Mark put it all on the line for the last team WOD.
We love and appreciate you and are proud to have you as a Coach/Friend/Teammate!!
Heavy Back Squat
5-5-5
(Last completed 5/3/10)
WOD:
"The Gorilla"
12 min/AMRAP
5 SDHP 135/95lbs
10 Wall Balls 20/14lbs
15 Sit Ups
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That's why I come to OTG....
Love that fuckin guy
Hell yea
Mark, Great job laying it all on the line this weekend along with the rest of the OTG Community. The teams were very inspiring to the rest of us; cannot wait to turn the heat up.
k and i thought we'd be doing sled sprints with mark on a wheel-less stretcher
proud of you Mark, hope you feel better, couldn't ask for a better mentor!
Not that I should have in the first place with you guys as my coaches, but after watching that last sled push man, I have no reason to ever slow down or quit a wod ever again
OMG, I killed Mark.
Great job everyone this weekend. What an awesome experience. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to participate.
Mark Saber for President!! You ok buddy??
There is never a dull moment with my husband. He deals with me on a daily basis so that sled was probably easier. I think I will have him walk around with a vest on all the time as training for next year!
Great weekend everyone! ALL of you put it out there and worked your asses off without question, I really appreciate everything all of you did, it's not just the workouts either,you all go above and beyond,there was not one time this weekend that someone wasn't asking me if I needed anything! My kids love you guys and I know why this is our life!
Thanks for the support from home too,we couldn't do it without you!!
There will be a question and answer portion today after each session today!
GREAT Community, GREAT Family!!!
You inspire me to keep working hard Mark! You practice what you preach.
One the most humbling experiences of my life...Jen and I will be cursing that Prowler for a long time!
At the top of our web page it says "Developing Perseverance", there is really no other way to describe this weekend than that. Everyone did such an amazing job!
I am sure Kevin will have things to say on his own, but speaking for myself, this was THE most amazing experience of my life. I feel very blessed and SO thankful to have had been given the opportunity to be in that environment and even more moving was the people that I went with. I saw in our teams not only fantastic competitors but I walked away with some great friendships. I was truly inspired. I took something from everyone this weekend and learned more than I can put into words. What a great weekend. I am SO proud of everyone. I have something to say to everyone, but instead of taking up the blog, I will tell you directly when I see you!
Mark, you are a warrior.
Mark you are lucky I didnt drive up there to watch you get strapped on that gurney haha just messing around, awesome stuff from all of you guys I am proud to be a part of it.
Back Squat 225 245 265
WOD: 7rds Rx'd
Great energy from steve and wendy this morning cause no one feels like doing wall ball at 6:30
Started looking through some of crossfit south brooklyn's photo's. Here are some of us that I found...
Michelle and Jen pushing prowlers:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/crossfitneq/page29/
Mark upside down:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/crossfitneq/4628197750/
Mark & Cheering on of the rest of the team:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/crossfitneq/page81/
Pages 77-79 has Jen & Leanna Snatching, Maria cheering, and me and Malecki getting the snatches done:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/crossfitneq/page77/
This weekend was awesome!! It was great being there, seeing everyone practically kill themselves!! It inspires me to want to work even harder everyday! Everyone killed it this weekend!! We had a fantastic showing up in Albany!
I am in awe of you all!
Fantastic job this weekend guys!!! Mark I hope all is well that was a scary picture to see logging on this morning.
Congratulations to both of our Affiliate Teams on a fantastic effort and proud showing!!
Stacey - A special THANK YOU to you for taking care of me during my trying time this weekend. You are terrific and I couldn't ask for a better person to be looking after me.
Mark - Thank you for telling me I "had" to workout on Friday...lol...Your efforts are inspiring, your determination unmatched, your camaraderie contagious and your friendship is priceless. I love you buddy!
Steve, Dan, Jax, Jen's Parents, Dylan, Mackenzie, Jillian - Thank you for coming up to support us through a fun/grueling weekend - it was much appreciated!!
My Teammates - Thank you to all of you, especially Joe, for looking out for my best interests this weekend! Ranging from, asking how I was, to offering their help to speed my recovery - it was truly appreciated!!
Kevin, Maria, Jen and Michelle - Being in your first competition is nerve racking to say the least... You all stepped up to the challenges and made us all proud to call you our teammates!
Jen, Kristi, Michelle and Lea - Great effort on the prowlers!! Glad to see there was no quit in any of you - proud of your commitment to finishing what you start!!
Sammy - by far, the most impressive performance this weekend!! Sooo proud of you and contribution to the 1st and 2nd workouts. Without you on that 2nd workout....well, let's just say we are extremely happy you were in it..
Next year -Our focus will be more refined, our purpose will have greater conviction, our pool to draw from will be deeper, our fitness will be unparalleled, and team unity stronger than steel. Who wants in?!?!?!!?
Well, have to say I was so glad to see Mark Coaching today after looking at that picture! Mark, I'm glad your healthy, and up and moving, as someone mentioned..you are a warrior...and so are the rest of you who competed. So proud of all of you! Nick, heard you had a rough time as well. Hope your feeling better. Sammy, hope your back is feeling better soon.And to all of the other injured...get well:)
WOD: 85 lbs. 8 rounds +5
Back Squats 95-115-135.
I do!!! Well, I can dream!!! Congratulations to everyone!!!!
so proud to be part of such an organization whose leaders are well, "leaders". KUNPAI to those who say well, but DO better!!!!
congrats to all of you who competed this weekend!! I followed over the weekend and was exhausted just reading about it!!! Holy Sh*^!!
Mark, glad you are feeling better! hope everyone else is recovering as well. can not wait to hear about it tonight!!
very proud to be part of the OTG family!!
Mark and Nick, truly know how to get it done and let nothing stand in their way! Great coaches; great teammates! Glad you are both recouping!
I thought the Throwdown we did was awesome. This was INSANE! What energy, strength and heart everyone gave! So grateful to have been a part of it! Thank you!
Sammy, I'm still bowing to you on that 4k row!
Thank you to all the teammates and our cheering section: Jax, Steve, Dan, Stacey & Crew, Jenn's mom & pop (please thank pop for the foot bath idea!)
Brett, thanks for the link to the pic on the prowler...my feet captured in action...lol :)
K-pop, next year girl...next year! ;)
I plan to be in!
Amazing weekend! I am so happy to be a part of it! I cannot wait to compete again!! Thank you to all the coaches for all the hard work you do in helping us compete. I loved making new friendships too! Can't wait to get back to work as soon as my back is better.
Thanks to all the OTG/off the gri members for the great weekend!
I would love to participate too!!! You guys are fully aware:) As I mentioned before just in case you forgot Mark and Nick...I have plenty of time to prepare!
Although I never comment on the blog, I don’t know if I can say it any better than what’s already been said, and words could never do this weekend justice, I’d be remiss if I didn’t say a few things.
While watching the CrossFit thoroughbreds (e.g., Rob Orlando throwing 300lbs over his head for THREE reps) was mind-blowing, there was no single performance more inspiring or more impressive than those of my teammates:
Malecki, Brett, Jen and Leanna: You are all true gamers that came prepared for battle. You redefined confidence, welcomed every challenge and never once flinched.
Joe: While it seems that you are often the butt of a joke concerning your sense of style or grooming (or lack thereof), what you showed me was a maturity and level of integrity that is far beyond your years and extends well beyond your athletic performance. With that foundation and your mad skills, the sky is the limit. BTW, I heard that the street value of Progenex doubled after this weekend . . .
Sammy: Wow. While I was too busy to realize it at the time, your performance in the second WOD was nothing short of insane. Injury and all, you rowed with unparalleled strength and grace … and fast as sh*t too.
Michelle: Talk about conquering your demons. As if it wasn’t amazing enough to watch you transform from the metcon master to powerlifting queen, the barefoot sled run was the icing on the cake. You are officially bad a**.
Kristi: You were THE ROCK this weekend. Whenever things got tough, you held us together and never, ever let up. Unfortunately for you, I think we have all come to expect greatness in your performance and may take you for granted. That being said, you exceeded those expectations.
Nick: While Mark may have needed medical attention, your effort was no less valiant. To say you stepped it up with NOTHING in the tank is an understatement. In a word (and with no pun intended) – CLUTCH! You are a fearless leader, incredible coach and great friend. And I can’t help but think that, had you been healthy, you would be making flight arrangements for Aromas.
Mark: Geezus, dude! I’m still speechless. I wish that everyone could have had the experience of being on that battlefield with you. Had they had that privilege and honor, they would all know what I will never forget – whenever you think you have nothing left to give, you do; whenever you think it’s over, it’s not; and whenever you want something, you go after it relentlessly and without reservation. And you did it all with such a great sense of humor – especially the part where you took off the weight vest and jokingly told the judge that you were done as I pushed that F***ing sled down the asphalt. As you may have gathered, Maria is a little concerned about our bromance, and rightfully so. For me, it was love at first sight and this weekend made me fall in love all over again. To use your words, you are a TREMENDOUS coach, athlete, friend, husband and father.
Maria: At the risk of continuing to exploit this blog as our own personal forum for romance and affection, you are my world and my hero. I look forward to being your teammate for the rest of my life.
Stacey: While I met you in person for the first time only a week ago, there is no doubt why are you the most-respected member of the OTG/Off The Grid team and the backbone of our community and family.
The Little Sabers: You guys rock … hard. The good news for you is whether you model yourselves after mom or dad, you can’t go wrong.
Steven, Dan, Jax and Jen’s Parents: It’s all been said already, but thank you so much. Great pit crew, support staff and cheering squad.
To the rest of the box: I will take the liberty of speaking for Maria and myself in saying that OTG/Off The Grid represents everything we expected a CF community to be and then some. I am proud to be a part of it and urge all of you to continue to aid Nick and Mark in their tireless efforts to make it bigger and better.
There is no doubt that the planets aligned to allow me to participate this weekend and I am eternally grateful for the opportunity. I apologize for the rant. Now, back to business.
I just got chills reading that. You guys are an inspiration. Missed you this morning...stuck at the office all week. Will try to sneak in a few nights.
so i am actually going to comment on the blog for probably the second time ever. this weekend was a great experience and a ton of fun. it was my first competition and i couln't have asked to go with a better crew. everyone was so supportive and put their best efforts in to each workout. that prowler was the death of me. tons of memories and stories from the weekend that i wouldn't trade for the world. thanks nick and mark for believing in me and letting me go even when i questions your decisions of putting me on the team. you guys are the best and like family!
i have never been more inspired then from this weekend. everyone did an amazing job.
sammy your row was insane and i aspire to be better at mine!
What did I miss?
Seriously though, you guys are all an inspiration. I can only hope I am lucky enough to compete next to you some day. It would be my honor.
Steve you are too funny! No blog access all day, that was probably a little tough!
Wow, I'm at a loss for words...I really appreciate all the support and well wishes from everyone...it means a lot to me...
The weekend was amazing and the effort of EVERYONE that competed was inspiring, to say the least...
Kevin did an amazing job describing the weekend, so I don't think I can add anything on that end!
What I will say is that there are bonds made in the strangest places...when 4 people get together, and put it all on the line for ONE common goal, that can be a powerful thing. The "team" workout is something truly special, and it's something that I hope all of you get to experience.
I have many stories to tell, and I can't wait to share them with all of you!
Wow, great stories. Following online all weekend, you could never picture what was going on up there.
Inspirational is an understatement for what our teams did this weekend and as Joey O said earlier, I now more than ever would never consider quitting or slowing down on a WOD. If I had read the blog earlier today I may have gotten 10 rounds today instead of the 8. All of the competitors really make me want to get better. I would love to be considered for a team next year but we have some stiff competition in our 2 boxes and I have a long way to go.
Many of us rarely get to see our coaches train or do the WODs that they yell at us to finish or do faster and I would be lying if I said I never had an "FU, let me see you do it" running thru my head but I promise that will never happen again. It is very clear, Mark and Nick, your competitiveness, courage, camaraderie, and determination is unmatched and gives everyone in your boxes something to aspire to.
Congrats to all the athletes who competed.
I'm going to go do some burpees in the garage
Okay, what was I thinking working out today. I can offically say I can't move. haha.
Only did 75lbs. 7rds + 5 + 5
Lindz, so nice finally getting to meet you. You rocked it today. Thanks again Wtown peps, had a blast working out with all of you.
Little late in posting ...
Back Sqs - 95 115 135
(thanks for the push nick)
WOD- 85/14
7 rounds 5sdhp 10wallball 14sit ups (that was a kick in the junk)
thanks for the sdhp lesson jax : )
and kristy - youre nuts. or its guilt from tryign to kill mark.
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