Sitting here a few hours removed from the games, I can't believe what an incredible event it was to be a part of. So much more enjoyable than last years and the big reason being we had a team and an individual athlete to call our own. I want to thank our seven athletes Garth, Ainslie, Robyn, Annie, Scott, Danimal and the situation (monkeys new knickname). You seven did us so proud down in Cali. Also huge ups to CrossFit Lions cheer team - Chelan, Roe Roe, Bianca, Hattie, Beth, Emily, Solo, Jenny and our new team manager Nick B. Pretty sure we had as many supporters as any gym that wasn't located in California. Thank you so much for coming down and I hope you had a great time.
Garth finished the competition in 31st place and was highlighted by his 6th place finish in supersized Helen, and his 11th place finish in the Deadlift, Pistol wod. Garth had the lungs and strength to hang with any of these athletes and is already looking forward to next seasons qualifying events.
Team Lions finished 37th out of 74 teams with the 4th workout being our highlight. We finished that workout in a time of 18:58 and probably lost at least 30sec because of judging errors when we were changing stations. Really proud of how well everyone did and for me the highlight of the weekend was watching Robyn run the first 400 of that 4th workout. She was running faster than I have ever seen her run and she was actually in 3rd place for most of the 400, including all the guys. Incredible.
The event as a whole was a huge success. I thought that we would be giving up somethings by not having it at the Ranch again this year but the Home Depot Center was a wicked place to hold The CrossFit Games and I hope they stick with this venue for years to come. The tennis stadium and track provided them with two unique venues with limited workout possibilities. If you missed the games, you can re watch the free telecast at live.crossfit.com.
I also want to thank the fitness town/crossfit opt boyz and CrossFit Taranis crew for cheering us on all weekend. We have a great support group now at all these events and that is only going to get stronger.
That is Garth and Camille from Montreal who finished 9th overall in the womens competition.
Monday
WOD:
5 rounds for time:
5 Turkish Getups 1.5/1 pood
5 Squat Cleans 135/85
5 HSPU
Post:
Back Ext / Reverse Hyper 3x15
GHD Situps 3x15
Hey Crossfit Lions! Was great hanging and cheering you all on at the Games this past weekend. Your athletes and coaches are phenomenal - great work to all on all the hard work and great results obtained at the games. Looking forward to cheering you all on again next year.
ReplyDeleteMatt and Jenny,
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!! Congrats on the engagement! Will the wedding be at the gym?
Man o Man...going to the games must of been crazy inspirational. Everyone ive talked to that was down there is either still drunk on endorphins and positivity or engaged.
RESPECT.
Congratulations CF Lions! It was awesome being out in CA with you all - so impressed by your team performance - and of course, Garth! My crew is still talking about how you destroyed that double Helen! Chris, it was inspiring as ever to see you and your tightly knit clan - you are all such great team players (competitors, coaches, and fans) - I was proud to tell everyone you were my "peeps" from home:)
ReplyDeleteI'm coming home in August for 2 weeks - looking forward to training with you guys! Keep up the great work! Sarah (CF Delray Beach)
Wow what a weekend!! Massive Thanks to Chris and everyone for all the support, meant so much to have you all there. Congrats to the team for such a valiant effort.
ReplyDeleteTo say the Games was a huge learning experience would be an understatement. Fri night was like a bad dream you can't wake up from, lesson learned. A few days off then will be hitting it hard trying to make it back there for 2011.
Bunches
Way to go Garth! You laid it all out there. Good luck with your training for next year - while you're at it, might want to hit up camille for some tips on building the gun show... pretty sure they're bigger than yours\
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Garth,
ReplyDeleteyou made us all very proud! I say you invite Camille over to BC for some English lessons/gymnastics lessons trade. :)
Annie
I too am so pumped and inspired to train hard and hit it again in 2011. We had the best crew down there, thanks to all who came. Next year we need matching shirts for the support crew too!!
Geoff and I will be there to support you all next year. We spent our weekend sitting on the couch watching the games on the computer. Might as well be there for real. I'm all for wearing matching shirts!
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Oh and I forgot to say... Garth and Team Lions=> Congrats! Watching you live from home was definitely a treat!
ReplyDelete(the other) Annie