CrossFit HEL: New Basic Makes the Board!

January 28, 2012

New Basic Makes the Board!

Kevin KB has been inching away at his Basic Skill Level. His last two requirements were the 30s static hold and the 10 seated knees to chest. Of course, Christine is always the last event.

Thursday night Kevin comes in 50 minutes early for the 6pm WOD to stretch. At around 5:25 he asks if he can finish the Basic Test. His first attempt at the hold was an unsuccessful 17 seconds. Kev switched his grip and held over the bar for 31 seconds! The seated knees to chest looked effortless following the static hold.

Kevin got set up for Christine while the 5pm WOD got set-up for their workout. Christine is bodyweight deadlifts and even after all the weight Kev has lost, he still had to pull 295lbs. 36 times. Kevin had done Christine in under 15 minutes before and was confident. After 14 minutes and 28 seconds, Kevin KB is our newest Basic Skill Level Teammate!

Congratulations Kev!

The next Group Basic Skill Level Test will be near the Vernal Equinox.

"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence." - Confucius

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Congratulations Kevin! That is awesome! You are inspiring!

Posted by: eileen | January 28, 2012 at 06:37 AM

WooHoo! You did it!!! AWESOME!

Posted by: Minty | January 28, 2012 at 07:46 AM

Fuck yeah Kevin!!!!!

Posted by: Jenz | January 28, 2012 at 08:42 AM

YAAAAAAY KEVIN!!!! So proud of you, buddy!! It has been so inspiring to watch your transformation since you started. You are an amazing athlete and equally wonderful person to know! Keep it up, Kevin!

Posted by: Noel | January 28, 2012 at 08:44 AM

Awww yeah!!! Way to go Kevin!!! Now to get ready for Advanced :)

Posted by: Mandy | January 28, 2012 at 09:49 AM

Nice KB!!! Well done!!

Posted by: Melody | January 28, 2012 at 01:10 PM

Awesome!!! Welcome to Basic🏁

Posted by: Dave J. | January 28, 2012 at 02:15 PM

Nice job Kev, you are a rockstar!

Posted by: Drew | January 28, 2012 at 03:31 PM

So incredibly awesome! You should be so proud of yourself!

Posted by: leslie mcstravick | January 28, 2012 at 04:31 PM

Thanks y'all. I felt good this week, and it is about time I started writing my name on the middle board. Id drink a beer to celebrate, but i need the points. Hornitos, here i come. See you all in hel next week.

Posted by: Kevin KB | January 28, 2012 at 06:39 PM

I found a Paleo friendly vodka! WOOHOOO!! My prayers have been answered!!! It's Ciroc brand and made from French grapes. It was delicious, very smooth and tasty with lime over ice. There's also a potato vodka, Chopin. Both were available at the liquor store on NE Sandy & 39th.

Posted by: Noel | January 29, 2012 at 01:46 PM

Noel, I like your thinking! Does the potato vodka count as our tuber/root for the day then?

Posted by: eileen | January 29, 2012 at 02:26 PM

Hmmmm...not sure about how the potato would count. I think just the once a week booze treat :-)

Posted by: Noel | January 29, 2012 at 02:30 PM

Potato vodka is a no-no in the rules. Grape vodka is ok. If you drink potato vodka, you lose you point for the day, regardless of whether its your drinking day.

I typed this with my thumbs...please excuse any typos. (sent from iPhone)

Posted by: Instructor A. | January 29, 2012 at 02:41 PM

Well done KB!

Posted by: Jeff ras | January 29, 2012 at 04:41 PM

I only had the grape ;-) because it was delicious! Minty can verify I only had the Ciroc.

Posted by: Noel | January 29, 2012 at 07:20 PM

Well done, sir! Very inspiring - L-sits suck!!!

GO for the RED team next!

Posted by: Kellams | January 30, 2012 at 09:14 AM

Nice work KB! Here comes another Red!

Posted by: Baker | January 30, 2012 at 05:00 PM

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