13.1 is done Ya'll

13.1 is in the books and boy was it ever a good one!  Let's just combine 12.1 and 12.2 into a 17 minute WOD from hell!  And what did we figure out...well from those of us that did the wods from last year we either did as well or better on a workout that by nature is a lot more difficult.  Snatching heavy when your heart rate is jacked is no joke.  ​We also figured out we need to be better on our snatches which was pointed out by our friends from Milton that rocked the shit out of them snatches.  Point in case, just watch the video above of Tom Slaten knock out 30 snatches with ease after doing 70 burpees and 30 snatches at 135.  

The Open is Upon Us!

Only 2 days until the first WOD of the open is announced!  ​What are your guesses as to what the first one will entail?  I just hope it is not 7 minutes of Burpees again.  Although, that was a great test of fitness and anyone with a video camera was able to submit a score last year.  Things that you will most likely see are: double unders, box jumps, chest to bar pull-ups, toes to bar, wall-balls, muscle-ups, and plenty of barbell work over the next 5 weeks.  So keep your nutrition dialed in and put on your game face come Friday nights at 5:30!

2013 CrossFit Games Season

What's up all you CFB'ers!  The 2013 season is here so get signed up by simply clicking the link below:

Register

Click on the Red "Compete Here" banner in the upper right and start filling out the required info.  If you competed in previous years all you need to do is sign in.  The cost is $20 and is well worth it!  You get to compare results with all of your CrossFit peers and compete for a spot at regionals.

Make sure to select CrossFit Beloit as your Affiliate and also join the CrossFit Beloit Team!

Everyone at every level can compete in the open!  Next week I have programed some of the previous years workouts so you can get an idea of what the open WODs are like.  All the weights are manageable and if there are skillz you still need to work on there is 5 weeks to polish them off prior to the first WOD this year.

Spartan Race Anyone?

So after participating in 3 Tough Mudders I thought this year it would be fun to switch it up a bit and do a Spartan Race.  From what I have heard from people that have done both is that the Spartan Race has better obstacles and is more challenging.  This year's race is about 2 hours south of here in Illinois on Saturday July 20th.  A little about the race:

The Super Spartan obstacle race provides an 8+ MILES / 20+ OBSTACLES battlefield of insane mud running with 15 or more obstacles to test your physical strength and mental resolve. This mud fest of a race will have many trials to push you to your limits that any man or woman with resolve can complete! This endurance race conists of mud runs, trails, and both mental and physical obstacles and challenges. The good news is that after you complete your painful journey, there will be live music and a catered meal to soothe your aching joints. Top 3 Males and top 3 Females at each Super Spartan qualify for a free entry into the Spartan Beast.

What you get?

• Spartan Race T-Shirt
• Spartan Race Finisher Medal
• One free beer (must be 21 or older)
• Access to on site food vendors
• DJ Entertainment
• Awards Ceremony
• Top finishers receive free entry into the Spartan Death Race
• Completion earns you Spartan Endurance certification (Red Level)

We will charter a bus to and from.  To join simply click on the link below.

Sign Up!

Team Name: CrossFit Beloit

Password: barbell

Sign-up for the 9-12 start time.  The price is $95 if you sign up prior to January 21st.  Come join in on the fun with the CrossFit Beloit Crew!

Paleo Pot-luck

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We are nearing the end of the nutrition challenge so I would like to get everyone together one more time for a Paleo Pot-luck.  ​Please join us with your best paleo concoctions this Sunday the 24th at Peggy's house starting at 4:

1820 Cranston Rd.

This will mark the end ​of the nutrition portion of the challenge however keep your healthy eating up as we will re-test the cholesterol panel on Saturday March 2nd.