We wanted to create a competition that got people out in the elements, away from the gym, and into a blue collar battle. Show up, brown bag it, and go to work. All 25 competitors showed up, brown bag it, and went to work. Machines were non-existent, and outside of kettlebells, traditional weights were too. The competitors made the day with their emotions, determination to finish, and their drive and passion for the entire group. Sure people wanted to win, but everyone sure as hell wanted everyone else to compete and compete hard. That's the community. That's what we wanted to be present at the throwdown. A positive, competitive atmosphere that kicks ass. I loved it. New competitors, new to Crossfit, new to working out, you name it and they were there. My wife competed in her first "Crossfit" competition and loved it, and I hope there were others too who experienced what she did. The competitors, spectators, volunteers demonstrated what is best about the community, camaraderie, and passion in developing people of all abilities.
The Crossfit Community blew me away the last few months. I don't belong to a gym or workout in groups so I know that I'm missing that part of the community. Which is the community. I never fully understood or appreciated the community and all that they could do. It's not just about being healthy. It's about building relationships, helping others succeed, and improving everyday. A lot like life, right? With Crossfit, being healthy fits right in the mix. Human kindness. Is it really that simple? I know Crossfit isn't end all be all, but the community all across the country came together to help support CARE for Children and the competition. They could have just blown us off and said no or not responded at all, but they all responded along with local companies. Witnessing the competitors work so hard throughout the day to finish one more rep, get one more tire flip, stand up on the last lunge, and watching them be willed to the finish line was absolutely amazing. That stems from the community. It opened my eyes to whole new level of Crossfit. It's where sweat, blood, puke, scars, and blisters are welcomed and encouraged. It's an outlet to continue or begin to compete against others and yourself. It's where everyone wants everyone to be successful.
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| This is one bad ass crew! Extreme Throwdown 2012 - Bradford, PA |
Extreme Throwdown WOD's
#1 - "Wicked"
2 Minutes at each station
Tire Flips
Tire Jumps (box jumps)
Pipe Press (shoulder press)
Burpees
#2 - "Explosion"
20 OH Walking Lunges with pipe
Tire Course
Farmer's Carry (about 100 yards)
600 Meter Run (estimated prior to comp. at 400m based on time)
Farmer's Carry (about 100 yards)
Tire Course
20 OH Walking Lunges
#3- "Gasser"
100 yard shuttle
30 Squats
100 yard shuttle
20 sit ups
100 yard shuttle
10 hand release push ups
Final Round - Top 3 Men and Women
"Bear"
5 Rounds - Each round is 90 seconds with a 30 second break in between each round
25 Meter Bear Crawl
25 Meter Kettlebell Carry
Kettlebell Swings (2pood Men, 1pood women)
Total score is # of kettlebell swings each round
Sponsors and Donations (follow the link)
Images by Emily (find more pictures of Extreme Throwdown)
8/15
AMRAP in 15 minutes
10 Kettlebell Swings, 2pood
10 Box Jumps, 36 in.
10 Dips
8 complete rounds + 20 reps. This one felt great. I crawled to clean up after this WOD.
8/14
3 rounds for time:
Row 500 Meters
Run 400 Meters
12:12
Shout out to all the competitors, volunteers, spectators, my whole family for helping (yep all 16 of ya), and JK for stopping by. Great time with a great group of people. Keep working hard and make it happen.
