tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post1237972090428355093..comments2023-07-06T09:07:06.251-05:00Comments on CrossFit Philly: January Challenge WorkoutJason C. Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00553061257254647480noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-12514875816928002682008-01-03T19:32:00.000-05:002008-01-03T19:32:00.000-05:00Yes, Jeff, this is the blog...prepared to be addic...Yes, Jeff, this is the blog...prepared to be addicted!Pamela MacElreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358943381897069828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-84377450918514117772008-01-03T19:22:00.000-05:002008-01-03T19:22:00.000-05:00So this is the Blog.So this is the Blog.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15424585593618048722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-75446335681968697452008-01-02T23:51:00.000-05:002008-01-02T23:51:00.000-05:00Rich- I've been training with Jason with a specifi...Rich- I've been training with Jason with a specific goal in mind (snatching 32kg.)I'm getting closer. Maybe mid Feb I might try it.<BR/><BR/>I'm thinking I'll try "PAM" after I train on Friday.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021140174532254014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-89519505585221039302008-01-02T22:23:00.000-05:002008-01-02T22:23:00.000-05:00Also...Dr. D, I hear you can Snatch 48kg. Just let...Also...Dr. D, I hear you can Snatch 48kg. Just letting you know that mine need work.Gregory Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622482253727343739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-46563770072145495682008-01-02T22:16:00.000-05:002008-01-02T22:16:00.000-05:00Rich, I agree with the name of the workout and I c...Rich, I agree with the name of the workout and I can so use a wrecking ball. There has to be some sort of hook on it in order to attach to the crane. So from now on I require that everyone call me Demolition ManGregory Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622482253727343739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-46872356689772792452008-01-02T21:56:00.000-05:002008-01-02T21:56:00.000-05:00One last thought;if this workout doesn't already h...One last thought;<BR/><BR/>if this workout doesn't already have a name i think we should call it...<BR/><BR/>PAM!<BR/><BR/>What do you guys think?Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818198540826762943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-24408735885470732502008-01-02T21:31:00.000-05:002008-01-02T21:31:00.000-05:00Now wait one second:Dr D. it was your idea to use ...Now wait one second:<BR/><BR/>Dr D. it was your idea to use a standard weight for comparison.<BR/><BR/>Greg, you can't use a wrecking ball - it doesn't have a handle.<BR/><BR/>Dawn, if you do the challenge at 6 then why work out at 7?<BR/><BR/>Rob, you'll still have to do 16 exercises for this challenge regardless if you go five times faster then me or use JCB,<BR/><BR/>Pam, I love Bella<BR/><BR/>Jason. what was your time for the twelve days?<BR/><BR/>Sammy, can i get some of those pills?Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818198540826762943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-82789819002369267492008-01-02T20:41:00.000-05:002008-01-02T20:41:00.000-05:00Rob...Yes, yes, and we'll see you in the morning!Rob...Yes, yes, and we'll see you in the morning!Pamela MacElreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358943381897069828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-5389283041338242152008-01-02T20:09:00.000-05:002008-01-02T20:09:00.000-05:00If I use an 8kg KB and do it 5 times faster than R...If I use an 8kg KB and do it 5 times faster than Rich, does that count? If I use Jason instead of a KB, do I get to cut the workout in half?<BR/><BR/>I guess I'll just show up everyday at 6AM and do what I'm told. See y'all tomorrow!RSR3https://www.blogger.com/profile/06074402418200508349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-73728460788939099272008-01-02T20:04:00.000-05:002008-01-02T20:04:00.000-05:00Gentlemen, it is not so much hostility as it is a ...Gentlemen, it is not so much hostility as it is a merry little combination of frenzy and angst.<BR/><BR/>Dawn, I will keep you as honest as I can while you are under my care ;) <BR/><BR/>Dr D, I am certain that last week you comfortably and effortlessly snatched the 48kg KB, so you should fair quite well with the 24kg, but the choice is yours entirely.<BR/><BR/>Greg, you could always use the 135lb KB.Pamela MacElreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358943381897069828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-83910395929110545932008-01-02T19:18:00.000-05:002008-01-02T19:18:00.000-05:00I'd like to do it with you guys but I wouldn't hav...I'd like to do it with you guys but I wouldn't have any gas to train at 7am. <BR/><BR/>Thanks, Dr D. I'm going to use a 24kg and see how I fair with that. There's alot of reps in there.<BR/><BR/>Pamela- My only New Year's resolution is to stop stalling between sets and eliminate my rituals. Please keep me honest. :)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021140174532254014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-43067665824393309632008-01-02T18:57:00.000-05:002008-01-02T18:57:00.000-05:00I agree Dr. D. There seems to be a lot of hostilit...I agree Dr. D. There seems to be a lot of hostility. I guess kettlebells aren't the only thing being swung in this workout. <BR/><BR/>Also, I will be substituting a wrecking ball for a kettlebell but I don't know how much it weighs.Gregory Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622482253727343739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-67956582463978351342008-01-02T18:18:00.000-05:002008-01-02T18:18:00.000-05:00All this testosterone makes me nervous. I will gl...All this testosterone makes me nervous. I will gladly volunteer for the 16kg, Sam's kettlebell, or anything < 24kg. I feel no need to prove my masculinity to you blokes.<BR/> Also, Dawn I have seen you tossing around some serious kettlebells recently. You should kick out a great time on this one.DrDamienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14212119887722620308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-26097272581510063822008-01-02T17:51:00.000-05:002008-01-02T17:51:00.000-05:00Dawn, all this build up should make you want to co...Dawn, all this build up should make you want to come in a PLAY with the boys!<BR/><BR/>Sam, I'll use the 36kg thank you very much!Pamela MacElreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358943381897069828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-59498277529246881972008-01-02T17:49:00.000-05:002008-01-02T17:49:00.000-05:00Ok Pam-- Use the 32kgMy KB is actually a 20 kg. T...Ok Pam-- Use the 32kg<BR/><BR/>My KB is actually a 20 kg. That was before I started shooting Steroids. I am kidding!... I use pill form.Sam Leporehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05956741384621105326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-27554920241882820322008-01-02T17:44:00.000-05:002008-01-02T17:44:00.000-05:00All this build up makes a girl want to come in ear...All this build up makes a girl want to come in early just to get a good seat and watch chaos ensue. Can I bring my camera?Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021140174532254014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-13724273372526349652008-01-02T17:42:00.000-05:002008-01-02T17:42:00.000-05:00I think we have atleast 6, and if need be I can us...I think we have atleast 6, and if need be I can use a heavier one so you guys can have a go at the 24kgs. ;-)Pamela MacElreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358943381897069828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-63933300309118605072008-01-02T17:00:00.000-05:002008-01-02T17:00:00.000-05:00Ok - looks like Monday Morning @ 6 it is! 24kg sou...Ok - looks like Monday Morning @ 6 it is! <BR/><BR/>24kg sounds good to me - although there are 8 different variations of the swing that we have to work through. <BR/><BR/>Pam, do you guys have enough 24kg's - should I bring mine? Think Sam has one too..Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818198540826762943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-7993552644515822772008-01-02T16:49:00.000-05:002008-01-02T16:49:00.000-05:00Yeah, I don't think you can post a photo as a post...Yeah, I don't think you can post a photo as a post either, but I can post it tomorrow if you'd like.<BR/><BR/>Standard weight is good. <BR/><BR/>24kgs for the fellas.<BR/><BR/>16kgs for the ladies.Pamela MacElreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358943381897069828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-15900288438793317372008-01-02T16:33:00.000-05:002008-01-02T16:33:00.000-05:00Monday is best pour moi.Dr. Death- I do not think...Monday is best pour moi.<BR/><BR/>Dr. Death- I do not think you can post a picture. I like the idea of the same weight KB for guys and gals. I say 24kg for the guys.Sam Leporehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05956741384621105326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-7899623517289113622008-01-02T15:52:00.000-05:002008-01-02T15:52:00.000-05:00This looks really hard. I cannot do it this Frida...This looks really hard. I cannot do it this Friday. How about Monday 6am?? The quantity of swings is tough. Also, the fact that I have to keep my glasses on the whole time to read the board will be tough.<BR/><BR/>PS What weight kettlebell is recommended. I say we pick a standard in a timed event like this, so we can have good comparison. Suggestions from the staff????<BR/>PPS> How do you post a picture to a blog post??DrDamienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14212119887722620308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-48272256460900564262008-01-02T15:33:00.000-05:002008-01-02T15:33:00.000-05:00American Kettlebell Swing is when you take the ket...American Kettlebell Swing is when you take the kettlebell all the way overhead.Pamela MacElreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358943381897069828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-74870096187889087902008-01-02T15:24:00.000-05:002008-01-02T15:24:00.000-05:00What's an American Kettlebell swing?What's an American Kettlebell swing?Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021140174532254014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-48626101025969120892008-01-02T11:12:00.000-05:002008-01-02T11:12:00.000-05:00Can we do this on Saturday instead of the normal A...Can we do this on Saturday instead of the normal Atomic warm up? I would like the use of my shoulders for the rest of the weekend! Just name a time and I'll be there.<BR/>Thanks Sam...my 2 year old had a case of the jimmy legs after he crawled into our bed at 4AM...I was getting random swift blows to the head and kidneys for a good two hours before I crawled out of bed and realized I had already missed you guys at the gym.<BR/>BTW, I thought a blurpee was the end result of eating too much Thanksgiving Spurkey...I guess you learn something new everyday.RSR3https://www.blogger.com/profile/06074402418200508349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017115.post-14293965722227310412008-01-02T10:29:00.000-05:002008-01-02T10:29:00.000-05:00If you guys stick to Monday I might be able to do ...If you guys stick to Monday I might be able to do the WOD with you. Friday I have to work. Otherwise I'll give it a go early next week in the afternoon, or maybe even tomorrow.Pamela MacElreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358943381897069828noreply@blogger.com