I talked myself into competing in the CrossFit Games Open this year. It was really an amazing experience to compete with my team "CrossFit Sandy" and be a part of something so big. The team cheering and camaraderie. Click
here to see my athlete page. There were five rounds. I came in 914Th place out of 5027 in my category.
WOD 1: AMRAP in 7 minutes of burpees. My score: 60
WOD 2: Proceed through the sequence below completing as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of: 45 pound Snatch, 30 reps 75 pound Snatch, 30 reps 100 pound Snatch, 30 reps 120 pound Snatch, as many reps as possible. My score: 53 total reps
WOD 3: Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 18 minutes of: 15 Box jumps, 20" box 75 pound Push press, 12 reps 9 Toes-to-bar. My score: 101 total reps
WOD 4: Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of: 150 Wall balls (14lbs to 9' target) 90 Double-unders 30 Muscle-ups. My score: 161 total reps
WOD 5: Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes following the rep scheme below: 65 pound Thruster, 3 reps 3 Chest to bar Pull-ups 65 pound Thruster, 6 reps 6 Chest to bar Pull-ups 65 pound Thruster, 9 reps 9 Chest to bar Pull-ups 65 pound Thruster, 12 reps 12 Chest to bar Pull-ups 65 pound Thruster, 15 reps 15 Chest to bar Pull-ups 65 pound Thruster, 18 reps 18 Chest to bar Pull-ups 65 pound Thruster, 21 reps 21 Chest to bar Pull-ups... This is a timed workout. If you complete the round of 21, go on to 24. If you complete 24, go on to 27, etc. My score: 13 total reps
This year I decided to run the half marathon with Justin at the last minute. My friend and trainer, Chelsea, ran it with me. The day started out horrible with Justin's wallet, phone and our car keys getting stolen off the train. But, he made it to the start line on time and was able to run off his agression. We never recovered our items, but we ran and I happened to make my best half time yet with 2:11. It helps when you have someone pushing you and not allowing you to stop! 
This year, for Holli's 40th birthday, she threw a "Mom Prom" complete with disco ball and all! Since I'd never been to prom, I was really excited to rent a dress and dance the night away. Even though my date got sick and had to stay home with our sick son, Sieauna and I had a great time dancing with our friends. Happy birthday Holli!
I talked myself into competing in the CrossFit Games Open this year. It was really an amazing experience to compete with my team "CrossFit Sandy" and be a part of something so big. The team cheering and camaraderie. Click here to see my athlete page. There were five rounds. I came in 914Th place out of 5027 in my category.
I was in a hurry, a BIG hurry. I had to be to the school in five minutes and I was picking up a bunch of other kids for a playdate at my house. In my rush, I was putting down the third row seat in the Denali and somehow (a Kelly-ism for sure) I managed to get my thumb caught in the hinge. I ripped it out and when I saw blood fly all over the back of my car, and start pouring onto the ground, I knew I was in trouble. I wrapped my thumb in a towel, picked up the kids, dropped them off at a friends house and drove to the ER, where they proceeded to stitch up my nasty, super deep cut. 12 stitches later, I'm all better. Geeze.
It was with heavy heart that I blog this visit to Cle Elum. Our dear friend Steve Henkes passed away very suddenly this weekend of a massive heart attack. Kitty is at the cabin in the very deep snow and Justin and I flew up as soon as we heard the news to make sure Kitty would be OK. I am so sad to see his things and visit here knowing we will never see him again. Thank you Steve, for all the wonderful memories.
