2015 Crossfit Open

[Zoey716 98]

Hey everyone!

Looking to see if anyone else was going to be participating in the 2015 Crossfit Open? I will be registering for it and looking for fellow WLS folks to cheer each other on while we compete!

[ProjectMe 909]

Havent heard of it. Is it national?

[Zoey716 98]

@@ProjectMe - it's a international competition. Last year over 209.000 athletes participated! Every week Crossfit posts a different workout, and at an affiliate gym, you are judged on the workout. This year they are scaling the workouts (modifying) so that more people can participate (like ME!) . Those athletes who compete on a larger scale for CF use the open to qualify for regional competitions.

I'm no where near that level, but am looking forward to the challenge and the workouts!

[ProjectMe 909]

@@ProjectMe - it's a international competition. Last year over 209.000 athletes participated! Every week Crossfit posts a different workout, and at an affiliate gym, you are judged on the workout. This year they are scaling the workouts (modifying) so that more people can participate (like ME!) . Those athletes who compete on a larger scale for CF use the open to qualify for regional competitions.

I'm no where near that level, but am looking forward to the challenge and the workouts!

Okay, great! There's a cross fit gym near my house. I wonder if they will be participating...plus I'm going to have to get in a little better shape before I throw myself into it !

[Zoey716 98]

@@ProjectMe - check to see if the Crossfit gym near you has a beginners class. My box, has what they call an "On Ramp" class. They meet twice a week for a month, to learn the basic lifts, different equipment, positions, terms etc. I found this so very helpful when I started, to go into a regular WOD with a bit more knowledge! Best of luck - it becomes addicting but oh so very rewarding!! When you go - let me know how it goes!

[Band07 374]

Love Crossfit, wasn't ready for the open and seeing what they threw up for tonight's 15.3 I'm glad I didn't !! Seriously !?! Who can do that ?? Lol best of luck to you !!

[Zoey716 98]

@ @Band07 - I have def been doing the scaled workouts, and have been please with my scores so far. There is def a lot that I need to work on, as I still consider myself a newbie, but I am happy to be in the competitive and supportive atmosphere that my box offers. LOVE crossfit and the confidence it has given me not to mention the difference in my body and muscles!!!

#thisshitworks

[Band07 374]

I love it too! I have never worked out so hard in my life and I've never enjoyed it so much!! I'm looking into a revision surgery soon and I hate the idea of having to take so much time off to heal, I know going back will be like starting over and the pain that came the first few days is not something I ever want to go through again! lol