Results from the Showdown - revised
The weekend competition in Bozeman wrapped up Saturday afternoon with
ONDEG competitors bringing home a first and and a second place!
The final standings have not been published, so other than the place finishers, we won't know how every one stacked up. We'll have more details of the event in a day or two, along with photos, but here's the synopsis:
Christina did very well for her first competition! It was so inspiring to see her work so hard even though she's only been CrossFitting for a couple months, and due to her busy schedule, she has a hard time getting to the gym consistently. She keeps us up to date with the workouts that she completes at home...she's dedicated and enthusiastic about continuing on her fitness journey. Christina has such a great attitude! And it was so nice for her family to be there to support her. Keep up the good work!
Bruce powered through both events and provided the spectators with much to talk about...everyone that I spoke with was asking about him. They were all amazed that this quiet, older gentleman has excellent range of motion and such phenomenal strength and endurance. He too, had a full cheering section with two of his daughters and his wife Sally giving him the "ooh-rah's" and "cut it loose Bruce" cheers! We hope to see Bruce maintain his desire to compete...not only for himself, but to provide future inspiration to those who hope to do what he does when they reach his age.
Jessica put forth an amazing display of work capacity in both events and finished in second place. Not a fan of running, she wasted no time completing the one mile run and then grabbed the barbell and put on a clinic in high repetition Olympic lifting. The crowd was going berzerk as she snatched the bar over and over and over. Her unbroken sets in the second event were equally amazing. Only a few short rests between her sets in the ten minute AMRAP left spectators wondering what she does to keep going and what is going through her mind as she powers through amidst the pain and suffering. Well done Jessica! Exactly what is to be expected of the "Mexican Tornado"!
Much to my chagrin, I was put into the 40-and-over "senior" division...ya know...the "old guys". I would have much preferred to be matched up against all the "young" fellers, but I guess there's no disputing my advancing age. Regardless, I gave it all I had and walked away with the top spot...amongst the seniors. Hopefully, I'll get a detailed results tabulation and will see how I did overall.
It was a great opportunity to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Much thanks to Perry, Norma, Shawn, Arnie, Christina's family, Bruce's family, and all of the other ONDEG supporters....it's the community that makes CrossFit more than just "working out".
Stay tuned for more details and commentary when the final results are posted.
The final standings have not been published, so other than the place finishers, we won't know how every one stacked up. We'll have more details of the event in a day or two, along with photos, but here's the synopsis:
Christina did very well for her first competition! It was so inspiring to see her work so hard even though she's only been CrossFitting for a couple months, and due to her busy schedule, she has a hard time getting to the gym consistently. She keeps us up to date with the workouts that she completes at home...she's dedicated and enthusiastic about continuing on her fitness journey. Christina has such a great attitude! And it was so nice for her family to be there to support her. Keep up the good work!
Bruce powered through both events and provided the spectators with much to talk about...everyone that I spoke with was asking about him. They were all amazed that this quiet, older gentleman has excellent range of motion and such phenomenal strength and endurance. He too, had a full cheering section with two of his daughters and his wife Sally giving him the "ooh-rah's" and "cut it loose Bruce" cheers! We hope to see Bruce maintain his desire to compete...not only for himself, but to provide future inspiration to those who hope to do what he does when they reach his age.
Jessica put forth an amazing display of work capacity in both events and finished in second place. Not a fan of running, she wasted no time completing the one mile run and then grabbed the barbell and put on a clinic in high repetition Olympic lifting. The crowd was going berzerk as she snatched the bar over and over and over. Her unbroken sets in the second event were equally amazing. Only a few short rests between her sets in the ten minute AMRAP left spectators wondering what she does to keep going and what is going through her mind as she powers through amidst the pain and suffering. Well done Jessica! Exactly what is to be expected of the "Mexican Tornado"!
Much to my chagrin, I was put into the 40-and-over "senior" division...ya know...the "old guys". I would have much preferred to be matched up against all the "young" fellers, but I guess there's no disputing my advancing age. Regardless, I gave it all I had and walked away with the top spot...amongst the seniors. Hopefully, I'll get a detailed results tabulation and will see how I did overall.
It was a great opportunity to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Much thanks to Perry, Norma, Shawn, Arnie, Christina's family, Bruce's family, and all of the other ONDEG supporters....it's the community that makes CrossFit more than just "working out".
Stay tuned for more details and commentary when the final results are posted.
I'm so proud of all of you! Congratulations for choosing to compete, the awards are icing on the cake!!
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