A day for the deadlifting giants

July 8th, 2010, by

Are you noticing a trend here? Apparently this is single rep max week at the Fort, and everyone is LOVING it! Yesterday we saw people move some SERIOUSLY big PR weights.

Strong Julie, Kinsy, Sam, Heath, Andy, Dad, Jeanne, KTUCK, Ryan, Brandon, Neil, Erin, Craig, Lisa, Les, Tommy Mo, Ed, Brian A., Bethy, and Ivy all set a new one rep max yesterday - GREAT JOB! And to those of you who didn't set a new PR yesterday, I ALSO say good job. Not every day is PR day, and you can't let this frustrate you.

The metcon had MORE pull-ups in it, and that made everyone groan a little. We did 5 rounds of rowing, box jumps and pull-ups, and the workout definitely took longer than we thought it would for some of you. Please pay attention to the goal times when they are written on the board. If you have to scale down to option "B" in order to make the goal time, then let's do it. We don't want you grinding through RX'd workouts 4 times a week, and having your finish times be over 20:00 everyday. That's too much. And that's not what we are looking for. We want you to train in all different time realms, including the 4-6 minute range AND the 20 minute whoppers.

I have been asked at least 3 times this week about Miss Ivy. Have you noticed her lately? I'm sure you have, because she looks amazing. She's lean, strong and athletic, and these days she's looking like a lululemon model. The question I keep getting is, "What's Ivy doing? She's so lean!"

Do you really have to ask?

Do you think there's some sort of super duper secret that I shared ONLY with Ivy? Guys, she's eating Wild Bill Paleo! Hallelujah, it works! Her patience and hard work is starting to pay off not only in the mirror, but also in her workouts. She's.A.Beast.

7 Responses to "A day for the deadlifting giants"

  • While I didn't ask, I made the comment and complimented Miss Ivy on her progress. Not only is she lean, but you gotta give her props on the strength/METCON gains she has made.

    Rapidly becoming a serious lady bad ass at the Fort.

    Nice work, Ivy!

  • She is a beast! She is definitely ranking high on your bad-assness chart Jen.
    Keep up the good work Ivy!!

  • Just wanted to say congrats to Pete for being the first in the "1/4 ton club" and Tommy is getting close...those were some sick DL PR #'s I saw on the board this morning from yesterday...nice work fellas.

  • Thanks buddy!!! Couldn't have done it without the help of Mr. Tommy Mo in my ear.

    And for Ivy well it all speaks for itself. Way to go!!!!

  • Thanks Mark. I appreciate it.

    Right back at Pete. Having him there was a BIG help for me as well. His growling helped keep the bar moving in the proper direction: UP!