PRAIRIE CROSSFIT CHALLENGE

PCFC Pictures

2010-09-24T10:51:00.000-07:00

If you want to see all the pictures taken by Randeem Andre Photography please Click HERE.

The Final Standings

2010-09-23T10:01:00.000-07:00

Click on the link to view the final standings - here.

The big winners!

2010-09-23T10:00:00.000-07:00

Ladies Division 3

Malanie Johnson

Kristi Jorgensen

Carla Roy

Mens Division 3

Robet Hay

Brent Thoma

Jory Cooper

Ladies Division 2

Ava Storey

Helen Outerbridge

Brooke Allen

Men Division 2

Corey Borollien

Garrett Siebel

Keith Perry

Ladies Division 1

Leah Moore

Sarah Stoughton

Angela Desjarlais

Mens Division 1

Fraser O'Neill

Matt Bathgate

Jon West

Congratulations to all competitors on a fantastic day and fantastic efforts by all.

Tire Flip thoughts

2010-09-17T23:08:00.002-07:00

Morning workout and movemetn standards

2010-09-17T23:08:00.000-07:00

We just wanted to let everyone competing know that just after registration we will be having a very quick talk on standards as well as a guide to the workouts. With the online trouble we had over the last couple days putting up the videos it will only be fair for everyone to hear it once.

See you tomorrow morning bring and early

Burpee standards

2010-09-17T22:52:00.001-07:00

pull-up standards

2010-09-17T22:51:00.002-07:00

Wall ball - standards

2010-09-17T22:51:00.000-07:00

Judging Standards

2010-09-17T16:31:00.003-07:00

Sled drag and pull - standards

2010-09-17T16:31:00.001-07:00

Squat Jump - Standards

2010-09-17T16:30:00.001-07:00

Prowler Standards

2010-09-17T16:29:00.001-07:00

Sand/Pale/Shovel - standards

2010-09-17T16:27:00.001-07:00

Standards of movements delay

2010-09-17T10:34:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, sorry for the delay on the standards of the movements as I am having trouble uploading the videos right now (taking way to much time). If you have any questions on any of the sections please ask and i will clarify.

jumping squat - full depth (crease of hip below top of patella), feet leave ground on jump
Prowler - push low bar first and then high bars back (find picture of one if you do not know what I mean)
Pull-ups - chin over vertical (up and over bar, chin must be visible on the other side of bar from view below) - this is for Div 1and 2 men and Div 1 females.
Ring rows - feet will be 12 inches in front of rings with heels on floor toes up, rings are 44" high. full extension of arms and pull until rings contact chest or armpits. No "kipping" the row.
Tire flip - flip tire over
Sled pull and drag - grab sled run it in any fashion possible to cones set-up. Turn around and pull sled in past the cones with a hand-over-hand method then grab end of rope and run back to the start and repeat the same process of pulling the sled in then grab the rope and run it back to the full extended position. Then on to tire flip
Triple Clean - division1 - full squat - you may power clean it and front squat it or full squat clean it. Division 2-3 - only a power clean is necessary, but you may squat clean it as well.
KB c&J - arm fully extended on each rep at bottom and top. Bell does not have to touch the ground on each rep they can be repetitive. You do not have to switch arms although it may be beneficial to do so. At the top the top the elbow must be locked out and the shoulder active.
Wall ball - full depth squat. the ball must make initial contact with the target and not anywhere else.
Row - for distance / 10 (856m obtained = score of 85.6)

Again - sorry for the delays on videos - please send question if anything is unclear

Chad

Quick Wod #3 - change

2010-09-17T10:20:00.000-07:00

Based on the amount of questions regarding the second portion of the gauntlet workout we have decided to simplify it a little. The second portion is the triple clean. You will now have 4 total minutes to find your max triple clean (squat or power).
As soon as you have completed the tire flips, you can go straight to the bar and begin lifting. You can do as many sets as you like, but you need to announce to the judge when you want to begin your "set" as you have 30 seconds to finish three lifts. You can miss and re-do reps - you have a total of 30 seconds from your first rep to complete three. You can do this as many times as you like and you may then add weight, take off weight, stay the same - whatever you want, but you have 4 minuted to complete it. The last minute is to allow judges to remove the weight and leave an empty bar for the next competitor.

Workout #4 - Reminder

2010-09-17T07:18:00.000-07:00

Workout #3 - Push/Pull/Drag Gauntlet

2010-09-17T07:13:00.000-07:00

Workout #2 - 3x3

2010-09-16T22:43:00.000-07:00

Hey gang, more to come on standards soon, but here is workout #2

Athlete Registration

2010-09-16T22:13:00.000-07:00

To all competitors,

Please remember that registration will be at 7:00-7:45 am on Saturday morning at the gym. We will need all athletes to be registered before this time to receive their entrance package, sign the waiver, get their heat sheet (day schedule), and be marked with their athlete number (all athletes will be marked on the forearm and lower leg with a number for identification)

Be there -

See you all soon.

Athlete Profile - Keenan Flegel

2010-09-16T07:47:00.000-07:00

Name: Keenan Flegel
Affiliate: CrossFit Regina
Age: 25
Height: 6″
Weight: 178lb

Filthy Fifty – 27:13
Helen – 10:53
G.I.Jane: 16:50
Christine: 12:22
1km Row – 3:36
400m Run – 1:12
800m Run – 2:49
5km Run – 19:38

WOD #1 - First come First serve

2010-09-15T21:16:00.000-07:00

This is a description of the first workout of the challenge "First come first serve" - as run/obstacle course that all athletes will compete in. More info will come as the date gets even closer and we hope to have a mock set-up made by Saturday and a video of it set-up so that you get a better feel for how it will play out.

Hint #5 - ropes

2010-09-15T12:35:00.000-07:00

Athlete Profile - Jon Barkman

2010-09-15T06:15:00.000-07:00

Name: Jon Barkman

Age:30

Your Day Job?: Home Building

How long have you been doing CrossFit?: January 2010

What keeps you coming back?: Not sure yet

Sports background: Hockey

Division: not yet registered - but whatever works [he's doing Div 1]

Fav Movement: da Snatch

Fav WOD: The Canadian Crippler

Least Fav: love em all.

Athlete Profile - Garrett Siebel

2010-09-15T06:11:00.001-07:00

Name: Garrett Seibel

Age: 25

Your day job?: Framing Contractor

How long have you been doing CrossFit?: 8-9 months seriously, but I've know about it for a couple years

What keeps you coming back?: Makes me feel better than anything else !

Your sports/fitness background: Hockey, any type of boardsport, trampoline and a bit of track and field when I was younger

Division you're competing in: 2

Favorite move or WOD: Heavy deadlifts, bodyweight exercises

Least favorite move or WOD: Burpees are kind of terrible but I don't usually dread anything specific

Athlete Profile - Jory Cooper

2010-09-15T06:10:00.001-07:00

Name: Jory Cooper

Age: 15

Your day job?: none (student)

How long have you been doing CrossFit?: Since Late May

What keeps you coming back?: Community, And the post workout energy

Your sports/fitness background: Always have played sports. Never been committed to working out until i was introduced to CrossFit.

Division you're competing in: 3

Favorite move or WOD: Deadlift

Least favorite move or WOD: Thruster

Athlete Profile - Ashala Jacobson

2010-09-15T06:09:00.001-07:00

Name: Ashala Jacobson

Age: 32

Day Job: Fundraise for scholarships and research at the University of Saskatchewan

How long have you been doing CrossFit?: Since November 2009

What keeps you coming back?: I keep getting faster, stronger and just better! Plus I love that feeling right before a WOD where you think, “I don’t know if I can do this…”, and then of course you do it, because your determination crushes that little voice, and because there truly is no other option.

Fitness Background: I’ve danced competitively my whole life. As an adult I enjoy trying new sports and activities. I’m up for anything!

Division: 2 (yikes!)

Favorite move: Pullups

Least Favorite: Burpees

Athlete Profile - Carmill Jorgenson

2010-09-15T06:08:00.001-07:00

Name: Carmell Jorgenson

Age: 41

Your day job?: Mortgage Broker

How long have you been doing CrossFit?: Since November 2009

What keeps you coming back?: I feel STRONG, fit and healthy!

Your sports/fitness background: running, basketball, waterskiing, downhill skiing

Division you're competing in: Division 3

Favorite move or WOD: The Bear and the AMRAP workouts

Least favorite move or WOD: wallballs & burpees

Athlete Profile - Brian Mallard

2010-09-15T06:07:00.001-07:00

Name: Brian Mallard

Age: 58 (706 months for all you new parents)

Your day job?: Financial Advisor

How long have you been doing CrossFit?: About two years

What keeps you coming back?: Fear of the “home” and a feeling of accomplishment

Your sports/fitness background: Running and Golf (more of a game not a sport).

Division you're competing in: 3

Favorite move or WOD: Anything with body weight and met con

Least favorite move or WOD: Double unders and wall balls

Athlete Profile - Lindsay Jorgenson

2010-09-15T06:06:00.001-07:00

Name: Lindsay Jorgenson

Age: 18

Your day job?: GAP/ student

How long have you been doing CrossFit?: couple weeks...

What keeps you coming back?: My mom makes me come because she pays half. Jk! I keep coming cause no matter how much I wanna quit when I'm doing a WOD, the feeling i get when I'm done makes it all worth it!

Your sports/fitness background: dance, taekwon-do, water sports, downhill skiing

Division you're competing in: 3

Favorite move or WOD: don't know yet, ask me in a couple months when i've tried more

Least favorite move or WOD: this i already know...burpees and wallballs!

Athlete Profile - Laura Wehrkamp

2010-09-15T06:04:00.001-07:00

Name: Laura Wehrkamp.

Age: 26

Your day job?: Receptionist/Clerk at the PotashCorp - Cory Division.

How long have you been doing CrossFit?: Since June 2009.

What keeps you coming back?: The benefits that I gain from CrossFit. CrossFit has made me a stronger, healthier and happier person. I eat better, I feel better, I look better, I ha ve more self confidence, the list goes on and on......so really, why wouldn't I come back?

Your sports/f itness background: My parents put me in gymnastics when I was 3 years old and I did that for about 11 years. Other than that, nothing!

Division you're competing in: Level 2.

Favorite move or WOD: Definitely overhead squats. Love, love, love overhead squats!

Least favorite move or WOD: Running and wall balls :(

Athlete Profile - Kristi jorgenson

2010-09-15T06:03:00.001-07:00

Name: Kristi Jorgenson

Age: 37

Your day job?: Daycare Provider

How long have you been doing CrossFit?: Dec. 2009

What keeps you coming back? : Who knew sore muscles, calluses and bruised shins could be SOOOO much fun! I also enjoy the team atmosphere and support that every crossfitter brings to Brio.

Your sports/fitness background: Soccer

Division you're competing in: 3

Favorite move or WOD: Anything that is AMRAP in 10 min.

Least favorite move or WOD: Rowing, Double-unders, snatches, wall balls, burpees....

Athlete Profile - Christine Dragan

2010-09-15T06:02:00.001-07:00

Name: Christine Dragan

Age:??

Your day job: mama

How long have you been doing CrossFit?: 11 months

What keeps you coming back?: secretly love to be tortured

Your sports/fitness background: always had memberships to "the gym" but didn't always go

Division you're competing in: 3

Favorite move or WOD: back squats

Least favorite move or WOD: single arm dumbbell thruster thingy's

2010-09-15T06:01:00.001-07:00

Name: Laurie Bourgeois

Age: 53

Your day job?: library casual

How long have you been doing CrossFit?: 2 years

What keeps you coming back?: Being able to do what I do at 53!

Your sports/fitness background: pilates, marathon

Division you're competing in: 3

Favorite move or WOD: pull ups now that I can do one!

Least favorite move or WOD: getting those heavy weights overhead

Athlete Profile - Harltey Simpkins

2010-09-15T05:59:00.001-07:00

Name: Hartley Simpkins

Age: 24

Your day job?: Student

How long have you been doing CrossFit?: 10 months

What keeps you coming back?: The incredible atmosphere, community and the satisfaction you get from knowing you are bettering yourself every single time.

Your sports/fitness background: Always been into sports, never really committed myself to one....till CrossFit.

Division you're competing in: Div 2

Favorite move or WOD: Move- Clean & Jerk WOD- Canadian Crippler was enjoyable....

Least favorite move or WOD: Move- Double Unders WOD- Air Force was less than enjoyable....

Athlete Profile - David Rylee

2010-09-15T05:58:00.001-07:00

Name: David "Boss" Rylee

Age: 32

Your day job?: CrossFit IS my day job

How long have you been doing CrossFit?: 2ish years

What keeps you coming back?: I love the post WOD feeling, but more than that I love to see my athletes do things they never thought possible. That look of excitement when they lift a weight they've never done, or get their first pull up. Great people achieving amazing things. It's an awesome thing to be a part of.

Your sports/fitness background: Mostly independent sports like snowboarding and a lot of "reps and sets" training before CrossFit

Division you're competing in: I will be getting my butt kicked in Div 1

Favorite move or WOD: Anything with Muscle ups

Least favorite move or WOD: Anything with Thrusters

Updates and Hint #4

2010-09-14T18:44:00.000-07:00

Lunch available on Saturday

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Athlete Profile - Alana Baht

2010-09-13T19:52:00.001-07:00

Name: Alana Baht
Affiliate: CrossFit Regina
Age: 30
Weight: 116 lbs

Fran 7:48
Helen 10:53
Cindy 16 rounds
Kelly 34:44
Christine 11:58
GI Jane 17:38
Jones Worthy 17:50
Max Push-ups 30
Max Deadlift 200

Favorites: Burpees, body weight anything, 200 m runs, rope climbs, box jumps
Goats: Ring Dips, Double-unders

Athelte Profile - Blair Ledingham

2010-09-13T08:40:00.000-07:00

Name: Blair Ledingham
Affiliate: CrossFit Regina
Age: 35
Weight: 215lb
Grace: 2:13
Isabel: 2:52
Fran: 3:51
Nancy 12:59
Filthy Fifty: 23:53
Fight Gone Bad: 384
Deadlift 435lb
Clean & Jerk 235lb

Competed this year as an individual at both Sectionals and Regionals, and with the CrossFit Regina affiliate team at the CrossFit Games in California!

Athlete Profile - Rebecca Hay

2010-09-11T20:07:00.001-07:00

Rebecca Hay

Age – 34

Height – 5’ 10”

Clean and Jerk – 125#

Snatch – 95#

OHS – 3@ 105#

Push ups – 30

Deadlift – 195#

Back squat – 165#

I was first introduced to CrossFit a few years ago. I have been working out consistently at Flux Crossfit in Regina for one year. I love the Olympic lifting, ring dips and push ups. Not a big fan of running and skipping. My children are involved in the Flux Crossfit Kids program and we enjoy Crossfit together as family.

Last Registration Chances

2010-09-10T12:09:00.000-07:00

Less than 2 days remaining for registration for the challenge - lets go people. Get your neighbor, co-worker, friend from the gym, workout buddy, sister, brother, parent - whoever, to sign-up as the more the merrier.

Athlete Profile - Chris Reid

2010-09-09T15:04:00.000-07:00

Favourite lift – Clean and Jerk – 195#

Favourite girl – Helen – 11:57

Favourite Hero – Murph

400 m run – 1:16

500 m row – 1:30

CF Total – 855

Cindy – 10

Fran – 3:59 (75#)

Jackie – 11:14

Grace – 5:30 (95#)

Isabel – 4:45 (75#)

I have been a member of CFS since November of 2008 and have tried to be an active member of the CFS community from the start. I come from a competitive skiing background and am no stranger to individual competition. CrossFit has been possibly one of the smartest decisions of my life and the benefits that I have seen in every aspect of my life have been astounding. CrossFit has provided a positive and motivating place to work out in, and is a good way to de-stress when I have had a bad day.

Athlete Profile - Kmac and Bmac

2010-09-09T10:55:00.001-07:00

Kmac (Kristin Farkas)

Affiliate – Crossfit Winnipeg

Height – 5’9”

Age – 30

Snatch – 110#

Press – 110#

Clean&Jerk – 145# (max clean 160#)

Deadlift – 305#

Back Squat – 210#

Loves – Any combination of Heavy lifting with running, longer Metcons

Goats – DU’s, wall ball, box jumps

Has been crossfitting for a little over a year.

Was part of the Crossfit Winnipeg team that went to the 2010 Crossfit Games

Bmac (Brennan McIntyre)

Height – 5’8”

Weight – 153

Deadlift – 400#

Clean and Jerk – 195#

Bench – 260#

Mile run – 4:57

Fran – 4:12

Murph – 28:32

Annie – 5:13

Has been crossfitting for just under 2 years. He found out about Crossfit through Military training.

Was part of the Crossfit Winnipeg team that went to the 2010 Crossfit Games

Athelte Profile - Sarah Hills

2010-09-08T08:05:00.001-07:00

Age:27
Height: 5'0
Weight: 112lbs
CFS member

Pull Ups: 18

Likes: pull ups, rope climb, bench press
Dislikes: rowing, 400m runs

I have been crossfitting for just over 5 months and love it! I was a competitive cheerleader for 10 years but gave that up once graduated from university and started working. I teach high school P.E. and I found myself struggling with the motivation to be active outside of work. My mom brought me to a bring-a-friend day (both my parents are CFS members) and I was hooked. I never struggle to find motivation anymore - CFS member and coaches are fantastic!!! I'm excited and nervous to compete in my first challenge, but I know it will be a positive experience :)

Hint #3 - Kettlebell Clean and Jerk

2010-09-07T15:43:00.000-07:00

To ensure everyone comes with optimal mechanics and that we can truly test fitness we are providing you with a hint to the movement of KB C&J. Practice the movement and perfect its mechanics, you will not know how, when, and in what way it will be involved, but it will be there and it will be important that you are comfortable with the movement - good luck and have fun practicing.

Again sorry for video sound and quality.

Hint #2 - WallBall

2010-09-07T13:38:00.000-07:00

Hey gang,

Here is hint #2. Wall ball - in some way will be involved in the challenge this year. It was only fair to post this as the "targets" have just been made for the challenge and CFS athletes will have seen them (but not used them) before anyone else, so to make it fair you all get a heads up to the new equipment at the same time.

Sorry for the low volume and low quality video - i think you will get the point though.

Chad

Athlete Profile - Corey Borolien

2010-09-07T13:32:00.000-07:00

Age: 40

6' 175 lbs

wods done as rx'd:

Fran 6:15

Helen 9:20

Angie 14:49

Cindy 23 rounds

Jackie 7:20

Linda 28:32

Karen 8:53

Murph 46:20 with weight vest

Daniel 14:14

100 burpees 6:05

400m walking lunge 8:08

Fight gone bad 333

Death by pull ups 17 rounds

2k row 7:15

Dead lift 345 lbs

Clean & Jerk 175 lbs

Like: burpees, rope climb, pull ups. Hate: double unders, anything with a barbell over head.

I started CrossFit 6 months ago to help rehab a serious leg injury. My background is cycling and triathlons. I like the variety and constant challenge and the fact that there are so many things to work on and try to set PR's in. The competitive aspect of group workouts makes them a lot funner than working out alone.

Athlete Profile - Tyler McMurchy

2010-09-07T09:41:00.000-07:00

Name: Tyler M.

Affiliate: CrossFit Regina

Height: 5’9

Age: 34

Fran: 5:06 (should be less, but I fell off the frickin’ bar on my last pull-up)

Elizabeth: 12:49

Helen: 9:42

Fight Gone Bad: 291 most recently (I’ve done better, but I was in better shape then)

Back squat: 5 x 270lb

Max Clean & Jerk: 205 lb

1 km Run: 4:01

Stuff I Love: Overhead squats, burpees, cleaning and/or jerking, 400m runs, CrossFit chicks, when the WOD is over

Goats: push-ups, ring dips, heavy deadlifts for time

Athlete Profile - Dave Larsen

2010-09-06T14:08:00.000-07:00

Name - David Larsen

Height – 5’10”
Weight – 180lbs
Age - 36
Affiliate – CrossFit Saskatoon

CrossFit Total -
Snatch – 165
Clean & Jerk - 205
5k run – 21:20
500m row – 1:33
Annie - 9:00
Fran - 6:04

Fav’s – heavy leg WODs, short met-cons
Goats - met-cons over 10 minutes, any pulls or presses that involve arms above
the head. Started in Oct 2008. I love the constant challenge and skill development that
CFS provides.

Athlete Profile - Kim Fly

2010-09-03T07:59:00.000-07:00

Name: Kim Fly

Affiliate: CrossFit Regina

Height: 5’9

Age: 27

Annie: 7:08

Angie: 24.44

Rhiannon: 347

Max Clean & Jerk: 105 lb

Max Deadlift: 205 lb

Max Overhead Squat: 100 lb

Max Back Squat: 145 lb

1 km Run: 5:22

1 km Swim: 19:16

Stuff I Love: double unders, rope climbs, clean and jerks, the Bear and swimming!

Goats: box jumps, wall ball and running

Final Registration Date - September 11, 2010

2010-09-02T14:18:00.000-07:00

Hey all,
Just letting everyone know that the last day to sign-up will be Saturday September 11, 2010, one week before the competition. This will allow us enough time to put together the heats and finalize all the fine details of the event.
Please keep letting friends know about eh challenge and get a push on for those last few to sign-up. Many people seem to wait for the last minute to get this done, but do it now.
For all those affiliates attending please get on your fellow members and friends, get them to sign-up as you know they will regret it if they do not.

Final Registration Date - September 11, 2010.

Athelte Profile - Helen Outerbridge

2010-09-02T07:08:00.000-07:00

Helen Outerbridge -

Height: 5'3"

Age: 39

1 rep max's:

deadlift 250

static press 110

snatch 95

clean 120

weighted pull up 35

The girls...I've only got one as rx'd, I'm not sure why I seem to miss those days the girls are on the board....

Helen 12:28

Favourite stuff to do: pushups, pullups, toes to bar

Goats: OHS. I can't stand them. Yuck.

How I got into crossfit: I started just over a year ago. A friend of mine raved, and raved, and raved about it. Enough already!!!! So I decided to give it a try. My first WOD was Helen, coincidently, with a 15lb kettle bell and unassisted pullups. I couldn't move my arms for days....and of course, I was hooked, and then learned how to scale my workouts a little better so I could be a wee bit more functional the next day. I have the best coach: patient, yet pushy enough to motivate me through some amazing personal accomplishments, thank you Darci, and of course thank you to the other coaches as well. Although no one was around to witness my first handstand pushup, I danced around the room like it was Christmas!

I entered the challenge last year 3 months into my crossfit journey and brought 1st place in my division back to the box. I had no idea I could do that well! I'm fairly certain 1st place is not in my cards this year but the crossfit spirit and cheering that goes along with these events is going to be worth every ounce of sweat!

Athlete Profile - Angela Desjarlais

2010-09-02T07:04:00.001-07:00

Name: Angela Desjarlais-

Affiliate: CrossFit Regina
Age: 34
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 148lb

Cindy: 20+
Grace: 3:34
Fran: 4:23
Karen: 10:28
Helen: 9:58
Jackie: 9:41
Elizabeth: 11:16
Fight Gone Bad: 275
400m Run: 1:18
500m Row: 1:45

Clean & Jerk: 175lb
Snatch: 125lb
Deadlift: 300lb
Back Squat: 280lb
Overhead Squat: 155lbx3
Bench Press 185lb

Max Pull-ups: 29
Max Push-ups: 50
Consecutive DU: 80

Favorites: Bench Press, Rope Climb, HSPU's
Goat: Sit-ups, Box Jumps, one-legged squats

Stats: 2nd at 2009 Saskatoon CrossFit Challenge, 7th at 2010 Central Canada Sectionals, 30th at 2010 Canadian Regionals

Athlete Profile - Dale Hopkins

2010-09-02T07:03:00.000-07:00

Dale Hopkins

Age: 28

Weight: 190#

Height: 6'1"

Deadlift: 375#

Clean + Jerk: 210#

Snatch: 185#

Cindy: 15

500m Row: 1:27

Pullups: 36

Muscle Ups: 5

I've been at CrossFit Saskatoon for over 1.5 years now. My favorite part about the gym is the motivation that the other people give me. I had taken some adult gymnastic classes so I really enjoyed the rings, and I had taken an olympic lifting course at the University so when I got to see the programming at CrossFit, I was sold on the program right away because it was exactly what I was trying to do myself!

Athelte Profile - Devin Ralph

2010-09-01T18:13:00.000-07:00

Devin Ralph -

Angie - 21:20
Cindy - 19
Diane -5:05
Fran - 5:24
Jackie - 7:42
Back Squat - 295
Deadlift - 395
C&J - 195
Started with CFS in January of 2009.

Athlete Profile - Ava Storey

2010-09-01T18:09:00.000-07:00

Ava Storey -

Age: 26

Height: 6'

Weight: 150lb.

Consecutive Pull-Ups: 16

I have been a member at CrossFit Saskatoon since it opened 2 years ago. I have always been involved in sports, and after rowing all through university I struggled to find an athletic outlet after graduation. CrossFit never stops challenging me and never gets boring - I actually miss it when I can't go! My favourite workout is Annie, or anything that involves double-unders. My least favourite movements are push-ups and thrusters.

Athlete Profile - Robin Maier

2010-09-01T17:42:00.000-07:00

Name: Robin Maier

Affiliate: CrossFit Regina
Age: 33
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 138lb

Grace: 4:54
Fran: 5:30
Annie: 6:51
Karen: 9:55
Helen: 11:11
Jackie: 11:17
Elizabeth: 15:36
Fight Gone Bad: 253
400m Run: 1:17
500m Row: 1:47
Clean & Jerk: 140lb
Snatch: 110lb
Deadlift: 255lb
Back Squat: 210lb
Max Pull-ups: 29
Max Push-ups: 35
Consecutive DU: 100
Consecutive MU: 5

Favorites: Oly lifts, C2B Pull-ups, Muscle-ups
Goat: Push-ups, Push-ups, Push-ups

Competed in: Qualifiers 2009, Saskatoon SCFC 2009, Sectionals 2010, Regionals 2010, CrossFit Games 2010, as well as 2 Olympic WL meets

About me: I started CrossFitting at age 30 after having 2 kids. I watched Aaron do CrossFit for about 3 years before I finally decided to give it a try. Aaron started coaching me in our basement, we got our level 1 cert together in May 2007 and opened CrossFit Regina in July 2007. My first workout was 10 minute Cindy with ring rows, knee push-ups and air squats - and that is still our introductory workout in our Foundations 1 class. Growing up, I rode horses and read books... I only became an athlete in my 30s. I went from not doing any sports, to competing at the World CrossFit Games with our affiliate team in 2010!

Athelte Profile - Christine McRae

2010-09-01T07:49:00.001-07:00

Christine McRae -

Deadlift- 175# x 2

Bench Press 100#

Back Squat - 175#

Started Crossfit Stoon almost 1 year ago.. have seen major improvements in my cardio endurance, strength and overall athletic ability!

I entered into the Challenge last year, had a lot of fun and suffered some pain, but looking forward to seeing my overall improvments!

Athelte Profile - Taryn Romanowich

2010-09-01T07:48:00.000-07:00

Taryn Romanowich -

Age: 22

City: Yorkton

History: I have been CFing for about a year and a half now. Got involved by watching a friend, Trevor Hove, throw some heavy weight around at the gym one day. Genuinely interested. Showed up the next morning at 5 AM to do Fran, and as the story always goes, I got my butt kicked. Fell in love with it at that moment. First competition was this spring's challenge at CrossFit Regina. Being an athlete, I love the competition atmosphere, and for that reason, I'll be at CFS on the 18th!

Accomplishments:

Fran: 3:56

Cindy: 21 rounds

Grace: 4:14

Max C&J: 145#

Max Snatch: 110#

Consecutive Pull-Ups: 23

Hint #1 - The prowler

2010-08-31T19:01:00.000-07:00

So, we promised a hint or two each week leading up the challenge - this is the first one. In some way we will be utilizing the following.

Now I know many of you are thinking this is not much of a hint as you know we had these in our pocession for a while now, but for those who are not aware of some of the cool pieces of equipment we have here at CFS - you now do. The prowler in some way will be involved in the challenge workouts - Hint #1.

Athelte Profile - Phil "Philsner" Shilling

2010-08-31T16:08:00.000-07:00

Phil Shilling -

Age: 29
Weight: 205
Height: 6'5"
500m row: 1:30.0
Max C&J: 175
Max BS: 285 (2rep)
Consecutive Pull-ups: 20
Jackie: 10:04
Helen: 11:50 (20kg)

I discovered Crossfit on the internet, emailed Chad about it and I started at Crossfit Saskatoon in May 2009, since I've started there I've lost 50lbs and I'm in the best shape of my life. I ran a 10km in 54:17 this year with basically no training besides Crossfit. I competed in last year's challenge not really knowing what I was getting into and had a blast.

Athlete Profile - Leya Moore

2010-08-31T14:38:00.000-07:00

Leya Moore -

Height: 5’4”
Age: 35
Cindy: 23 rounds
Fran: 4:39
Nancy: 13:11
Fight Gone Bad: 310
Max Pull-ups: 23
Max Squat: 225lb
Max Deadlift:255lb
Max Clean & Jerk: 135lb
Max Snatch: 90lb
Stuff I love: Heavy deads, push ups, rope climbs, squats of all kinds
Goats: Lifting a weight above shoulder height, double unders because I really don’t like having to wear a pair of Depends in a WOD and 24 inch box jumps (oops, my fascia is showing)
Leya was on our affiliate team that went to the World CrossFit Games in California this year (see picture). She is also competing at the Prairie CrossFit Challenge coming up on September 18th at CrossFit Saskatoon. All fitness levels are welcome to sign up, as there are 3 divisions to compete in. It’s a great experience, you just have to take that first step and sign up!

Athelte Profile - Matt "BathMatt" Bathgate

2010-08-31T09:39:00.000-07:00

Matt Bathgate

Helen: 9:13
Fran: 4:12
Jackie: 6:59
Filthy Fifty: 22:25
5k Run: 21:51
400m Sprint: 1:08
Row 500m: 1:23.0

Deadlift: 420#
Back Squat: 365#
OHS: 3x240#
Snatch: 210#
C&J: 265#

Favorites: Oly Lifts
Goats: Ring Dips

I've been CrossFitting for about 2 and a half years. I found it when a rugby
buddy sent me a link to the mainpage. After poking around and watching every
video in their library I was convinced enough to try it out for myself. My
first WOD was 21-15-9 of DB Hang Squat Cleans and Pull-Ups. After that one I
couldn't straighten my arms for three days. It didn't matter though, I was
hooked.

About 3 months later I found out about of CrossFit Saskatoon and got in contact
with Chad. Joining CFS was a great learning experience in proper scaling and
being a part of a class environment. After attending some certifications and a
couple months of training at CFS I joined the coaching staff. Since then I have
been training hard, coaching athletes, competing, and having a blast being
healthy and fit.

Athelte Profile - Nolan Nicoll

2010-08-31T07:57:00.000-07:00

Nolan Nicoll-

Favourite wod's -
Fran 3:35
Cindy-20
Annie 5:35

- Nolan is from Red Deer Alberta and has attended a few CFS classes int eh past and has showed interest in competing in sectional and regional competitions int eh future. This competition will be a great experience for him on his road to next years games competitions.

Just reached 75 competitors

2010-08-30T15:13:00.000-07:00

Keep it going people this is great, we just reached 75 competitors and we only have a few weeks left to sign-up. Lets get going and push this even further. this will be an event to remember - guaranteed.

Send us your athlete Profiles

2010-08-29T16:48:00.000-07:00

The event is nearing and growing in size daily -we are getting excited to host as you should be getting excited to participate. the workouts are planned and they are going to be sure to please. We have many of the main crossfit movements planned and many new modalities that we can guarantee you have never tested in a timed event. We guarantee excitement and the unknown for all athletes. The workouts are all scalable and measurable and will truly test fitness across broad times and modal domains - we will find the prairies fittest person on September 18, 2010.

To ensure this blog stays exciting and informational we need your help! - We are looking for all participants to submit an athlete profile. Even if you do not think your times and numbers are something worth displaying to the world, we still want them. This is a chance for you to brag about the things that you do best inside the gym. We do not need a full list of everything you have ever done, but a short list of the named girls wod's, max effort lifts, and anything else you would like to make mention of is fair game, also include a bit of history - how long you have been crossfitting for and how you got involved it the sport, if you have competed before, and lastly we need a picture too. This is not mandatory, but it would be nice - send us a picture of you, preferably crossfitting, but it can be any picture (high school grad pic would be nice too).

All this info can then be sent to info@crossfitsaskatoon.ca

Thanks for your help in making the challenge better - see you all soon

Video Update on PCFC

2010-08-29T16:19:00.000-07:00

To answer many of the questions that have been asked and to clear a few issues that poeple have been having take a look at the following video.
Sorry for the length, but we had a lot to cover.

Also, take note of the NEW OFFER for each affiliate to sign their top male and female athlete up for the challenge for FREE. We are looking for the top athletes from each club to ensure that the quality of competition is high and that the prairies fittest person is truly found.

SCFC renamed

2010-08-29T16:14:00.000-07:00

The Sask CrossFit Challenge has been re-named the PRAIRIE CROSSFIT CHALLENGE.
Based on the representation of people for the challenge we thought it was better suited to have the challenge be named Prairie CrossFit Challenge (PCFC).
So far we have representation form Edmonton, Calgary, Prince Albert, Okotoks, Winnipeg, Regina, as well as a few others, we have all the prairie provinces represented and taking part. So far the sign-up is going well as we are at nearly 65 people - lets keep it rocking as the more involved the better the day.

Athelte Profile - Jaime "Jams" Benko

2010-08-29T16:06:00.000-07:00

Name: Jaime Benko (Jams)

Height: 5'10"
Affiliate: CrossFit Saskatoon
Max snatch: 120
Max C&J: 155
Max Back squat: 205
Faves : OHS, Olympic Lifts and KBS
Least Fave: Push-ups because I cant do them
Fav WOD: Fran or Grace
Least Fave WOD: Cindy

Jaime has been a member of CrossFit Saskatoon since it's inception in late 2008. Jaime has taken part in the 2009 SCFC as well as the 2010 Spring Fling, and looks forward to the challenge this September.

Athlete Profile - Sarah Stoughton

2010-08-27T20:15:00.000-07:00

Name: Sarah Stoughton
Age: 31
Height: 5’7″
Weight: 125 pounds
Cindy = 15 rounds
Fran = 6:39
Helen = 10:20
Max Snatch = 95 lb
Max Clean & Jerk = 127 lb
Max Deadlift = 237 lb Regular, 270 lb Sumo
Consecutive Pull-ups = 30
Consecutive Muscle-ups = 2

"I joined CFS in February of 2009 after Nav Toor said I should check out an introductory class. I have always been active and involved in sports, so I was pretty sure I would like CrossFit, but, turns out, I love it .......and CFS.
As for movements and WODs....there is a special place in my heart for Helen as she was the first Girl I did as Rx'd and I do love pull-ups, especially when you're feeling fresh coming off a rest day. I dread different movements on different days, but I never really look forward to Turkish Get ups because they usually result in bruises...wimpy, I know."

Athlete Profile - Shea "Sherman" T

2010-08-23T15:57:00.000-07:00

Name: Shae “Sherman” T.

Age: 30

Height: 5’9″

Weight: 185 pounds

Diane = 3:11

Fran = 3:14

Helen = 8:03

Isabel = 2:33

Jackie = 6:40

Fight Gone Bad 368

Filthy 50 18:28

Max Snatch 205 lb

Max Clean & Jerk 225 lb

Max Back Squat 325 lb

Max Deadlift 370 x5

Consecutive Pull-ups = 42

Consecutive Double-Unders = 201

Shae is from CrossFit Regina and has been there since January of 2009. We look forward to seeing you at the challenge in September Shae!

A little bit about what's going on...

2010-08-12T21:18:00.000-07:00

So I guess I didn't introduce myself. For those that don't know me, my name is Jason Trinh and I'm from CFS in Saskatoon. For those from the gym that do know me, I'm ONLY known as Tron (thanks a lot for that by the way Chad). I was introduced to CF late April of 2009 and I've been in love since. It has absolutely changed my life in many ways; I eat healthier, I feel better, I've lost weight and I am better at basically everything I do - I'm much fitter. I've improved myself physically and mentally and I owe it to CrossFit and the people that are there for the same things I am. The reason why I wanted to become a trainer was so that I could help others find what I have found, and hope that they become as motivated as I did. And thus, the reason why I'm doing this blog. I hope that through this blog I can motivate people to join the challenge, to test themselves, to meet other people who enjoy CF as well but from other gyms, but most of all, to have fun. The reason why I was intimidated by my first challenge is because I was afraid that I would just get destroyed by people who were too competitive, and let's face it...that wouldn't be fun. I have no problem now in saying that I love the competition although I look at it from a different light. I am there to compete with myself, challenge myself, and so are others. It's a matter of doing the best YOU can do, and the people to the left of you and right of you are doing the same. When you perform to the best of your ability and exceed your own personal expectations, and when others do it too, you feel an energy and an excitement that eliminates the uneasiness and tension that comes with competition. I dare anyone that has never been to a challenge to try it once and tell me afterwards that they didn't enjoy themselves. So if you're hesitant about signing up, think about what I've said. Worst case scenario, you wasted a day doing workouts, hanging out with people you see all the time at the gym.

What I'll be doing over the weeks is including videos and athlete profiles, as well as giving updates of the going-ons of the day of the challenge. I've been told there will be photo clues of what the events may be so keep your eyes peeled. To kick off the athlete profiles, I'll be telling you a bit about myself.

(Oh, and if you didn't know what I looked like before, come to the day of the challenge and this will seem familiar)

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 160 lbs

Hometown: Saskatoon, SK

Affiliate: CrossFit Saskatoon

Cindy Rounds: 18

CF Total: 945

Max Clean & Jerk: 235

Max Pull-ups: 30

Max Snatch: 165

5km Time: 25:31

Favorite WOD: Fran - although I've never done rx'd, I'd imagine I would only love her more if I did ;)

Least Favorite WOD: Fight Gone Bad

I hope I've cleared some things up about the challenge and that I've inspired someone who was hesitant about joining to join. So click here to sign up if I have :)

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2010-08-10T21:36:00.000-07:00

For all of you that haven't done so already, registration for the fall challenge is now available by clicking the following link:

SCFC Registration

For those of you who have already registered, you can look forward to a day that promises to be filled with excitement, challenges, and a great opportunity to meet members of other CrossFit communities. If you are new to CF or are unsure of whether or not the challenge is for you, just talk to anyone that has been to the 2009 SCFC or 2010 Spring Fling. There are three divisions for males and females, with scaled workouts that allow you to compete with others of the same fitness level. As the day of the competition draws nearer, I will be updating this blog with whatever news I come across, such as the number of competitors, videos of WODs (explaining movement standards), as well as pictures and profiles of competing athletes. If anyone has any photos they would like to submit or if you have any suggestions on improving the blog, please feel free to e-mail me and I'll do my best to accommodate.

Happy training all ;)

Jason @ CFS