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Crossfit Days 28 & 29

Posted on April 19, 2009 by becki

Day 28 was supposed to be 25 inverted burpees, but I failed. I cannot do handstands. Did 2 rounds of CFWU Day 29: Angie Puppies and Buttercups: For time: 20 Pull-ups or 25 Beginner or Assisted Pull ups 20 Push-ups … Continue reading →

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So you want to live a long life? How about a healthy one?

Posted on April 18, 2009 by becki

Who wants to live a long life if you’re going to be unhealthy and miserable? I don’t. Frankly, how stupid is it to spend our lives working hard, and saving money for retirement only to get there and not be … Continue reading →

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Crossfit Day 27: Rest Day

Posted on April 17, 2009 by becki

Today is a rest day, and after doing the Danny WOD yesterday, I am happy. My original idea was to do Crossfit for 30 days and see how effective it is or isn’t. I didn’t need 30 days to tell … Continue reading →

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Crossfit Day 26: Danny = oh boy

Posted on April 16, 2009 by becki

Named for Oakland SWAT Sergeant Daniel Sakai, age 35, was killed on March 21, 2009 in the line of duty along with fellow officers Sergeant Ervin Romans, Sergeant Mark Dunakin, and Officer John Hege. Daniel is survived by wife Jenni … Continue reading →

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Crossfit Day 25: Helen, my 1st WOD at Puppy Level

Posted on April 15, 2009 by becki

Today was my 1st WOD at Puppy level. I made it, but I still can’t run worth a crap. Warm up was 2 rounds of CFWU but no pull ups and only 4 push ups. Puppies: 3 rounds for time … Continue reading →

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Crossfit Day 24: DT my 1st Hero WOD

Posted on April 14, 2009 by becki

In honor of USAF SSgt Timothy P. Davis, 28, who was killed on February, 20 2009 supporting operations in OEF when his vehicle was struck by an IED. Timothy is survived by his wife Megan and one-year old son T.J. … Continue reading →

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Crossfit Day 23: Rest Day

Posted on April 13, 2009 by becki

I’m enjoying my day off from Crossfit. I know that means tomorrow will probably be tough. I’m going to grill some kabobs and enjoy a nice quiet evening.

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Crossfit Day 22: Muscle ups

Posted on April 12, 2009 by becki

Puppies: (didn’t see a Buttercup scale) For time: 10 Muscle-ups If you cannot do the muscle-ups do 40 jumping pull-ups and 40 bench dips or 20 squat muscle ups. I jumped rope for 5 minutes and did sit-ups for a … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons I’m Loving Crossfit

Posted on April 12, 2009 by becki

1. It works I’ve been doing the Crossfit workout of the day (WOD) for 21 days and I have lost a pant size, 2 pounds and 2% (almost 4 pounds) of body fat. 2. The workouts are short The longest … Continue reading →

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Crossfit Day 21 & No Mr. Pukie

Posted on April 11, 2009 by becki

Buttercups: 3 rounds for time of: Row 250 meters (subbed 25 sumo high dead lifts 20#) 10 squat thrusters Run 200 meters Started with a slightly scaled down CFWU. This was my first time doing this. 15:35. This was a … Continue reading →

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