Skill of the Week – Handstand Pushups
“Eva”
Five rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters
30 Kettlebell swings
30 Pull-ups
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That was awesome!!!
Community is not just a buzzword thrown around at our gym that’s for sure!
We love ya Amanda!!!
It was awesome. Love you Amanda! & Love the Crossfit Moncton community.
Kevin and Joanna thanks for capturing the moment. Love, love, love.
Although, Im thankful there is no video camera evidence of when Crossfit Moncton fundraise money for my life situation. I remember feeling so overwhelmed, loved and shy!!!
Hugs!
Love this! This is so awesome, we really are part of a great community! Yay CFM and yay Amanda!
Mobility
400m run
10 KBS
10 Burpees
10 Pullups
Samson Strech
WOD: “Eva”
5 Rounds
- 800m run (Loop)
- 30 KBS (40#)
- 30 Pullups (Purple band)
Time cap: 45 minutes
Stopped at 4 rounds: 38:15
Also added a small band on the pullups in the 3rd round.
Eva is one tough lady! Good work Vincent!
Amanda and Patrick, I am very glad some good came from some bad. You are both great people.
Love being apart of something so great. Yay Amanda!
WOD with 35 KBS
Time – 44:41
4 minutes slower than my PR. I tore my hands to sh!/ on round 3…so that slowed me down a lot. Great job everyone. Eva is a tough one
You rock! Just being able to finish it in 45 mins is awesome!
I knew you were gonna rock this one Gillyon! Great time!! Sorry about your hands though
Mobility
400m run
10 KBS
10 Burpees
10 Pullups
Samson Strech
WOD: “Eva”
5 Rounds
- 800m run (Loop)
- 30 KBS (35#)
- 30 Pullups (black band)
Completed 3 rounds in 40 something minutes. I usually don’t forget my time but this one was physically AND mentally tiring!
Good job Chantal! I have some not-so-fond memories of Eva. Like you said, tough mentally and physically.
Loved the video. Of course I cried. Beautiful ending to an unhappy event. Love CFM and its great members.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this video!! We LOVE you Amanda and Love CFM for this great community
happy to be part of it.
The video is priceless.. I didn’t cry but I did get some dust blown into my eyes around the same time as I watched it, so it may have appeared that I was crying!
. So happy for you Amanda, the video captures your sweetness and kindness and the reason you deserved some good out of this.. So proud to be a part of this CFM community!! Awesome group of people! 
That’s weird, you had dust blown in your eyes, I was cutting an onion and stubbed my toe, which led to some eye moisture. The manly kind.
Very happy and proud to be apart of CFM.
LOL!! The manly kind of eye moisture!
Love your reaction Amanda! Nice house too by the way! You and Patrick are a very important part of CFM!
Mobility
400m run
10 KBS
10 Burpees
10 Pullups
Samson Strech
WOD: “Eva”
5 Rounds
- 800m run (Loop)
- 30 KBS (40#)
- 30 Pullups (purple band)
-45 min time cap
-4 rounds @ 41:40
Nice job Josh! Eva is one tough lady!
Wod Eva
5 Rds
Run 800 meters
30 Kettlebell swings 40lb
30 Pull-ups
Time 43:32
Wow, what a workout!
Make sure to bring a towel for this one.
Good one to prepare for TM?
yep, perfect wod for TM
Way to finish Darsey! Brutal WOD!
Well done Darsey. Great time!
Great video!
We do have an amazing community. You guys deserved this.
Also, I totally called the WOD… but I was hoping I was wrong. Haha
Very happy for you Amanda. You deserve it.
wu as posted
Eva
4 rounds 43:31
enjoyed the work out, feeling it now.
great job 7 am class
one group of focused determined individuals.
Great job on Eva! Still not sure how you morning folk do it.
Well… Amanda… you’re not the only one who cried this morning!! Thanks to your reaction, I did too!! hehe
So very happy for you guys! You deserved it!
Love ya
xox
Wod Eva
5 Rds
Run 800 meters
30 Kettlebell swings 30#
30 Pull-ups
Finished 4 rounds
Time 36:08
3 Pullups left on my last round and my palm ripped. GAG! I have a weak stomach for this kind of stuff. I hope next time I can finish all 5 rounds. Good job 6am’ers!
You finished just before me, are you sure it wasn’t 38:06?
Could be! I was going by memory..thanks!
Well done Maria! Hope your hand heals quickly…
I’ve been a member of a lot of gyms and a lot of groups and teams, and I have never felt the sense of “community” and togetherness that CrossFit brings to the table.
Whether struggling through a WOD or through a hiccup in life, it’s nice to find a place where people push you when you need a push, and help you up when you need a hand.
We love you Amanda!! Love your reaction!!! AND YOU EVEN GAVE KEVIN a hug!! We know you aren’t a huggy person!!
lol, yes. Not because I don’t like them, it’s just that I don’t like to invade someone’s personal space…I couldn’t help it last night though. And at the end when I told Jo to shut the camera off it was so that I could go give her one too, lol.
AND I was sweaty and filthy, they were both very lucky to have a hug from me last night.
What a fantastic video! This is but another example of the generosity and kindness of everyone at Crossfit Moncton. I feel so blessed to be a part of this community.
Also wanted to point out that the same dust cloud that affected me while watching this video affected Lora as well but she seemed to get the brunt of it!
Love the reaction!!!! I am so proud to be a member of CFM!!!
Another proof that we are not “just another gym”. A thousand thanks to my friends at CFM!!!
I’m a bit afraid of this one.
Saturday: 11km run: Foggy and cool!
Sunday: 12 km run: Foggy and misty rain! Hands were freezing!
Monday: 12km run: Fog was so dense, I could barely see my feet! lol!
Today: 12km run: Foggy and cool! Needed to wear my running gloves!
Great newfie weather here on the rock! I hear you guys are experiencing a heat wave in Moncton!
Sad to be missing Eva today as she is one of my favorite ladies (other than Laura of course!) I’ll give her a go this month’s change for change!
While in NFLD earlier in JUNE!! it was zero degrees the day I ran in St Johns. I had to buy wool mittons (very cute with puffins knit in to them) – I should have lent them to you so you’d look like a crazy tourist
That video was awesome!! Not just because Pat had no shirt on but to see Amanda so happy.
Wod Rx
44:01 I think.
That was the worst WOD in a long time for me.
Great time Darrell!
awesome job on the wod darrell..
You are an insane machine Darrell! Way to go!
love the video, so nice to be a part of such a wonderful group of people. real men don’t cry, we just sweat from our eyes, even more so after a wod like this. special thanks to kevin and jo for showing us how to do things right!
Not only EVA.. But EVA in 30 degree heat.. Saweeetttt!! terrified now and 4 more hours to wait!!
I’ll say it, I am a little bit nervous.
I’m with ya buddy. Scared to death and the wait is making it worse.
Drink lots of water today people – it’s hot out there!
Kevin, I think there is a typo in the name of the WOD. Shouldn’t it be “Evil”?
Hahahaha. Agreed!
You guys are INCREDIBLE.
I still can’t believe you have done this. I’m humbled beyond words! I’m overwhelmed and feel so lucky to belong to such a supportive community. I’ve never been on the receiving end of such an incredible act of kindness & generosity, and it’s hard to absorb.
Last night I was calculating how much I thought I lost in total, and I think there’s a little more in the envelope than what I lost. I don’t know if I’ve accounted for everything but I don’t want to be greedy and the bulk of what I lost is covered so I’m going to return a bit of it tonight to the Change for Change bucket, I don’t want to take more than what was taken from me and those donations will be needed for another cause soon enough too.
As I said to Kevin last night, just saying thank you doesn’t seem enough for touching my life in such a big way. I’m truly honored to know all of you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Ah dang…dust in my eyes again…
Well EVA.. I’ll give you the benefit of doubt this time! Posted WU.. Got area setup, went and picked up the 70# dumbbell and thought ‘oh eff that’s heavy!’ ! Lol not the best way to start!
Had Patrick to use as a rabbit and just tried to stick with him.. Whoa he’s quick!
WOD Rx
Only got through 4 rounds, was 26 seconds from being able to attemp the 5 round, my body balked and made sure I went over the 36 minute barrier so I couldn’t go back out? Lol just know one pull up at a time wouldn’t get it done!
36:26
Great job everyone in 5:30
Wow. I don’t know what to say about Eva. She tore me a new one and then some.
Did 4 rounds. Don’t know my time. Used 40lbs for kb swings. Did 91 unassisted pull ups. I think that is a pr. Used purple band for the remaining 29.
To quote Kevin. My arms are ouchie.
Nice job Jeff
You are so sweet.
Not sure what I did…but that post was directed at Amanda.
Karma…You’re such a good persone!
…all came back to you! You deserve this! xox
I think i’m confused… should i be excited for the olympic lifting class tonight??.. or excited/worried for Eva?.. or scared $#itless for both?.
. either way. see ya at 6:30
Mobility
400m run
10 KBS
10 Burpees
10 Pullups
Samson Strech
WOD: “Eva” (45 min time cap)
5 Rounds
- 800m run
- 30 KBS (53#)
- 30 Pull ups
- 3 rounds Time = 34:33 Eva is a tough lady
Mobility
400m run
10 KBS (25lbs)
10 Burpees
10 Pullups
WOD “Eva”
(5 rounds)
- 800m run
- 30 KBS (25lbs)
- 30 Pullups (red band)
I was able to finish 4 rounds in 40:08 ! First round was ok, second round I kept thinking to myself “What the…”, third round I was focussing not to puke and fourth round I was focusing not to faint. This was a hard one. Nick, happy you did not puke because I would have probably joined you hahaha !!!
Great work Chantal! Happy you kept Pukie at bay…
Hope this goes in right spot..
Well EVA.. I’ll give you the benefit of doubt this time! Posted WU.. Got area setup, went and picked up the 70# dumbbell and thought ‘oh eff that’s heavy!’ ! Lol not the best way to start!
Had Patrick to use as a rabbit and just tried to stick with him.. Whoa he’s quick!
WOD Rx
Only got through 4 rounds, was 26 seconds from being able to attemp the 5 round, my body balked and made sure I went over the 36 minute barrier so I couldn’t go back out? Lol just know one pull up at a time wouldn’t get it done!
36:26
Great job everyone in 5:30
*kettlebell
Great job for your first attempt at Eva! You will get all 5 rounds in next time, for sure! Well done
Yeah, I am unable to function properly enough right now to use the forum properly.
Wow. I don’t know what to say about Eva. She tore me a new one and then some.
Did 4 rounds. Don’t know my time. Used 40lbs for kb swings. Did 91 unassisted pull ups. I think that is a pr. Used purple band for the remaining 29.
To quote Kevin. My arms are ouchie.
Way to go on the no-band pull-ups! Very cool milestone!
Nice work Jack! Eva is a tough beotch…you’re lucky all she did was tear you a new one…LOL
“Eva” with 53lbs kb:
4 rounds: 36:16
Little disappointed. I really thought i could finish all 5 rounds especially scaled at 53lbs. I quickly humbled by the heat. Cudos to all who finished it!!
The heat added another element of difficulty, for sure. There should be bonus points for that…
Wow i just looked back and 2 years ago i finished it in 43:10 with the same weight. Back to the drawing board?
WOD: “Eva”, scaled (30# KB), 3 rounds = 31:43
Not too bad, even tho my last run was horrendous, lower back couldn’t take the pounding after KBS so I stopped at 3 rounds. Good job everyone!!
Smart call! Listen to your body man!
had a little brain fart and showed up for 5:45,
started wod 10 mins late. 5 rounds as rxd- 37:17.
Nice job!!
You sir, are an animal. Good work.
thanks guys, this was one of the roughest wods ive done in a while, happy to have been able to finish it
You are a machine!!
Wow…I am in awe.
That might be one of the fastest times for Eva. You should check out whiteboard.com
I was there to see it and I still couldn’t believe it. Great job Shawn – inspiring effort as usual.
Well done Shawn! Crazy fast time
Mobility
400m run / 10 KBS / 10 Burpees / 10 Pullups / Samson Strech
WOD: “Eva”
5 Rounds
- 800m run
- 30 KBS @40#
- 30 Pullups
Time cap: 4 rounds, 39:14
My hands are shredded. That was really awful!
Good job 4:15 crew!
I hope your hands heal fast Blake. Those were some nasty rips
But on the bright side, good work on the WOD. Eva is a tough one!
As long as tomorrow doesn’t include any lifting or gripping ANYTHING… I’ll be fine
Otherwise I may have to sit the next one out and heal up!
Mobility
400m run / 10 KBS / 10 Burpees / 10 Pullups / Samson Strech
WOD: “Eva”
5 Rounds
- 800m run
- 30 KBS @35#
- 30 Pullups (green band)
Time cap: 4 rounds 43:something
My hands are so sore!! can’t touch water
!! tough one:) happy that I finish 4 rds
Nice job on the WOD Elba. Sorry about your hands
Get some vinyl or thin rubber gloves to shower with. Or ask your hubby to help you. 
You pick.
Mobiity, WU 500 m row, 10 KBS, 10 Burpees, 10 Pullups (thick band)
WOD Eva 5 rounds.
I did three rounds of of a 1000m row, 30KBS (25lbs), 30 pullups (thick band).
Time: 34:16
Every time I do not leave by ambulance is a successful day for me at crossfit.
It was fun. Thanks.
LOL! you crack me up!
3 x 1000m row would do me in right there! Great job!
First Oly class tonight. VERY much enjoyed it. Shoulder started to act up a bit so kept the weight down and concentrated more on technique. Really helpful. Good sharing the bar with ya Rob. As brutal as watching the 5:30 crew do Eva. i still wanna try it. Thinking change for change or an open gym sometime. Awesome job for everyone who did it.
Mobility
400m run
10 KBS
10 Burpees
10 Pullups
Samson Strech
WOD: “Eva”
5 Rounds
– 800m run (Loop)
– 30 KBS (35#)
– 30 Pullups (Purple band)
Time cap: 45 minutes
Stopped at 3 rounds: 33:58
Classic crossfit WOD for me: running to keep me humble; KBS to give me hope; pull ups to remind me that progress is being made. Horrible stitch in my side while running in round 2 that I never really was able to shake, so I was really happy to get through 3 rounds. But hey, made it through without tearing my hands – also a good thing!
Great job 5:30 crew; some insane results and some real heart. Hardly wait for tomorrow’s mayhem!
Nice work Heather! Yay for no rips!
Mobility
400m Run
10 KBS
10 Burpees
10 Pullups
Samson Stretch
WOD:
Eva
3 Rounds
-800m Run
-30 KBS (25#)
-Pull Ups (Big Band)
28:19
I was pretty happy with my time for my first time trying Eva!
Nice result for your first crack at Eva! Way to go!
Mobility
400m run
10 KBS
10 burpees
10 pullups
Samson stretch
This is where the fun ended…
WOD “Evil Eva”
(scaled KBS to 35# by mistake, which turned out to be a very good thing)
800m run
30 KBS @35# (oops…afflicted with Jeff’s disease and didn’t read the board)
30 pullups (did about 10 unassisted and then grabbed a medium band)
4 rounds in 39:35
I’m a bit disappointed because I did this last August and used 40# for KBS, did pullups with same size band and ran an extra 800m in the 45:00 time cap. There were no partial rounds counted today so there was no point starting into the run for round 5.
On a positive note, however, I still got one hell of a workout, AND my hands didn’t tear! That’s a PR for me
Awesome work 5:30 crew! Great way to kick off “Ladies month”.
oh….is it ladies month? We are in for a rough July me thinks
It sure is!
I just hope Angie does not pay CFM a visit this week.
You are such a hard worker… you impressed the heck out of me…how many more Evil Ladies await us?
You don’t even want to know Laura, but every one of them are nasty biatches…for real
Eva
Completed 4 Rounds in 42:11
KBS 35#
Pull Ups – Round 1 with med. band (not the skinny one, but next up) Rounds 2, 3, & 4 with the Med. band AND the skinny band.
Tough WOD. So glad to have that one behind me at 6:00 a.m., for two reasons: 1) the afternoon heat & 2) the anxiety of knowing it was coming all day
Loved the video. Aren’t surprises FUN Amanda?
Good work on Eva. I think she is the worst of the lot (at least that is what I keep telling myself). Its all sunshine and puppy dogs for the rest of the month…..LMAO
Great time Heidi!
you did great on this one lora.. even if i had to talk you into it this afternoon! lol.. i knew if you missed it you would regret it all night and be pissy cause i wanted to brag about how terrible it was! lol
Mobility
400m run
10 KBS
10 Burpees
10 Pullups
Samson Strech
WOD: “Eva”
5 Rounds
- 800m run (Loop)
- 30 KBS (45lbs)
- 30 Pullups
Time cap: 45 minutes
Stopped at 4 rounds: 43:22
Rob Brydges
WOD with 53 KBS
4 Rounds – 41:59