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The CrossFit Open 19.5 workout was basically a very angry Fran. In this post, I'm recapping it from a scaled athlete's perspective.

CrossFit Open 19.5 Recap: Angry Fran

Posted on March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 by runoutofthebox

I don't think I was the only CrossFitter who groaned when the CrossFit Open 19.5 WOD was released. In 16.5, my first CrossFit Open, we had thrusters and burpees. In 17.5, thrusters and jump rope. In 18.5, thrusters and chest...Read More

CrossFit Open 18.4 Recap: Pulled Hammies

Posted on March 20, 2018 by runoutofthebox

Nothing says pulled hamstrings like a WOD full of deadlifts. The CrossFit Open 18.4 WOD was just that: a pulled hamstring delight. I did the scaled version. [caption id="attachment_2101" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The deadlifts still kinda sucked. Photo by Rob Salinas.[/caption] CrossFit...Read More

CrossFit Open 18.2 Recap: Hitting Power Clean PRs

Posted on March 5, 2018March 4, 2018 by runoutofthebox

When Dave Castro announced the CrossFit Open 18.2 workout, I knew one thing: RX was not in my future. The workout itself was actually two workouts, with a 12-minute time cap. Assuming I could even get 35-pound dumbbells up to...Read More

Writing this CrossFit Open 18.1 Recap felt great - mainly because I pushed myself harder than I ever thought I could during the workout.

CrossFit Open 18.1 Recap: RX

Posted on February 26, 2018February 25, 2018 by runoutofthebox

I'm starting off my CrossFit Open 18.1 recap with one abbreviation: RX. As in, I RX'd the WOD. [caption id="attachment_2075" align="aligncenter" width="628"] (Photo by Rob Salinas/ @awesome_possum_photography.)[/caption] Now that I've gotten that out of the way, let's talk about what...Read More

CrossFit Open 17.5 Recap: Squeeze Your Butt! Use Your Hips!

Posted on March 27, 2017March 26, 2017 by runoutofthebox

I completed the CrossFit Open 17.5 WOD on Saturday, and just like that, the Open is over. I had a great time working out with my friends, pushing my limits, and seeing what I was able to achieve this year....Read More