Our resident box jump champ Ali took off for the Gulf of Mexico last month to put his paramedic skills to good use assisting those involved in the massive clean up efforts of the BP oil spill. He included some amazing (and sad) pictures of the devastation the spill has caused.
Despite the long hours, he’s managed to get into the globo gym and do some CrossFit workouts with some pretty hilarious results. Be safe and we look forward to seeing you back in the box at the end of the month. Watch out Sonic, that handstand in the sand is looking pretty good…-CN
Yo,
what up man. It’s Ali. Just checkin in with the gym. I’m out here at the Gulf of Mexico working as a Paramedic. I’ll be back in Sacramento on the 28th. Looks like I’ve been missing some killer workouts. There are no Crossfit gyms out here anywhere around me, i looked. I did go to a local gym here and i did Fran, the locals just looked at me all weird. One guy came up to me afterwards and told me to “take my time and i won’t get so tired”. So i’ve been doing my own mini workouts when i get up for work at 3:00 am. Then i don’t get out of work until 9:00 pm. Sux, i feel like i’m super out of shape. Can’t wait to get back to a normal schedule. Here are a couple pics from the BP oil spill out here on the beaches. I also included a pic of me working on my handstand holds. I’ve been practicing in the sand, i figure when i get back ill be able to compete with Sonic…….maybe. Hope all is well at the box. Ill see you guys in a couple weeks.
Ali
Strength WOD:
Power Clean 1 RM
Rest 5 mins
21-15-9
Box Jumps 30″/24″
HSPU’s
KB Swings 70/55
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Also, a hearty goodbye goes out to Allen who is getting ready to leave for a month long trip to India. Upon his return, he will begin a Master’s program in Nutrition at the University of Utah. Way to smack “Fran” around on your way out the door. Best of luck Allen, you are always welcome at ARCFit!-CN
Thanks for the help this morning Chad! There was no way i was getting a PR today without a little encouragement. See you when you get back to the box Ali!
Posted by Casey | July 14, 2010, 9:29 amHey Ali we have a new HUGE box wating for you to jump on!! With plates stacked on it of course!
Posted by GyGy | July 14, 2010, 1:07 pmJust got done with jits training and didn’t have time to write this. Just wanted to say awesome job everyone did this morning. Had some good PR’s!! Casey your welcome! There was no way you were leaving the box without hitting that PR!
Afternoon crew lets make it happen!
Ali nice handstand! Miss you man!
Posted by chad | July 14, 2010, 1:56 pmI’m highly interested in the new box…….
Posted by Ali | July 14, 2010, 2:51 pmGood job to everyone this morning!!
Posted by Larry | July 14, 2010, 3:10 pmIt’s not right, Gy teasing you about the big box…
Posted by Christian | July 14, 2010, 4:11 pmStill practicing your handstands Ali? When are we having our handstand contest???
We miss ya!
Posted by Sonic | July 14, 2010, 5:19 pmFirst week of august Sonic. Its on.
Posted by Ali | July 15, 2010, 6:30 pm