Tuesday August 18, 2009
John taking a solid whack at the tire.
Here is a crossfitter's response to the editor of a local health magazine that published 3 articles in the same issue that could all be linked to a grain-based diet (Celiac-Spruce, Adult Acne, and Allergies).
Sir/Ma'am. I am writing regarding a strong, yet unmentioned connection between three articles in your recent publication. The first article dealt with Celiac in the Elderly. The second addressed Folic Acid deficiencies and its association to Allergies. The third is titled "Keys to Managing Adult Acne."
My comments, although they may not initially seem so, are directed at a common ground between these articles. There is a pervasive methodology within studies related to maladies to focus on symptoms even though intending to identify sources. This usually stems from a narrow scope (i.e. specialists attacking the problem) and the lack of a unifying concept or approach to nutrition (Cordain). I commend the search for a vitamin and/or mineral deficiency in identifying the cause of allergies..... Continue Reading in Joey's Paleo Journal
WOD
Strength
5 sets, w/o dropping from the bar, of:
- 2 weighted pull-ups
- 4 strict pull-ups
- 6 kipping pull-ups
**No touching down once set is started. After doing your 2 weighted pull-ups, simply drop the weight and continue with your 4 strict pull-ups and 6 kipping. Then rest as needed b/t sets.
Metcon
"Heavyweight Fight Gone Bad"
3 Rounds (30sec work / 15sec rest) of:
- :30 Wall Ball - 20lb to 11' target or use a heavier ball from last FGB
- :15 Rest
- :30 Sumo deadlift high pull - 95 lb or increase weight from last FGB
- :15 Rest
- :30 Box hop - 24 " or use higher box from last FGB
- :15 Rest
- :30 Push press- 95lb or increase weight from last FGB
- :15 Rest
- :30 Row for max calories
- :15 Rest
Post total reps and calories to comments.
9 Comments
Reader Comments (9)
7 am class:
Darlene: 137
Mike Mac Daddy: 131
Matt Di: 140
Goo: 129
214 Rx
correction : 199 Rx
199 Rx
Pull ups:
45lb, 55lb, 75lb
This was "fun"... too bad I have no idea what my score was since I lost track after round 1... so annoying.
107 rx
Raquel: 122
Christine: 143
Alex: 155
Dave B: 153 Rx
Tyler: 149 Rx
6pm:
Fisher: 146
Chris E: 186
Ben W: 175
Brian P: 135
Annette: 147
Tracy: 146
Marlene: 150
Dr. Coats: 233