Aug
21
2009
Push-up Challenge Day 15
Buy in: 3000/1500
Push-ups for the day: 200/100
4 Rounds
6 Power Cleans (155 lb, 115 lb)
4 Shuttle Run
It’s usually the last ounce of effort that tips the scales of success. -Rick Beneteau
Breast Cancer and Weight lifting

The man of many nicknames
**Announcements** The Dutch Lowy Performance Development Seminar is tomorrow. There will be no Saturday 10 AM team workout.
The On-Ramp Program starts on Monday, August 31st @ 7:30 PM. What is the On-Ramp Program?
- In depth instruction on all the the foundational movements of CrossFIt Austin.
- A directed and organized approach to making effective nutritional changes.
Like I said yesterday the On Ramp Program is for anyone that wishes to thrive in the fundamentals of CrossFIt. It is designed for folks that are new to CFA but beneficial to all. Current CFA members are encouraged to participate for free.
| AM Results |
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| Michelle |
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5:53 (35 lbs) |
| Walker |
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5:24 (35 lbs) |
| Rob |
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6:44 (95 lbs) |
| Heather |
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8:04 (25 lbs) |
| Jerry |
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7:43 (35 lbs) |
| Blake |
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7:31 (135 lbs) |
Aug
20
2009
Push-up Challenge Day 14
Buy in: 2800/1400
Push-ups for the day: 200/100
5 Rounds
1:00 Yo Yos (Run 10 yards, Backpedal 10 yards, Run 5 yards, Back Pedal 5 yards = 1 rep)
:30 Mountain Climbers (R, L = 1 rep)
:30 Handstand Holds
Continuous clock, score max reps
One well-cultivated talent, deepened and enlarged, is worth one hundred shallow faculties. -William Matthews
TIME Magazine lets us all down
Happy Birthday Sherman!
**Announcements** The Dutch Lowy Performance Development Seminar is this Saturday (There will be no Saturday workout this week). If you’re interested in going and haven’t signed up yet shoot me an email.
CF Austin happy hour tonight @ Little Woodrows (after the 6:30 PM class)!
The On-Ramp Program starts on Monday, August 31st @ 7:30 PM. Who should come?
- Anyone who is brand new to CrossFit or a new member of CrossFit Austin.
- Anyone who is a current member that feels that are lacking in the fundamentals of our program.
- Anyone who is a current member and would like to review and solidify the their fundamentals.
| AM Results |
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| Erica |
31 Rx |
| Mike |
35 Rx |
| Jerry |
39 Rx |
| Rob |
52 (115lb Press Hold) |
| Blake |
45 Rx |
| Andrew |
34 Rx |
| Kim |
28 (Pike Hold) |
| Tow Matt |
30 (Pike Hold) |
| Amber |
26 Rx |
| Heather |
23 (Wall Jump, Pike Hold) |
| PM Results |
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| Mac |
41 (65 lb OVHD Hold) |
| Nugget |
46 Rx |
| Betsy |
42 Rx |
| Big Matt |
27 Rx |
| Walker |
41 Rx |
| Ashley |
24 (Pike Hold) |
| Sherman |
36 Rx |
| Smeth |
38 Rx |
Aug
19
2009
Push-up Challenge Day 13
Buy in: 2600/1300
Push-ups for the day: 200/100
Warrior Wednesday
“Kelly”
5 Rounds
400 M Run
30 Wall Balls (20 lbs, 15 lb)
30 Box Jumps (24″, 20″)
A true warrior never fights without a purpose that is greater than oneself. -T. Harv Eker
An interview with Dutch

**Announcements** The Dutch Lowy Performance Development Seminar is this Saturday (There will be no Saturday workout this week), check out today’s article for a taste of the content covered. If you’re interested in going and haven’t signed up yet shoot me an email.
CF Austin happy hour tomorrow @ Little Woodrows (after the 6:30 PM class)!
The On-Ramp Program starts on Monday, August 31st @ 7:30 PM. Who should come?
- Anyone who is brand new to CrossFit or a new member of CrossFit Austin.
- Anyone who is a current member that feels that are lacking in the fundamentals of our program.
- Anyone who is a current member and would like to review and solidify the their fundamentals.
| AM Results |
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| Erika |
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19:43 (1/2 Run, 1/2 Reps) |
| Rob |
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34:20 Rx |
| Andrew |
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39:41 (10 lb) |
| Dave |
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37:13 (10 lb, 20″) |
| Kristin |
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34:15 (5 lb DB Thrusters/Squats) |
| Michelle |
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31:13 (10 lb) |
| Amber |
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33:33 (10 lb) |
| Tow Matt |
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33:52 (10 lb, 20″) |
| PM Results |
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| Walker |
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32:34 (10lb) |
| Mac |
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15:02 (15lb DB, 15 Box Jumps x 3rds) |
| Jessica |
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18:13 (15 Wall Balls, 15 Box Jumps x 3rds) |
| Nugget |
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28:57 Rx |
| Sherman |
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33:32 (15lb) |
| Lezli |
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18:19 (10lb 1/2 Run & Reps) |
| Betsy |
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28:17 Rx |
| Stacey |
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23:59 Rx |
| Keira |
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19:46 (10lb/14″ Box, 1/2 Run & Reps) |
| Wes |
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32:20 Rx |
| Smeth |
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30:06 (15lb) |
| Boone |
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27:04 Rx |
| I-WOD |
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| Eleanor |
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4:00 (50 Squats, 500m Row) |
Aug
18
2009
Push-up Challenge Day 12
Buy in: 2400/1200
Push-ups for the day: 200/100
3 Rep Max
Front Squat
then…
12-9-6
Thrusters (135 lb, 95 lb)
Ring Dips
Ambition is the path to success, persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. -William Eardley, IV
The Zone and Athletic Performance

**Announcements** The Dutch Lowy Performance Development Seminar is this Saturday (There will be no Saturday workout this week). If you’re interested in going and haven’t signed up yet shoot me an email.
CF Austin happy hour this Thursday August 20 @ Little Woodrows. Let me know in the comments if you think you’ll be there (I’m going to try and reserve a table for us).
Finally, we are kicking off our on On-Ramp Program on Tuesday, September 1st @ 7:30 PM. The program will be mandatory for all new clients that join after August 24th. We will be rolling out more info on the program in the upcoming days.
| AM Results |
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3 Rep Max |
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MetCon |
| Mike |
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170 lb |
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7:14 (115 lb) |
| Will |
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115 lb |
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3:21 (65 lb, Chair) |
| Andrew |
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175 lb |
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5:39 (95 lb, band) |
| Rob |
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210 lb
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3:57 (115 lb) |
| Heather |
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75 lb |
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3:45 (25 lb, band) |
| Amber |
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85 lb |
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3:34 (35 lb, band) |
| Tow Matt |
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95 lb |
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4:08 (45 lb, band) |
| Kim |
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80 lb |
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4:01 (25 lb, band) |
| Laura |
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120 lb |
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4:39 (55 lb, band) |
| Wes |
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325 lb |
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3:53 Rx |
| PM Results |
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| Boone |
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215 |
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4:16 Rx |
| Blake |
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210 |
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5:19 (115lb) |
| Miguel |
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255 |
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3:41 Rx |
| Tristy |
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Skill |
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4:47 (65lb, Band) |
| Stacey |
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165 |
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4:58 (Band) |
| Betsy |
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130 |
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3:45 (65lb, Band) |
| Kristin |
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125 |
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5:28 (15lb MBC, 115lb DL) |
| Dave |
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155 |
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6:03 (95lb, Band) |
| Sherman |
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215 |
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5:44 (115lb, Band) |
Aug
17
2009
Push-up Challenge Day 11
Buy in: 2200/1100
Push-ups for the day: 200/100
21-15-9-6-3
Sumo Deadlift High Pull (95 lb, 65 lb)
Pull-ups
The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.-Chinese Proverb
Weaknesses

**Announcements** The Dutch Lowy Performance Development Seminar is this Saturday (There will be no Saturday workout this week), check out today’s article for a taste of the content covered. If you’re interested in going and haven’t signed up yet shoot me an email.
CF Austin happy hour this Thursday August 20 @ Little Woodrows. Let me know in the comments if you think you’ll be there I’m going to try and reserve a table for us.
Finally, we are kicking off our on On-Ramp Program on Monday, August 31st @ 7:30 PM. The program will be mandatory for all new clients that join after August 24th. We will be rolling out more info on the program in the upcoming days.
| AM Results |
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| Will |
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6:41 (45 lb, Ring Row) |
| Tara |
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4:37 (25 lb, Jump) |
| Blake |
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8:12 Rx |
| Heather |
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6:51 (25 lb, Jump) |
| Rob |
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8:21 Rx |
| Kristin |
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4:26 (35 lb, Sit-ups) |
| PM Results |
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| Ryan |
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8:29 Rx |
| Boone |
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7:18 Rx |
| Seth |
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5:52 (65lb) |
| Walker |
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5:24 (35lb) |
| Betsy |
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6:59 (45lb, Band) |
| Stacey |
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6:57 Rx |
| Amber |
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5:39 (35lb, Jump) |
| Katherine |
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6:55 3 (PVCx2, Jump) |
| Tow Matt |
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5:41 (45lb, Jump) |
| Ashley |
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6:41 (35lb, Jump) |
| Miguel |
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4:28 Rx |
| Keira |
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6:09 (15lb, Jump) |
| Lezli |
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6:18 (25lb, Jump) |
| Andrew |
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7:06 (75lb) |
| Wes |
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6:51 Rx |