Workout of the Day
Run 1,600 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Run 1,200 meters
Rest 2 minutes
Run 800 meters
Rest 1 minute
Run 400 meters
Cherry Picking – Some thoughts
Today’s WOD might not look fun: it has limited skill; there are no gymnastics; there is no sexy barbell stuff. You don’t get to chalk up, put on your knee sleeves, kinesio tape, wrist wraps, headband etc. It’s just you and the workout. Running is every bit a part of your general fitness – humans are bipedal predators, massively dependent on locomotion as a necessary part of life and proficiency in running is therefore a highly desirable trait for a human being. Running is a functional movement on a par with squatting, deadlifting and pressing and best showcases our ability to move large loads, long distances quickly.
Many of you will see running and think:
“I’m s**t at running; so I’m not going to bother” – you need the volume and the practice. Spend some time on your feet and set some scores for future reference.
“I’m a good runner; I won’t get much out of this” – you will arguably benefit most – the intensity will be raised significantly by competing against the others and you will get to test what you can really do. This should not be fun (until afterwards) and you should be genuinely afraid at times that your heart might burst.
Also, don’t worry if you’re injured and can’t run. You can row.
Information
Weightlifting is on tonight with Colette at 19.30. Make use of her knowledge now that the Open is underway
Kids is back this Saturday at 11.15 with the usual gang.
Girls WOD will be on this Saturday with Level 2 Trainer Iain Barbour for opportunities to attempt the Open workout
Reebok CrossFit Games Open 2016 – Team Update
We cannot thank everyone enough for signing up. The turnout has been truly amazing – 216 athletes at the last count. This places us as an unprecedented 3rd place worldwide on strength of numbers. This is CFG’s largest ever team; beating last year’s numbers by 3.
The massive turnout from the members of CFG has made us a prominent force in European CrossFit and now, on the main stage in front of the world. This year, at the time the roster closed, we were the largest team in Europe for the fourth year in a row. Reebok have said that they will make us exclusive, limited edition, can’t get them anywhere, CFG tee shirts. Art work is nearing the final stages.
Standby for the CrossFit.com video article on CrossFit Glasgow and our amazing community.
We owe you a huge debt of gratitude. Our heartfelt thanks go out to you all for putting us here.
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