PAY LEO CHALLENGE. JUNE 1ST.
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Brett counting the remaining L-Sit seconds!
Yep, it’s almost that time again. Our resident Paleo scheduler (KJ) stopped into the office yesterday to let us know that the most appropriate time to hold our next Paleo Challenge would be from June 1st to July 2nd. These dates have been chosen using an ancient calendar technique called “letslookawesomeforkjandlisa’scombinedbdaybeachparty”. I know, it’s a mouthful, however, it’s now written in stone.
Gather your lean meats, fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds! Discard your sugary, alcoholly, inflammatory foods and prepare yourself for the healthiest month of your life! The last time that we held a Paleo challenge the results were amazing, amazing enough that a fair number of the participants are still eating in a paleoesque manner today. Who’s planning on doing this with us? (Yes, you have a whole month to prepare and the challenge conveniently ends in time for the 4th of July) Please post to comments if you’re in.
Today’s Workout:
1 Set of Max Handstand Pushups
3 Minutes Rest
In 8 Minutes complete the following:
500 M Row
50 Double Unders
Max Pull ups
(Your score for the workout is the number of pull ups completed)
27 Comments
April 29th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Well you know me, I’m in.
I feel more prepared for it this time then I was last time but I do have to say this “letslookawesomeforkjandlisascombinedbddaybeachparty” had better be worth it. By that I mean we better be serving a whole cheese cake sandwiched between a pizza.
April 29th, 2010 at 10:05 am
done and done!
April 29th, 2010 at 10:08 am
I’m in mark my words.
April 29th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Marked! I’m in. Conveniently scheduled a day after Ethan, Lynette and my joint birthday party on Saturday may 29th! Great scheduling KJ! This July beach party is going to be hottt!
April 29th, 2010 at 10:36 am
I’m looking forward to this!! Maybe we can even impose a burpee penatly if we “cheat”
An evite or e-mail will eventually go out, but for now, save the date for Sat, July 10th.
April 29th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Been there, done that. But will probably clean up the diet 3-5% (meaning fewer snacks)
Baker – That sounds delicious, but only if served with a beer and chocolate fudge sauce and deep-fried.
On a completely unrelated note, came across this gem of a quote that I think should make us all feel better about life (and workouts) in general:
“On response to a guy who had some life problems lately and afraid of sounding like a “p*ssy”: You don’t sound like a p*ssy at all. You sound like a normal human being, just like me, who thankfully has a barbell to keep him sane when things get sh*tty…and realize that one workout out of thousands does not affect your overall progress. Training is a process, not the events of one day” – MARK RIPPETOE
April 29th, 2010 at 11:17 am
I’m in. Also, awesome programming this week guys.
April 29th, 2010 at 11:36 am
I am totally in!!!… BIKINI BODY sound good for a mid July “letslookawesomeforkjandlisascombinedbddaybeachparty”…. I can’t wait!! Last years party was pretty epic, KJ tipsy on bike…. KJ almost running over bride on said bike….ha ha J/K Paleo ….I will master you yet!!!
April 29th, 2010 at 11:59 am
I watched you all suffer from afar last Pay Leo Challenge … this time, I’M IN!! Hence, Sweet Cheeks HQ is in and will provide you with delicious Paleo recipes and ideas.
We were thinking of having a Paleo challenge at CFLA also. I’ll speak with my partner about having it for the month of June too and then we can ALL be in it together! : )
April 29th, 2010 at 11:59 am
In my defense that was 2 years ago
April 29th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Crap. Probably no avoiding it this time. I therefore have a month to find a paleo tribe that lived on burritos and syrah.
The Claw
April 29th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Claw- either find that tribe or start loving burpees… ha ha… looks like KJ is going to enforce a burpee cheat penalty…
Atrain- Can’t wait for some Sweet Cheeks yummy goodness!! If you are willing to do that then I can survive the month!!
April 29th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Lisa – I knew I could count on you to do the right thing.
Migs – Once again you and I are on the same page. I think you could also add caramel, whipped cream, Ben and Jerrys ( flavor to taste ), a cherry and let’s not forget a healthy portion of bacon. Few have survived my version of post-paleo.
April 29th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
In. I did an 8 week Paleo challenge at Crossfit Inferno. I can handle a month. Woohoo!!
April 29th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Baker, I just saw this online. Unfortunately for you, its only available until June 20th.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/29/ihop-pancake-stackers-iho_n_557322.html
nom nom nom cheesecake
April 29th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Question about today’s WOD/handstand pushups. What’s the “Rx’d” pushup? I assume it’s hands on floor, head to floor. Head to Abmat is probably scaled, correct? How about hands on parallettes, then head to below hands?
Inquiring minds want to know.
The Claw
April 29th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
I’m in for sure!
Also, on a different note…
For any mountain bikers out there – AMRAP in 24 hours?
http://www.grannygear.com/Races/Moab/index.shtml
I’m pretty sure this was created by a crossfitter. My friends and I are putting together a 5 man team, it looks like fun.
April 29th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
For the Claw – Rx today is hands on the floor, head touches the floor. Abmat = scaled.
Using parallettes with your head going below them is pretty damn hard, but will be Rx soon enough. For now, it’s just head to floor. Good job cranking out reps today btw!
April 29th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
KJ – I love the idea of a burpee penalty! I will be having a spray tan party at my house the weekend before Paleo ends, fyi.
jk but not really
April 29th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Lisa, I’ll be there for that!
April 29th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
You will find me at Lisa’s!!
April 29th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Ditto!
April 29th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Spray tan really… This is NOT a Jersey Shores themed party is it?? Tan…gym…tan…. gym…. lol. We would make a hot SB Shores group for sure…lol.. ok I am done being ridiculous for now!!
April 29th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
I’m in! I did a two week long challenge last month, so this shouldn’t be too hard.
April 29th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Spray Tans & Super Fried Cheesecake in July! It’s my birthday, I do what I want
April 29th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
One more month, then say good bye to and hello to ..
April 30th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Well, looks like I will be feeling so left out during workouts if I don’t join in…so, I’m planning to OWN this Paleo thing with the rest of you monsters! Does anyone have a good resource and/or and good overview of the basics of the diet. Are there any calorie restrictions?