Kevin had a goal. Back in October he ran his first ever road race, the B.A.A. Half Marathon in a time of 1:50:01. Pretty solid for a first half marathon, especially as a first road race, but Kevin knew he was capable of more, driving him to quickly sign up for another half… to be run in mid-February… on the New Hampshire seacoast. Although satisfied breaking 2 hours his first time out, Kevin’s desire to prove he could do better was palpable. He was so sure that he could go faster, and wanted it so badly, that even the prospect of running 13.1 miles in frigid temperatures didn’t deter him.
Fortunately Kevin had great weather this past weekend, as he finished the Half at the Hamptons in 1:39:06, smashing his specific goal of sub-8 minute miles, with an average pace around 7:33 per mile. For both his first and second road races ever, Kevin primarily used CrossFit for his training, and credits his success to showing up and working hard.
Congratulations Kevin! We’re very proud of you. Now if only we can convince you to try a full marathon.
February 22, 2012
Strength: Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5
WOD:
4 Muscle-ups
40 Sit-ups
4 Muscle-ups
40 Box Jumps (24″/20″)
4 Muscle-ups
40 Kettlebell Swings (24kg/16kg)
4 Muscle-ups
40 Burpees
4 Muscle-ups
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OHS: Not so much
WOD: 15:28 RX – it was tough to have to jump down and reset after each MU – but I was happy to get the RX nonetheless…
Congrats Kev! Great time.
Awesome work Kevin! That’s a very legit time.
OHS — 42kg, which was old 3RM
WOD — 12:37 w/purple-band MU progressions
Thanks Joe for showing us a few different progressions; I love some good homework.
congrats, Kevin! way to go.
HBBS – 110kg
shoulder-injury WOD – 15:45
40 cal row
40 situps
40 box jumps
40 burpees
40 shuttle runs
OHS: 30kg
WOD: 13:38 with the knee Muscle up progression. Nice to try something new.
Nice work 5:30!
OHS: 58kg
WOD: 17:08 (purple banded swing progression for muscle-ups)
thanks for the comments (much appreciated). i hope i can run the rest of my races at a 7:33 mile pace… now to get very humbled in the cf open.
OHS:62 kg x 6 reps. 1 rep was iffy
WOD: 18:02 Attempted RX, ended with progressions. More motivation to work
OHS: 55kg (60kg x 4)
WOD:11:43 w/purple banded progression contraption
OH Squat: 40kg
WOD: 18:02 with slow, jumping MU
congrats Kevin! fantastic job.
OHS: 70kg
WOD: DNF. First 4 MU’s unbroken, then spent the majority of the next 19mins on the next 4. Plugged the plug after 20mins. Neck, shoulders, and ego all quite sore today as a result.