***We came, we saw... we lost :(
Congratulations Team Inspire! You guys did a great job today and pulled off a sweet victory. Matt and Darin thank you for having us out and hosting this event. Micah and Jay thanks for putting this thing together and thank you to all the judges and volunteers.
Team Explode, in loss there are lessons to be learned, those who do not choose to learn the lessons of our failures, choose to never succeed. What's the lesson? Diversity. We as a team need to be more diverse in our capacity within broad time and modal domains. Who's fault is this? Mine. Someone from CF Inspire made the comment today that we really live up to our name. Explode. We are the most explosive CrossFit athletes around because I named the place Explode, I program mostly for explosive power and thats downright the only way I like to get shit done. Fast and Furious. The aim of CrossFit is to increase work capacity over broad time and modal domains. We are a CrossFit Affiliate so this should be our aim as well. My lesson is learned, look for our WODs to be a bit more "diverse".
On a lighter note, you all did everything you possibly could have today and left it all out on the floor. The purpose of these team competitions are to get affiliates together, compete, have fun and make it possible for every level to participate. Check, check, check and check. I had a blast, and im so proud of this team and the heart you all have. Thank you
Explode,
What a great Sunday! Back and forth on the tasks. You guys pounding out those front squats like they were nothing. Taking control of helen and pushing your selves to the limit on FGB. It was great to go up against all of you and see all of you leave it all out there for us to witness. When it comes to intensity you all feed off each other.
Also for those ladies who had to go above and beyond yesterday you take a double cheat day.. You earned it.
Posted by: Paul | 02/28/2011 at 09:54 PM
Explode team,
I am proud to have competed with such a strong team. We both learned a lot during yesterday's competition. Now we have to recover and work on our weaknesses and have an even more radical event next time! Great people and great athletes! Thank you all for a memorable day!
Posted by: Dylan Meanix Inspire Endurance Coach | 02/28/2011 at 03:41 PM
Explode team - You guys truly exemplify Crossfit! I have to share my favorite moment of the competition....it was when Brian Quinlin put his hand under the foot of one of the Inspire athletes and helped her get her last pullup done. Brian - it just doesn't get any better than that, it doesn't matter who won the competition, you are clearly a winner at heart! Look forward to seeing you guys again soon.
Posted by: Eileen Provost, Inspire Coach | 02/28/2011 at 09:06 AM
Brian and Explode,
Awesome! I'd like to tell you how enjoyable today was competing and interacting with such a classy bunch of people. Both teams left it out there today and that was "heart". Crying, bleeding, cheering, destroying our bodies , that's what Crossfit is all about. Don't beat yourself up, you guys don't do what you do and get this far with poor coaching. Hope to see you again soon at some box in some competition!!! Heck, we could even talk about your old boxing days!
Posted by: Mike Bradley, Boxing Coach | 02/27/2011 at 09:55 PM
Brian and Explode,
I must say that it was truly an honor to be a part of today's events.To see your team pull together, despite being short a few members, was truly an inspiration. You are an amazing coach...to see you cheer your team and OURS...was simply selfless.
Looking forward to seeing you all again someday...way to rock it Explode!!!!
Posted by: Sue McClain, Inspire Coach | 02/27/2011 at 09:44 PM