CrossFit Portland

As of Wednesday night, we have two new CrossFit Level 1s- Eric Zoerner and Jess Chang. Congratulations! The 7:30 pm Monday night class and 7:00 pm Friday night class will be limited to CF level 1 and above starting October 22nd. This will allow us to have classes of similar ability levels which will mean faster progress for everyone.

Here David does kettlebell swings as he works thru the skills on level 1.

We wrapped up with a pinch grip plate carry – how many trips in 2 minutes?

We’re back from a great trip south. We both went to the Performance Weightlifting Cert in Fallbrook, CA. It was very well done, and both Rochelle and I came away with plenty of practical information. It was great fun, as well. If you are interested in Olympic Weightlifting, I’d recommend getting to one of these. Be prepared for lots of work on the Olympic lifts this winter!

Lifting at the seminar.

Camp CrossFit Portland. We stayed at the Dripping Springs campsite east of Temecula, CA. Only 10 minutes out of town, but on the edge of a wilderness area. It felt like you were in the middle of nowhere. We got in a hike into the wilderness on Friday.

Greg Everett is the guy behind the Performance Weightlifting Seminars. On Saturday night, we went up to Coach Burgener’s house for a barbecue. While there, Greg hits a PR in the power clean and jerk – 132 kg.

After the lifting, time to cook. We were in charge of the desserts. Here, Paleo sweet potato pie goes into the oven alongside herbed sweet potatoes. Thanks to the Burgeners for the hospitality, and to everyone at the cert for a great weekend!

Rochelle and I are off early Friday morning to San Diego for the Performance Weightlifting Seminar/cert, and to take a mini vacation. Classes will still run as normal. See everyone next week!

Here are a few lifts from an impromptu session last Saturday. I need to work on that second pull!

We have been working thru CrossFit Seattle’s skill levels over the last few months. Bill’s level 1 list went MIA, so Monday night he completed all of the tasks in under one hour! Here he is about to start the final round of “Christine” to complete the level. Strong work!

Here, Sue does kettlebell cross chops in a quick finisher workout:

3 rounds:

10 Overhead situps

10L/10R KB cross chops

On Saturday, Oct. 13th, at 10:30 am, we will be meeting at Wallace Park for a few hours of Parkour fun. The park is at NW 25th and Raleigh. Come out and take some functional movements to the street!