We all have different CrossFit journeys and paths. Some are very direct, show up to CrossFit, become addicted. Others have a long and winding path. Nicole's journey had even more twists and turns than anyone we had ever met. While Nicole has been an athlete at Albany CrossFit for over 3 years, cumulatively it's...Read More
Not everyone feels the same way about competing. Some look forward to it and spend all their time training for Competition Day – when they finally get to go head to head. But others, others tentatively sign up to compete, saying in the very least they will show up and do their best. Perhaps they...Read More
Thursday (10/31) WOD Prep: PVC Pipe Pec Stretch 1 x 12 / Side 1. "Grace" For Time 30 Clean & Jerks (135/95) * 6 Minute Time Cap WOD Strategy from Jason: "Grace" is a sprint, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. If you are not under 6 minutes you have not...Read More
Tuesday 102913 WOD Prep: Wall Slides 3 x 10 1. Metcon AMRAP 10: 15 Wall Balls, 20/14 30 Double unders WOD Strategy from Jason: 10 minutes is a little long to sprint but too short to pace it. On the Wall Balls, set a comfortable pace and try to go UB. If you must rest...Read More
WOD Strategy "Liquid Cocaine" is a sprint. We are setting a generous time limit with 10 minutes, but this Met-Con is definitely meant to be completed in under 5 minutes. The cleans should be done either as TNG or with a drop and no hesitation right back to the bar. Focus on form from...Read More
as an athlete: Your game is always stepped up at competition, even just something fun like Friday Night Fights. I pushed myself harder than a typical training day for sure. During the "mini-Cindy" hearing Chris say we are 5 minutes in was crazy, because it had literally felt like I had been going for 10...Read More
Saturday (10/26) WOD Prep: Joint Mobility 1. "Cindy" 20 Minute AMRAP of: 5 Pull-Ups 10 Push-Ups 15 Air Squats 2. Deadlift 3 x 5 @ 80%1RM * Rest as needed between working sets. * 15 Minute Time Cap Read More
