TODAY'S SCHEDULE at 39 W. 38th St.
7am Workout of the Day (WOD) class (Jacinto)
12:30pm WOD class (Allison)
6pm WOD class (Court)
7pm WOD class (Court)
8pm Mon/Fri Elements, 1st class (Court)
8:30pm REST DAY DINNER (see below for more info)
REST DAY DISCUSSION #5
Written by Hari Singh. As always, please leave comments and/or email Hari directly with regards to the Rest Day Discussion.
Friday Rest Night Dinner
Friday Rest Night Dinner is tonight at 8:30pm at the Black Box, 39 West 38th Street. All members and Elements students are invited. An Elements Class will be going on until 9:00, so let's stay upstairs and out of the way until it ends. Pizza, beer, and wine will be provided.
Free Beginner Walk-In Classes
Will be every Saturday and Sunday Morning at 10:00 AM, beginning this weekend (at 39 West 38th Street).
Manhattan Update
We're in our temporary space and are here until we move to the permanent location. It's still a bit too soon to say precisely how long it will take to get into our permanent home. We'll know more over the next few weeks.
In the meantime, we'll be making some big upgrades to the temporary space: The loft will be ripped out over the next week. We will then lay down the flooring and the usable floor space will nearly double. A pull-up rack is being built (similar to the old one, but a few feet shorter, as the old one doesn't fit across the width of the space). It will be installed soon after the loft is gone. We're working on getting the air conditioning fixed.
Brooklyn Update
A committee of Black Box members interested in getting the Brooklyn location (817 Metropolitan Ave.) fully functional has been meeting regularly. They will be out there Saturday morning, taking stock of exactly what needs to be done, purchased, created, etc. If you're not already involved but would like to be, talk to Justin, Moon, or Sam. (We still need volunteers to remove the rest of the bodies from the basement.)
Con Ed has committed to being on site Friday morning to either turn on the electric or figure out exactly what it will take to do so soon. Getting power* is the starting point for everything. We are figuring out what we can spend on equipment; how and when we can staff WOD classes, walk-ins, and soon, Elements Workshops.
Given the overwhelming enthusiasm and willingness to volunteer expressed by (too many to list without risking missing someone) it is clear that the Brooklyn Box is going to succeed. The "bones" of the location are exceptional. It is probably every bit as good a space as the original CrossFit Santa Cruz location--maybe better. It just needs work and money. It will get both.
*In this instance, we need the (voltage x current) type of power, as opposed to the (force x distance / time) type of power.
The great Dan John on how to improve your fitness literacy (via)
How to turn stairs into a workout
Fasting does no harm
Mark Sisson on the 10 steps for health
Paul Chek asks: "Did cavemen do situps?"
Taking it to the streets: Katie, Doug, and Sam hit 38th St.
P.S.: Brian D. is kindly donating his iPod to the Box. He's taking requests for songs that people would like added to the playlist. You can email him at briandegennaro08 AT aim DOT com.
As of 11:30 this morning this morning, Black Box Brooklyn has power. Now all we have to do is keep paying the electric bill.
Hooray!
SPOTTED:
GROWN SWEATY MAN USING 4KG KETTLEBELL FOR WORKOUT AT MIDCITY.
AND YES IT WAS A KETTLEBELL WORKOUT.
AND NO I DONT THINK HE WAS GETTING CERTIFIED TO BECOME A CROSSFIT KIDS TRAINER.
NO FAT PIG TOP THOUGH. DISAPPOINTING.
Forgot to link this so I'll list it here:
http://bigapplebbq.org/
"The Sixth Annual Snapple Big Apple Barbecue Block Party returns to Madison Square Park June 7–8, 2008, from
Noon–6:00 PM. The weekend-long event takes place every June and brings together the country’s top pitmasters who cook up their award-winning food for over a hundred thousand barbecue enthusiasts.
Admission to the event is free. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of the event – from great live music to engaging seminars and cooking demonstrations – without ever dropping a dollar. The country’s best barbecue is available from top pitmasters for only $8 per plate."
BE WARNED: The lines are LONG.
Thx for a great workout, Allison! And the heads up on the bbq ;)
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I'll start - my deadlift PR is now 35 domestic housecats.
I apparently weigh 4.5 mircowave ovens or 11 shotputs. If only I could shave off that last shotput, then she would REALLY love me. Right?
As a heads up to the CFNYC crew:
Registration is open for the 2008 Urbanathlon. I did this race last year and Mike did it the year before that. It is an awesome combination of running, obstacle course and climbing a 7 World Trade Center (52 stories). It is the only race I know that requires you to hurdle a taxi cab and climb an 8 foot wall right before the finish.
Link is here: http://www.menshealthurbanathlon.com/
Had an awesome time last year and looking forward to it this one.
what was the workout guys?
Lunchtime class did this --
3 rounds, for time:
250m row
5 burpees
10 SDLHP (75# men, 52# women)
20 pushups
10 kettlebell swings (24kg men, 16kg women)
20 sit-ups
10 DLs (95# men, 75# women)
-- fun times!
Urbanathlon: 90 per head. 135 per team of 3 (45 per head). Plus $8 per person insurance. I'm in. I'll be healed by then. Who is with me?
In other words:
3 rounds, for time:
Row 4.9 Nelson's columns
5 burpees
10 SDLHP (25 MacBooks Air men, 1.3 microwave ovens women)
20 pushups
10 KB swings (4.8 average domestic cats men, 9.7 average physics textbooks women)
20 situps
10 DLs (2.5 CRT computer monitors men, 46 hardback copies of ”Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” women)
-- funner times!
Dan Def- I am already signed up to do it solo. You can sign up as a relay team, but you only get to do a third of the course, at least if it is the same as last year. You can skip the insurance payment if you are already a member of the US adventure racing assoc.
I am definitely up for training, particularly those who want to train stairs. I did stair training beforehand and it REALLY helped me out getting up those 52 flights. As more than one near-collapse racer said "Stairmasters just don't cut it."
Dan Def et al,
I'm in for this urbanathalon.
-Dan
just did the triple cindy. god damn.
7 rounds
Dan D-
what happened to u that you need to heal? Am assuming its more than a hangover.
worked out with tyler at midcity. cant stay away
BS-have not done these in ages
worked up to 3 sets of 5 at 120. was happy.
did bench press. worked up to 4reps at 85lbs. PR by 15 lbs! :)
also did dragonflags. hard. my stomach will be killing me
finally metcon fun
5 rounds for time
3 deadlifts at 135lb
6 push jerks each arm-25 lb dumbell
8 minutes something.
so glad they dont have a rower there. after monday i dont want to see one of those in a long time. indeed i may be encouraged to work out in brooklyn so long as there is no rower. and so long as leslie brings desserts. sheet cake leslie.
Did the lunchtime WOD, 15:30. Nah bad. Coulda pushed through the deadlifts/sdhps a little faster.
Okay, Michelle. I'm in on the dessert workout in Brooklyn. Tomorrow is our cheat day and guess what I'm having? Costco sheet cake. This diet seems to be working. First week down around 8 pounds.
Man. I just finished reading the posts from yesterday. hypocritical and judgemental.
Brian D. - Nice post about the history of the penis. I respect your feelings on keeping your body private for the ones you love and trust. Unfourtunatly that doesn't really fall in line with some of the outfits I've seen you wear in the gym - spandex pants that don't leave much to the imagination and I've seen you go shirtless probably more times than any other guy at the box. Hypocritical.
Allison - Dispite how other people on this blog have interpreted my comment I was NOT implying that you're looks make you biased. Not at all.
What I did mean was that based on what I've heared you say about other women (particularily Jolie and her choice to wear a bikini and ugs ) and what I've seen you wear in the gym I think it's hypocritical for you to take such a strong stance on how women should represent themselves in that area.
You don't think it's appropriate for women to look cute or dress a certain way or have a certain amount of their bodies exposed. But then why on earth did you walk around the gym sporting nothing more than and spandex bra, shorts smaller than some of my underwear and knee high socks?? Not exactly a practical outfit for training based on what you've said.
I personaly don't care what anyone wears. I'm not offended by the human body.
What I am offended by are hypocrites. People who stand around casting judgement on other people. People who pick and choose what's right and wrong based on THEIR beliefs and then look down or shame other people who don't fall in line with what they think.
I'm also offended by people who are out of touch with reality - I'll say it one more time - looking good, posing for maxim or GQ for men or women does not make people any less of an athlete. It doesn't discredit their athletic acheievments. It seems like that's what you want to believe.
I never said all of this was about me but all of you are so quick to say "it's not all about you Allison". You just assumed I was on the deffensive for myself. Not true. You're absolutly right This Is Not About Me.
I'm not exactly sure why everyone was so quick to treat me like the enemy just because we don't have the same opinion about the role and treatment of women in the fitness industry. We obviously disagree and that's fine with me. But seriously you are so quick to attack my videos and cast judgement on what I do. You're not the moral authority. Don't you get that?
marriage
My 2 pood bell came today so I had to break it in in the backyard.
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps
of 2 pood swings and pushups in 13:37.
2 poods is heavy.
A2
I have a feeling that at this point i will be the only one to dignify your post with a response bc it is so out of touch with what everyone said, out of touch with the point of the article and an unnecessary attack on brian and allison but I have to say one thing- it struck me odd that you stated so definatly that you are "offended" by people who are "out of touch with reality?"
you then follow that up with you "never said all of this was about me" and that it was EVERYONE else that came up with that idea on their own.
reread your post that brought on the flurry of responses.
you said the following: (emphasis added)
"I" back squat 220 and clean 150.
You've all seen "ME" in my bra.
When "OUR" names come up both things are mentioned - strength and beauty AND how freaking cool it is to have BOTH..... (complimenting yourelf in the process)
YOU are offended by people who are out of touch with reality?
Leslie-we are so co-authoring the book
"How to lose 8lbs in a week while eating yourself sick on sheet cake"
Justin-u can be a consultant on it if you would like.
leslie-congrats. keep it up. next sheet cake, burger or banana split (NOT from big nick's bc they use blood clots) is on ME. but that means you will need to come into manhattan. better sheet cakes here.
the whole foods spelt vegan choclate fudge brownie that I just ate should really be called
"tricking yourself into thinking this brownie is better for you but in reality its not and u just wasted a bunch of calories on an icky dessert masquerading as a brownie".
if u were here u would have talked some sens einto me.
hope u guys are enjoying the pizza and beer.
Wait a second, how is it that I don't know about this "sheet cake" diet?
alex- u cant go on it. it will rot those nice teeth of urs.
I've got a great dentist, can I get on in the Costco sheet diet?
staci u have to still pass some other food tests that leslie and i will quiz u on. involving your sugar load capacity and preferences for cupcake brands and breakfast foods. start studying
History will be made as the superstars of Strongman enter the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, June 21st. The World's Strongest Man Super Series carries the legacy of old time strength athletes that performed in Madison Square Garden as early as 1904. Don't miss this unique opportunity to see America's Strongest Man Derek Poundstone, former World's Strongest Man Champion Magnus Samuelsson and other superstars as they go head to head in action-packed feats of strength!
Other Athletes Scheduled to Appear:
- Derek Poundstone (USA) - America's Strongest Man winner in 2007
- Magnus Samuelsson (SWE) - Former World's Strongest Man Winner
- Hugo Girard (CAN) - Former WSM Super Series World Champion
- Terry Hollands (GBR) - Britain's Strongest Man Winner
- Mark Philippi (USA) - Former America's Strongest Man Winner
- Kevin Nee (USA)
- Dave Ostlund (USA)
- Jarek Dymek (POL)
- Travis Ortmayer (USA)
- Brian Shaw (USA)
Scheduled Events:
- Power Medley (Flip & Carry): Contestants flip a 900 lb. tire four times, followed by carrying a 385 lb. weight 50 feet to the finish line
- Eleiko Last Man Standing Deadlift: Contestants must dead lift an Eleiko Bar in 20 seconds, with the weight of the bar increasing each time, until there is one man left standing.
- Husafeld Stone Carry: Contestants lift and carry a 400 lb. "Husafeld Stone" as far as they can.
- Axle Lift (Clean & Press / Jerk): Contestants have one minute to lift a 300 lb. axle from the ground to their shoulders, and then over their head.
- Super Yoke / Duck Walk Medley : Contestants carry a 900 lb. yoke 41 feet, and then carry a 500 lb. weight another 41 feet to the finish line.
- Atlas Stones: Contestants lift and load stones ranging in weight from 295 lbs. - 420 lbs. onto raised platforms.
*** EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE ***
I got a chance to talk to Mark Philippi (Former America's Strongest Man Winner) while waiting for a taxi cab in Vegas last year. I had no idea who he was at the time.
His facility is where CF Las Vegas runs their classes from.
I'm so gonna try to make it to the WSM contest at MSG. Hopefully I'll be able to get off work. Wish Mariusz was there.