Monday 090427

“Helen”
3 Rounds for time:
Run 400m21 Kettlebell Swings,
1.5pood/1 Pood,
12 Pull ups

Brandon
11:46
Brutal, been working on the kip, can get 10-12 fresh, but broke down on just rep no 4. Know what I need to work on! BTW, 95 degree heat makes it that much more fun!

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Thursday 090409

For time:
10-20-30 reps
Push Press, 95 lbs
Medball Cleans, 20 lbs

Elisse:
10-20-30
Time: 9:39
Rest 2 min
800m Run: 4:07
Rest 2 min
800m Run: 4:01
Total Time: 17:47

Push Press: 65# first round, then 55#
Medball Cleans: 16#

Wednesday 090408

Crossfit Total
1 rep max Back Squat
1 rep max Shoulder Press
1 rep max Deadlift

Brandon's Total: 695
BS: 245
SP: 115
DL: 335

Elisse's Total: 480
BS: 190 (PR)
SP: 75 (PR)
DL: 215 (PR)

I'm happy with my results tonight - big improvements all around. Next time I need to change my warm-up strategy so I don't wear myself out. I feel confident I can do more on the Back Squat, and probably a bit more on the Dead Lift.

Tuesday 090407

400m x 5 for time.
Rest one minute between each run.

Brandon: 7:23 Total

Monday 090406

Pull-ups on a Ladder
1 pull-up the first minute, 2 the second minute, 3 the 3rd, and so on…See how far up the ladder you can go.

Elisse: 9 rounds + 6 pull-ups (tan band)
Brandon: 8 rounds

090327 - 090405 "Crossfit Belize"

We travelled in Belize for 10 days and had a blast! Throughout our adventure we felt a little PCF withdrawal so we came up with some creative WODs on our own...

090327

We arrived in Belize City and travelled directly to San Ignacio. We were hot and tired from the 2.5 hour bus ride. Once we checked-in to the Cahal Pech Resort, we decided to hit the pool.

Team WOD: AMRAP Margaritas
Rounds: ????

090328

We got up early for our 2 hour bumpy ride to the Caracol Mayan Ruins - the largest Mayan archaeological site in Belize.

Team WOD: Climb Mayan Ruins for time

Time: 2 hours

It was a really hot day but we had a great time. All of our hard work paid off when we stopped at the Rio Frio Pools for a swim on our way back to San Ignacio.

090329

We got up early and travelled by van Belize City and then by boat to Caye Caulker. We found a nice rickety shack on the beach to stay for a few days. Once the sun went down and we cooled off we were feeling motivated...

WOD: 21-15-9 Backpack Thrusters & Pushups for time.

Brandon: 3:26

Elisse: 3:40

090330

Rest Day in Caye Caulker.

090331

We set sail on a 50 foot boat - the Ragga Queen - for a 3 day tour down to Placencia.

The coast of Belize boasts the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world, next to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The weather was beautiful and the snorkeling was fantastic!

Team WOD: Snorkeling for time

Total Time: 2 hours

We spent our first night camping on cozy little Rendezvous Caye.

090401

More sun, sailing and snorkeling. We spent the night on Tobacco Caye...

WOD: AMRAP Dock Pull-ups
Brandon: 42

Elisse: 42

090402

The last day was the hottest day of the tour...filled with snorkeling, sailing, and trying to stay cool.

Team WOD: Sweating for time

Total Time: 15 hours

090403
Rest Day in Placencia

090404

Our last day in Belize and we decided to get a kayak and paddle around. Despite warnings against a husband a wife sharing the same kayak, we decided to test our teamwork skills....we were a bit off....

Team WOD: Kayaking AFFAP (As Few Fights As Possible)

Rounds: 27

090405

We returned to the USA a few shades darker and a few extra pounds. It was a great trip and we can't wait to get back to the box!