Given the option...
georgie304
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Coach had a WOD set-up for last Wed... Lots of overhead lifting. I was excited and couldn't wait to get there and knock it out as my final work out of the week... Would that be WOK? Anyway...
I was the only one at the class and he presents me with an option of the WOD, as planned, or 45 min of burpees just him and I.
Before I knew it...out of my mouth comes burpees (which I detest). So we get ready to get started and through my mind I am self loathing and asking myself WTH is wrong with me.
230 burpees in 45 min.
In the end.... I am proud of myself for chosing the road less traveled. Burpees do not own me.
I was the only one at the class and he presents me with an option of the WOD, as planned, or 45 min of burpees just him and I.
Before I knew it...out of my mouth comes burpees (which I detest). So we get ready to get started and through my mind I am self loathing and asking myself WTH is wrong with me.
230 burpees in 45 min.
In the end.... I am proud of myself for chosing the road less traveled. Burpees do not own me.
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And that is why we love CrossFit.0
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Coach had a WOD set-up for last Wed... Lots of overhead lifting. I was excited and couldn't wait to get there and knock it out as my final work out of the week... Would that be WOK? Anyway...
I was the only one at the class and he presents me with an option of the WOD, as planned, or 45 min of burpees just him and I.
Before I knew it...out of my mouth comes burpees (which I detest). So we get ready to get started and through my mind I am self loathing and asking myself WTH is wrong with me.
230 burpees in 45 min.
In the end.... I am proud of myself for chosing the road less traveled. Burpees do not own me.
This would kill me. But now I have a target to shoot for.0 -
Forty-five minutes of burpees? That's crazy... you'd think he could have given you a little variety! Maybe even an extended baseline?0
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Coach had a WOD set-up for last Wed... Lots of overhead lifting. I was excited and couldn't wait to get there and knock it out as my final work out of the week... Would that be WOK? Anyway...
I was the only one at the class and he presents me with an option of the WOD, as planned, or 45 min of burpees just him and I.
Before I knew it...out of my mouth comes burpees (which I detest). So we get ready to get started and through my mind I am self loathing and asking myself WTH is wrong with me.
230 burpees in 45 min.
In the end.... I am proud of myself for chosing the road less traveled. Burpees do not own me.
This would kill me. But now I have a target to shoot for.
You can do it! Trust me.... I my head was saying.... HAIL NO! There is no way I can do this. Coach said just try to shoot for 5 burpees in a minute. When you break it down into smaller chunks, it is more attainable. I took it 10 burpees at a time. I did 5, caught my breath and did another 5... Then put a tally on the board for my 10.
The success is such a high! Funny thing is I haven't een done the 7 min burpee WOD yet. Before this... I was thinking the 7 min would be tough. (Which I am sure it is b/c I would be wanting to do more than 5/min)0 -
Forty-five minutes of burpees? That's crazy... you'd think he could have given you a little variety! Maybe even an extended baseline?
So challenging and so rewarding. I HATE Burpees! ..... But they don't own me. Now I can claim victory.
Which is why I think he gave this specific challenge to me. I faced it. I won!0 -
Coach had a WOD set-up for last Wed... Lots of overhead lifting. I was excited and couldn't wait to get there and knock it out as my final work out of the week... Would that be WOK? Anyway...
I was the only one at the class and he presents me with an option of the WOD, as planned, or 45 min of burpees just him and I.
Before I knew it...out of my mouth comes burpees (which I detest). So we get ready to get started and through my mind I am self loathing and asking myself WTH is wrong with me.
230 burpees in 45 min.
In the end.... I am proud of myself for chosing the road less traveled. Burpees do not own me.
You are a better person that I! I love overhead lifts and absolutely HATE burpees. I give you so much credit for choosing the *kitten*-kicker like that and slaying it! Awesome job!0 -
So challenging and so rewarding. I HATE Burpees! ..... But they don't own me. Now I can claim victory.
Which is why I think he gave this specific challenge to me. I faced it. I won!
For me - a newcomer to the world of CrossFit - this is what it's all about - facing that thing that scares you head on and beating it.
Good for you!0 -
OMG - that is all ....
230 burpees in 45 min.0 -
I totally agree with Mummy. O-mi-GAWD!0
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I love CF! Every WOD is killer b/c you go ballz to the wall every single workout no matter what it is.
And it always ends in immense gratification!
I love having a place to come and share something and that people will "get it". My friends and family don't have a clue what it means when I discuss what a WOD was.
Like yesterday... I get in there and see 400m run 150 KG Swings 400m for time..... I'm going 150 KB Swings...in a row...back to back...nothing in between....150 KBS..... • IN • A • ROW • Family and friends...that means nothing to.... I'm going...for real?! Can't you give me like a 21•15•9 mix up with something else? 150 KBS..in a row? LOL
I did it. I survived. I feel amazing!0 -
Coach had a WOD set-up for last Wed... Lots of overhead lifting. I was excited and couldn't wait to get there and knock it out as my final work out of the week... Would that be WOK? Anyway...
I was the only one at the class and he presents me with an option of the WOD, as planned, or 45 min of burpees just him and I.
Before I knew it...out of my mouth comes burpees (which I detest). So we get ready to get started and through my mind I am self loathing and asking myself WTH is wrong with me.
230 burpees in 45 min.
In the end.... I am proud of myself for chosing the road less traveled. Burpees do not own me.
This would kill me. But now I have a target to shoot for.
You can do it! Trust me.... I my head was saying.... HAIL NO! There is no way I can do this. Coach said just try to shoot for 5 burpees in a minute. When you break it down into smaller chunks, it is more attainable. I took it 10 burpees at a time. I did 5, caught my breath and did another 5... Then put a tally on the board for my 10.
The success is such a high! Funny thing is I haven't een done the 7 min burpee WOD yet. Before this... I was thinking the 7 min would be tough. (Which I am sure it is b/c I would be wanting to do more than 5/min)
Believe me, I can't. We had a WOD last week that started with a 500m rowing sprint, 4 minute rest, then as many burpees as you could do in 5 minutes. I managed to get 35 and I was dying at the end.
That said I banged out 10 yesterday warming up and they felt easier, so I know I can get there and that I WILL get there.
I"m only 3 weeks in though, so I'm willing to be patient and keep working hard.0 -
Our July 4th WOD was:
400m run
7 rope climbs
400m run
17 HSPU
400m run
76 kettle bell swings (53/35)
400m run
237 burpees
The burpees were awful. Toward the end I'm not even sure mine looked like burpees but rather a controlled collapse to the floor followed by a struggle to stand and jump 1/2 inch off the floor.0 -
Controlled collapse to the floor. LOL
I never said my burpees looked sexy or were proper.... We all do our very best for our level.
That is a monster WOD! Undoubtedly, you were dead afterwards...but I bet you felt amazing and accomplished! WTG!0 -
That is awesome that you took the challenge! I'd like to think I would be that brave, but just threw up in my mouth a little at the thought of 45 minutes of burpees.0
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Just doing 90 burpees as part of my WOD today (30 per round/3 rounds total) almost killed me! The most I had ever done before was 50. I don't know if I would do the burpee option after today. Nicely done!!!0
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Coach had a WOD set-up for last Wed... Lots of overhead lifting. I was excited and couldn't wait to get there and knock it out as my final work out of the week... Would that be WOK? Anyway...
I was the only one at the class and he presents me with an option of the WOD, as planned, or 45 min of burpees just him and I.
Before I knew it...out of my mouth comes burpees (which I detest). So we get ready to get started and through my mind I am self loathing and asking myself WTH is wrong with me.
230 burpees in 45 min.
In the end.... I am proud of myself for chosing the road less traveled. Burpees do not own me.
You are a better person that I! I love overhead lifts and absolutely HATE burpees. I give you so much credit for choosing the *kitten*-kicker like that and slaying it! Awesome job!
DITTO!! I commend you for taking on that challenge!
Our box is tiny (around 60 people) and I am THE absolute slowest at burpees. A few months back when our WOD B for the day was 100 burpees, it took all the strength I had to not walk right out the door. Took me 14:42 to get them all done. The fastest person did them in 4:56. I don't think she's quite 100% human, lol.0
