Friday, August 6th, 2010
Posted by: Michael
on Aug 5, 2010 
3 Rounds of:
- Press
- Ring Row
then for time:
“Annie”
- 50, 40, 30, 20, 10x reps of:
- Double-Unders
- Sit-Ups
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Strong Is Beautiful
by Van
A major sports clothing company had the following as a slogan for one of their women’s t-shirts line last year - “Strong is Beautiful”. The slogan striked a cord with me because I couldn’t agree more with the message, or think of better poster-children for it than the female athletes at CrossFit MSP (CFMSP).
A major sports clothing company had the following as a slogan for one of their women’s t-shirts line last year - “Strong is Beautiful”. The slogan striked a cord with me because I couldn’t agree more with the message, or think of better poster-children for it than the female athletes at CrossFit MSP (CFMSP).
It is unfortunate that our society’s typical view of a beautiful woman is one who is really skinny, pretty, and shouldn’t really do much besides look good. There is nothing in the popular media to reinforce the view of fitness, strength, and power being associated with a beautiful woman. Fortunately we are surrounded by some very strong and beautiful ladies at CFMSP. To me, a woman who is not afraid to lift weights heavier than a can of soup is inspiring. The women of CFMSP look at heavy weight not with dread, but with an attitude of “Yeah, I can do that". A woman who is willing to push and push, and is not afraid of their own pool of sweat is a strong, beautiful woman.
The women of CFMSP are always up for a challenge. They have a fearlessness and willingness to not only accept the challenges that may come up in a WOD, but this attitude extends to every aspect of their lives. It is unfortunate that these qualities aren’t more appreciated by our society at large. But that is what we are out to change. Strong IS beautiful!
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written by Elise, August 05, 2010
written by Elise, August 05, 2010
Thanks, Van! I needed to read this today! I couldn't agree more 
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written by Jenna, August 06, 2010
written by Jenna, August 06, 2010
Thanks for this message, Van! Wonderful and inspiring posts lately by all
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written by tania, August 06, 2010
written by tania, August 06, 2010
CF Lakewood WOD:
21-15-9
Front squats (75lb)
Bench dips x2
Box jumps 24"
16:03
There is a shortage of air here. Took me forever to catch my breath from just the warm up (600m run, 300ft walking lunge).
21-15-9
Front squats (75lb)
Bench dips x2
Box jumps 24"
16:03
There is a shortage of air here. Took me forever to catch my breath from just the warm up (600m run, 300ft walking lunge).
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written by tania, August 06, 2010
written by tania, August 06, 2010
Oh, and also really made me appreciate the coaching at CFMSP. Everybody was really nice, but the front squatting was terriblel!
And one of the reasons I joined CrossFit MSP was to be around women who aren't afraid to lift heavy weights. The guys are great too, always very encouraging!
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