Who’s Who: Sarah!
25 Apr
WOD 4/26/2010
Post weight/time to comments
A. Back Squat 60%1RM x 3; 70% 1RM x 5; 80% 1RM x amrap.
Rest 3 min b/t sets; perform @ 20X0 tempo. You must maintain tempo on amrap set!
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“Jeremy”
21-15-9 rep rounds for time:
OH Squat 95/65lb
Burpees
Flexibility/Mobility Focus
90/90 hip stretch
5/5 Hip I/O rotations in Crab position
5/5 Shinbox switches w/hands pushing fwd from behind
5/5 standard shinbox switches – be as smooth as possible
5/5 cossack squat switches
Thread the Needle
For this next Who’s Who we have Sarah!
How were you introduced to Crossfit?
I had seen the Crossfit Portland building driving between my work at Emanuel and Widmer. Then Ken mentioned that his friend was going to Crossfit for firefighting training. I needed a new physical challenge so we went for an intro session with Adam and Rochelle. It was fun, but I had never imagined that 7 minutes could make me so sore. I was curious to see more, so we joined On-ramp. A year later, I continue to impress myself.
Favorite WOD/lift:
I love all the O-lifting. There is something so empowering to me about being a woman who can move a lot of weight around. My favorite WOD: Randy. Favorite lift: The snatch- I just need to get comfortable getting underneath it.
I have always wanted to:
Speak spanish fluently and travel to the Galapagos.
1 word people use to describe me:
Loud
Outside of the gym I like to:
Travel. I lived in Italy in college and ever since I have been a bit addicted to international travel. I have to take a few big trips every year. I am also learning to love getting dirt under my nails and seeing what I can create in the yard. I love to hang out with friends, either going out or staying in. Walking the dogs and enjoying my house and neighborhood. Ohhh… and my husband Ken- he is really fun to hang out with.
Something nobody knows about me or would be surprised to know about me:
I was voted most inspirational by my high school swim team (which just really means I was the loudest).
Favorite physical activity outside of Crossfit:
Swimming. I don’t do it nearly enough, but being in the water is an incredibly comforting place for me.
Favorite place to eat in Portland:
Nicholas Cafe/Restaurant or Apizza Scholls.
Song that gets me pumped up for a workout:
I have a somewhat secret love of hard rock….80s-90s power ballads, Nine inch nails, Rage against the machine, and a good round of Don’t Stop Believing.
Proudest accomplishment:
I don’t think about it in these terms much…but I am truly proud about the work I do as a social worker and I am proud to be good at it!
OMG, those pics are awesome!! I love the wedding pic!
Where are you in the first pic? It looks beautiful! I’m jealous…:P
Sarah, you are awesome!
Sarah you are totally inspirational…and not just in the loud way.
Squats: 180/210/240×10
Jeremy in 6:41 as rx’d
I found it easier to snatch the bar overhead than to lift from the rack
Nice job everyone in the 6:30 class!
Squats: 180/210/240×4 – not feeling it this morning
Jeremy: 5:53 Rx, from ground
Sarah-you are awesome and always fun to have in a WOD! Love the pics!
Sarah- Swimmer? We should swim AND then pub crawl
Great pics!!!
I screwed up Wendler today. Used a 33 instead of 45 and Heather kindly found my mistake before the WOD. Haha. So no clue what weight I used, but I understand why it felt so easy.
Jeremy: 9:36
Jess-
I was in Greece on an island called Santorini. It was amazing!! The wedding pick was my attempt at a star jump on the dance floor…
That’s my wife, folks. She IS an amazing person.
Squats: worked on form at 85lbs
Jeremy: 9:28 @ 45#
Great Job 6:30am class!!!
squats: 130/150/170×5
jeremy: 6:36
45#
no jump burpees
That is an awesome photo! Sarah between your consistently fabulous socks and your wonderful sense of humor, you are just plain rad. And did I mention strong?!
Love your loud factor, Sarah! Always fun to work out with you.
Thanks for attempting to out-loud J. It’s not easy. Keep up the strong work with the O lifts!
Sarah didn’t mention her awesome brownie making ability. Also, if Crossfit ever is a televised event, I believe Sarah would be the best commentator on board shorts, tattoos, taking off shirts and sports bras. Nice work out there.
Hey PDX CrossFitters — I just signed up for a Mt Hood climb the first weekend of June. Would love tips or stories from anyone who’s done the climb. I’m very new to the gym and have never done anything like this. I’m in full training mode! Thanks!
Sarah-
Make sure you are here Thursday…:-)
Hey Scott—
I won’t be at the gym Thursday…I will be down in Anaheim. I am guessing it is snatch day..that is too bad- way too bad!
I’d be willing to bet Thursday is something else…
Great Who’s Who!
Sarah, loud, What?! Sarah is one of the quietest people in classes, oh wait, that’s her husband! Love the energy you bring to class, wether it’s coming off a cold or just geared up for a full throttle WOD kicking – your there and you’re ready!!! LOVE IT.
I’d have to agree with Brad, you would make a fab color analyst !!
Sarah…it has been awesome to get to know you and Ken! You guys both seem really happy and your wedding pictures are just gorgeous. =) Mike and I look forward to many more fun times with the two of you!
Santorini!! That’s a beautiful island that I’d love to visit.
Squats: 70/80/90×6
Jeremy: 4:07 (uh…now I’m not sure….book’s in car!)22#. The squats weren’t so bad, but me and burpees just don’t mix well!!
Thanks to Katie for helping me up my weight. It was a challenge on those amraps, but i’m grateful!
Of course, thanks to Antoine. He’s always correcting my form and pushing me to do more.
Sarah, it has been so fun getting to know you and look forward to more! You always make me laugh, which I greatly appreciate.
You look so healthy and lovely in all your pictures!
Squats: used 165 as base, 9 AMRAP.
Jeremy Rx: 6:18
Back Squats – 135#/155#/175# x 10 on AMRAP
Jeremy – 6:13 Rx
Laura,
I’ve climbed Hood twice and would be happy to talk to you about it. It’s a great experience and TMG is a good guide service. I usually go to 6:30 pm classes if you want to introduce yourself. Or you can email me directly at k_m_porter@msn.com if you have specific questions.
Nice getting to know you better, Sarah! I think we need a Saturday field trip to the river this summer to do a swimming WOD.
Squat: 195×3/230×5/260×5
Jeremy: 5:44 rx
Sarah, awesome job!! You’re inspire!! My favorite is front squat, back squat, dead-lift, and SDHP. I’m going to learn the O-weights.
You was in Greece. Is that correct? My part family are from Greece including my great-grandparents & grandfather.
6:30 pm
Back Squat: 84/98/112×6
“Jeremy”: 7:28 (28 lb bar)
Back Squat – 220/250/290×4
‘Jeremy’ – 7:00 Rx