of the Day are funny today! Go read “CrossFittisms” over at CrossFit Lisbeth.

Workout of the Day

A delicious recent offering from www.crossfit.com.

Name: Jim O’Neil.

Age: 23.

Occupation: Environmental Chemist.

Sports besides CrossFit?: Snowboarding.

Which class you normally attend: Either the 6 or the 7pm.

Describe yourself in 3 words: Goofy, ballbuster, fun.

What is CrossFit? The only place I can go to kick the crap out of myself and people won’t try to send me to a shrink hahaha.

How long have you been CrossFitting? About 6 months.

Favorite WOD or movement?

WOD: The Chief.
Movement: Front Squats.

Least favorite WOD or movement?

WOD: Anything with pull-ups.
Movement: Push-ups

Favorite Quote? “Well we are just all kinds of screwed right now, aren’t we?”