So 10 athletes set out to find how they stack up against the competition both within our school and the entire CrossFit community by competing in CrossFit Scottsdale’s 1st Rx Challenge. The Unknown and Unknowable were the themes throughout the 3 week challenge. Week 1, two “Girl” WODs, “Elizabeth” followed by “Annie”. WOD 2 wasn’t announced until everyone had finished WOD one and I know those double unders felt totally different after the squat cleans and ring dips. Week 2, CrossFit Games style with 2 brand new WODs and a little head to head action. Think shoulders to overhead ladder. Week 3, back to CrossFit “Girl” and Leaderboard WODs with a surprise floater. All althetes pushed themselves to new heights whether it was wining their heat, getting on the top of the leaderboard or setting their own new PR. Everyone went away winning and knowing exactly where their strengths and weaknesses during competition lie. Congratulations to all of you and continue to live life Rx’d!
Brian G 5:50
Derek 6:15
Luke 6:18
Carl 6:50
Ted 7:00
Branson 8:25
Mo 8:35
Skip 8:44
Mel 9:05
Maria 10:27
Floater: Exactly 2 minutes rest after “Jackie”, max effort Overhead Squats 95#/65#. Total reps done unbroken is the # of seconds taken off your “Jackie” time.
WOD 2 “Helen”
400 meter run
21 Kettle Bell Swings 55#/35#
12 Pull Ups
Derek 8:58
Mel 9:16
Ted 9:43
Brian G. 9:59
Luke 10:18
Skip 10 :39
Carl 11:06
Maria 12:01
Mo 12:20
Branson 12:30
Take 10 Firebreathers, 4 WODs, and a little thing called competition and you get the Rx Challenge Week2! Here are the WODs and the standings going into the finals on Saturday at 8am. Winner will be announced on Saturday and take home the Rx Challenge Trophy.
WOD 1
Shoulders to Overhead 95#/65#
Challengers face head to head with a partner starting with the bar in the rack position. Judge calls “1” partner one does one rep, the other partner does 1 rep right after partner one is done. After all participants have finished their one rep the judge calls “2”. Partner one does 2 reps, partner two does 2 reps right after partner one finishes. After all participants have finished, the judge calls “3”. That continues until the rep cannot be completed and the bar comes out of the rack position. BAR MUST REST IN THE RACK POSITION AND YOU MAY NOT PUT THE BAR DOWN. Count total reps.
Mel 55
Carl 55
Mo 45
Derek 45
Luke 36
Brian G. 36
Ted 34
Maria 28
Branson 22
Skip 14
WOD 2
2 Rounds For Time
25 Calorie Row
20 Pull Ups C2B/Chin to bar
400 meter run with a 25#/15# plate
20 Push Ups games style
Brian G. 10:57
Luke 11:11
Derek 11:20
Mel 11:57
Carl 11:57
Mo 13:01
Ted 13:10
Skip 14:27
Maria 14:50
Branson 17:38
Rx Challenge Standings after Week 2
*Note that the women are ranked with the men as everything is Rx and already scaled appropriately
Attention Gamers, Firebreathers and all other Rx students!
Can you handle 2 WODs in 1 hour?
How hard would you push yourself going head to head with your fellow CrossFit Scottsdale Firebreathers?
These are the questions you need to ask yourself to see if you are ready to compete in CrossFit Scottsdale’s Rx Challenge.
Its GAME TIME, CrossFit style!
So here is how it works. The challenge will take place from 8am-9am on Saturday August 14, 21 and 28. It is limited to 16 people all of which can do the majority of WODs RX, think Fran, Grace, Helen, etc. At 8am you will draw a name of who you will be competing against and we will draw 2 WODs out of the hopper. We will then run the two WODs simultaniously and you get to go head to head with your fellow firebreather in order to get the best time/score on that WOD. There will be a short break and then the heats will switch and you will get to do the other WOD as well. After each week the times/scores of the WODS will be ranked and scored just like the CrossFit Games. The better you do the lower your score is and the lowest score after all 3 weeks wins.
6 WODs, 3 weeks and bragging rights in the gym until the next RX Challenge! Oh and a trophy too!
Four weeks of chasing weaknesses paid off in a big way today as 47 athletes attacked the Chipper Challenge event with confidence and intensity. From the first 700m row to the last handstand push up, the strength and skill of our students was on display for all to see… and there were plenty of people watching. Friends, family, fellow students and even a few members of the Moon Valley swim team lined the outside of the course and filled the seats and benches. There was cheering, coaching, and even a little smack talking. In the end, 9 winners were crowned and one lucky coach finally meeting Pukie. Congratulations to our Matt B, Mel, Mark V, Maria P, Ryan M, Jenn “the Situation” D, Mike W, Kim B, and Lindsay B. You are all proof that hard work pays off.
A special thank you to all the judges and volunteers who helped make this event so special. We could not have done this without you.
We are filming a promo video on Saturday so wear your BLACK or WHITE CrossFit gear. Remember, cash and other prizes are being awarded for best times and most improved. Good Luck to all who are competing!!!
Check in begins at 7:30. Rules explanation begins at 7:55.
***There have been changes to almost every division so please double check your heat time***
CrossFit Scottsdale will be having its 2nd Annual Here's to the Hereos WOD event on Saturday September 11th in honor of our Heroes from 9/11. Come train for FREE alongside soldiers from Luke Air Force base, National Guard, Scottsdale police and Fire fighters. Classes will be at 8am, 9am, 10am and 12pm. Be sure to RSVP now as space is limited!
Food as Fuel Class at CrossFit Scottsdale
09/13/2010 - 07:00 PM
new students....or those that just want to brush up and get back on track with their eating habits. Learn what to eat, when to eat and how to do it for optimum results. We will be reviewing the ins and outs of the zone and paleo diet. Plus tips and tricks to make eating optimally a lot easier.
Come network with your fellow CrossFit Scottsdale students and learn their professions and see how we can all help each other with business. September CrossFit Scottsdale Connections Luncheon will be hosted by Perry Chrisler of Concierge Communications. The meeting will take place at National Headquarters of Hosted VIP provider Telesphere 9237 E. Via De Ventura, Suite 250, Scottsdale, AZ 85258.
If you are interested in joining, please rsvp to Ashley; ashley@crossfitscottsdale.com
Level 2 Test (The Orange Band) 7:00pm
09/23/2010 - 07:00 PM
Students that want to test for the orange band must have already passed the L1 white band test.
The Freaky 5K Prelims
09/25/2010 - 08:00 AM
How do you feel about running? Do you love running and want to keep getting better and faster? Do you hate running and find it frustrating? In either case, the only way to improve is to KEEP RUNNING. Nobody gets better at anything by NOT doing it. Every great athlete at one point was the new guy, learning, fumbling and failing just like the rest of us. People who have achieved "mastery" don't ever stop the work, though. They exercise their "show up, don't quit" attitude over and over. A great way to make the "work" interesting is to put some "skin in the game" and to do it with a group of like-minded people.
Which leads me to...the CrossFit Scottsdale 5K Challenge. Are you in?? Cost is $25.00 per participant. Sign up by emailing infor@CrossFitScottsdale.com or signing up at the gym.
CrossFit Scottsdale Kids Open House
09/25/2010 - 10:00 AM
Parents- bring your kids and watch our fitness demos, Kids-play fitness games and do a workout
Exercise your mind too as Mad Science will be doing fun fitness and nutrition related science activites and demos.
Keep your kids as healthy as they can be with ChiroKids. North Scottsdale Family Chiropractic and Dr. Tuzzolino will be doing backpack checks and scans to ensure your child’s safety and health. Think outside the Lunch Box with fun/easy healthy snacks and ideas.
CrossFit Scottsdale Kids gives the next generations a foundation in health and fitness that lasts a lifetime. We are a program that empowers kids to be the best versions of themselves, challenging them in new and different ways and relating to them on topics of their own diet and exercise.
CrossFit Scottsdale Kids Builds: Confidence, Focus, Strength, Manners, Discipline, Fitness,Goal Setting,Teamwork, Leadership Skills, Sportsmanship and
Better Grades
Come see what it’s all about!
RSVP to Tiffany at Tiffany@CrossFitScottdale.com
Food as Fuel Class at CrossFit Scottsdale
09/27/2010 - 07:00 PM
new students....or those that just want to brush up and get back on track with their eating habits. Learn what to eat, when to eat and how to do it for optimum results. We will be reviewing the ins and outs of the zone and paleo diet. Plus tips and tricks to make eating optimally a lot easier.
Come network with your fellow CrossFit Scottsdale students and learn their professions and see how we can all help each other with business. October CrossFit Scottsdale Connections Luncheon will be hosted by The Tousley Team. The meeting will take place at Toll Brothers brand new model homes in Wingate Ranch located at 18570 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.
If you are interested in joining, please rsvp to Ashley; ashley@crossfitscottsdale.com
The Freaky 5K Finals
10/30/2010 - 08:00 AM
How do you feel about running? Do you love running and want to keep getting better and faster? Do you hate running and find it frustrating? In either case, the only way to improve is to KEEP RUNNING. Nobody gets better at anything by NOT doing it. Every great athlete at one point was the new guy, learning, fumbling and failing just like the rest of us. People who have achieved "mastery" don't ever stop the work, though. They exercise their "show up, don't quit" attitude over and over. A great way to make the "work" interesting is to put some "skin in the game" and to do it with a group of like-minded people.
Thanks Tiffany, for doing such a great job running the Rx Challenge. You're the best! I had a ...