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Once I approached DU as rest, I've been able to string them together in large sets (30-50/set). Don't try to rush it, just stay relaxed and consistent.

Top 3: 1. Deadlifts 2. Power Cleans 3. Wall balls Bottom 3: 1. Pull-ups 2. Toes to Bar 3. Ring Dips (notice a pattern?)

I love gymnastic grips and have found these to work the best. http://wodsuperstore.com/products/just-another-wod-jaw-pullup-grips-red-with-black-stitch

Ashleigh 32 New York, NY Married for 5 years, no kids, but 2 fur-babies (French Bulldog and tabby cat) Work in finance CF 1 year, 10 months 5-6 days a week I generally WOD 5 days a week with 1 day of barbell training and I just added in 1-2 days of running. I started CF with absolutely no athletic background (except for…

My box posts the WODs the night before at 8pm and also shoots out an email with the WOD to all members. I like knowing the WOD so I know what gear to bring with me (I workout immediately after work). Sometimes I don't want to lug my lifters and other gear around if I know I won't need them. Every now and then my box will…

I started taking PurePharma back in December. I bought the daily packs that have fish oil, magnesium, zinc, B-6, and Vitamin D and was taking them religiously every day. Since December, I got sick 3 times (one of which was the flu). Prior to December, I hadn't been sick since March 2014. I can't say for sure, but that is…

I did the Festivus Games last October in the intermediate division and it was a lot of fun! Of course there were a few people who shouldn't have been there as they dominated the competition, but that is to be expected.

11:56 RX. This one was certainly tough to strategize as it all goes out the window under fatigue. I definitely went to hard on the row (even though I was holding back some). My average calories per hour were 1250-1450. I made it a point to break up the thrusters in even sets (9-9-9, 7-7-7, 5-5-5, 9) and forced myself to…

We only train strict HSPU in my box. Of course, come competition time when kipping is allowed, I have no clue how to do it. The coaches tried to teach us but in 10 minutes, it is next to impossible. I'm already not super comfortable upside down, so I resolved myself to doing this scaled. 106 reps. My traps are FRIED!

Last year, my score was a frustrating 10. OHS at 65lb were a challenge for me and I got through 10 reps in sets of 3 and 2. I didn't have pull-ups yet and remember spending the remaining time struggling to get my first C2B. I didn't get one and I was so unbelievably frustrated. This year, I went into 15.2 with a lot of…

Yeah - 1 rep RX is better than 400 scaled.

I have huge feet too, Howbouto. I'm a size 11 in sneakers and a 10.5 in dress shoes. Reebok doesn't even make women's lifters in my size. I ended up with the Reekbok Lifter Plus 2.0 in a men's 8.5. I never had lifters before so I don't have much to compare them to, but I do like them and the added stability that they…

I totally called it. If the patterns hold true, C2B won't show up again for the rest of the open. I already know my score = 10. UGH.

I am foreseeing something gymnastics heavy like C2B pull-ups.

Farmer carries are really helpful in developing grip strength. Try walking around with the 53s or 70s.

15.1: 101 RX 15.1A: 130lb TTB were the serious limiter, but they're better than they were last year. I just can't seem to get a good rhythm to kip them without an extra swing. DLs were nothing and snatches were heavy, but doable in doubles and then singles. My previous 1RM C&J was 110, so I am happy that I was able to get…

I got another pair of Nano 4.0s - like I really needed another pair of sneakers. They're so pretty though!

I just hope it's not 12.1 (as many burpees as possible in 7')! I really liked 14.1, 14.3 and 14.4. 14.5 was absolutely the worst, most awful thing I've ever done. I've never seen a place as dark as that and have yet to go back there since.

I'm not a doctor, nor should I be giving medical advice here, BUT, I see lots of people in and out of classes at my box that have had all different types of injuries, surgeries, conditions, etc that make it work. Our coaches are experts at scaling and finding alternative movements so that everyone can still get a great…

I think it's a combination of genetics and fitness. Before I started my weight loss / fitness journey, I had cellulite all over my thighs, butt, stomach and mildly on my arms. I lost some weight and started a lot of weightlifting + interval based exercise (CrossFit) and I noticed that though the cellulite isn't completely…

I have the Reebok Lifter Plus 2.0 and they are the first pair of lifters I have ever worn/owned. I had to go up about a 1/2 size from my usual sneaker size so I have a men's 8.5 (I have giant feet). They definitely provide more stability for my heavier lifts and I am definitely glad that I got them. Though I try to wear my…

Thank you so much for the wonderful advice, Kelly. It's so great to hear about your journey. You are absolutely right - the big question I need to answer is why am I still doing this every day? The reasons I started are not the same as why I keep going back day after day. Now that the weight is gone, my number one goal is…

Thanks so much guys. That article is a great read - and nice to know that so many others are having similar thoughts and feelings when it comes to this crazy thing we call CrossFit. I never planned on competing or becoming "elite." I just wanted to be fit and healthy. But that competitive bug inside of me keeps knocking me…

Thank you all for you kind words of encouragement. It's definitely comforting to know that you have had similar feelings and experiences surrounding your crossfit journey. I know it takes some serious mental toughness to get through daily WODs, but it seems I will need to muster up a lot more toughness to get through my…

Those are insane numbers. Congratulations!!!

It all depends on your build. I am 5'9" and when I started my weight loss journey, I was 195. No one noticed the weight loss on me until I was at least 15 lbs down. Since you are much smaller than I am, I think 15lbs will be greatly noticeable. But it's all about how you feel. I can't say that it is the perfect weight for…

Does your gym have a rower? That is the best form of cardio that you can do without any impact on your joints. There are lots of resources online regarding starting a rowing regimen and different types of suggested interval workouts. You will torch calories on the rower!

Log it and move on. Don't let yourself get caught in a downward spiral of bad eating. Everyone slips up now and then - it's totally normal! It's when one slip leads to five leads to 3 weeks of bad eating - THAT is when when it becomes a problem.

Find a form of exercise that you enjoy. Hold yourself accountable. If you really want this, you'll make it happen. Just give yourself 2-3 weeks of routine and you won't want to stop. I guarantee you will start seeing and feeling results by then. You will have bad days but as long as you pick yourself up and keep on…

Rowing! My fav! Try to settle in to a manageable pace very early on so that you do not smoke yourself early and then battle through for 15-20+ minutes. Remember to breathe during the recovery portion of the stroke. Post your time! You'll do great!