06.25.09
FOR TIME:
100 Pull Ups
Complete 100 Pull Ups for time using a kipping pull up, a strict pull up or any other way you can from an open shoulder to your head over the bar.
OR
AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
5 Thrusters 95# / 65#
7 Hang Power cleans 95# / 65#
10 Sumo Deadlift High-pull 95# / 65#
WELCOME BECKY!
We are super excited to have you as our newest member of CFPT!
GREAT JOB TO KENLEY!
We look forward to seeing you back again very soon!
ALMOST FAMOUS
I’m used to being the one behind the camera…check out my pic on the CrossFit Football mainpage. What you can’t see is that I am pulling about 8000# behind me as I’m “running”…give or take a few pounds
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NUTRITION + FOUNDATIONS THIS WEEKEND!
10am Nutrition Rant
11am NEW Foundations Series
This is not just for new CrossFitters. We are changing up our Foundations series, so this is open to those who want to work on form with Squats and Deadlifts. We will be using weight with this class.
LAST CALL…
For your vote for the date for the social. So far the 18th is in the lead with more votes that the 25th of July. Let us know!
It Isn’t About Today
Each year is going quicker than the last and, as I approach my mid-30’s (shut up all of you), I constantly am grateful that I have found CrossFit and Paleo. I feel and look better than I ever have. My state of mind is different than it was in my 20’s. A few years ago, I was working out for looks. As I entered my 30’s, things started to ache a bit more, I was staying sorer longer, I was cashing checks my body couldn’t cash. Not to mention that those last few pounds…they were more stubborn than ever! Until CrossFit and Paleo.
I read this Again Faster article yesterday and thought it said perfectly what I was feeling…Enjoy…
I was leaning against the windows of the Walgreens, waiting for the 66 bus to come and bring me to the gym. Evening rush hour was slowing everything down. A young guy was pacing the sidewalk nearby, asking every second or third person if they might donate money to save the children, or the whales, or the trees.
She was a quarter of the way across the street before I saw her. When she stepped off the curb, I’m sure she had the light. But now, as she pushed her walker, the light was changing and a stream of cars could do nothing but watch and wait. Part of me wanted to go over, pick up the old lady and carry her the rest of the way. Every step was progress, but barely.
I admired her persistence, sad that it took her five full minutes to cross the street. I thought it wasn’t as sad as if she couldn’t make it at all, and I thought about a conversation I’d had recently.
I was sitting beneath the judge’s tent at the Northeast Qualifiers, in a beach chair real low to the pavement. A hundred yards away, barbells and bumper plates crashed to the ground. I could hear the pull-up bars shake under the momentum of kips. Rafael lowered himself into the seat next to me.
As she pushed her walker, the light was changing and a stream of cars could do nothing but watch and wait.
I don’t remember how we got to talking about it, but eventually he mentioned his father. He said there was no way his father could get in and out of a chair like the ones we were in. He said, “I love my father, but I don’t want to end up like him.”
If he isn’t already, Rafael is close to turning forty, though you’d never guess it. He’s a fighter, a trainer, an athlete, and a constant stream of encouragement. You’re always just a little bit better when Raf is nearby, and as we sat there, the irony of what we were talking about didn’t escape me.
It was a weekend to celebrate athleticism, to marvel at the virility, viability and ferociousness of youth, and we were talking about what it was like to grow old. All around us wandered the chiseled bodies of young gods and goddesses, but Rafael and I were talking about nursing homes. We were talking about our fathers.
My father isn’t in bad shape. He’s in his fifties and stays active. My mother sees to it that he eats relatively well, and when he’s not battling some knee or shoulder problem, he gets to the gym a couple times a week. I’ve tried to introduce him to CrossFit, but he’s a man of routine. Twenty minutes on the stationary bike, some seated shoulder presses and leg extensions and he’s happy. Every now and again, he’ll call me and tell me he got on the Concept2 at the Y, just like I showed him.
So maybe I shouldn’t be worried, but I am. I’ve watched his mother start showing signs of Alzheimer’s. At dinner with her, I’ve watched him put on a smile as she tells us the same story she told us ten minutes prior, and I can’t help but wonder if that smile will be mine some day. I want him to stop eating pasta and bread, but I’m fighting against years of homemade Italian cooking and I don’t know how hard to push. I don’t know how to tell him it’s because I don’t want him to end up like her.
Rafael and I are sitting in beach chairs real low to the pavement and he says, “I love my father, but I don’t want to end up like him,” and I start to wonder if my old man could get in and out of the chair. I don’t know the answer.
It’s so easy to get lost in the vanity of now. In the mirror’s reflection. It’s so easy to focus on the Fran time and the max deadlift and the consecutive pull-ups. What’s harder to remember is that we aren’t doing this for today.
It’s nice to look good with your clothes off, but it’s nicer to know that for the rest of your life you’ll be able to take those clothes off without the assistance of a certified health care provider. That you’ll be able to get across the street without the assistance of a traffic cop.
While my father’s mother forgets, my mother’s parents are on their boat, floating down the Hudson River on a trip they’ve taken many times before. When summer comes, family barbeques are scheduled around their arrival. My grandfather is still one of the strongest people I’ve ever known, and my grandmother is still one the sharpest.
I can’t know all the reasons my grandparents have aged differently. There are too many variables. I can’t know if it was environment, their diet, lifestyle, or genetics, but I do know that blaming randomness is too easy. The choices we make in youth give color to the portrait of our future selves.
What we’re doing, it isn’t about today.
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Stumble CrossFit Peachtree!

Bridget awesome pic on the CF Football site!
Was going to make today a rest day, but the AMRAP sounds interesting… might be in later to kill myself.
Cute puppies!!!
Appreciate the option between main site and CFFB… Main site wod looks like it will turn you into Goldberg.
Don’t worry guys, we’re on our first break. We started at 8:15, which meant we started at 8:30.
The AMRAP workout just has “Wassup, Ladies??” written all over it…..
The AMRAP is a great WOD.
Joey and Ryan, you guys have done this one before at CFPT v1.0 .
I don’t know about anyone else but I think those are the cutest dogs ever!
Oh yeah, this is the one that we did right before you took the Pic of Ryan sleeping on the rower or something…right?
Brandi, your pups were so cute when they came in the gym! Tied together and following each other around!
HAHA…yea, I think that was the one actually…
I made mushroom burgers last night that were the most AMAZING things ever. Make a burger, however you like, then make the mushroom topping. I sauteed mushrooms in olive oil, then added some coconut milk and let it simmer, then thickened the sauce with almond meal. I put this on top of my burger. YUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMM.
I see Mushroom Burger Fridays starting up at CFPT as soon as we get a Propane Jane out there…
Jess A – that sounds AWESOME! I will have to try that!
I LOVE mushrooms. This might be my new fav meal!
Where do we vote for the social?
Just post your preference here on the blog, Matt.
Jess – we had similar mushroom burgers on Monday with mashed cauliflower. Favorite paleo meal so far!
Trader Joes has dried assorted wild mushrooms. Some interesting textures but really yummy.
Jenny I got some mushrooms at TJ’s last weekend, took them home, grilled them, and then waited to start tripping..nothing…mushroom quality has gone to hell since college, I can tell you that much…
I was gonna go with the mashed cauliflower last night, too, but got home from the gym too late to mess with it… had some cateloupe on the side instead. But I agree, mashed cauliflower would make the meal even better!
Do you just eat the dried mushrooms as they are, or do you cook with them?
Still on break…for those interested in our “training”. Pretty sure this is why my cell phone service costs so much…AT&T consumer side wastes time all day every day…
Anybody interested in going to see the Food, Inc. movie?
Jenny T – that is ridic!!!
Is ANYBODY doing the pull up option??
No way. I’m not up to kipping 100 pullups in a row yet. My hands would be ripped to shreds fo sho.
I think Brad sautee’s them in olive oil and some beef broth to reconstitute them. (I try to pay attention).
Mike D – You have to go to Colorado to get the good shrooms.
I would def do the AMRAP but I am not sure I can come in
Softball game…
Bridget, nice of you to hold back in that picture and let Welbourne think he is winning…You don’t want to beat him too badly during the cert.
Whoo hooo, break time again!! 10 minutes!! 10 = 25!
I may or may not come in and do the 100 pull ups for time. Im going to the RUBBER match between the Yanks and Braves tonight and didn’t bring a change of clothes for either. So 100 pull ups in jeans and no shirt? don’t see that happening. So i guess no pull ups for me. It sounds kinda fun though.
Dan, there is a hose out by Horton Antiques..improvise..
I might try both WOD’s tonight, Mike. I feel like I haven’t done a lot of pullups lately, so if I recover fast enough from the AMRAP I’ll give my shot at doing 100 pull ups in less than 10 minutes. Still haven’t been able to do that yet damnit.
Why do you even say it, Joey? You know good and well you won’t do 2 WODs. Tonight, or ever. Quitter.
Let’s not dish out shit if you can’t take it, Jess. You quit life.
I’m only dishing because you started it. By the way, have you even paid your way into the competition yet???
Yes. Are you still listed as a quitter for the competition?
Yup. You don’t bother me Joey. Doesn’t count when a quitter calls someone else a quitter.
Besides, my results will still be better than yours, competition or no competition.
Joey, dem fightin words!
Side bet?
Cage fight time
I think you both ought to pay up and try to battle it out for second place on the podium, looking up at me in first place, of course..I am going to put the money towards a bar tab anyway…
AMRAP!!! Can’t wait to throw around some weight and pass out in a pool of my own sweat!!
We also need to decide which pool we will be destroying this Saturday! My hands are almost healed and ready for lime crushing!!
What’s your progress so far, Mike? I just lost the ability to wear two more pairs of pants this week. Foods expensive, new clothes are expensive…I need this stupid money. Still haven’t gotten on a scale since Bali – I need that fat tank asap.
I like Mike’s idea!!
I vote for the 25th….. playing in a tourney in the horrible city of Athens, GA on the 18th.
How were the “treats” last night?
Don’t foreshadow too much… I’m just sayin
Jess A & Joey – Bench Press Challange!
McDummy – The Classic City is awesome and dont you forget it!
AMRAPERS – I did the AMRAP in Dawn Patrol and it was worse than I remembered. Beware!
FJ… seriously… with the McDummy….let’s not add another nickname to the arsenal here. Plus, that one has already been used by my college professors.
You are lucky that you did dawn patrol this morning and won’t be in tonight. I’ve got some McSweat for you!
The only good thing about Athens… is leaving it.
Hi, there.
This is Heather from CrossFit Smyrna.
Congrats Bridget and Ray on your CrossFit Football cert and on your upcoming expansion. Very exciting.
I saw that you are looking for press options to promote your new affiliation and gym expansion.
Thought I would offer a few ideas:
+ Fax a press release to Atlanta Magazine, Peach Magazine and Jezebel Magazine. I interned at Atlanta Magazine in college. The magazine was always three months out….so they should be working on their September issue now (perfect for a football season related article that would pertain more to the general public). It surely will get more people amped about the pending season to read an article about the first gym in Georgia to achieve a CrossFit Football affiliation. Bridget, you are a great writer. I would also place a call and speak with someone about the possibility of an article. You should also encourage the editor to send out a staff member to work out in your gym for a month and write about his/her results.
+ Contact the Lifestyle Editor at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The AJC always looks for interesting angles for the Sunday paper particularly. Health, nutrition, exercise, etc….
+ Also, try the Northside Neighbor newspaper. It is a “hometown-feel-good” newspaper and they encourage submissions.
+ Watch for the “Best Gym” nominations for the Best of the Big A in Access Atlanta. You can check the site for upcoming and current nominations.
Jess A, nice to see you on our blog yesterday.
Happy Thursday.
All the best.
I put my money on Jess in this challenge…. I think Joey’s knees will give out getting up off the bench and then Jess will go in for the kill.
Heather – AWESOME! Thank you so much for all the suggestions and advice! I wasn’t sure if we needed to submit a release through PRWire or something like that, so knowing I can do it directly is great
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Much appreciated!
Joey, I am down about ten lbs since the last visit from the Truck Full Of Lies, but a lot more progress in terms of fat loss and overall fitness. I would say more but then you would never pay up.
Jess, nice to see you visiting other blogs when we are struggling with the hundo mark daily.
What’s wrong with all you people? I paid the 25 bucks on Monday… I’m in it to win it.
McDummy – how much ya bench?
Bridget, I think as long as you make it look professional–it goes through on the same fax line (at least it used to).
Also, I would make the follow-up call and speak with someone wherever you submit. Be as accommodating as possible. Persistence is key. =)
I enjoy all of your nutrition posts. I am more abstemious thanks to you!
A few weeks ago I mentioned a bitchin’ creamy vinaigrette that I got addicted to…found it on the ‘net: http://www.foodlocker.com/vobcv08.html
The bottle I bought in the grocery store says Gluten Free right on the front…I still dont even know what the hell gluten is, but I feel for it, bought it, and got freakin’ hooken on it.
Just ate a spinach/buffalo chicken lunch meat/red onion salad with it and fell in love all over again. I highly recommend trying.
Thanks Heather, it’s great to hear that peeps outside of CFPT are benefiting from my food tirades too
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Which reminds me…if any of you (that includes you lurkers out there…I know you’re out there!) have any topics you want me to get on my soapbox on…please post suggestions. I want to write or post what peeps are interested in…
fell*….hooked*
Bridget, I think the lurkers love the recipes, great finds at Whole Foods and TJ’s, and explanations of how Paleo works and stuff. But most of them want us to get back to the double entendres that brought them here in the first place…Speaking of, let’s take up the slack for SaraH, who is no doubt cranking up the workouts this week at Crossfit Montego Bay, if by cranking up the workouts you know I mean sleeping til noon, drinking at lunch, and enjoying her honeymoon ….
Mike, I hear ya… though Ray using me as a model for the dead bug yesterday rendered a few juvenile chuckles!! “Lay down, flat on your back and throw your legs straight up in the air…”
Joel… I OWN those PVC pipes on the bench. Might even be able to bench two of them at the same time. Bring it.
Jenny T… did “Lay down, flat on your back and throw your legs straight up in the air…” bring back fond memories of your first date with FJ?
Whew. No go on the side bet Joey. I just attended an awards lunch for a client and had the most amazing chocolate chip cookie ever.
It’s funny this awards luncheon was for a safety award, and I was injured at this client’s office 3 1/2 years ago.
Thanks for the welcome Heather! And thanks for visiting our blog!
Jess were the awards shaped like helmets? How exactly do you get injured doing accounting? Calculator incident? Massive paper cut?
hehehehhee
(actually… if you were seriously hurt… please disregard my jokes above… I heart my fellow pasty girl)
Jess, did you sprain your ankle running down the hall at your client’s office to get some thin mints???
LOL Jenn McDummy — but Jess A – do tell.
How does an injury occur while accounting?
Joey – re your vinegarette post = dumb like tractor
Break time!!! Whew, we almost went through training for an hour!
Is anyone besides Reagan running the Peachtree?? Reagan, as you run by CFPT, I will hand you a paleo friendly electrolyte drink in a refreshing flavor..It will just look like an Irish Car Bomb.
40! 30! 20! Run, Reagan, Run!!
I was at the client site for an inventory observation… they lifted me in a cherry picker to count stacks, and when we were about to go back down, they slammed shut the extension on my hand. Hairline fracture, but a trip to the emergency room nonetheless. And a worker’s comp claim – second in the history of my firm.
And that’s how an accountant gets injured at a client site.
I have a similar story. Working on a search in Des Moines, Iowa had me so depressed I went to FADO and had nine Guinness, tripping on the concrete on the way out….That’s how a Recruiter gets a job related injury…
I get those every weekend Mike. Work drives me to drink. Drinking causes me to fall. It’s a constant cycle.
Jenny T, I swear, you guys and your breaks over there at AT&T. This just came from our IT guy…
“There is a issue with AT&T wireless phone service in the Atlanta area. Some phones have limited connectivity and in some cases when your number is called you will receive a fast busy. This is for all wireless phones using AT&T service. A ticket has been opened with AT&T.”
Well, that doesn’t affect me…I’m in training to be a complex services customer care rep for consumer in the event of a strike… complex services = DSL bundled with local and long distance… nice, huh?
But that notice does explain why I’m stealing internet from the Georgian Terrace and my wireless card isn’t working!
Please don’t be confused, AT&T doesn’t take breaks like this, apparently it’s limited to the union jobs… Yeah, I’d strike, too if I were used to this and making bank with awesome insurance and AT&T wouldn’t build me a new lunch room….
Ha! Is that how you’ve been communicating with us this week? Via the Georgian Terrace?!
Nope, I’ve only been stealing internet today. But I don’t feel bad since the good folks of AT&T put up a couple hundred people over there for 5 days this week including our trainers and will do it again in two weeks…I feel like I have paid for it.
This trainer just said something about not worrying if we can’t remember this stuff in the event of a work stoppage, there would be floaters everywhere… I giggled. Floaters… wow… I need to get out of here.
If I have a whole pineapple, how do I get the pineapple out? Does that make sense to anyone? I am not sure how to break into that bad boy…
Jenny- twist the top off. cut that bad boy in half length wise then quater it. cut out what was the center because thats HARD and NASTY. then just slice off the outside. its actually pretty simple.
I think you should smash it with a rock like a caveman. Mad Paleo Yo
I think you cut the top off then cut it in half?
It’s sharp, I’m afraid it will cut me back!
Maybe I’ll bring the whole pineapple into this office tomorrow and threatan people with it. I’m sure the Tiny 290’s in training will tell me fruit has sugar in it or something insightful like that!
Yes they will. Fruit has sugar and those three pop tarts they just ate don’t….
Reagan when you say 3 do you mean 6, ya know because they’re twin packs
well they buy 3 and split them between two people. LOL.
So it is really three each
Are you serious???! What in the hell is wrong with one pack of 2?? Or none at all?! Crazy idiots!
Reags, if you split them, it’s half the calories, DUH!!!
haha yea I have def. seen it done.
Snack update -
2 hardboiled egg whites
cherries
YUM I love cherries!
“well I didn’t eat lunch and these twizzlers are fat free!”
Oh Ms Brenda….
Mike, I assume you’ve got this “reagan loves cherries” comment under control? Jenn? Someone…????
Jenny… pineapple “corer” at Bed Bath and Beyond….:)
Where does one buy coconut butter? I’ve tried Fresh Market and TJs… no luck. gonna make Paleo pancakes this weekend.
The wheels are spinning, but I got nothing for you on Reagan and her cherries right now…
Reagan’s comment was much too EASY … plus I’m McDum and didn’t notice it
Jenn- Is this the same as coconut oil/fat? They have that at Fresh Market in the oil/fat section.
Going back to the pineapple, do you have a machete?? as far as coconut butter, are you going paleo or straight Gilligan’s Island diet??
Jenn, I thought you said McDunn…that could be a good one, too.
And I did see a pineapple corer somewhere which is what made me think it might be more difficult… I shall try this one by hand and if it is as difficult and annoying as cutting up an apple, I shall purchase a corer.
I see much pineapple in my future!
I vote for the social on the 25th- I am out of town on the 18th.
I believe Bridget and Jess were using cococnut butter.. I was looking with the rest of the better at FM and couldn’t find it. Hmmmm…
Mike… many of us at CFPT were not born during the Gilligan’s Island era. So maybe we need another reference here.
I will be McDone after this WOD tonight….
Jenn – I’ve got a whole arsenal of coconut products, but no butter so far… just milk, flakes and oil.
Sorry, Dirty; I just thought with your 3 hour workday you would be familiar with everything on daytime tv for the past 30 years or so. You can’t watch soccer every day.