Monday, April 8, 2013

I just accomplished a goal that I set six months ago with my great friend Brooke Cochran. We completed the CrossFit Open as prescribed. We have gotten fitter and stronger literally and figuratively and I am so grateful to have had such a great friend to push me. Thanks to all those at Carport CrossFit who encourage and inspire me to be better than I am. Much love to all of you!!! ~ Cynthia Raulston

4 rounds for total time of:

400M Run
14 Handstand Pushups
7 Power Cleans, 185/135
1 min Rest

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CF GAMES ARTICLE: Week Five in the Books

16 comments:

bill said...

115 lbs, hspu, 20.12

The Raulstons said...

Yay Carport!!! What a great Open it was and everyone did such a great job. I am so proud to be a part of this family:)

bill said...

I concur with Cynthia...but now that it is in the books I can sleep on Wednesday nights again;0)

Unknown said...

RX weight...
17:58 overall time

stacey said...

Great Job everyone Cynthia and Brooke! And everyone.

Cori said...

I am so proud of everyone that competed in the open this year! You guys did amazing! Now...who's in for 2014?! :)

Brooke said...

From CFit Lisbeth today- what's your favorite?! Mine is the last one- air IS delicious! :)



10 Things I Learned at the Open


1.) You can’t just want it really bad. You have to train really freakin’ hard all year too. Duh.

2.) You can always do more than you think you can. And if you can’t? Then you needed that blow to your ego anyhow …

3.) Your friends at the box want you to do well almost more than you do.

4.) If you didn’t nod your head to #3, then you might need a new box or you might be a jerk with no friends. Either way, you should probably look to make some changes …

5.) Dave Castro must not have been hugged enough as a small child.

6.) If you call any workout “easy” then you’d better be at the top of the leaderboard.

7.) In your gym, the bravest person might not be at the top of the leaderboard — the bravest person might actually be at the bottom.

8.) “Pain” spelled backwards is close to “nap” … and, yeah, you earned it.

9.) After 150 wallball, double-unders will leave the casually committed faster than a pissed-off girlfriend. You’re sweating and stumbling and blowing snot, and your dubs are walking away, one hand up, not wanting to put up with your half-hearted effort anymore.

10.) Air is delicious.

Jennifer said...

So proud of all of the Carporters!! Y'all did amazing in the Open!

The Raulstons said...

I LOVE the list. No #3 is my favorite and is evidenced by all the cheering yesterday. I could hear Bill, "Get back on the bar", Oatie, "GET UP THERE!" and I could see Brooke jumping up and down telling me I was going to be able to get another thruster but had to "GET TO THE BAR!"

Oh and #7:)

Oatie said...

I'm going to have to go w/ #'s 2 & 3... I am so proud to be a part of this amazing box of athletes!! Ya'll ALL are amazing in your own right! I can't imaging sweating, hurting, bleeding and cheering for & with a better family than ours!! Carport CF for life baby!!!

Eddie Allen said...

Great picture ladies and congratulations to everyone who competed.

Sandy said...

That picture really makes me smile!

bill said...

I agree about the picture. I think me, Eddie, Sam and Shane need a group hug photo too.

Amber said...

#'s 1, 3and 7 are my favorites.

Cynthia and Brooke - congratulations on doing all these wods RX! You two have trained super hard for months and YOU DID IT!! Thanks to Coach Cori for helping you two with your training program.

The Raulstons said...

Thanks Amber and we wouldn't be anywhere without our coaches!!! All of you have helped in so many ways. Carport coaches rock! :)

Jennifer said...

20:48
18# KB presses
65# cleans

Slowed down by a smashed finger in round one. Carporters, keep your fingers out from in between 2 KBs when you sit them back down!!
Cleans we're tough with a bum right hand!!