CrossFitters fear only one thing:

The WOD (Workout of the Day.) The enemy pales in comparison.
If they do not, it is not hard enough.

The WOD - THUR, 01AUG13






Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed by: Skills Work: TGU - 2 x 3 reps per hand L Sit - 5 X 10 sec hold Followed by: WOD: 1 RFT Rx
  • 50x Walking lunge steps (Total)
  • 20x Clean & jerk (135#/95#)
  • 30x Ring dips
  • 25x Wall ball (20#/16#)
  • 30x GHD sit-ups
  • 30x KB swings (1.5 pood-53#/1 pood-36#)
  • 75x Double-unders

    Scaled
  • 50x Walking lunge steps (Total)
  • 20x Clean & jerk (95#/65#)
  • 30x Banded Ring dips
  • 25x Wall ball (16#/12#)
  • 30x GHD sit-ups
  • 30x KB swings (1 pood-36#/12kg-24#)
  • 75x Double-unders (2:1)

    Novice
  • 50x Walking lunge steps (Total)
  • 20x Clean & jerk (75#/55#)
  • 30x Banded/jumping Ring dips
  • 25x Wall ball (12#)
  • 30x AbMat sit-ups
  • 30x KB swings (12kg-24#/20#)
  • 100x Singles


    Post load/time or rounds to comments.


  • The WOD - WED, 31JULY13








    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Snatch 5X3, 70-70-75-75-80% 1RM Followed By: Strength: Squat 5X3, 70-70-75-75-80% 1RM Followed by: WOD:
      FRAN 21-15- and 9 RRFT: Rx
    • Thrusters, 95/65#
    • Pull up

      Intermediate
    • Thrusters, 75/55#
    • Banded Pull up

      Intermediate
    • Thrusters, 55/35#
    • Jumping Pull up

    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

    The WOD - TUES, 30JULY13





    DO A GIRL TUESDAY!!



    Warmup:




    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
    that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension or Good Mornings
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Double / Triple unders, 1min intervals x 2 4 x 100 sprints Followed By: "AMANDA" 9, 7 and 5 RRFT of:
      Rx ■Muscle-ups ■Snatches (135/95 lb.) Scaled ■Banded / Jumping Muscle-ups ■Snatches (105/75 lb.) Novice ■Muscle-up Transition, back/knees ■Snatches (75/55 lb.)
    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

    The WOD - MON, 29JULY13








    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Snatch,3X3, 85% 1RM Followed By: Strength: Front Squat,3X3, 85% 1RM Followed By: WOD: 4 RFT:
      Rx
    • Row/Run, 500m
    • 10x Alternating KB clean & jerk, 1.5/1 pood
    • 10x GHD sit-ups

      Scaled
    • Row/Run, 400m
    • 10x Alternating KB clean & jerk, 1 pood / 12kg
    • 10x AbMat sit-ups

      Novice
    • Row/Run, 400m
    • 8x Alternating KB clean & jerk, 12kg / 20#
    • 10x AbMat sit-ups

    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

    The WOD - SAT, 27JULY13








    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Got Some!! 3 RRFT:
    • 21-15-9x Deadlift, 225/155#
    • 25x GHD Sit ups
    • 21-15-9x Squat, 135/95#
    • Run 400M
    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

    The WOD - FRI, 26JULY13




    HERO FRIDAY

    "BULGER"


    Canadian Forces Corporal Nicholas Bulger, 30, of Peterborough, Ontario, assigned to the 3rd Battalion of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based out of Edmonton, AB, died July 3, 2009 while on patrol in the Zhari district of Afghanistan when an improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle.

    Cpl. Bulger is survived by his wife Rebeka, and daughters Brookelynn and Elizabeth.
    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Followed by: "BULGER" 10 RFT:
      Rx ■ Run 150 meters ■ C2B Pull-ups, 7 reps ■ Front squat,135/95#, 7 reps ■ Handstand push-ups, 7 reps Scaled ■ Run 150 meters ■ Pull-ups, 7 reps ■ Front squat,95/65#, 7 reps ■ Banded Handstand push-ups, 7 reps Novice ■ Run 150 meters ■ Banded Pull-ups, 5 reps ■ Front squat,95/65#, 5 reps ■ Elevated push-ups, 5 reps
    Post time, rounds or load to comments

    The WOD - THUR, 25JULY13





    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
    that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed by: Skills Work: TGU - 2 x 3 reps per hand L Sit - 5 X 10 sec hold Followed by: WOD: 15 Minutes of AWESOME 3 rounds, 5 stations, 1 min each station, max effort Rx
  • Row (cals)
  • Thruster 95/65#
  • KB swings, 1.5/1 pood
  • AbMat Sit-ups
  • Box jumps, 20"

    Scaled
  • Row (cals)
  • Thruster 75/55#
  • KB swings, 1 pood/12kg
  • AbMat Sit-ups
  • Box jumps, 18"

    Novice
  • Row (cals)
  • Thruster 65/45#
  • KB swings, 12kg/20#
  • AbMat Sit-ups
  • Box jumps, 12"


    Post load/time or rounds to comments.


  • The WOD - WED, 24JULY13








    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Snatch 1x5 @ 70% 2x3 @ 80% 2x2 @ 85% Followed By: Strength: Squat 1x5 @ 70% 2x3 @ 80% 2x2 @ 85% Followed By: WOD: 4 RFT:
      Rx
    • 7x Burpee Pull-ups
    • 14x Push Jerk, 75/55#
    • 21x Calorie Row

      Scaled
    • 7x Burpee Jumping Pull-ups
    • 14x Push Jerk, 65/45#
    • 21x Calorie Row

      Novice
    • 7x Burpees
    • 7x Push Jerk, 55/30#
    • 14x Calorie Row

    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

    The WOD - TUES, 23JULY13





    DO A GIRL TUESDAY!!



    Warmup:




    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
    that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension or Good Mornings
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: WOD:
      NASTY GIRLS 3 rounds for time of: Rx
    • Squats, 50 reps
    • Muscle ups, 7 reps
    • Hang power cleans, 135/95#, 10 reps


      Scaled
    • Squats, 30 reps
    • Jumping Muscle ups, 5 reps
    • Hang power cleans, 95/65#, 10 reps


      Novice
    • Squats, 25 reps
    • Pull up/Ring Dip, 6 reps each reps
    • Hang power cleans, 75/55#, 10 reps
    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

    The WOD - MON, 22JULY13








    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Clean & Jerk 1x5 @ 70% 2x3 @ 80% 2x2 @ 85% Followed By: Strength: Bench Press 1x5 @ 70% 2x3 @ 80% 2x2 @ 85% Followed By: WOD: Every minute on the minute (EMOTM) for 10 minutes:
      Rx
    • 3x HSPU
    • 5x Box Jumps, 24"
    • 8x KBS, 1.5/1 pood

      Scaled
    • 3x Banded HSPU
    • 5x Box Jumps, 20"
    • 8x KBS, 1 pood/12kg

      Novice
    • 3x Elevated Push up
    • 5x Box Jumps, 18"
    • 8x KBS, 12kg/20#

    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

    The WOD - SAT, 20JULY13








    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Come Get Some!! 2 RFT:
      BUY-IN
    • 8x BB bicep curl (choose weight)

    • Row 500m
    • 25x C2D HR Push-ups
    • 10x Weighted Pull ups
    • Row 500m
    • 25x Ring Push-ups
    • 10x Strict Pull-ups
    • Row 500m
    • 25x Push-ups
    • 10x Kipping Pull-ups

    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

    The WOD - FRI, 19JULY13




    HERO FRIDAY

    ""



    U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Taylor Gallant, 22, of Winchester, KY, assigned to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 12, based in Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek in Virginia Beach, VA, died on January 26, 2012, while conducting diving operations off the North Carolina coast in the Atlantic Ocean.

    He is survived by his son Ethan, brother Kyle, mother Elizabeth, and father Joseph.


    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Followed by: "GALLANT" 1 RFT:
      Rx ■Run 1 mile with a 20 pound medicine ball ■60 Burpee pull-ups ■Run 800 meters with a 20 pound medicine ball ■30 Burpee pull-ups ■Run 400 meters with a 20 pound medicine ball ■15 Burpee pull-ups Scaled Novice
    Post time, rounds or load to comments

    The WOD - THUR, 18JULY13





    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
    that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed by: Skills Work: Snatch Balance - 2 x 3 reps Skin the Cat - 3 X 2 reps Followed by: WOD: 1 RFT The Viking Rx
  • 10x Box jumps (24 inch)
  • 20x Power snatch (75#)
  • 30x Walking lunges per foot
  • 40x Back extensions
  • 50x KBS, 1.5/1 pood
  • 60x Push ups
  • 70x Double unders
  • 80x Calories Rowing
  • 90x AbMat Sit ups
  • 100m Farmer's walk (2x 72# KBs)


    Post load/time or rounds to comments.


  • The WOD - WED, 17JULY13








    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Clean Complex...80% 1RM
  • 1 x 2 of Clean Pull-Hang Power Clean-Front Squat
  • 2 x 1 of Clean Pull-Hang Clean
  • 2 x 2 of Clean
    Followed By:

    Strength:
    Deadlift 2x5 @75%, 2x3 @85%

    Followed By:
    WOD:
    AMRAP 12Min:
      Rx
    • 5x Hang power snatch, 95/65#
    • 8x OHS, 95/65#
    • 10x Ring Push ups

      Scaled
    • 5x Hang power snatch, 75/55#
    • 8x OHS, 75/55#
    • 10x C2DHR Push ups

      Novice
    • 5x Hang power snatch, 65/45#
    • 8x OHS, 65/45#
    • 10x Push ups
    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

  • The WOD - TUES, 16JULY13





    DO A GIRL TUESDAY!!



    Warmup:




    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
    that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension or Good Mornings
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: "HELEN" with a twist 3 RFT:
      Rx
    • BUY-IN WBS, 25 reps, 20/16#
    • Run, 400M
    • KBS, 1.5/1 pood, 21 reps
    • Pull Ups, 12 reps
    • CASH-OUT WBS, 25 reps, 20/16#

      Scaled
    • BUY-IN WBS, 25 reps, 16/12#
    • Run, 400M
    • KBS, 1 pood/12kg, 21 reps
    • Banded Pull Ups, 12 reps
    • CASH-OUT WBS, 25 reps, 16/12#

      Novice
    • BUY-IN WBS, 25 reps, 12/10#
    • Run, 200M
    • KBS, 12kg/20#, 21 reps
    • Jumping Pull Ups, 12 reps
    • CASH-OUT WBS, 25 reps, 12/10#

    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

    The WOD - MON, 15JULY13








    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Snatch Complex...80% 1RM
  • 1 x 2 of Snatch Pull-Hang Power Snatch-Overhead Squat
  • 2 x 1 of Snatch Pull-Hang Snatch
  • 2 x 2 of Snatch
    Followed By:
    Strength:
    Squat 2x5 @75%, 2x3 @85%

    Followed By:
    WOD:
    4 RFT
      Rx
    • 7x Burpees
    • 10x Hang power clean, 115/75#
    • 12x Push press, 115/75#

      Scaled
    • 7x Burpees
    • 10x Hang power clean, 95/65#
    • 12x Push press, 95/65#

      Novice
    • 5x Burpees
    • 8x Hang power clean, 75/55#
    • 10x Push press, 75/55#
    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

  • The WOD - SAT, 13JULY13








    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Losin' My Grip!! AMRAP 30MIN:
    • Farmers Carry 25M
    • KBS, 10 reps
    • Farmers Carry 25M
    • KB Front Squat, 10 reps
    • Farmers Carry 25M
    • KB OHS, 5reps per hand
    • Farmers Carry 25M
    • KB snatch, 5reps per hand
    • TURN AROUND BEGIN NEXT ROUND(Farmer's Carry & KBS...etc)


    • Rx, pair of 1.5/1 pood
    • Scaled pair of 1pood/12kg
    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

    NO OPEN HOUSE

    Head's up everyone...there will be no open house tomorrow, SAT 13JULY13...We will have the regular 10-11 am class

    The WOD - FRI, 12JULY13


    HERO FRIDAY

    "MR> JOSHUA"


    SO1 Joshua Thomas Harris, 36, drowned during combat operations, August 30th 2008 in Afghanistan.

    He is survived by his parents Dr. Sam and Evelyn Harris, his brother Ranchor and twin sister Kiki.

    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Followed by: "Mr. Joshua" 5 RFT:
      Rx
    • Run 400 meters
    • Glute-ham sit-ups , 30 reps
    • 250/175# Deadlift, 15 reps

      Scaled


      Novice


    Post time, rounds or load to comments

    The WOD - THUR, 11JULY13








    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Followed By: WOD:


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    The WOD - WED, 10JULY13








    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
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    The WOD - TUES, 09JULY13








    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Followed By: WOD:

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    The WOD - MON, 08JULY13








    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Followed By: WOD:

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    The WOD - THUR, 04JULY13




    Happy Independence Day



    Hear the Declaration of Independence read by Mr. Bill Barker, who
    interprets Thomas Jefferson for Colonial Williamsburg
    [Declaration.mp3]



    Hear the Gettysburg Address read by Jeff Daniels. This speech, delivered by Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, was written to commemerate the Battle of Gettysburg, which ended on July 3, 1863.
    [Gettysburg.mp3]



    Listen to The World Turned Upside Down played by a British Band during the British surrender at Yorktown to General George Washington.

    "4 July 1776"
    4 RFT:

  • 289 m Row
  • 50 AbMat Sit ups
  • 40 Push Press, 45/30#
  • 30 Double Unders
  • 20 Box Jumps, 20"
  • 10 Pull-ups
  • 5 Burpees


    CASH-OUTRoadMarch 1K, 45/25# plate or ruck


  • The WOD - WED, 03JULY13






    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
    that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension or Good Mornings
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Clean,3x5 @ 70-75-80% Followed By: Strength: Shoulder Press,3x5 @ 70-75-80% Followed By: Tabata This! Rx
  • KBS, 1.5/1 pood
  • AbMat Situp
  • MedBall Clean, 20/16#


    Scaled
  • KBS, 1 pood/12kg
  • WallBall Shots, 16/12#


    Novice
  • KBS, 12kg/20#


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  • The WOD - TUES, 02JULY13







    Warmup:




    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
    that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension or Good Mornings
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: 5 Rounds For Time:
      Rx
    • Power Snatch,8 rep 95/65 #
    • Wall Ball Shot, 15 rep,20/15#
    • Run 50M
    • Run Backward 50M

      Scaled
    • Power Snatch,8 rep 75/55 #
    • Wall Ball Shot, 15 rep,20/15#
    • Run 50M
    • Run Backward 50M


      Novice
    • Power Snatch,8 rep 65/45 #
    • Wall Ball Shot, 15 rep,20/15#
    • Run 50M
    • Run Backward 50M




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