hell ya lets get it

Anyone else think what is going on in this photo is a bad idea?

NO WAY!!! last wednesday i programmed our box for a 400m walking lunge but every 10 steps you stop and do 5 chest to ground pushups. LOL!!!

@ #2 Hank S.

No. I think a pregnant women's level of fitness dictates what she is capable of while pregnant. Taking into account hx of pregnancy and risk factors - Cheresa is strong capable woman (and a ER nurse at Children's Hospital).

Here we go again.....we have this perception that pregnant women are fragile....I think it's great! I'm guessing she'll do better through labor than most.

Well, at least my hands will have a chance to heal from today's WOD...

Last time I did this I could not sit for a WEEK!!

Did this one Wednesday.

9:47 in Flack. 382 Steps. Ipod helps

#& Cookie~ me going down stairs is quite comical right now after this WOD!

I keep telling myself "It's a good hurt!"

And, I agree with #4~Matt Chan. Having given birth to 3 children I can testify to knowing what limits I could push my body to while pregnant.

I did this a few weeks ago, took about 18 minutes. A LOT harder than it looks on paper

M/22/145lbs/5'6

re:comment #5 (waderpro) I don't think the perception from Hank S. is that "pregnant women are fragile". I hear him saying that he is concerned about an accidental injury that would affect mom AND baby. $hit happens. Even to very fit, strong, capable crossfit baby-mommas who are ER nurses at childrens hospitals. All that doesn't make you immune to accidents.

Sorry Crossfit.....got a problem with advocating a pregnant woman of 30 weeks doing these types of exercises. I agree with Melissa....accidental injuries are much higher for the mother and baby. Just blew the wind out of my sail for Crossfit by seeing this picture!

wow. 400m walking lunge is gonna hurt!

Cool! This will give me a chance to do some Deadlift as well.

Ack...again with the unsubstantiated "I think" silliness about what is or is not good for pregnant women. Same stuff Mrs. bingo heard when she taught aerobics for pregnant women in the 80's.

Hank S., what data do you have to support your statement? How about you, MDMellissa? Kelli b.? This "conversation" always reminds me of the dogma for heart attack patients in the 60's and 70's--the experts all said "I think" it's better to sit on your keister for weeks after an MI to "protect" your heart. Turns out that was exactly 180 degrees wrong. Kinda like the " I think flopping after exercise increases your cardiac risk." Turns out the EP data says just the opposite. Data rocks.

Take a spin over to CrossfitMom.com for measured CF for pregnant women. Stuff happens every time you get out of bed, pregnant or not. Bring data to support your "I think."

Musings to come...

Alright, I was just thinking about this one the other day, wondering when it would come up again. I love this wod!

Today, a friend and I have decided to do our own hero wod, for a good friend of ours, Cpl. Christopher "CJ" Boyd, 22, of Palatine, Ill., who was killed in action on August 19th, 2010, while serving with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He is survived by his wife, Danielle Boyd, and his twin boys, Jack and Evan, age 2.

This one's for you brother, you are sorely missed:

"C.J."

5 rounds for time:

400m run
25 L-pull ups
25 push ups

Many activities are effective to maintain a level of fitness during pregnancy. With two small sons, I understand the "itch" to continue training hard through pregnancy, but I didn't include exercises like Cheresas heavy back squat because the increasing baby bump tends to create balance issues in later pregnancy that would (in my opinion) make the exercise too risky for baby. I wish Cheresa a safe delivery and a healthy baby :)

Today, a friend and I have decided to do our own hero wod, for a good friend of ours. We picked the exercises based on things we remember doing often during "pt" while serving with him...

Cpl. Christopher "CJ" Boyd, 22, of Palatine, Ill., who was killed in action on August 19th, 2010, while serving with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He is survived by his wife, Danielle Boyd, and his twin boys, Jack and Evan, age 2.

This one's for you brother, you are sorely missed:

"C.J."

5 rounds for time:

400m run
25 L-pull ups
25 push ups

BTW...that is one great quote.

Last time I got 23:08, 326 steps. I wonder how much I'll improve?

she puts the Baby in "Light Weight, BABY!" Ya Buddy!

new to crossfit, but cant't wait to try this

as a physician (though not and OB) I'm gonna echo the other sentiments posted earlier--this is not a good idea in the 3rd trimester.

It doesnt matter how fit you are, extreme valsalva (the increase in intra-abdominal pressure that occurs with heavy lifts) could induce placental abruption or preterm labor. Preterm labor and delivery is at a much higher risk for maternal and fetal complications. Air squats--sure. pushups--sure. Burpees, sprints, and heavy lifts not a good idea.

Fit or not, able to or not, I find it disturbing that Crossfit endorses a lift like that at 30 weeks ante-partum.

M/5'6/35/165

as RX'd 9:06/387 steps

Afghanistan

man leave her alone..she's doin her...GATA crossfit

Question: How do the times for these wods get on the main site. It seems that the times posted, whether or not they are the fastest displayed on the comments section, are only from higher profile athletes. Obviously a lot of the higher profile athletes are going to get good times, but anybody else feel like Crossfit HQ is displaying an odd bias?

Yeah Cheresa!!! Keep it up! I did it all through my pregnancy as well and it really helped me a ton!!!! Your little one will be thanking you years from now!!! When are you due and are you having a girl or a boy?! Congrats!!!

The walking lunge workouts are what I call sleepers - they don't look bad until you're about a quarter of the way into them. Should be fun!

As far as Cheresa squatting, good for her. And you know what, everyone should keep there opinions, which is what they all are, to themselves. This forum is for posting about the workouts, not second guessing what CrossFit chooses to put on THEIR website. Keep your opinions to yourselves, and post your times or comments pertaining to the workout.

AK, out.

@#14 bingo: I am not a doctor, pregnant woman, or exercise expert, so I can make no authoritative claims about what is/is not a good choice of exercise while 30 weeks pregnant. So, I looked at Crossfit Mom like you suggested. It states very clearly that women in their 3rd trimester should only do bodyweight squats (not past 90 degrees). In fact, I looked over the first 10 pages of programming on the site (from today all the way back to 5/14/10) and not once did I see a workout involving squats with weights exceeding 65#. How does the "measured CF" you cite support/defend the photo on today's WOD (115# BS with chains)?

Safe or not for Mom and Baby is up to Mom and her coach, that hopefully knows her well enough to allow weight and intensity she can safely handle. That's goes for prego or not. I'm more apt to notice the misuse of the chains. If only a few links are on the floor at the bottom of her squat, they might as well have used plates.

Quote from my wife's doctor when she was pregnant, with regard to her question, "can I still exercise?" He repied,"do what you are used to doing as long as it doesn't hurt."

There seems to be an assumption here that Cheresa is doing her max 1 rep here. I work out with Cheresa and she's a strong gal, which really makes me doubt that to be the case. Perhaps the nay-sayers and MDs can chill out a bit here.

re: 30 weeks = couch bound:

Prove it naysayers. Show me the data. Post links, post papers...anything. Particularly you doctors. Let's see the data.

I know plenty of women who have had miscarriages sitting on their asses.

Sally R:

Have you seen the times posted in the "comments" section? They are random and widely distributed.

I think this pic ROCKS!!!!!!!

I have to say this is a bad idea! A mother to be needs to start putting her baby first inside of herself, this is a selfish act. You only have nine months to make sure your new baby will be healthy and give them a healthy start in life. You can work out after you deliver your new precious life. I'm not saying "don't work out while you're pregnant" I worked out until I delivered two healthy boys. I just didn't do such exercise that put my child or myself at risk. I am an advocate for elite physical fitness, however there a time to cut back to ensure the wellbeing of your new baby and yourself. I wish the best for the mother to be and her new baby! Crossfit this picture was a little disturbing....

Accidents can happen anywhere. She is probably far more likely to get into an accident in her car than she is doing squats. Fitness and staying healthy is something that should not stop with pregnancy.

Great picture. I think the naysayers should understand that any WOD is about knowing your limits. . . 105# squats, even with chains, are perfectly within most peoples limits. It's jumping to a big conclusion to assume that Cheresa is doing something dangerous or reckless. And I agree with Greg's #32 comment. We should all do our own thing. You rock Cheresa.

I don't know for certain but I am willing to bet she has probably talked to her OB/GYN about exercise limitations. So personally I think it doesn't really matter what any of us think, good or bad. As long as the father, the mother and the doctor are okay with it then us non medical personnel can't judge.

Wow, all I could do when I was pregnant was puke.

wrt the picture... since when did 105#'s become a heavy squat? Chains or not this seems appropriately scaled. From what I've seen balance issues arise when people change their body proportions w/o continued lifting. Given that she is doing what she is doing it appears that balance is not an issue. And remember: everything's relative. Oh, and belief does not dictate reality. Reality goes on it's merry way regardless of what we believe.

I like the pic. Her choice her body. I don't get worked up over stuff like that.. Omg n stuff just to be on the negative.. if it makes her feel right with herself then baby will feel good and relaxed because mommy does,.. I'm sure she was careful and safe about it.. Shes not doing drugs or drinking in the pic so lighten up people.. If she was doing burpees then I would be upset..

Not to sound like a jerk but am I the only one that thinks the times by the athletes posted for this workout are too high? I feel like I must be doing something wrong but I can accomplish a 400m walking lunges in under 7 minutes without any weight. If this involved carrying a 45 lb plate then I might understand...

suggestions...Inov8 flats (I believe they are the 270's) or nike free? Wondering if ayone has had any luck with either.

barefoot on concrete as RX'd 6:05 (pr)

I love the pic! This is not selfish or dangerous. Staying strong and active right up until THE day is the best way to ensure an uneventful delivery and a healthy baby. The weight is clearly not approaching her 1RM. Barring any unusual complications or MSK issues, that is the way to go. Well done, Mom.

#6 I was thinking the exact same thing!

jepp, Photo = Bad Idea

This is a very worrying picture. Women's joints loosen up around the hips to allow child birth increasing the risk of back problems such as SI Dysfunction without squatting BW. It is just selfish, dangerous and really sad that CF would choose to show and promote a women 30 weeks pregnant doing such a movement. Keeping active is very important but this is crazy, and reading the rest of the CF community whooping like a bunch of typical Americans is just wrong.

#12 kelli b.. if you got no wind in your sail, you can always row!! :)

400m walking lunge, 10m turn-around.

12:38, 360 steps

Never done a walking lunge before... I should have gone faster to start with, but hey, now I've got an easy time to beat :)

http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-lift-weights-during-pregnancy_4345.bc

This is just one answer. Again it always depends on the individual. There are always different answers out there. Keep in mind that it is up to the family. They probably won't care what we say. Keeping that in mind, let's focus on the workout and not the picture.

I guess we should just put women on bed rest as soon as they are pregnant...Oh wait, maybe we should allow the individual and her doctor make appropriate, informed decisions rather than make comments from the peanut gallery. I work out with Cheresa and know that she makes all WOD decisions with her pregnancy in mind.

Thank you Blake.

Even though crossfit is a group of fitness outsiders essentially, we are pretty closed minded. Again if her doctor says it is okay then let it be okay. Who are any of us to judge? Let's do the WOD and move on!

403 steps 22:03
Bad! I have to work on my balance

m/35/220/5 11

42/m/176cm/73kg

320 steps in 8:06

Distance measured with garmin street navigation system. I doubt this was really 400m, because last time it took me 360 steps in 9:44.

OMG last time i did this....OUCH i still remember the pain.....CANT WAIT!

WHEN A WOD LIKE THIS DOESNT SAY FOR TIME DOES IT MEAN NOT TO TIME IT? YESTERDAYS WOD DIDNT SAY FOR TIME EITHER...ANYONE???

10:40

Quadzilla!!

400 steps done in 16:30

Quads are in a mess

26/m/5'11"/205
13:52 366 steps.

11:50 with 346 steps
PR is 9:29 with 325 steps

If I had any of my clients squatting with chains at 30 weeks pregnant alarm bells would be ringing.

There is no heroism in endangering yourself or your unborn child like that, and I really don't think such boundless idiocy should be trumpeted on the front page of a website for a fitness movement you want people to take seriously.

But then it's all fun and games until something tragic happens, isn't it?

@#2

Yup, she needs lifting shoes. Just think, will she be teaching a new generation to lift in sneakers?

Won't someone thing of the children!

#63

It says post time and # of steps at the bottom...so it is for time

10:31 as rx'd

26:49-360.

16:03, 400 steps exactly

17:15
around 375 steps.. forgot to count the first 100m so estimated.

12:08 as rx´d.

Crossfit Norrtaelje sweden

200 meter Walking lunge

tt = 17:18

Yeah i don't care for pregnant women to lift heavy.My doc told me don't lift anthign heaviert han 2 gallons of milk.I mean why risk it and push harming your precious baby.No need for attention and showing off cuz it ain't sexy or brave or whyever they do it.
I have 3 kids myself and alone working utnil delivery sucked a$$

12:01 400 steps

11:53, 373 steps

Last time: 13:53

Also press 3RM PR attempt, 155 lbs, failed. Made up for it with 3x5 at 90% (135 lbs)

I really hope her gym has the crossfit RRG paid up. Physicians are guided by common sense, medical knowledge, and--very strongly--by the interest of lawsuits. Maybe the more this community has to deal with them the more they will realize the danger in endorsing a potentially dangerous practice. Seriously, if I were main site, I would take that down. All it takes is some yahoo out there to try this with too much weight and abrupt her placenta and lose a child. Any lawyer and jury would agree that this is an instructive photo endorseing this practice. Gone would be your cavaleir attitudes and your money.

2010-08-22: 11:00. HS Track. 5:01 at 200.
2009-11-25: 13:44. HS track.

CrossFit sri ram ashram,India

Only Guttam did Today's WOD in
8:10 min.

hey pregnant lady, you are awesome. if that doesn't induce your labor, what will. I love the heavy chain idea!

My 15th officially logged WOD:

400 meter Walking lunge

As Rx'd: 17:20

NOTES
- Used iPhone app to measure distance, hope it was accurate
- Ouch!!!

As Rx'd 12:45 (~375 Steps)

Sunday musings (thinking of the children)...

1) Goals. "Climb high. Climb far. Your goal the sky, your aim the star." From the pillars outside West College @ Williams College.

2) Expectations. I find that the fewer expectations I have the happier and more successful I am. The kicker here, of course, is to understand the essential difference between "expectation" and "goal". Expectations are yearnings, desires that may or may not respect the want/need meter. They take on a life of their own, make demands, constantly drain our emotional silos, creatures of the right brain. Expectations tend not to remain static, rather they evolve and grow, oft times becoming an unreachable star, always just out of reach.

Goals, on the other hand, remind me of targets. Fixed, purposely placed, their achievement amenable to strategy and tactics. Well-laid goals tend to be the result of more left-brain thinking with only a little right brain seasoning. They lend themselves to measurement, and progress can be both noted and celebrated as the journey unfolds.

In the end it was the expectation, the desire that undid Gatsby, eh? "[He] believed in the green light, the orgast!c future that year by year recedes before us."

3) Sea Ospreys. Each year when we visit Cape Cod we are treated to the theater of a nesting pair of sea ospreys who set up their household on a platform in our back yard. In recent years we have been there when the parents are pushing the chicks out of the nest to fly. Funny, I just noticed the timing this year.

Mrs. Bingo and I will become empty nesters in a week. I think we'll be OK, although it will probably be harder on me than her because I've spent more 1-on-1 time with Lil'bingo than my other two. Even so, we've been planning, in training for this for some 20 years.

Another milestone kinda snuck up on us while we've been perseverating on the empty nest: "The Heir" is almost ready to completely leave the nest, to graduate from college, to fly. Whoa...how did THAT happen? How is that even possible? Not fair! Throw the flag...piling on...I only get a year to figure out how to handle THAT?

Here's a funny stat: 10 years ago 1/3 of parents were giving some sort of significant financial "help" to their adult children; today that number is 2/3. Another one: in the last 20 years the average age of first marriage has increased by ~5.5 years. The nest, for some, apparently never empties.

In all the years I've been visiting this particular part of the Cape I've never seen more than 2 adult Ospreys in the nest. About 18 weeks after birth the young start to fly, returning to the nest for food, shelter, an education in Ospreyhood. At roughly 22 weeks they're gone, off to the wild, and Momsprey and Dadsprey head a little south until it's time to build next year's nest. Weird little symmetry/metaphor thing here, huh? Cheresa and her partner are 10 weeks away from filling their nest, 18 years from first flight, 22 from...well, what exactly?

I guess we'll see chez Bingo in a year or so. The goal has always been to produce successful, independent offspring, capable of unaided flight and off into the big wide world. Gotta be honest, a little bit of expectation has snuck in here as well. But the goal remains the same, the details have just changed a tiny bit. New tactics, same strategy, but the goal is to be the new 1/3. Got a year to figure it out.

I'll see you next week...

Musings in the filter, around #78...

11:33, 332 steps rx

400m run 1:06
Rest 3 min
Today's wod rx'd 12:45
Rest 3 min
400m run 1:14

M/42/5'11"/180

12:34 (346 steps) (PR--previous PR 19:40 (376 steps))

11:37

Dan - if it doesn't interest you skip it. Reading Bingo's musings isn't compulsory and there is no test. Personally think they add a little extra colour into the community experience here on main page. Not essential but very good to have.

Cheers, kempie

17:53 (2 min off pace from last time)

13.17 pr by 30 sec

415 steps prev was 441

hands on hips and larger steps helped...

Thanks Bingo for all the above posts.

Cheresa - awesome!

Risk reward, it's the same equation all day every day, and each individual has the right by their creation to choose for themselves.

Don't know why folks get so worked up over a maternal rock star athlete doing something easy for her. Don't know why anyone would assume - literally with no idea how much weight the woman's lifting relative to her PR - she's doing something unusual.

And really not sure why I'm reading all these absurd opinionators and giving a crap. Ridiculous. Paul

8:50, 380 lunges

21:29

ran 2 miles- 17:00
400m walking lunge- about 11:00; 342 steps
ran 2 miles- 18:30- my legs were smoked

340 steps 23:15

What a masochistic, sadistic event.
382 steps, 12:43

340 steps. 12:44

14:26, no idea the steps

m/44/5'5"/165
500m 462 steps (1 lap around block)
23:42 w/ 20lb vest

Stop the hatin cause that's isn't what this community stands for. The coolest part of CF is the community and the praise we give each other for accomplishing amazing tasks. High fives for our first ________ or any PR, that's what is so different about us.

We don't care how you do against the world, we care that you are healthier and stronger then yesterday. Cheresa shows that a seasoned CF'r can largely pull back on her lifts and keep training. She is adding to data showing this is possible and heck if any of you hear Coach speak, "You show me the data and validate what you're doing is delivering results."

400 walking lunges (not meters, actual steps): 11:16. Bodyweight of 92 kg. Length of 184 cm.

as rx'd, very painful 13 mins

13:30 - Posted by CF-WOD for Android

10:37 as Rxd
Steamy day in the midwest!

Steamy day in the midwest!
10:37
Enjoyed this one.

37:07

9:58 363 steps

28 days until I'm Masters eligible.

First 50 steps 1 min
100 steps 2:15
1/2 way 4:51
200 steps 5:05 (2:50)
300 steps 8:14 (3:08)
63 steps (1:44)

M/38/213lbs/6'3"

As Rx'd 14:21

My legs are talking to me now . . .

cheresa, you look amazing!

need some rest, going to do this tomorrow...with knee pads!

12:20 rxd

Done a few weeks ago at the beach on fluffy sand. 400 steps 12:19 (aprox)

f/26/150/5'5"

As Rx'd:
22:52, 409 lunges

ouch. but a good ouch.
it's gonna be a long 12-hour night shift tonight at the hospital... limplimplimp... :)

I agree that there should be more chains on the floor, but what if this is only 50-60% of her 1RM and she is only doing a few reps? What if she is bracing her abs but not holding her breath? It is theoretically possible that she is experienced enough and has access to enough information to make an informed decision. It is also possible that she made the decision on her own, and that those viewing are assumed to be responsible enough to do their own research and make their own decisions.

22:28-417 steps

m/28/219/5'11"

As Rx'd:
27:00 400 lunges

no accurate distance measurement, so decided to go with 400 lunges. Pain, ouch, just started crossfit last week. The Army should adopt you guys, we'd be in much better shape.

11:45 368 steps

M/30/210#/6'1"

8:08. 363 steps. Tried to start conservatively, first 100m in 2:20. All strides unbroken, but was struggling to keep from falling apart the last 50m

8:17 (403 steps)

time 8:17 (403 steps)

35 yom 205 bwt

burgener warmup
sprint technique work

wod
400m lunges (1st 100 w/ 20lb weighted vest)
time 10:41 pr by over 3 minutes
approx. 350 steps

did cfe cooldown

age 20 bw 170

same as brian.

10:35 last 100 with 20# vest

12:25 last time 13:27 341 steps

14:35 380 steps, 20 mile bike ride afterwards

m/34/6'4"/209#

11:46
380 lunges

800 world record for David Rudisha today 1:41.09... wicked athlete, amazing time.

Can't. Feel. My. Legs. Great WOD

Here's an Albert Einstein quote I'm sure everyone here will enjoy:
He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would fully suffice. This disgrace to civilization should be done away with at once. Heroism at command, senseless brutality, deplorable love-of-country stance, how violently I hate all this, how despicable and ignoble war is; I would rather be torn to shreds than be a part of so base an action! It is my conviction that killing under the cloak of war is nothing but an act of murder.--Einstein

Great time Jim D. It looks like us old timers are in trouble.......

"heavy" is reletive. Her pre-pregnancy fitness and workout norms are a huge factor here. It doesn't look like she's loaded up for a PR. This seems like a reasonable action for her.

I think it's awesome that she continued to work out at 30 weeks.

12:49, 417 lunges this is more an issue of pain tolerance than muscular fatigue - clearly I need to work on pain tolerance.

#88 Dan

Bingo a very respected member of this great community. And it is a much better place with him in it. He has already forgot more about crossfit than you or I will ever know.

Thank you Bingo for all of your inspirational, informative and interesting post!

Jeff

23:55 (not PR), 296 steps (PR).

392 @ 16:32.8

Finished 30 day Paleo challenge Thursday, had a no carb left behind weekend, blaahhh, knew I was going to have to push through this one. Going back on tomorrow.

13:55 (PR), around 370 steps

Last time- 18: something

as rx'd:
25:43
378 lunges

as rxd
9:34 with 424 steps

As rx'd: 14:57

*around track and knee to ground

387 steps
14:something (clock without a second hand)

Love the picture! I'm 36 weeks pregnant and love continuing on with my crossfitting and the new crossfit community I have found at crossfitmom.com! Also love the fact that we are stepping away from the idea that pregnant woman should not lift anything and the progressive movement away from what was thought was correct with pregnancy and birth. Us pregnant woman have an innate sense of what it right and wrong for us and our babies. Healthy and strong = the best way to accomplish an amazing birth!!!

15:39 and 387 steps for Dad
22:45 and 466 steps for Mom, who, 12-plus years ago, swam a mile the day before our oldest was born

The WOD was on a long driveway and only partially on grass. We could have flown along much faster if we weren't knocking knees against the asphalt.

did 400 walking lunges. 400m for me was probobly around 370. Wasn't sure so just went for and did 400.
12:28

F/40/177/5'11"

last time I did this workout my legs were messed up for a while. Today I did a variation.

I used our new squat racks we just got for our garage gym.
5 sets of 5 reps back squats
135 - 155 - 175 - 185 - 195

then I did 200 walking lunges. I will feel those.

M/35/6'4"/195

9:23 apx 300 steps--track is a bit short so added a backstretch portion

38 weeks pregnant here. wish i could be doing what Cheresa is doing. I stopped CF and running between 6-7 months because working the the med surg, going to school and handling a 2yr old was tiresome for me. So, I decided once we had the baby and I was cleared, I'd have all the time in the world to start WODding again.

My feelings on the picture are mixed but I must say I'm proud of her. My friend and fellow trainer, Lauren was just featured in the Journal not too long ago. She's yet another awesome example of a pregnant CFer mom. :)

In the end, everyone is at risk for something. It's all a matter of knowing what you're capable of. There's always a fine line--pregnant or not.

11:19 lost count of the steps

As rxd
385 steps
15:56

1/4 mile

406 steps
12:38

as rx'd:

400m (432 steps)

16:51

M/49/6'3"/195

as rx'd
12:07 354 steps

then ran 400m

12:10
400m walking lunge with 2 35# dumbbells

m/29/6'0"/165

m/51/160
380 steps approx 467 meters 16 min(broken)

Day 25 Post Op rotator cuff debridement
physical therapy
m/52/6’/218

400 meter Walking lunge
time 13:16
last time 15:08
386 lunges I think
temp at the track 103 degree.

20:49 with a 25 pound backpack.

I have really fallen off the wagon here. Got a nightstick fracture in my arm and took a long break from xfit...like 3 weeks. Jumped back in with today's WOD. Felt great!

400m walking lunge...one lap at the high school track.

11:31

Hardcore use of chains!!!!!

16:14.

10:09

i cant feel my legs

m/21/175

16.30 364 steps

As rx'd: 12:29, 396 steps.

Bootylicious.

49 / 179

15:14 with 390 steps

15 yo son Ian - 16:05 in 371 steps

Jeff,
That's why I love this country, We can all state our OPINIONS freely.
Harsh criticism is not the norm from me, if I offended I apologize

rx'd + 20# backpack

14:20

1 hr. good, solid bodyboarding w/ Mikey, Robb, John, and Sam.

Amazingly good waves for the summer months, and something even more shocking for Santa Cruz in August: SUN! Yahoo, what a good day.

50/m/145
11:00

I don't know whether or not pregnant lifting is appropriate, all I know is it turns me on. 14:18 365steps. Hammys and glutes=destroyed
M/25/6'3/220#

M/22/70"/190#

As rx'd

18:43

I imagine that my legs will be feeling this one tomorrow!

26/m/5'11"/175
As rx'd at track
17:19 340 steps
Last time 12:40 384 steps
I am trying to come up with excuses: hot, hit knee real hard in first 100, sleepy, wussitis.
I just plain sucked this one up. Took too many breaks I guess. Was at a high school track and at the 300 mark I looked at the fence and saw a sign that said "no passes out" and I thought, "that's easy for you to say"(haha).

35/F/128

After I completed these I was informed that the track is longer than 400 meters...

19:38

14:44; 404 steps (pr by 2:46 and 2 steps)

Did at high school track, 30 degrees Celcius & heavy gusting winds. Was going to do handstand practice as warm up but wind was gusting too strong.

This wod will mess you up!

M/43/5'9/200

No track so I had to use a high school soccer field. Thought it was 100m in length but some Google research showed me a pitch’s length can vary between 90m-110m, damn European "football," can't the Europeans ever make a firm decision? Does everything nowadays have to be so squishy? Anyway, enough of my jingoistic rant about our European friends.
reps: 432 (knee to grass)
time: 15:32
Odd thing I noticed...as I tired my form went from straight steps forward to a sort of sumo step. Sharp pinch in the right MCL reminded me to tighten my hip flexors and gluteus, and keep my form straight. ALso noticed a lack of balance with the sumo step which disappeared when I focused on a straight stride.

Cheresa: Get some! Don't worry about the naysayers. Only you know your abilities. One question though did you always have a wide stance when back squatting or is that a modification from your pregnancy? Did you feel stable? Going off the chains it looks like the weight is over your toes vice your heels and your chin seems low, but that could just be from the right front camera angle.

M/50/153/1-1-06

12:48. PR

took my time
357 steps 15min

34/f/5'7/130
As rx'd at track
9:47, 399 steps
This was only my 7th team WOD ;)

39M/5'10"/170#

W/U: 400m walk; 400m jog.

As Rx: 10:13 (396 lunges).

C/D: 400m backwards jog; 400m walk; shoulder press, 3x5 at 45-95-135#; 145x3; 155x1.

New PR by 1:00 (and 2 fewer lunges). Done on outdoor track (77F, 69% humidity). Back knee "kissed" the ground at bottom; full extension at top

33M/6'1"/180

For a total 400m:
100m Walking Lunge
50 Double-Unders

19:57...DUs went to crap after 200m

12:54 418 steps and SOAKED!!!

Bingo = <3 ! For the gentleman not interested in his muuings, your loss. My Sunday isnt complete without em! Rock on Cheresa! If the good Lord blesses me with another, I hope to keep cf'g as long as I can :)

M/22/171/6'2"

Back Squat: 3x5
225-245-265(PR)

As Rx'd:

12:11 (PR)
381 Steps

24:24
previous 20:00 (325 m)

M/44/180

DL 3x5
Press 3x5

WOD As Rx'd 16:13. Lost count of steps.

11:17

First 100m w/37.5 lb Bulgarian Bag
Steps: Not a clue due to effort to remain standing!

12:24
as rx'd
last time:12:55

I forgot to count the steps.
Did this next to a 25m pool.
I need to wear some sort of pad on the knees for next time, a
t-shirt will do.

30/M/140/5'10

PR From 25 Nov 09 is 8:48

Today the time was slower, I also stopped a couple of times, tomorrow I am doing yesterday's WOD since I took yesterday off. Have a nice one everybody.

AS RX'D

11:59

SANTI

32yo M 175lb 5’10”
CFWU x 3, 3 HSPU to 3” stack, 5 pull ups, 5 ring dips per round
Walking lunge 5-5

As rx’d: 17:10, 369 steps
Foam roll after
Compared to 091125: 19:25 ~350 steps

Here come the DOMS..

59/M/202 - 16:17

49/F/125 - 16:26

27:17 on the track. 375 lunges.

Approx. 430 steps- 18:17

16:04 in 377 steps in Sand.

PS: Redskins Defensive Lineman Albert Hanesworth apparently got Rhabdo. In conclusion, not just crossfitters are at risk, out of shape professional atheletes are at risk as well.

400 m walking lunge
11:30
341 lunges

12.24, 310 steps. Hamstrings shot, I like this WOD

15:34

356 steps

15:35 401 lunges

14:05, 413 steps. About a 3 and a half min pr. Never kept count of steps before. Sub 10 minutes seems crazy fast.

11:26

300 steps

Not sure on the distance from other post though I think I probably cut it a little short. I do have big strides though so I don’t think I was of by much probably about 50 lunges or so.

I am going to go ahead and assume that most of us on her are not OB doctors thus we can not make an educated opinion on whether or not this is a good idea this late in the pregnancy. I would be baffled if you could find one.

Would say this medically ok. Also the reason for the wide stance is from the release of pitocin during the last trimester. It softens the pelvis to allow for birth. It is what makes them walk funny and causes them to be unstable

11:31 with 343 steps

12:36 with 356 steps

13:24
(lost count of steps)

M/22/6'2"/155

10:54
No idea how many

14:59
383 steps

22f
29m
Took our time and did proper form!
Also threw in 20 pushups and 20 situps every 100 meters
26.18
The lakes

My quads are destroyed...

376 steps

16:38

M/30/174/5'10"

as rx'd

after the WOD from yesterday.

10:40

418 steps

i was beat!!!

12:20
373 steps
Quads have been destroyed haha

1410. I could have went faster, but I want to get a good stretch, and its been a while since I did this workout.

10:01, 345 steps

35/M/6'00/189

366 Lunges
15:08

34/F/5'06"/167

324 Lunges
22:51

30 days into CrossFit

M/33/507/157

400m walking lunge wearing 10 lb vest.
Time: 13:06 minutes
Steps: 385
Quads and Hams are on fire!!!!!!

12 min. 32 sec.

Love me some lunges!

8.47

D & W @ McMurray soccer field
4X fence to infield
400 lunges
D 14:33
W 18:44

As rx'd

19:01
416 steps

14 min. 6 sec. 417 steps

11min 30secs

CrossFit Santa Barbara

11:07

422 steps in 16:46. No way that was just 400m as I am 6 ft tall haha. I say to each their own and if you can workout safely while pregnant, do it. I wish all you pregnant ladies the best.

as rx'd 10:28

400 Meter Walking Lunge
392 steps (done in apt.)
20:11

M/24/150/68"

As Rx but didn't record anything. Gonna burn tomorrow

M/31/165/5'11"
400 walking lunges
rx`d 17.22
I`m still shaking lol.
good for u future mon, luck with your baby...future crossfit games champ...

373 steps 12:00

raxed, me and my mate

mate: 11:10
me: 11:20

dam he just beat me in the end.
gotta love a workout partner pushes you so much harder

LOVE THE PICTURE!!!! I am 31 weeks pregnant and going strong in the gym myself. Still lifting, listening to my doctor, eating Paleo, and feeling great!
Keep it up!

Thank you for all your comments pro and con. I was actually quite surprised to see my picture on the main site as crossfit is a lifestyle for me and I don't see me squatting as remarkable, dangerous or careless. I think what people are forgetting is that I am followed carefully by knowledgeable trainers and have extensively consulted with my physicians.

In response to comment #174, yes my squat stance has widened with my pregnancy and I do have to really focus on trying to keep my weight in my heels. Hence the reason I have chosen to do a light weight on the bar and focus more on balance and stability thus having to accommodate for the extra weight in front.

As with working out in any stage in one's life, each individual needs to know their limitations and workout within those boundaries. Those that have commented that I am harming my child, harm can be categorized in many different realms. You would be better off getting to know me first and my capabilities before firing off an uneducated response. But I do appreciate all comments.

Thank you for all your comments pro and con. I was actually quite surprised to see my picture on the main site as crossfit is a lifestyle for me and I don't see me squatting as remarkable, dangerous or careless. I think what people are forgetting is that I am followed carefully by knowledgeable trainers and have extensively consulted with my physicians.

In response to comment #174, yes my squat stance has widened with my pregnancy and I do have to really focus on trying to keep my weight in my heels. Hence the reason I have chosen to do a light weight on the bar and focus more on balance and stability thus having to accommodate for the extra weight in front.

As with working out in any stage in one's life, each individual needs to know their limitations and workout within those boundaries. Those that have commented that I am harming my child, harm can be categorized in many different realms. You would be better off getting to know me first and my capabilities before firing off an uneducated response. But I do appreciate all comments.

F/27/5'1"/115#

Rx'd 15:30
500 steps.

Rx'd 19:08 380 steps.

10:24. At the track

361 steps

2 minutes faster and 50 less steps than last time.

200m walking lunge

7:03
198 steps

Rx'd

291 steps in 9:58

11:37 as rx'd

385 steps

12:38 473 steps; on the track
32/m/5'5"/146 lbs

13.40

Lost count of steps

62 y/o male 6', 185

17:35

17:00 with 368 steps

Good for you Cheresa. I think NOT doing anything while pregnant is more dangerous for your unborn child than doing some light squatting (remember, "light squatting" is relative). For thousands of years women have done hard, manual labor while pregnant, given birth, and kept right on going. To "relax" for 9 months would mean starvation or death or poverty. Glad we have the option to do what needs doing now! Go girl!

The main reason I dislike the exercise pictured is that anyone who cannot squat bodyweight is really wasting their time using chains or bands, and just really needs to work on their squat. Too much effort for too little return at this point in the training of a novice.
And the chain set up is a little less than ideal as well, given that you have no real idea how much chain is at the bottom vs. the top, given the length of the feeder chains used to support the heavier chains.
Quit over-complicating a simple and effective exercise.

> 13:14. 328 Chris
> 11:58, 380 Gunnar
> 13:52 ? Jen (can't count that high)
> 12:02, 370 Eric
> 12:58, 347 Harold
> 13:54, 335 Ryan
> 19:07, 396 Krysten

9:59 360 steps

15:30 392 steps

14:00 did it at my dorm in the hall way

M/20/6'1"/170

12:59, about 380-385 steps, i lost count at one point.

10:20 357 lunges

Didn't get around to the lunges yesterday, at globo w/ 14" box:

Box squat: 135x5,225x5,275x2,x3
Squat: 315x3
Box sq for speed:225x2,x2,x2

135# OHS x 21,15,9
C2B PU x 21,15,9
Calf raise x12,12,12
Dips x12,12,15
Situp x 15,15,15
approx 13min (not done for time)

Did the above variation of the regional WOD, all OHS and PU's unbroken.

later,
b
m/33/5'8-1/2"/168

11:36

Did it in the driveway and across the front walk at about 1:45 AM after work

Previous best was 11:20

Did 100 burpees and box jumps yesterday...legs are TIRED...really had to push the last 100 to get close to my previous time

maybe it's just me, but since the elite times have been posted, either the non-elites stopped posting or everyone's times went through the roof. jus sayin'.

As rx'd, 12:15 (PR) and 381 steps.

Tried to take longer strides this time - resulted in 6 fewer steps, so maybe not that helpful. Did feel that the longer lunge hits the hamstrings a bit more where a shorter lunge is almost all quads/glutes. That last 100m was a real grind.

13:07

13:41, at brown's lakehouse, so may not be accurate

Jeff @ Sealth
8:26

Awesome Pic!

15 minutes and legs like Jello.

Have to agree with those who are of the opinion that this is NOT a good idea. Not because pregnant women are fragile or should take it easy, but because of the fetus.

13:59

M/64/195-In rolling hills (up, over, down & up- not a flat spot on the route)400 meter Walking lunge 26:07

With all due respect to the lifter, chains use of chains on a 95 lb squat is silly.

wu jog 400m

as rx'd 11' 08"

wrists above shoulders, ~360 steps

cool down walk 400m

as rx'd 12.15, 368 steps

M/38/6'1"/186

As Rx'd

16:57 356 steps

about 14:45 around lane 3 of the track. What's that distance? Didn't count steps. My quads feel fine, but glutes and hammies are fried.

17:58
383 steps

9:51.57
381 steps

m/165

as rx: 10:19 (lost count of steps early on so gave up)

M 33 160 6'1

12:45 PR

M/27/6'5/225

as rx'd: 21'37 , 325 steps
My quads are smoked. But I can feel my whole core aching. It's hard keeping good form. I'm going to be so sore tomorrow.

28/m/5'10"/205
13:32 293 steps.

28/m/5'10"/205
13:32 293 steps on SAND

13:24

375 steps

EJ
M/37/168
13:30 350 STEPS STRAIGHT THRU NO REST
EJ

8:57

15:39

wow, you guys take long strides on your walking lunges!

150m walking lunge

8:33, 180 steps (80-40-30-30-ouch)

20:20 364 steps

12.48 (pr)
Last time 14.31

power cleans before got up to 210

5:19 pr unbroken knee rarely "kissed ground"

Then did 8- 40 yard dash "sprints"

350 Steps. 11:45.

m/30/6'/158

last time 383 lunges in 11+min

this time rounded to 400 in 9:39. legs were sore for 3 days after this last time!

oh and my wife is still backsquating 115lbs plus and is 33 weeks prego. when YOU are pregnant do what is healthy and comfortable for YOU and your baby. my 2 cents

350 steps 16:18

350 steps 16:18

11:19, 334 steps. ouch!

I don't know how people are doing over 1 meter per lunge... That's a very long stride.

I just did this in 12:55 minutes, 401 lunges, trailing knee brushing the ground.

11:50 ~375 steps.

390 steps 13:04

This is going to hurt for days!

16:58
approximately 345 steps (lost count a couple of times)

21:12

No track, so guestimating steps based on other 6-footers.

350 steps - 12:06

Stairs were agony all day.

This is my first post although I have been doing Crossfit for 9 months today.

f/29/137#

13:35

8:35(PR) 405 steps

m/178cm/86kg/34y
390 lunges
13:45 (last time 20:50)

as rx'd

Total time: 13 mins 53 secs
Total steps: 332.

I might check the total distance - my time and number of steps seems to be too good compared to some of the other times/steps listed.

F/40/5'6"/150

20:09 ~361 steps

12:16

12.46/367

time: 33:40 as Rx'd

16:15. I took very long strides but I have a 30" in-seam. LOL

This was about three hours after getting through the previously posted workout. I really don't think that was much of a factor though. This was my first time with this WOD. I have deftly avoided it for years.

380 steps 15:04!! Yeah... man I can't feel my quads or my glutes..

as rx'd
14:11.(blacked out and lost track of steps)

WOD - 15:01 / 399

10:04

@thekingswaytrack

15:16

421 lunges

13:53, 261 steps

m/35/165
12:47

M/26/5'9"/174

Trained at home

3 rounds of:

15 front squats 135#s (cleaned from floor)
30 pull-ups
60 double unders

I didnt time this one, really tired today but wanted to do something.

DO WORK!!!

as rx'ed:

7:10 350 steps.

23:50

400m lunge w/ 95# barbell overhead

12:42
3rd WOD of the day

M/32/6'0"/175

12:30 and 357 steps as RX'd

Broken into 50's for the 1st 100, 25's until the 300, and straight for the last 57. I definitely shouldn't have broken it so much.

I procrastinated this workout because I knew it would cripple me for the day. Not too bad so far, although the bike ride home from the track was a cruel joke (On my wifes 50 pound Dutch Cruiser with the seat adjusted too short).

M/38/188/5-10
400m lunges

12:35 320 steps.

Steady pace, 100m pace count was around 78-80.
Didn't try to kill this one, use hands on knees so as not to bounce knee on way down.
Splits at 100m intervals were.
3.14....3.22....3.15...2.42.
Clearly could have gone harder if last split was the fastest. Little sore but not too bad. A good little workout.

26/m/5'8"/150

10:52 @ 400 steps & 425m (used middle lane of 400m track to avoid other runners)

14:51 409 steps.

PR by two minutes

11:04 as rx'd

21/m/5'11"/170

15:33

58/m/168

As rx'd: 10:15

17:53 rx'd (google earth distance on street; out and back from my mailbox 200m to neighbor's far retaining wall)

made the turn at 8:30 so almost a minute longer coming back

320 steps I think (152 going out)

Not too awful at the time but we'll see about tomorrow morning. Probably could go faster but 1st time doing this WOD and didn't want to flame out so I was trying to pace. Able to do w/out pause at first, but quickly changed to mostly step,pause at top, step. Stopped and shook out about every 25 steps. Not sure if it's allowed but some reps used slight pushing w/ hands on front leg.

18:11

23.24
400 steps grass oratory

Today

IPSC Nationals and travel

m/54/155
20:10, 360-370 steps.

21:08 324

14:56 340 steps

I'm glad there isn't a picture of me doing my 205lb Back Squat at 29 weeks pregnant...who knows what kind of comments would have generated! I support all the comments above that think a pregnant woman continuing her exercise regime is awesome. As long as mom isn't straining, this is not a dangerous exercise..you can just as easily injure yourself walking and tripping over a toy in your own home. I've heard that the amount of energy and effort that a woman spends during just one hour of active labor is the equivalent to digging a ditch for 3 hours...I would assume that being in great shape would only benefit the woman during the "LABOR" WOD...the one that ends with her shouting "TIME" as a baby comes out. lol

12:42

M/25/158 GregAWU

401 steps - 12:40

297 steps with each leg (594 total) 22:47 serious pain. the 1.5 miles back home was way more painful than the run to the track. wowch.

f/31/5'6/160

18:02 408 steps

10:55 RX'd

13:50

as rx'd:

JB - 11:30, 401 steps
KB - 18:04, 428 steps

Posting a few days late...

:11 w/327 steps

:05 rest

5rds: ::30 on ::20 off
DBL Unders, GHD Sit-ups, Push-ups, Sitting Box Jumps, & 1.5 Pood KBL Swings

The lunges were all knee kissing the ground I have to admit. With that being said my ass is sore! I did the CF ENdurance WOD in the a.m. (Run :12 on :02 off :12 on)

Get some, Go again!

Get some, Go again!

36/m/5'10"/unsure of weight

Row 1000K: 3:20
405-410m Lunging: 11:24

Yikes!

14:48, 370 steps

@ pmhs track

14:14

408 steps

same time as last time!!

13:48
378 steps

at soccer field

10:05

steps unknown - air more important...

24.m.136.65"

as rx'd
12:22(PR)

Last Time/PR
14:45 ~380 steps

18:45

25/m/165lbs/70"

13:37 and 380 steps

12:54

@ pv track
As Rx'd

16:27 PR
402 steps (388 last time)

33/f/5'3/118

as Rx'd

13:53
365 steps (pretty much at failure on last 2 steps)

.25 mile lunge (track, 2.33 laps inside lane)

14:02 08/26/2010
13:15 11/25/2009

14:29 400 m lunges with #20 weighted vest. now if only i could be good at the other crossfit things lol

M/23/170#/6'

As Rx'd

14:18

Ouch.

CRossfit warmup

WOD as rx'd approximately 14:54

Warmdowns = 10 l pull ups and 20 handstand push ups

16:59. WOW. I started counting steps but totally lost that after about 180 steps. I then started segmenting this into 25 step increments. I fear the resulting pain over the next few days from doing this. What an ass kicker!!

rx'ed 14:44

first time with this wod. really felt the potassium being pumped out of my cells. one of the few wods I can do as I'm still nursing the crick in my neck.

16:59

8:48 didn't count the steps. Alot.

17:11

14:14 413 steps

22:20
325 steps

Not sure of exact distance, but probably closer to 325-350m.

300 steps in 11:49

As rx'd:

7:35

317 steps

M54yo 233

24 minutes (phone timer stopped, est. by time)
403 steps

did 400 steps

14:50

35 yom 190 lbs.

At Adams High track. Hot and muggy.
18:49.
I was counting my steps with the counter only to look down at it in the first turn to see that it read 00000. So who knows how many steps.

Last time:
34 yom 202 lbs.

377 steps 21:37 at the gym track.

WU
400m walking lunges
100829 - 17:14 (355 steps)*
091202 - 13:26 (312 steps)
071216 - 16:06 (329 steps)
070829 - 14:10 (325 steps)
M/49/198#/72"
* Done outside on running track vice indoor track. Suspect tracks are not the same size based upon both time and number of steps.

16:59

48/M/180
310 m
20:03
There is a bonfire in my quads

31/m/71"/175#/Hannah Road,Level Plains, AL

House/Yard work warm-up ;)
416m in 11:22 and 373 steps.
Estimated 400m time= 10:57 and 360 steps

Last time: 13:45

NEW PR!

As Rx'd

400 m. walking lunges
367 steps in 16:57

The distance was estimated using mapmyrun.com, so it might be a few meters off in either direction.

m/36/5'9/177
CFWU-3. At home.
Did on Sunday afternoon after plenty of carbs!
12:50-PR 365 steps,I think.
11/25/09: 15:45

paced off distance probably short

295 steps, 9:32

Completed 8/26/2010.

Miyagi = sick

"Mrs. Wobbly"
14:12
419 steps

M/32/5'9"/155

100 dips to warm-up (9:03).

Didn't count number of steps.

15:34

46yom
19:46--382 steps. Did push off knees several times...

Didn't count steps. 19:07

M/31/6'0/190
as rx'd
400M-363 steps
17:25 w/20lb vest

400 meter Walking lunge

15:50/383 steps

Compare to 091125

16:00/384 steps

14:09. No way I will sit down. Ever again.

400 meter Walking lunge - Sunday

Couldn't measure it, so did 400 walking lunges.

Time: 12 minutes

My butt is still aching

1/4 mile walking lunge (indoor track)

10:55

11:05
343 steps

probabaly closer to 380m... ouch

21.37

oh dear my legs feel funny

21.37 Solidarity with Tim!

Missed

.085 mi splits
~4:00
~5:30
~6:45

16:15

9:24

8-30-10 D5
16:13

MGySgt. USMC M/48/6'2"/206

As Rx'd 18:11

OooRahh CrossFit

F/46y/62"/143#/JULIA
413 steps
29:00

M/41y/68"/155#/GEORGE
419 steps
19:15
Did roughly 10% of the lunges with either a kick or a knee raise. Took a week to walk without pain!

As rx'd.

17:01, 356 steps

[17:01, 356 steps]

14:32

300 steps in 17 min

18:53, 380 steps.

Around 361 lunges.
Time 12:25
Almost 5 minutes better than last time.

101030
8:00 (5 laps around LPAC bball court. 320 steps)

done on 13 Feb 2011
19:54
unknown number of lunges.

140411
8:09
400 steps

355 Steps @ 14:13

13:52 unkn steps

11:34

Over 1 min faster than last time.