North Shore CrossFit

Fight Gone Bad 5

It is that time of year again.  We have participated in every Fight Gone Bad fundraiser so far and this year is no different.  If you have not noticed we have had FGB training workouts for the past two weeks and will continue to train for the big day.  The info for registration is below.  There will be heat sign ups at each gym the first week in September.

Link: http://www.fgb5.org/

FGB first heat times

• Beverly- Friday night September 24th at 5:30pm
• Topsfield –  Saturday morning September 25th at 9:30am

ABOUT Fight Gone Bad 5

Fight Gone Bad began as a fundraising event in 2006. From those humble beginnings and with the support of the CrossFit community, we’ve proven what a small, totally committed group of people can accomplish. The first four editions of Fight Gone Bad have raised a combined total of more than $2 million.

Fight Gone Bad 5 opens its arms to benefit three charities this year: LIVESTRONG, Wounded Warrior Project and the CrossFit Foundation.

Fight Gone Bad 5 takes place on Saturday, September 25, 2010.

The event can take place at any CrossFit Affiliate facility between 6am and 4pm.

The event format is the Fight Gone Bad CrossFit format:

In this workout you move from each of five stations after a minute. This is a five-minute round from which a one-minute break is allowed before repeating. The event is in the 3 round format. The stations are:

• Wall-ball: 20 pound ball, 10 ft target. (Reps)
• Sumo deadlift high-pull: 75 pounds (Reps)
• Box Jump: 20″ box (Reps)
• Push-press: 75 pounds (Reps)
• Row: calories (Calories)

The clock does not reset or stop between exercises. On call of “rotate,” the athlete/s must move to next station immediately for good score. One point is given for each rep, except on the rower where each calorie is one point.

Awards are given on Individual, National, and Regional levels.

Individuals who raise $150 or more will receive an Official FGB 5 Event T-shirt after the event.

There are two divisions eligible for awards on the National and Regional levels:

• Affiliates with 25 or less Team Members.
• Affiliates with 26 or more Team Members.

National: The highest fundraising Affiliate in each division will receive a Grand Prize Package from our sponsors.

Regional: The highest fundraising Affiliate in each region in each division will receive a Traveling Trophy with their Affiliate name, the event name and the year they won on the plaque

To compete in the workout, all participants must complete each of the following:

1. Register with their local CrossFit Affiliate by Wednesday, September 22, 2010.
2. Register at http://fgb5.org by Wednesday, September 22, 2010
3. Raise $150 or more in pledges by 6 am PDT on Sunday, September 26, 2010
4. All donations counting toward the awards must be received by 5 pm PDT on Friday, October 1, 2010.
5. Awards will be announced by 5pm PDT on Monday, October 4, 2010.

The four divisions are:

1. Class A: Standard Men = 75lb push-press and sumo deadlift high pull, 20lb wall- ball and 20 inch box jump
2. Class B: Modified Men/Standard Women = 55lb push-press and sumo deadlift high pull, 14lb wall-ball and 20 inch box Jump
3. Class C: Intermediate = 35lb push-press and sumo deadlift high pull, 8lb wall-ball and 20 inch box Jump (step ups are okay)
4. Class D: Beginner/Kids = 15lb push-press and sumo deadlift high pull, 4lb wall-ball (can be lowered to 8 foot target) and 10 inch box jumps

 

 

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Spartan Race August 28th

As you may know, we have had posted on the wall at our Topsfield location a flyer for the Spartan Race taking place on August 28th at Amesbury Sports Park.  This race can be run individually or as a team of 4.  The race will run in heats every 30 minutes.  As of right now, heat slots are getting filled up.  Remaining are 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m, 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.  We are compiling North Shore CrossFit teams to participate in this race.  If you are interested in joining/compiling a team or racing as an individual, here is the link: Spartan Race Registration.

If you would like to join a team, please shoot Dave or Tara an email atdave@northshorecrossfit.com or tara@northshorecrossfit.comso we can assist you in building a team.

Make sure you have formed your teams or you are registered as an individual by Wednesday, July 28th to ensure your spot, This is sure to be a fun event and a great place to showcase your North Shore CrossFit talent!

Below are the details of the race.  Spartan Race

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T-Shirts

We have a few T-shirts from the last order. If you want one they are $20
Womens cut
small-1
medium-7
large- 3
Mens x-large- 6

We are putting an order together for more gear. We will be doing men’s and women’s t-shirts and tank tops. Order sheets will be in the gyms by Wednesday.

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The Wong’s first WOD at the Games

Susie’s first WOD in the Master’s Division at the CrossFit Games was Nancy.  Susie completed 1 OHS rep into her 4th round when time was called at 18 minutes.  The word from Susie and Dave is that it is extremely hot, but she is pushing forward.  The second Master’s WOD was just announced.  Establish 1RM of Max Deadlift within a 7 minute time limit.  We will let you know how she does as soon as it is complete.  You can check the updates on the CrossFit Games site for standings, heats and results.

Standings

And can view it live here:

Live Webcast

Here are some pictures of Susie Pre-Wod and during.  Keep up the hard work Susie!  We are all proud of your hard work and perseverance!

 

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Part of something big

Here is a cool promo video that was played a 1 1/2 years ago at the affiliate gathering.  The growth CrossFit has seen over the past few years is amazing.  When we first got involved with CrossFit everyone knew each other by first name.  Now it is all over the world!  Very cool!

 

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