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  1. October 11, 2012 at 7:22 am #

    Mobility
    WUx2

    Bench Press x 5
    60-70-80-95-105(2)-95-100(3)-100(4)

    DU’s practice (goal is to get to 100)
    42-34-25

    Worked up to a 45″ box jump. Not a weakness, but really wanted to find out my max box jump.

    • Kevin MacK
      October 11, 2012 at 7:43 am #

      Wow, nice box jump.

    • Gillyon
      October 11, 2012 at 8:11 am #

      Wow! That is a huge box jump!

    • Mario
      October 11, 2012 at 8:40 am #

      Nice jump!

    • Chantal L.
      October 11, 2012 at 8:49 am #

      Elba and I had very much fun planning our lives as deperate houswifes of Moncton if Vince and Trent killed themselves on those box jumps. Quite impressive, I was kinda scared to look.. lol!

      • Lora
        October 11, 2012 at 1:52 pm #

        You two were HILARIOUS this morning…and you really looked the part! Watch your backs, boys! LOL! ;-)

    • October 11, 2012 at 8:50 am #

      Nice job man! WOW!

    • Blake
      October 11, 2012 at 10:13 am #

      Nice work Vincent! Sweet box jump!

    • Elba
      October 11, 2012 at 6:26 pm #

      Goob Job Vincent!!! I am glad you guys did not hurt yourselves, Chantal and I were so scared, thats all we talked about it, right Chantal?? ;) !!! No, really Amazing job!!!

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 8:50 pm #

      Awesome work on those box jumps Vincent! Definitely NOT a weakness ;-)

  2. Maria
    October 11, 2012 at 7:33 am #

    WUx 2

    I was excited to see you this morning Lora!

    Bech press’s x 5
    50-55-65-75-80-85 (PR for reps) 90 (PR) 95 x 4 (PR!! Yay!)

    Fun sharing the bench with you Elba!

    • October 11, 2012 at 8:04 am #

      My Lady is STRONG! Love it! :-D
      Congrats on the PR!

    • Gillyon
      October 11, 2012 at 8:11 am #

      You are super strong! Great numbers!

    • Amanda
      October 11, 2012 at 8:35 am #

      wow that’s a big PR! Nice work!

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 1:54 pm #

      Super strong! You were flying through those sets like it was no big deal. :-)

    • Elba
      October 11, 2012 at 6:27 pm #

      Great Job Maria!!! You did awesome!!

    • Heidi
      October 11, 2012 at 8:39 pm #

      That can’t be too far off your body weight Maria. Nice.

  3. Elba
    October 11, 2012 at 7:50 am #

    Great way to start the day Lora as a coach!! ;)

    WU x 2

    Bench Press 5′s
    50-55-65-70-75-80-85-90-95 x 3(PR)

    Fun morning!! Maria you are so strong and I dont get tired of saying it!! nice to have you as a partner, you set the bar high ;) !!

    Work on T2B I got to do 5 sets of 3 and a couple pull ups!!

    • Gillyon
      October 11, 2012 at 8:11 am #

      Great morning for you! :)

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 1:55 pm #

      Yippeeeee! Congrats on your PR! I knew you had it in you. :-)

    • Maria
      October 11, 2012 at 4:35 pm #

      You did great this morning! T2B and pull-ups looked good!

  4. Darsey
    October 11, 2012 at 8:29 am #

    Bench press x5 for 8 sets
    135-145-155-165-170-175-180-190(4 reps)
    Row 500 m
    Time 1:31:1. Pr of .3 but still have some work to get under 1:30. Thanks for the cheering 7am’ers.

    • Blake
      October 11, 2012 at 10:15 am #

      So close! Man you’ll be there pretty soon Darsey! Nice job!

    • Darsey
      October 11, 2012 at 1:23 pm #

      Thanks Blake. Its a tough goal I have. I was wrecked afterwards. I will prob try again next week.

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 1:57 pm #

      Congrats on your row PR Darsey! You are VERY close to sub 1:30. Next time, try it before a workout, when you’re still fresh. It might make a difference :-)

  5. Mario
    October 11, 2012 at 8:45 am #

    Well bench press is nice, after the beating our legs took yesterday. Any one else feeling it? :P

    • Gillyon
      October 11, 2012 at 9:47 am #

      Yup!

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 1:58 pm #

      Double Yup!

  6. Chantal L.
    October 11, 2012 at 8:48 am #

    WU x 2

    Benchpress x5
    60-70-80-95-105-115-120-125(x3) PR for # and Reps

    Practice wall balls @ 14#, 10′ 5 x 5reps

    • Amanda
      October 11, 2012 at 9:11 am #

      Holy #%&! you are strong!

    • October 11, 2012 at 9:17 am #

      Nice lifts Chantal!

    • Mario
      October 11, 2012 at 9:34 am #

      Good work on the bench!

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 2:00 pm #

      Pretty impressive weight Miss Chantal! I knew you were going to go heavy, and you disappoint.

      • Amanda
        October 11, 2012 at 2:10 pm #

        *never ;)

      • Chantal L.
        October 11, 2012 at 4:29 pm #

        Ahh look who’s talking! ;)

      • Lora
        October 11, 2012 at 8:42 pm #

        Thanks for correcting my typo Amanda!!!!!!! Sheesh! Changes the ENTIRE meaning of that sentence! *blush*

        Chantal you NEVER disappoint!

    • Elba
      October 11, 2012 at 6:27 pm #

      Congrats, you are so strong!!! ;)

    • natacha
      October 11, 2012 at 9:57 pm #

      holy moly!!!

  7. October 11, 2012 at 9:16 am #

    Bench Press x 5
    85-95-115-135-150-170-175-180-185(PR for reps and weight)
    Nice sharing the bar with you Brian.

    Tried wall climbs/shoulder touch thingies but still couldn’t do them, Chantal suggested to try the pike position. Then she suggested holding my legs against the wall. BINGO I could do them and know exactly why I’m always falling. Thanks Chantal.

    Saw Vincent doing the Box Jumps so I “Hopped” on board. Worked up to 47″

    • Mario
      October 11, 2012 at 9:34 am #

      Haha, “hopped”. I see what you did there.

      Nice work!

    • Blake
      October 11, 2012 at 10:15 am #

      Nice box jump Trent! Pretty sweet bench too!

    • October 11, 2012 at 11:06 am #

      Heavy Bench man! Nice work!

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 8:51 pm #

      Congrats on your bench press PR, Trent! You made it look easy! And crazy box jumps, too!

  8. October 11, 2012 at 1:30 pm #

    MOB
    WU x 1

    Bench: 5 X 75-85-95-100-105-110-120-130(PR for Reps)
    Had some time and weight was going up well so decided to go for 1s
    135-140-145(PR)-150-(PR!)

    BW for 5 and 10# PR for 1s How excited am I?? :-D (Thanks for pushing me Blake! It helped in the confidence department! )

    Thanks Blake and Patrick for the spots! and I’m glad I made Maria laugh with my faces… ;-)

    • October 11, 2012 at 1:31 pm #

      oops WUx2

    • Blake
      October 11, 2012 at 3:53 pm #

      You did awesome man! Really great work!

    • Maria
      October 11, 2012 at 4:29 pm #

      Very nice!!

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 8:54 pm #

      Excellent job, Eric! That’s more than body weight, isn’t it? Impressive!

  9. Amanda
    October 11, 2012 at 1:34 pm #

    Really fun lunch class today, just 3 of us! And I love bench press day!

    5x 45-60-70-70-80-90-100(3)

    I just realized I missed a set – I was supposed to do 95×3 and didn’t! It’s just as well I guess, my arms & chest are toast right now!

    Last time we did 3′s for bench (Nov 2011) I got to 95×1 so it’s a small improvement, and I’ll take it!

    • Maria
      October 11, 2012 at 4:29 pm #

      Very strong, triple digits!

    • Heidi
      October 11, 2012 at 8:42 pm #

      PR’s at any weight are always exciting. 5# is a big jump on this lift.

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 8:57 pm #

      YAY Amanda!!! Congrats on your PR :-) Triple digits? Awesome!!

    • natacha
      October 11, 2012 at 9:58 pm #

      sweet!

    • Amanda
      October 12, 2012 at 11:59 am #

      Thanks ladies. And I made a mistake in my post: was supposed to do 95×5, not x3.

  10. Josh
    October 11, 2012 at 3:33 pm #

    WU X 2
    Bench Press X 5
    135-145-155-165-170-175-180-185(only X 2)

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 9:00 pm #

      You did great, Josh! I think you ended up lifting a lot more than you thought you could! Oh the things peer pressure can do….LOL!

  11. Blake
    October 11, 2012 at 3:39 pm #

    Mob / WU x 2

    Bench Press (8 sets)
    135(5)-135(5)-145(5)-145(5)-155(4)-160(3)-165(3)-170(1)

    No PRs, but a nice ‘change-of-pace’ workout. Thanks Kevin & Patrick for helping with the technique behind everything…much appreciated!

    Today is my 1 year CrossFit Anniversary. I started to write a little blurb of thanks but ended up getting all “wordy” so I posted it as a blog instead. Thanks again to Kevin, Jo and all the coaches for all your hardwork to make us better CrossFitters and better people alll-around.
    Here’s my 2 cents…
    http://noturblogger.blogspot.ca/2012/10/a-year-of-crossfit.html

    • Darsey
      October 11, 2012 at 4:46 pm #

      Shout out for 1yr!! Big day for you and I. Today was my 200th class.

      • Blake
        October 11, 2012 at 4:57 pm #

        Nice! Congratulations sir!

    • Elba
      October 11, 2012 at 6:29 pm #

      Congrats on your 1st anniversary!! :)

    • Christine
      October 11, 2012 at 7:59 pm #

      Congrats!!! The progress in you in the last year is beyond amazing!!!! :)

    • Heidi
      October 11, 2012 at 8:50 pm #

      Great comments from a “non blogger”, Blake. Your love of CrossFit is obvious by your enthusiasm at the gym. Congrats on year 1.

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 9:13 pm #

      Happy 1 year Anniversary! Congrats on a fantastic year. It is always a pleasure to have you around the gym. Your positive attitude and sharp wit are very welcome additions to our little community.

      Loved what you wrote on your “non-blog”. I have to admit, it got me a little choked up. Thanks for sharing. :-)

    • Eric N.
      October 11, 2012 at 10:05 pm #

      Congrats Blake! What a difference a year makes eh? Heres to many more!

    • natacha
      October 11, 2012 at 10:06 pm #

      you are so sweet Blake… glad your Mom “kicked” you in the but… always a pleasure to have you around

  12. Rob B
    October 11, 2012 at 4:58 pm #

    Wux2
    Strength. Bench press
    135×5

    WOD. Bench press 
    5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5
    85 95 105 115 125 135 145 155×3
     Worked push jerks

  13. Laura K
    October 11, 2012 at 5:51 pm #

    Mob, Wu x 2
    Strenth Bench Press
    five reps of 25,30,35,45,50,55,60,55
    2 min plank, 1 min plank, 1 min plank, 1 min plank (hugs with Carley in between).

    Some people were practicing box jumps at great heights. I decided, since I tripped on every curb while walking the dogs earlier, I would decline. I am quite aware of yesterday’s WOD!

    • Amanda
      October 11, 2012 at 8:44 pm #

      LOL – hugs with Carly in between!

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 9:15 pm #

      LOL..I had several little “reminders” of yesterdays WOD today, too. LOL!

  14. October 11, 2012 at 6:01 pm #

    Bench Day

    8 Sets of 5 reps.
    135, 145, 155, 165, 175, 185, 195, 205

    1×225

    Worked on:

    Double Unders hit a new PR of 35
    Bar Muscle Ups (close but no cigar)
    Box jumps. Added 4 of the thick 45lbs plates, no idea how tall it was.

    Did a 4KM run this morning before work.

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 9:19 pm #

      Impressive bench press numbers, Sheldon :-)
      Busy day for you….double under PR, big-boy box jumps and a 4k run :-)

  15. Kevin MacK
    October 11, 2012 at 6:04 pm #

    Mob

    WU x 2

    WOD
    Bench Press
    45,55,65,75,85,95,105,115,120,125# All times 5

    8oom run after.

    Fun class.

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 9:22 pm #

      Nice bench press numbers, Kevin…and I admire you for doing those extra 800m runs. Keep up the good work.

  16. Brock Rob
    October 11, 2012 at 7:11 pm #

    Mob
    WU x 2

    Bench press x 5 95# – 185# (3)

    1 minute burpee –Almost 25. Tomorrow is the day!

    Box Jumps 48 3/4″ tried 49 3/4″ 5 x but couldn’t stick it

    • Heidi
      October 11, 2012 at 8:52 pm #

      But soooo close. Was fun to watch.

  17. Frank
    October 11, 2012 at 7:14 pm #

    wux2
    bench pressx5
    135-155-165-185-195-205-225-235(4)
    it was great sharing the bar with you CHris and Justin. You guys did great

    500m Row
    Time= 1:39:0 PR of 06.7 sec

    • Heidi
      October 11, 2012 at 8:54 pm #

      Heavy lifting Frank. The grunting was awesome!

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 9:24 pm #

      Holy bench press! Nice work Frankie! You’re a beast!

  18. Jeff L
    October 11, 2012 at 7:33 pm #

    WU X 2

    Bench press 8 sets of 5

    135-155-175-195-215-235-240-245(2)

    • Elba
      October 11, 2012 at 7:35 pm #

      What the ….!! Great Job Jeff, your numbers are amazing!!!

    • Blake
      October 11, 2012 at 7:42 pm #

      Wow Jeff, way to “unleash the beast”. Wicked lifts boy!

    • Chantal L.
      October 11, 2012 at 8:10 pm #

      wow!!!!!!

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 9:27 pm #

      OMG! Huge number Jeff! That’s awesome! Congrats!

    • Frank
      October 11, 2012 at 11:27 pm #

      beast, awesome!

  19. Jack
    October 11, 2012 at 8:23 pm #

    wu x 2

    practice double unders: still at 5 :(
    practice muscle ups: finally got 2 in a row and almost 3. Very happy about this.

    Bench Day: 8 sets of 5
    135,145,170,185,195,205,215,215×3,215×2

    messed up my breathing on the last set and exhaled on the way down. Tried again but didn’t rest. No go.

    Bench is fun but it left me wanting for the feeling of a good soul crushing WOD. Can’t wait for tomorrow.

    • Chantal L.
      October 11, 2012 at 8:49 pm #

      careful what you wish for!!!

      • Jack
        October 11, 2012 at 8:57 pm #

        Yeah, I know right. ;)

        I do love a good beating though. CFM style.

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 9:29 pm #

      Hush with those wishes…the walls have ears, or is it eyes….whatever.

  20. Kimmy
    October 11, 2012 at 8:25 pm #

    Mobility
    WU x2
    WOD
    Bench Press x5
    45-65-75-85-95-105-115-125

    First time doing bench press in a WOD. I like them.

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 10:24 pm #

      Nice work Kimmy! :-)

  21. Lora
    October 11, 2012 at 8:49 pm #

    Mobility
    WU x 1.5 (yakking with Marie-No and the time got away from me)

    WOD Bench Press Day! :-)
    8 sets of 5 reps
    65-85-95-105-115-120-125-130(3)
    5# PR! My previous 3RM was 125#

    Great sharing a bar with you Marcel and Joey :-)

    *note to self – must do the movement more quickly (especially lowering the weight)

    Great work 6:30 crew!

    • natacha
      October 11, 2012 at 10:08 pm #

      nice numbers Lora… and it was a treat to have you as coach this morning… hope it wasn’t too rough on you those ungodly hours!!

  22. Heidi
    October 11, 2012 at 9:05 pm #

    WU x 2

    Bench Press x 5
    45-55-65-75-85-95(PR for reps)-(100 x 3 & PR)-(100 x 2)-(95X5)

    I love bench press day.

    Super happy with this. Last May/12 I only managed 95X 2, and November/11 failed at 95#. I think doing this WOD in the evening as opposed to 6 a.m. may have been the key factor. I’ll have to test this theory next time.

    Great sharing the bar with Marie & Jason. (Even though they had to keep taking weight off when it was my turn) Marie, you made every lift look so easy. So strong!

    • natacha
      October 11, 2012 at 10:19 pm #

      sweet pr Heidi!

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 10:22 pm #

      Congrats on reaching triple digits, Heidi! That’s a big milestone :-)

    • Marie-No
      October 12, 2012 at 8:56 am #

      It was a pleasure sharing the bench and spotting you on this great PR Heidi! You are a tank!

  23. Joey
    October 11, 2012 at 9:07 pm #

    Mobility
    WU x2

    Attempting double unders for three minutes

    8 sets of 5 reps but ended up doing 9 sets

    65-85-95-105-120-135-140-145-155(4)

    Thanks Laura and Marcel for the motivation!!

    500m rowing 1:40.2

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 10:26 pm #

      Great job on the bench press tonight, Joey! Big numbers!

  24. Marcel
    October 11, 2012 at 9:16 pm #

    WU x 2

    Bench Press x 5

    65-95-115-125-135-155-165-175-185 (4)

    Thanks for sharing the bar Joey and Lora. Always enjoy bench day :)

    • Lora
      October 11, 2012 at 10:29 pm #

      Nice work tonight Marcel. You were making those big lifts look way too easy.

  25. natacha
    October 11, 2012 at 10:19 pm #

    Mobility
    WU x 2

    Bench press
    45 (5),55(5),65(5),75(5),85(5),90(5),95(3),95(4)

    500m row: 1:59.1 (PR by a little over 3 sec)

  26. Marie-No
    October 12, 2012 at 9:00 am #

    Mobility / WU x2

    Bench Press
    5x (95)(95)(100)(105)(110)(115)(120) !RM (135 – which to my surprise was easy seeing as I was fatigued) 4x 125

    Very happy and surprised with the 1RM @ 135 since I had done it in August during testing and even though I did get it up, I had struggled through it.

    Jason and Heidi, it was a pleasure to share a bench with you!

  27. Heather S
    October 13, 2012 at 9:26 am #

    MOB
    WU
    Bench press 5 reps x 8sets
    50-60-70-80-85-90 x2- 90×4- 85

    Right shoulder/arm a problem still – left could lift more :(

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