A quick word about scoring. A numerical value based on place is assigned to each person for each event. So a first place finish is worth one point, second place is two points and so forth. The person with the lowest score after all the events is the winner.
Additionally we only had one woman, Rachel, competing so she automatically is the fittest female on campus this month. But for scoring purposes we threw her in the with men to see how she would fare. She did quite well for herself. Mad props!
The first event was a 7 minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds as Possible) of 20 Overhead walking lunge with a 75# or 45# barbell and 10 Sumo Deadlift High Pull (SDHP) with the same weight used for the barbell lunge. There was nothing too complex about this couplet. The overhead lunge punished weak shoulders and rewarded core stability. The SDHP is all about powerful hip extension (a common them in CrossFit movements). This one proved more difficult than expected when I wrote the workout, but a great effort by all.
Connor: 4 rounds + 15 lunges = 1 point
Pyne: 4 rounds = 2 points
Rachel: 4 rounds = 2 points
Jay: 3 rounds + 18 lunges = 4 points
Melby: 1 round = 5 points
After only a 5 minute break we moved to event two. Event two had two components and therefore two chances to earn points. The first was a 1000m row for time, followed immediately by a one rep max deadlift to be completed within 5 minutes of the row. To score deadlift I divided the total number lifted by each persons body weight for a strength to bodyweight ratio. The highest deadlift to bodyweight ratio won the event. Everybody PR'ed on deadlift, which was sweet!
Row:
Jay: 3:13 = 1 point
Melby: 3:26 = 2 points
Connor: 3:32 = 3 points
Pyne: 3:40 = 4 points
Rachel: 4:36 = 5 points
Deadlift: Ratio
Connor: 415# 2.32 = 1 point
Melby: 275# 1.56 = 2 points
Pyne: 315# 1.45 = 3 points
Rachel: 150# 1.30 = 4 points
Jay: 315# 1.26 = 5 points
We allowed ourselves 10 minutes to get to the ROTC playground for the final event. After testing out ability to control external objects in the barbells, perform mono-structural movements in rowing, it was time to test our gymnastic ability. The final event was a classic CrossFit rep scheme, 21-15-9, or burpee toes to bar and air squats. The burpee toes to bar combines two fun movements. Perform a burpee then jump up grab the pull up bar and bring the feet to the bar. This was a great final event.
Connor: 6:02 = 1 point
Jay: 7:33 = 2 points
Rachel: 8:10 = 3 points
Pyne: 8:18 = 4 points
Melby: 9:34 = 5 points
Totals:
Connor: 6 points = 1st place
Jay: 12 points = 2nd place
Pyne: 13 points = 3rd place
Rachel/Melby: 14 points = 4th place
In sum, a fantastic effort by all. It is safe to say everyone surprised themselves and did more than they would have thought possible a month ago. This is a fun way to check progress. Therefore will host have an event like this at the beginning of every month. I encourage more people to try next month. Plus everybody PR'ed on deadlift. What a great way to set new max effort standards in a competitive environment. I wish I could have competed in this event. After I compete in the Urbanathlon I will be ready to compete next month. So Connor, be ready to defend your title, because I am going to take it away from you. Victory will not come so easy.
This event also marks the transition to a new phase in Thuner CrossFit. Once we become affiliated with CrossFit, then name will change to Kopion CrossFit. Kopion means to strive to utter exhaustion. This is the essence of CrossFit. We will be giving a Kopion effort everyday. Show up on time. Prepare to work hard for the entire hour, and be be amazed at the things we will accomplish.
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