The "Big Girls Don't Cry" Challenge is set for Sunday October 19. The event will start at 10am and end around 4pm. Competitors will go through 3 timed 'girl' workouts, which will be announced next week. That's right, you'll have over 2 months to prepare for the exact events. The entry fee is $60 and the grand prize for both men and women's division will be $150 and a trophy. A t-shirt and food will provided to all competitors. This competition is limited to 40 athletes. This will be a grueling day of workouts. The competition is open to all, but it is recommended(not mandatory) to have at least a few months of crossfit experience. To register send an email with name, affiliate, and t-shirt size to austin@crossfitunlimited.com. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL UNLESS YOU ARE IN 100%.
WOD 08/06/08
45 pound Dumbbell squat snatch, left arm, 21 reps
45 pound Dumbbell squat snatch, right arm, 21 reps
42 Pull-ups
45 pound Dumbbell squat snatch, left arm, 15 reps
45 pound Dumbbell squat snatch, right arm, 15 reps
30 Pull-ups
45 pound Dumbbell squat snatch, left arm, 9 reps
45 pound Dumbbell squat snatch, right arm, 9 reps
18 Pull-ups
Another member of the muscle up club - AJ Mirwani!!
This is a picture of one of his misses. He had the rings too wide. He was successful though, I just didn't get the shot :(
congrats AJ!! It feels freaking awesome when u get your 1st muscle up...or any new movement! Keep up the work!!
As far as the girls challenge...when will I ever get a free pass to DO 3 girls in 1 day??? Never!!! Too bad I'll be in class that day!!! Sounds fun!
Posted by: clay | August 05, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Bummer, that's my weekend on to work. Going to have to try extra hard to switch a day with someone.
AJ- CONGRATS!!! So proud of you! What a great feeling, reminds me of when I got my first kipping pull up hehe =)
Posted by: smita | August 05, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Tomorrow's workout looks brutal! Make sure you get some pics! Can't wait to see what the 'girl workouts' will be.
Posted by: Rita | August 05, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Thanks! I'm coming in at noon today if anyone wants to join!
Posted by: AJ | August 06, 2008 at 07:32 AM
Aj...Vdaddy will be there homie!
Posted by: vdaddy | August 06, 2008 at 08:35 AM
I'm supposed to be out of town, but not confirmed yet, hopefully it will cancel so that I can make it on the 19th.
Posted by: Carmen | August 06, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Congrats AJ!!! A true testament that Crossfit works!
Posted by: Jenn | August 06, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Congrats AJ!!! You have been working hard and have results for it!! COOL!!!
About the challenge, I will be there if I am in town, but hopefully I will be out and about working!! If I can't make it I will be there with you all in spirit!
Posted by: Louise | August 06, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Congrats AJ!
I wanted to thank you for modivating me and carrying the team on your back Monday. I'm working hard to get where your at Bro!
Posted by: Eddie | August 06, 2008 at 10:34 AM
I'm in for the challenge. Los Altos representin!
Posted by: Herm @ CF Los Altos, CA | August 06, 2008 at 10:53 AM
I'm in for the challange.
Today's WOD looks good and intense.
See ya at 7:30
Posted by: Mando Madness | August 06, 2008 at 01:25 PM
as rx'd
20.55
hmmmm...going for under 20.00 but yea...didnt make it..oh well..til next time
Posted by: vdaddy | August 06, 2008 at 02:16 PM
As Rx's just under 16min. First time for d.b. cleans and they are not that bad :) Congrats A.J. welcome to the muscle up club
Posted by: Andres P. | August 06, 2008 at 08:26 PM
AJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ
Congrats on the muscle up club bro!!!! Thats bad ass and thanks again for working on my site, I really appreciate it.
Austin you know I'm in for the challenge, sign me up!
Posted by: khalipa | August 06, 2008 at 09:57 PM
Just registered for our October Challenge! My time today was 20:56 RxD and this was the first time for me doing this WOD. Breathing was crazy out of control! Once I focused my breathing I was able to get more pull-ups in at a time.
Posted by: jasonluk | August 06, 2008 at 09:58 PM
THANK YOU VERONICA FOR MY PRESENT TODAY!!! I enjoyed every savoring second of it!
Time 18:48 (sub jumping pullups and 20#)
Posted by: Jenn | August 06, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Any time girl!!! Was that good or what?! Yummy!!!! LOL I think I will have one today!
Posted by: V.V. | August 07, 2008 at 06:23 AM
I registered yesterday for the challenge. LOVE THE NAME OF THIS CHALLENGE!!
Thanks for inviting One World to your event again.
Posted by: stef | August 07, 2008 at 08:21 AM
what up working on techniques so
sub 45lbs d.b. to 35 lbs d.b.
time: 18:40
practing:
- 1st get dead lift position
- use hips
- db close to body
- get under wieght
- full extention,
- lock arms,
- squat & break parallel,
- heels, heels, heels
Posted by: Mando Madness | August 07, 2008 at 01:21 PM