Comments on: Don’t make Jeff mad. You won’t like him when he’s mad.

By: Tim L.

Tim L. — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:28:42 +0000

Damn, what a great discussion! This one is for the archives. John, please keep reminding us about ROM during the WOD’s. As you know, for some of us (me!) the ROM on certain movements is more difficult that others. I keep trying to improve, and appreciate you reminding me when I need it, especially in the midst of a hard WOD when my mind has switched to survival mode! Hearing your cues helps snap me back into focus! I for one will be more concsious now of my ROM on all movements, and not cutting corners (thanks Mac!)

This discussion just highlights to me once again what a great group of folks we have at P3 (time for a party?), and in Crossfit in general. The passion for excellence is unparalleled in any group I have been associated with. I agree with Yogi, the WOD in the morning makes everything else in the day seem easier, and Crossfit has affected my life in many more ways than just fitness.

Finally, if you haven’t already, check out the “Fitness is a Fulltime Pursuit” WSJ article and video posted on the Crossfir mainsite under Feb 3rd.

Ans keep posting the times please!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:06:59 +0000

Wow, well said, Stephen. After reading your last paragraph I realized you must be Catholic like me.

By: Nic C.

Nic C. — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:28:17 +0000

Yogi is a beast and a wise sage.

By: Greg S

Greg S — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:40:57 +0000

There will always be alot of debate on this subject and quite franklyvits actually multiple subjects- ROM, cheating, mods needed due to injury or other issue etc…In my case I deducted 15 pu’s from my score because John called me out during a set, so I just didn’t count that set. Do I think they were all bad reps, I don’t know. I was just trying to go fast and fast and form don’t always work perfectly. That’s why I particularly like the idea of buddy scoring, especially as the class sizes r getting bigger. Even if that means a longer class. I think part of the value in p3 is the comraderie and encouragement so I’d be happy to spend 15 more minutes in the gym, to get more accurate scores. John, I do have a question about calling people out…if you know who’s “cheating,fudging,whatever” why not just not post their scores? If I got caught cheating on an exam, my score would be thrown out…why not the same at p3. I’m not saying u need to announce it, just simply have a rule that says – scores will only be posted for properly completed workouts.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:51:12 +0000

Yogi is a beast.

Anyway

Does your form suck @ss like mine?

“Embrace the suck”

I’m off to eat something now…

By: Jeff A

Jeff A — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:23:44 +0000

You’re right Mac, deadlift strength and rowing is comparable but most people don’t have Khalipa strength, or at least I don’t. He can do that and I can row efficiently and get the same result (i am not in shape to do that today). John is also right. If you have the strength to do that go ahead, but for most people you will be sitting on the rower much longer and the product of rowing(aerobic strength) will be less.

Basically, I think, work hard on the run/row/situps/pushups etc/ and take your time, breathe, and focus when using weights like Olympic lifts and kettle bells.

just my two cents

By: Stephen

Stephen — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:56:10 +0000

I see that John finally posted the numbers from Wednesday’s WOD. When I looked at my own results, I cringed a little. I know for a fact that I lost count on all but my squats but when John asked me for a number, I had to give him one in spite of my uncertainty.

Why am I so bad at counting? I even have trouble counting how many sets I do during the strength exercises because my attention is so focused on my form above all else while keeping myself psyched up for the next set. Also, when I become glycogen depleted, my brain goes bye-bye and I have a hard time speaking complete sentences, much less counting.

During Tabata Something Else, I kept looking at the clock and seeing numbers there that, in my fatigued brain, interfered with my counting. What’s a poor, old, fat man to do? I took my best guess and, if I had any doubt about a higher number in my mind, I chose a smaller one instead.

I can’t stand the idea of getting undue credit for a feat not accomplished. I have a hard enough time beating myself up for my many failings in life without adding the title of “Cheater” to my personal laundry list. Any potential gain I might receive from guessing high simply isn’t worth the internal conflict with my sense of morality.

By: John

John — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:45:09 +0000

I love Jason’s rowing technique in the video and teach the same principals for short duration rows, especially fight gone bad. It keeps the heart rate low, and the slower cadence is made up by a strong pull. Ideal for multiple movement WODs requiring a row.

By: Susie T

Susie T — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:39:53 +0000

Great job Robert…..after reading all of this, I’m exhausted….and am glad I was in San Diego during the WOD.

By: yogi

yogi — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:05:34 +0000

Nice job Robert. A tabata work out is a true showcase of well rounded athleticism.
As far as the cheating discussion goes, I can only say that the wod is without a doubt the hardest part of my day and doing it consistently has made me a better person. It is a daily reminder of the constant struggle for improvement in both my personal and professional life.
So why would I cheat myself of even a little bit of that?