TEAM WORKOUT - for time:
800m run
5 rounds
10 lunges
10 squats
50-30-20
push-ups
flutter kicks
1 mile run
"One well-cultivated talent, deepened and enlarged, is worth one hundred shallow faculties."
- William Matthews
Post-Exercise Carbohydrates May Be Counterproductive
*Post thoughts to comments
Owner and Head Coach of CrossFit Austin - and original WCCFer - Wes Kimball leading the Thursday 9:30am class. Great having you back in the box Wes!
snipes you motorboatin' son of a !@#$%.
Posted by: harmon | June 27, 2009 at 12:09 AM
Sorry if this was posted already and I missed it, but I saw it in the CrossFit Endurance blog and thought that it was interesting. It is an article about how brief bouts of high intensity exercise can produce endurance gains- at least in rodents and college students on bikes:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/24/can-you-get-fit-in-six-minutes-a-week/?em
Posted by: Bridgid | June 27, 2009 at 06:52 AM
This post is a heavy one to start the morning but a story I needed to share. As a community we strive for personal wellness but our health reaches far beyond the physical. Tonight I will be participating in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Overnight, a 20-mile walk through the night raising awareness for suicide prevention. Ten years ago, I lost my mother to suicide. My mother, Beth Garrett Erskins was the strongest woman I have ever known.
I walk because…
I do not want the nature of my mother’s death to overshadow the amazing woman that she was.
I walk because…
I want to end the stigma that prevents people from getting the help they need.
I walk because…
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among college-age young adults, 3rd for teens.
I walk because…
I know numerous women who have suffered from postpartum depression.
I walk because…
I do not want suicide to be an option.
I walk because…
I need to continue to heal.
I walk in memory of my mother and in honor of my daughter, HOPE. Today is Hope’s second birthday. Hope was named for the gift of hope that was given to me the day my mother died…my husband.
Please join me in my efforts by encouraging someone you know who may be suffering from depression to get help. If you have experienced depression, share your story. Be proud of what you have overcome. During these trying economic times and numerous job losses, we need to be aware that people are struggling and need professional assistance. Depression is the leading cause of suicide and is among the most treatable of psychiatric illnesses. Organizations like the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention fund counseling services at no charge. Know that you can be the voice for someone crying for help.
On a lighter note, I feel perfectly ready to walk 20 miles. Perhaps I will throw in some burpees for good measure!
With gratitude,
Peyton
peytoncallahan@mac.com
Donor Link:
http://www.theovernight.org//index.cfm?fuseaction=walk.supportwalker&walkerid=10014629
Posted by: Peyton | June 27, 2009 at 06:56 AM
Peyton, thank you for posting this. I should just stop at that, as deeper words are failing me, but... I am fortunate that my depression is under control (and I had access to the help I needed) but many people don't have access to these services and with the economic crisis, that's going to get worse. So thank you for doing this walk.
Posted by: Jason | June 27, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Peyton, I'll be cheering you on, for you and your mother and for me and my father and grandfather.
Posted by: brenda | June 27, 2009 at 08:03 AM
Hey Guys,
Having a bbq around noon on sunday. You guys are welcome to stop by. Give me a heads up today if you can, so I can insure there are enough snacks/bev (who am I kidding, always enough snacks a the dage household!)
2852 N Halsted. Call or text me if you can stop by.
6178777119
Dage
Posted by: Dage | June 27, 2009 at 08:38 AM
Peyton, We will be thinking of you! What you are doing is an amazing gift to those who have been touched by the pain of suicide. You are a wonderful friend!
Posted by: Coco and Huddy | June 27, 2009 at 09:05 AM
Peyton - thank you for sharing. As Jason said, deeper words are failing me; however, I will be thinking of you tonight as you walk to raise awareness. Also, happy birthday to Hope!
One last thing... I love this community. I love that people feel comfortable enough to post these types of stories. I've said it before...the WCCF community is second to none. Have a great Saturday TEAM WOD everybody...wish I was there to join in.
Posted by: J. Marcis | June 27, 2009 at 11:03 AM
From Hyatt Resort and Spa San Antonio, TX.
28:36
For a cool down I will now perform 5 laps around the lazy river for time.
Posted by: Lamb | June 27, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Friday's WOD
Run 400, 21-15-9 Pull/KB(24)/Burpee, Run 400
15:56
Coco (16kg/Pushup sub for Burpee)
16:33
Posted by: Huddy | June 27, 2009 at 12:06 PM
RESULTS:
Team01
Noah
Dole
Joel
22:40
Team02
Brock
Petro
Pat
21:13
Team03
Dingo
Drew
28:54
Team04
Dage
Nathan
23:34 Row
Team05
Darren
Eric
Matthew
Manny
37:52
Team06
Bina
Donna U
Mo
30:01
Team07
Ashley
Jody
Yaz
31:37
Team08
Garcia
Goggles
Throttle
31:18
Team09
Wes
Corey
Tatts
23:19
Team10
Butch
KG
Koltse
29:40
Team11
Geoff
Jason
Cam
Miles
28:54
Team12
Julie K.
Jeneral
Kim H
Tita
33:13
Team13
Brenda
Kelly
41:09
Team14
Emily
Jennifer
30:54 - 20lb Vest
Team15
Tom L
Tim
Schmiggy
32:50
Team16
Therese
Liz S
33:06
Amazing job today WCCF.. Hope everyone has a great weekend, ya'll deserve it, its been a hell of a week and everyone put a lot of heart into it; bad ass.
Posted by: sean | June 27, 2009 at 12:09 PM
peyton, very touching post.. i wish i had the literary capacity to respond how i'd like to..
Posted by: sean | June 27, 2009 at 12:10 PM
I want to thank everyone at WCCF for welcoming back with open arms. Its an honor to be a part of this great community albeat from afar. A big thanks to Justin for letting me teach on Thursday and to Sean for playing crossfit roshambo with me all week.
For anyone that enjoys a cold beer, we are going to be at Resi's Bierstube 2034 W Irving Park Rd(between Hoyne Ave & Seeley Ave) tonight around 6. I would love for everyone to come if anybody needs directions feel free to give me a ring (806-679-7519)
Your Friend from Tejas
Wes "Snipes"
Posted by: Wes aka Snipes | June 27, 2009 at 01:15 PM
Peyton - amazing post. Thank you so much for sharing. Dingo and I will be cheering for you.
Posted by: Yaz | June 27, 2009 at 02:22 PM
Peyton you are such an angel. My thoughts and prayers will be with you tonight while you are completing the walk. The community at WCCF is so lucky to have someone like you as a member.
Posted by: Dingo | June 27, 2009 at 02:29 PM
Peyton amazing post.. thank you so much for sharing!Words are nearly impossible when responding to such intense emotion and loss. I lost my brother to suicide in 2000 at the tender age of 18 years old... so thank you... for what you are doing is amazing.. I will be thinking of you while you complete your walk tonight.
Posted by: Katrina | June 27, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Peyton,
I am so moved by your post and so proud of you . Words fail me !! Instead feel the love that surrounds you in this community, that we are all so fortunate to be a part of. Will be thinking of you tonight. Walk strong.
Posted by: Jane S. | June 27, 2009 at 03:00 PM
peyton the previous posts i think say it all my family and i will be thinking of you tonite. i think that the 20mile walk should be enough i think you can skip the burpees this time :)
i just want to add that i thank zach (my brother) on almost a daily or weekly basis for introducing me not just to xfit but specifically to wccf. this is the best ive felt in a long time not only physically but emotionally and mentally. my family friends and employees can see the difference in my attitude since i started almost 6 months ago. its to the point that at work my employees know i have to be out the door to make my xfit class because im a happier person but more so a better boss after completeing my daily wods.
my parents didnt fully understand xfit until they came on murph day are were amazed at the family community. hopefully i will get them to come for a wod one of these days.
Posted by: alycia | June 27, 2009 at 03:47 PM
Wes got the address right, but the place is just west of the lincoln/damen/irving intersection.
Posted by: doogie | June 27, 2009 at 04:14 PM
First post on this message board, actually first post on any message board, but I wanted to thank you Peyton. I have not had the privilege of meeting you but I look forward to it at some point. I sit here hunched at a desk in a library studying for the bar and your experience, strength and post managed to put it all back into perspective. Best of luck on your walk and thank you once again.
Posted by: Garcia | June 27, 2009 at 04:41 PM
Peyton- Thanks for sharing and good luck tonight.
Wes- Good seeing you back and enjoyed the workout today. I'll catch you soon in Austin.
Dage- We are in. Looking forward to it.
Posted by: Corey | June 27, 2009 at 05:06 PM
Nice job on the WOD today all. I am loving all of this running I am seeing. Hopefully this leads into sprints. Hint hint. Wish I was there to do it but playin ultimate and beating up on Leo.
Peyton good luck.
Posted by: Kolb | June 27, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Great post Peyton!
Wanted to thank Kim and a few other WCCF folks for helping me to get closer to actually kipping a few pulls ups.
And to Sean to help keep me grounded during the WOD.
Posted by: Matthew | June 27, 2009 at 05:43 PM
Peyton -
Well spoken! Thank you for sharing your abundance and positive spirit on a subject that has touched all of us. My thoughts are with you and those all around you tonight.
Posted by: Dan W | June 27, 2009 at 06:30 PM
Today's WOD - 27:15 row. Tough week!
Posted by: Dan W | June 27, 2009 at 06:32 PM