Brob's 34

What Brob's Challenge is:
It is something that makes me think of all the companions I have met along the way. The simple fact is I have met more kick ass people in the last couple of years than I have in my whole life.

I used to be a very pessimistic person. I really didn't think back then that I was. I always tried to be a happy luck go person. But in fact, down inside I didn't expect too much good for myself.

CrossFit (YES CrossFit!)has given me a new set of eyes. How I see the world now is just amazing. There is always one new amazing person to meet, people to help and wild ass experiences to experience. CrossFit Games and the Fit As Fu*k challenge for example.

Now one of those amazing people I met happens to live across the pond (Atlantic Ocean). How do you keep in touch with people that are so far away? You make the effort! The Brob's Challenge helps us do that!

Let's do it!

Brob's 34 was done with a young brother of mine Jean. Without him things woulds have been really difficult. He knows what I am talking about!

People listen! The Games are coming! If you see shitty form, say fu*king something! Thanks in advance!

Brob's #34

As I write, I am listening to a song by Arcade Fire. The song is called, "In the Month of May". How about the month of June in South Carolina?! According to the locals, the heat is uncharacteristic of this time of year. However, does that stop me from doing Brob's Challenge? No...it does not; but, it sure makes me think twice about doing the WOD after 10:00 AM!

I have gotten behind in our challenge. For this, I am disappointed. I do not like to make excuses. However, this time, I must acquiesce. The lower-right portion of my back has been limiting me lately (let's say for the past six weeks!). Because of that, I have been sticking to lower weights. In addition to the decrease in loads, I have been restricting my "pulling" exercises. And this is why I have refrained from participating in Brob's #33. Do not fear my CrossFit brethren--I will make up this WOD!

Heat aside, this WOD was rough! It tested the ability to move your body (without any additional weight) as quickly as possible, with your heart beating out of  your chest! The "pre-rowing" and "post-running" added a challenging component to the WOD.

Check out a short video of me struggling through...

Brob's: Catching Up (#33)

As you can see it has been difficult for us to keep up. Well no excuses or why's. It's just time to catch up.

Being in the sunshine state for 4 weeks gave me a lot of opportunity to be able to train. However, not knowing when and if I would always be able to make it into a box and train was a lot of times questionable. Most of my workouts were in a park by my family's house. Some of them where at CF Jax and at CF En Fuego. To both boxes I am very grateful for their kindness and support.

Both represent what I love about CF. Community!

This challenge came to light with the need to find out how much weight could be moved in a very limited time frame while being active between the 1rm efforts. Three minutes is not a lot of time. However, it's good to see what am I capable of doing after 4 weeks of almost no barbell movements.

The Challenge:
Max pull ups in 1min
Max weight for 1rm back squat in 3min
Max pull ups in 1min
Max weight for 1 rep overhead squat in 3min
Max pull ups in 1min
Max weight for press in 3min
Max pull ups in 1min
Max weight for push press in 3min
Max pull ups in 1min
Max weight for push jerk in 3min
Max pull ups in 1 min

As you will see, staying focused and knowing what weights to start with is also important. Especially if you are going from kilo's to pounds.
BTW, In the video you will see me holding my finger. I believe somewhere between bowling and box jumps I messed my finger up. ;-P