3×10
Add 2-10 lbs to last week

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(E5/8) Compare to 5.15.11

400 meter carry
Ex: kegs, sandbags, kbs, dbs, vests, etc…There is a 5 burpee penalty each time you stop to rest
Repeat for a total of 2-3 carries with different/heavier objects

Post loads, objects and burpee penalties to comments.

She said yes! Dan H. & Julia W. moments after Dan's proposal!
Photo Courtesy of Max Flatow

Murph Countdown

Our annual Memorial Day Murph is exactly one week away. We hope you'll join us for a wonderful workout and a great day with CFSBK friends and family! 

Remember this isn't a competition and it isn't just for longtime Crossfitters.  We will have a number of scaling options so whether you just finished Foundations or have done Murph with a weighted vest you are welcome to participate! This is about coming together as a community and celebrating the men and women who have made great sacrifices in serving this country.  The WOD starts at May 29th at 11am and eat time starts at 1pm.  Bring the kids, bring friends, bring strangers!

Thank you to all the people who have volunteered to grill and bring libations so far.  We are still in need of 8-10 people to bring salads/sides.  C'mon my Paleo chefs!  Contact Shane at the email address below if you'd like to share a delicious dish!

Also any and all former or current members of the military please contact Shane at shane(AT)crossfitsouthbrooklyn.com this week with your name and what branch you serve(d) in. 

Makeover Casting Call

It’s makeover season!!   O, The Oprah Magazine is looking for men and women between 25 to 65 years old for a fall fashion makeover-  individuals as well as pairs (sisters, friends, couples, etc).

Any one interested in being submitted for this casting should email a write up about why he or she needs a makeover (examples: new job, back on the dating scene, new mom, etc), a photo proving they need a makeover, name, age and profession.

**All candidates should live in the New York City area and be available for an in-person go see prior to the shoot.

If you're interested please contact Alicia Bridgewater at abridgewater(AT)hearst.com 

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Hershel is a LOLcat I Can Has Cheezburger
CF Games Calculator Fugue Science

This is a test to see how posting a blog entry works.  So far so good. Why does it say Draft? How do I Publish?

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compare to 2.2.2 This is 80%

21-15-9
Push-Up
Deadlift

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Athletes will have 20 minutes to find a 2 rep max Thruster

then

2 Rounds for time:
75 Double Unders
25 Pull-Ups
10 Thrusters at 60% of best double

Post Thruster max, Rx and time and to comments.

Jason will be doing more of the same today at the BK 1/2!

Good luck SBKers in today's Half Marathon.  Post race results to comments.

CrossFit Total Competition at Hybrid Athletics
On July 9th Hybrid Athletics will be hosting a Crossfit Total competition. It's as simple as it sounds. The competition will be doing the Crossfit Total, 1 rep maxes of Back Squat, Strict Press and Deadlift. Competitors will be given 3 lifts in each of the movements to hit their max.

Prizes will be awarded to two different kinds of winners for both men and women. One prize will be for the highest Crossfit Total for each. The other will be for the highest total as a percentage of body weight. This makes the competition open to ANYONE.

Registration is available right through their website, www.hybridathletics.net.

They are capping registration at 100 and already have 20 plus people signed up.

Anyone at SBK interested in putting together a team?
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The Rapture is Here! Youtube
Melissa Hartwig Failed Her RKC Cert and Succeeded at Life Whole 9
Dozer the Dog Runs Maryland Half Marathon ESPN

Steph loves the Ragnar Relay!

Good luck to all the SBK Members running in the BK Half Marathon this weekend!

lululemon athletica Brooklyn is cheering on the 1/2 Marathoners

The Brooklyn Half Marathon is here and the lululemon BK team is creating a big, bad Cheering Station for the  and they want YOU to be a part of it! The point is to gather community, have a good time, and cheer on perfect strangers and our closest friends as they run towards the achievement of their goals.

Date : Saturday, May 21
Time: 7AM-9AM (Race starts at 7am in the Park)
Where: Park Circle. Southwest Corner of Prospect Park

If you plan on going please email whubbard(AT)lululemon.com

Lost and Found

There's still a ton of stuff in the crate.  If it's yours take it home by end of the day on Saturday

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Are you running in the Brooklyn Half Marathon this weekend? Those who've run marathons, half marathons or Tris before, what was your best time?

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Clearing Up Kidney Confusion: An Introduction Robb Wolf
2011 CrossFit Regional Workouts Announced CrossFit

Complete 10 rounds of:
30 Russian kettlebell swings in one minute 1.5 pd/1pd
One minute rest
 

This is an attempt at 300 Russian kettlebell swings completed in 20 minutes. After the workout is complete, row a 10m penalty for every kettlebell swing that was not completed. In other words, if you only finish 200 kettlebell swings, you owe a 1000m row.
*KB Challenge courtesy of CF One World

HULK JERK!

Be a Rebel for a Great Cause

3×5
+5-10 lbs to last Wednesday's work weight
Rest as needed, up to 5 Minutes betwen sets. Work upper body mobility between sets.

Post load to comments.
(e4/8) compare to 5.11.11

10 rounds for time:
5 Hang Power Snatch 95/65
5 Box Jumps

Post Rx and time to comments.
Compare to 11.27.10

Run Worm, Run

Photographer for Murph

With Murph just around the corner (Sunday, May 29th) we're in need of a photographer(s) to document the day.  All of our photography staff will be unable to attend that day so if you have aspirations of getting your Cindy Sherman on and are available the day of Murph then please contact Shane at Shane(AT)crossfitsouthbrooklyn.com by Sunday May 22nd.  We can supply the camera if you don't have your own. Thanks!

Calling All Current and Former Military Members

A good number of our members are currently serving or have served in the military.  We'd like to recognize you and your service during Murph.  Please contact Shane at shane(AT)crossfitsouthbrooklyn.com with your Name, whether you are currently active or retired and what branch you served in.  Thank you!

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When Exercise is Too Much of a Good Thing NY Times
There's More than One Way to Feel the Pain of Running NY Times
CF Virtuosity's Phaidra Knight in Strongman Competition Huffington Post
Overweight College Students Announces Plan to Wear Shorts, Sandals for rest of Year The Onion

"Right Hand, Green." Coach Nick leads a pre-WOD game of Twister

It Once Was Lost But Now is Found

Please check the Lost and Found this week and retrieve any items you've left over the last few weeks/months!  Anything not reclaimed by May 21st will be donated to help Fight Smack in the Orphanage.

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What's your favorite way to spend a rainy day?
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From Thin to Fit-An Anorexic's Story CF Games
Gymnastic WOD Iron Cross Progressions Part 1 and Part 2 Gymnastics WOD
Rob Orlando does Thrusters. 285×2 CrossFit

4 x +1 Rep to last week's sets

Post reps to comments.
(e2/8) compare to 4.9.11

As many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
Run/Row 400m
21 KB Swings
12 Burpees

Post rounds and RX to comments.

Ryan P. Introduces his toes to the bar

Memorial Day Murph Volunteers

Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching and we're preparing to have our biggest and best Memorial Day Murph yet.  This year we'll be hosting Murph instead of group classes on Sunday, May 29th.  The first heat will kick off at 11am with the BBQ starting at 1pm.  Everyone is invited and all are encouraged to participate!

To make this event a success we'll need your help! Here's what we need:

Grill Team: 3-4 folks to help cook all the meaty goodness we'll be providing
Sides/Salads Team: We're planning on 70+ this year so 8-10 paleo-friendly potluck style dishes would be awesome
Booze Team: Can't cook? Be that guy or gal who just brings beer or box wine.  Heck, we'll even take Boone's!

If you're interested in any or all of these roles contact Shane at shane(AT)crossfitsouthbrooklyn.com.  Grillers please state if you plan on doing Murph that day so that we can make sure we schedule you accordingly.  Thanks!

June Foundations Announced!

June AM Foundations
6/7/11 – 6/30/11
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:00am-8:15am
Register Here!

June PM Foundations
6/7/11 – 6/30/11
Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:00pm-9:15pm
Register Here!

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Charles Barkley Crossfitter CFJ Journal Preview Crossfit
The Perfect Human Diet Film Trailer Robb Wolf
Overhead Wrist Dysfunction Mobility WOD

3×10
Add 2 or 5lbs from last week

Post loads to comments.
(e3/8)compare to 5.8.11

21-15-9 Reps for time of:
Wall Ball Shots 20lb,14lb, 10' Target
Pull-Ups

Post time and Rx to comments.

Fresh Air, Blue Sky and a Big Kip

Happy Belated Birthday, Katie M!

Congratulations Ragnarians!
Great work to all who competed in Ragnar Relay this weekend.  The event ended yesterday around 3:30pm.  Please let us know in the comments how your runs went and what your overall impression of the event was. 

CFSBK'er who ran this weekend included:
Steph P, Jess F, Bjorn B, Charmel R, Noah A, Juliana A, Dan L, Asta F, Sarah H, Collette K, Dan R and Joe W :: Maggie G, Eli F, Josh M and Melissa L

lululemon athletica Brooklyn wants to cheer with you!
The lululemon BK team is creating a big, bad Cheering Station for the Brooklyn Half Marathon and they want YOU to be a part of it! The point is to gather community, have a good time, and cheer on perfect strangers and our closest friends as they run towards the achievement of their goals.
Date : Saturday, May 21
Time: 7AM-9AM (Race starts at 7am in the Park)
Where: Park Circle. Southwest Corner of Prospect Park

If you plan on going please email whubbard(AT)lululemon.com

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Our own Bev W is looking for a couple to move into her 5 person cooperative house.  Know anyone? Check out their Craigslist Posting
Come have a cocktail with Mark Sisson in NYC!

4 Rounds for max reps of :
1 Minute Deadlift 315/215
1 Minute Ring Dip, Bar Dip (no bands) or Push-Up
1 Minute Double Unders
1 Minute Rest

Post total reps per movement and Rx to comments.

Rob I Pulls a Heavy Single

Hear Ye Hear Ye!!
All may return thy shoes to the coat room now! We're holding all the unclaimed shoes (and there's a lot of them) hostage in the office in a big (air tight) box.  Let us know if we took your shoes otherwise they're all being donated at the end of the week.
On a similar note.. Please claim any belongings from the lost and found!  Again, anything left unclaimed by Saturday the 21st will be donated to charity.

Go Team SBK!
Remember you can follow our the CrossFit South Brooklyn Ragnar Relay team on twitter at #sbkragnar.  Please send them some love. Remember, you're currently sitting on your butt at the computer and they're running 200 miles!
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Squatting Toes-Out Vs Squatting Toes-Forward Cathletics
Better Hip Positioning for Better Deadlifting Mobility WOD
Ring Dip Shoulders and Shoulder Stability Mobility WOD