CrossFit Cincinnati: Monday, October 20, 2008

October 20, 2008

Monday, October 20, 2008

In Chinese the word "crisis" contains two symbols, danger & opportunity... How do you choose to deal with "crisis"? --Jim Maclaren

Today in History: Senate ratified Louisiana Purchase (1803); Gen. Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, 30 months after he said "I shall return." (1944); Herbert Hoover died at age 90 (1964); Jacqueline Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis (1968); Sydney Opera House opened by Queen Elizabeth II (1973)

International News:

Why Europeans Love Obama Interview with Bernard-Henri Lévy: Why Europeans Love Obama - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

German Cabinet Agrees on Conditions for Bank Bailouts Rescue Package Approved: German Cabinet Agrees on Conditions for Bank Bailouts - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

Colin Powell Was the First Barack Obama The Lone Ranger: Colin Powell Was the First Barack Obama - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

WOD:

Backward Monday!

15 DB Thrusters

15 Wall Balls

15 Push-ups

30 Backward Walking Lunges

4 rounds

7:15 Class: Warmup: Row/Run/Bike 1 min each, CF x 2

Glen & Kevin peeled out of the warm covers on a cold morning. Kevin (after a tough bike ride last weekend, 105 miles through Death Valley) stuck with 3 rounds in 14:14, Glen finished in 20:31 (Burpees instead of Push-ups).

9:30 Class: Warmup: Row/Run/Bike/Jump Rope 1 min each; CF + Slam Balls x 2

A nice crowd! Kristin blasted through in 13:47, followed by Jon (15:33), Andrea (17:49), Shannon (18:00, Burpees), Greg (19:52, Burpees) and Elizabeth in 19:54 (Burpees). Nice job, everybody!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kRpn4GSD_4

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