CrossFit Open 13.2 Workout announcement and location


Brian Hack | 03/14/2013 | 33

Open WOD 13.2

10 minute AMRAP of:

5 Shoulder to overhead , 115/75 lbs

10 Deadlifts, 115/75 lbs

15 Box jumps, 24/20 inch

Location

Saturday, March 16th, CrossFit Somerville @ 1pm.

35 Prospect St.,

Somerville, MA 02135

All athletes should try and arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the heat they are either competing OR judging in. This will give you time to warm up and familiarize yourself with any movement standards. Please email Eric at eric@crossfitfenway.com if you cannot attend this session.


33 comments for “CrossFit Open 13.2 Workout announcement and location

  1. damien says:

    Open WOD 13.2: 200 reps

    I’m heading to NY this weekend, so I did the workout tonight. I reached the arbitrary goal I set for myself, so I’m pretty happy with this.

    I underestimated how taxing this workout was on the legs. If the shoulder to overhead weight is lightish for you, I’d consider using less leg and more arm than you normally would. Your legs will thank you in the later rounds. For the box jumps, if you can rebound them, try catching your breath while on the box and rebounding immediately at the bottom. Other than that, I paced myself too slowly for 13.1 so went fast from the beginning on this one. I slowed down quite a bit 3-4 rounds in, but I think it was the right choice. This one will hurt regardless.

    Your mileage may vary, but hopefully this helps. Good luck!

  2. Marcos says:

    My dear CFSV friends,

    After the 13.2 wod announcement, I have been reading more and more about the concern over high reps Box jumps, mainly from California. One example is the crossfit box where LIndsey Valenzuela trains:

    http://www.dogtowncrossfit.com/page/index.php?menu=blog&page=blog&id=42332

    It is worthy reading and, mainly, worthy discussing. The floor is open.

    Best of luck for you during the Open. I am really cheering for you all, even from Brazil.

    Marcos

    • Marcos says:

      Oops, “worth reading and discussing”….

    • Ben S says:

      as someone with a (formerly) notoriously cavalier attitude towards injury, allow me to offer: please take this shit seriously. note that I now have injuries that are keeping me from participating at all.

      • lynn says:

        Thank you Marcos and Ben!!! I just posted something about high-rep box-jumps to fb last night and felt bad that people didn’t really seem to get it (the article I shared was less than scholarly in writing, though). :-/

        I haven’t been able to train (or walk without pain, or do anything FUN) since January due to an injury in my foot (unrelated to crossfit), and I seriously would not wish this indefinite-sidelined-position upon my enemies.

        • Yosh says:

          It was a good article Lynn it just didn’t hit the target. It was more subjective than objective. I would hate for people to get scared of something based off of lack of fram of reference from the person who wrote it.

          I am not trying to discredit the concern, I just think people need to know all sides of the issue not just the end result of ‘what could happen”.

    • amos says:

      Thanks for posting this, Marcos. I think you could make a similar argument for things like high-rep snatching and maybe kipping pull-ups. Stay safe out there, competitors!

  3. erin says:

    ready for this HAMrap. Anyone else doing it tonight?
    Re: High rep box jumps, my dumb knee hates them, so im amped about the step-up option.

    • Mad Mike says:

      this fat kid will be doing it tonight. I should be at the gym around 6, hopefully do this around 645ish

  4. JT says:

    Okay, people. Be smart about this. You are NOT fighting for a shot at the prize money for the CrossFit Games. Therefore, it is NOT worth risking a catastrophic achilles tear by pounding out a few more box jumps. A tear like that will take you out of training for a long, long time.

    Just like we tell you EVERY TIME box jumps come up in one of our WODs: ***STEP DOWN***. Do not rebound. If you must rebound, make sure your heel is fully on the box at the top and that your heel fully and firmly touches the ground on the bottom.

    Take care of yourselves, see you soon.

  5. Rich says:

    I’m coming up to Somerville from JP on Saturday, so if anyone needs a ride just let me know.

  6. cmliu says:

    ROCK IT AT CFSV TOMORROW!

  7. Kelly says:

    more glamour shots by kelly tomorrow! everyone look pretty 🙂

  8. J3ss3_H says:

    phew!!! that was one…. leg burner for SURE. 13.2= 169reps. Thank you sweet baby jesus I could step up because those box jumps started to weigh me down.

    Just the “TIP”: Just keep Going Don’t stop. 🙂

    Thank You Yosh for accommodating me last minute, Wish I could have done it with the whole Box Family! Kickass! and Have FUN!!!

    Cheers.

  9. Lara says:

    Here’s a tip from a friend of mine from another box who did 13.2 this morning: unless you’re a champ (which I proudly admit that I’m not…yet), JUST DO STEP UPS. You will avoid hosing your legs from the outset, and you’ll be able to get a higher score in the end. As much as I love “real” box jumps, in this particular case this might be the trick for me. STRATEGERY. I’ll see you guys tomorrow!

  10. Erin says:

    13.2 – 234
    I’m pumped the Dumb Knee let me do this much. Thanks for the cheering folks.

  11. Marcos says:

    Let’s go, Erin!!! Will be cheering for you!

  12. Lara says:

    13.2 = 198

    Thanks to everyone for hooting and hollering so loudly. FUN TIMES. I’m so proud of all of you!

  13. 13.2 = 226
    I beat my goal of 200!

    This was another awesome experience. It’s so great to able to cheer on and be cheered on in return! I’m kinda sad that there’s only three WODs left…..kinda. Great work by everyone today!

    • Mad mike says:

      Ya beat me by 1, nice job man!

      225 Friday night by myself with lots of support. Thanks for hanging out and cheering me on folks!

  14. Rich says:

    233. I was pretty surprised at the end. I literally had no idea where I was in the workout. I’d like to revisit this one in three months for a WOD to measure progress.

  15. Nikki says:

    Hey guys!! Today was awesome (again) I think it would be awesome if after the last workout we all get decked and dressed for a night out!! Lets make it happen 🙂

    Oh, and 266 today!! Loved having it at home <3

  16. Renee says:

    Not thrilled about this one I really got frazzled going into it not knowing whether to step or jump and faltered on round 1. 211. I’d love to revisit this with less pressure in a few months when my s to oh is (theoretically) stronger. you all did amazing and it was really fun to host this at home. I’m hoping 13.3 is do hard that I expect nothing out of myself. I can’t take another week of these pointless nerves when there is nothing riding on how i do…

    • Kelly says:

      211 is still absolutely ridiculously awesome :high five:

    • Yosh says:

      First of all your nerves are never pointless. I’ve heard this a lot now and want to clarify something, and this is for everyone not just those competing:

      Nerves are your bodies way of telling you, “Hey you wake the hell up something is about to happen”. Try to embrace that feeling because ignoring it only means fightin against something that is naturally occurring. Nerves, anxiety, help your body protect itself from injury and from absolute failure in movement.

      The reason most people hate “nerves” is because it makes them extremely uncomfortable. They are pushed past their comfort bubble an forced to make a decision in an instant. And the decision to be made is usually, “What do I want to have happen in this very moment”.

      The reason we are all doing the open is to push ourselves relentlessly an tolerate untold amounts of pain. Sure, we may not be qualifying for Regionals, Games this year as an individual, BUT as an individual we can all make a difference in how we perceive success and attitude. So always remember guys, when you hear that “3,2,1 GO!” You have a choice to make, and in that moment it’s all that matters. Nothing you will ever do in your own wellness is ever pointless.

      • Renee says:

        Thanks Yosh. I’m sore and physically beat beyond my usual weekly soreness.. I just expected more out of myself in 10 minutes. I’m faster than that… and you’re right the nerves and emotions are far more uncomfortable than I feel ready to deal with on a weekly basis.. Not really seeing how they might do me good but ill try to look at things differently in 13.3 and beyond…

        • Yosh says:

          Two things:

          1) If you train yourself to never know how they will help you, then they never will.

          2) you have to ask yourself why you don’t think they can help.

          We all enjoy crossfit and seeing ourselves progress over time. That’s natural human instinct for anything enjoyable. Nervous energy will aid you when you can train yourself to use it as fuel to become better at the things you want most. Always set goals but never fear failure.

  17. Dan says:

    240. 8 rounds flat. I got my step aerobics on and it was still killer, I can’t imagine jumping that whole WOD. hats off to those who did. Awesome energy at the box. Great job everyone.

  18. Olivia says:

    Yosh, thanks for the words of wisdom. I will be embracing the butterflies in my stomach better in the upcoming weeks.

    Yesterday’s 10 minute AMRAP felt like 10 years! Whew! But I am so appreciative for the loud & crazy love and support shown by CFSV and Fenway- I wouldn’t have been able to push through without it!

    294. I’ll take it! But I’ll be honest that I cant stop thinking about how i could have gotten just six more reps in…

  19. cmliu says:

    you guys killed! sorry i missed the festivities.
    friday morning 13.2 open WOD –> 212 (mmm, boiling point)
    and that includes a moment where i accidentally wandered off after 10, not 15, reps on the box :]
    permissible step-ups saved this workout from being a true monster.

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