Who’s Who: Bill
24 Jan
1-25-2010
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Warm Up
1) 3 min DROM
2) 2 trips PVC lunge w/twist
20 KB swings w/close trajectory
10 spinal rocks
10 leg shooots
3) M-W-F
5 min handstand walking practice
15 wrist pushups
T-Th-Sa
2 rounds:
3 Skin the cats
1-5 Tuck front lever pullups
WOD:
1) Deadlift 5-5-5
2) 21-15-9 rep rounds:
SDHP 95/65
Pushups
Mobility:
4 sets hand bridge holds – 10-30 sec
Prone scorpions 5/5
Supine scorpions 1min/1min
Next up for the Who’s Who we have Bill. A little over two years ago Bill decided to get in the best shape of life, and I think he is well on his way. I’ll let him tell it:
After the recent “Who’s Who of CrossFit Portland” post about Eric I felt inspired to send you some pictures I just took of me wearing my “old” pants. As you know, I started my journey towards getting into the best shape of my life a little over two years ago. Since then I’ve lost about 130lbs. Back in October I really wanted to step it up a notch and began the “On-Ramp” program through CrossFit Portland. Since On-Ramp I have lost another 25lbs and gained a tremendous amount of strength. Anyway, I thought you’d appreciate seeing some pictures of the “new” me wearing some of my old 48″ waist pants. I am now a size 36″ and as you can see from one of the pictures, I can fit myself into just ONE of the legs on the old pair. Enjoy! 
How were you introduced to Crossfit? Through a co-worker/friend. I noticed he was getting stronger and more fit as well as becoming a faster cyclist. When I asked him how he was achieving this, he told me about his new training routine with Crossfit.
Favorite WOD/lift: Diane/Snatch (in its many varieties)
I have always wanted to go: skydiving
1 word people use to describe me: Funny
Outside of the gym I like to: watch movies
Something nobody knows about me or would be surprised to know about me: I am afraid of spiders
Favorite physical activity outside of Crossfit: Summer – Mountain Biking/Winter – Snowboarding
Favorite place to eat in Portland: Sushi Takahashi
Song that gets me pumped up for a workout: Tool – “The Grudge”
Proudest accomplishment: Losing weight and making fitness a top priority in my life
WOW Bill! I had no idea how far you had come before even joining Crossfit, I was already impressed with the way you push it in class. Talk about inspirational. Well done!
That is really cool! Thanks for sharing!
Excellent progress Bill!
Way to go!
Bill-that is really impressive, what drive you have!
Bill! That is so amazing! Nice job!
Bill, what an example of commitment and hard work paying off-very empowering and inspirational! Thanks for sharing your story.
Bill, this is a crazy awesome story. Way to go man!