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September 21, 2008

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The Grand Opening WOD at CrossFit Ventura makes its mark upon new member Matthew Cressley.

CrossFit Inferno offers a 9/11 WOD that looks pretty tough: [wmv] [mov]

Posted by Lisbeth at September 21, 2008 12:05 AM

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Great picture of a tremendous effort!!! Welcome to CFV!!!

oh, and for the official record, that is Matt Crossley happily bleeding away!

Comment #1 - Posted by: Jenkins_CFV at September 21, 2008 1:22 AM

Great work Crossley! You are now the official "bleeder" here at CFV...awesome!!!

-CJ

Comment #2 - Posted by: CJ_CF Ventura at September 21, 2008 1:32 AM

Strong work, boys.

Comment #3 - Posted by: Pat at September 21, 2008 5:10 AM

Very cool.

Comment #4 - Posted by: RV-KY at September 21, 2008 9:54 AM

Well done CF Inferno. You could not have made that any truer to form. All of us from the CrossFit Central Edmonton community applaud your work and are humbled by your effort.

Comment #5 - Posted by: chrisfromedmonton at September 21, 2008 9:55 AM

Great video. Keep it up.

Comment #6 - Posted by: Mark S. from LaLanne at September 21, 2008 1:56 PM

Congratulations, and welcome, CrossFit Ventura! Glad to see more CrossFits opening up in Ventura County. I'll be sure to spread the good word and get some of my friends out there to visit.

Comment #7 - Posted by: Mike Goldberg at September 21, 2008 4:31 PM

As a crossfitter I'm all about pushing through a WOD and know what it's like to have painful calluses...

but am I the only one who thinks this picture is just a little lame? Bleeding calluses, okay I know what they are...I wish I could articulate my thought on this better, but the pic (not the person in it) is cheesey.

Comment #8 - Posted by: leah at September 21, 2008 5:45 PM

Thanks Mike, we really appreciate all your support!

leah,
the picture was taken after Matt put forth a truly phenomenal effort during our opening workout. I felt his bleeding calluses helped capture just how hard he pushed with us that day.

I'll try to let Matt know that he needs take better care of his hands during our workouts so I can take some photos that don't look so "cheesy"...

Comment #9 - Posted by: Jenkins_CFV at September 21, 2008 6:32 PM

Sorry to have to say this guys, but letting your hands get to that point is just f'ing stupid. I've been doing Crossfit for over 2 years and have no problem putting on gloves when my hands start to get mangled.

Comment #10 - Posted by: Don King at September 21, 2008 7:21 PM

That was an awesome grand opening and Matt's a savage!

Comment #11 - Posted by: Ben_UCSB at September 21, 2008 7:32 PM

Great tribute guys and strong work.

Comment #12 - Posted by: Dan S at September 21, 2008 7:37 PM

I'm reminded of Rippetoe, who says

"When you go out and buy a pair of gloves, make sure that you get the purse to go along with them."

Comment #13 - Posted by: StrikeFO, CrossFit Camp Pendleton at September 21, 2008 8:22 PM

Generally speaking, the people who think pushing to the point of a ripped callus is stupid are the people who are looking for an excuse to stay in their comfort zone.

Rip your hands every now and then...it's good for the soul!

Comment #14 - Posted by: Zach @ CFLV at September 21, 2008 8:56 PM

Awesome tribute Inferno. A truly inspiring effort. And a great song too! Haven't heard AIC used in many WOD videos! Keep up the great work

Comment #15 - Posted by: Mark at OTG at September 22, 2008 6:47 AM

You Tell Everyone At The Games That Ripped Their Hands That They Are F'cking Stupid. Intensity And Perserverance Are 2 Words That Come To Mind.

Comment #16 - Posted by: Mase at September 22, 2008 10:04 PM

Unbelievable tribute. Great work Inferno.

Comment #17 - Posted by: Monica @ Boston at September 24, 2008 8:57 PM

#8
You are sorry for saying it.........I try really hard to not respond to moronic post....its obvious by your comment how intense you are on your workouts.........please don't rip on something your not familiar with......