Workout of the Day:
Clean Pulls
5-5-5
(Thanks as always to our friends at Catalyst Athletics for the great instructional videos.)
and then,
Five rounds for max reps of:
45 seconds of Deadlift (use weight used for Clean Pulls)
15 seconds of Rest
45 seconds of Box Jumps (24″/18″)
15 seconds of Rest
200 Meter Run
Rest for remainder of minute.
(If you cannot finish the 200 meter run within 60 seconds, substitute a 100 meter run.)
Does your beard come in thin? Try a neckbeard.
The Winter Beard
Written by George Economou
Confucius, Ulysses S. Grant, Frederick Douglass, Ernest Hemingway, Sri Sami Satchidananda, and Jesus. What do these men of greatness have in common??? The answer is simple – a beard. Were they great because of the beard, or were their beards just great? That’s a good question, and there’s only one way to find out. Please join me in the time-honored tradition of growing “The Winter Beard.”
I can’t take credit for this idea. No, no. I thank Invictus athlete Sean E. for showing me the path to manhood. I can’t post what Sean sent me because I don’t know who the original author is and it wouldn’t be right to take their intellectual property. I can share with you the reasons why from November 1, 2009 to January 1, 2010 I will not shave:
-To prove I am a man. You cannot deny that men with beards are more manly than men without. When I went to Alaska in June of this year, I had no beard. I was carded several times – ordering drinks and trying to get into a rated R movie – and my California driver’s license was highly scrutinized. Leaving Alaska in July with a beard, I was given free drinks and “the nod” from other men with beards.
-To stay warm. True, we live in San Diego, but it gets chilly here in the mornings, and there’s a good chance I’ll go skiing later this winter.
-To save the environment. Why do you hate the environment? Shaving wastes water, and these days San Diego can use all the clean water it can get. Don’t let this precious resource be wasted because you needed to rinse away your dignity.
-To save money. Razors are crazy expensive! Save the $8 you would spend on shaving accoutrement this season and invest it. With the way compound interest works, in 60 years you’d be able to retire.
-Because my woman will let me. This is going to be a sticking point for some. The Human is a very understanding person. She understands that if I had to choose between her and greatness…well, let’s just leave it at that. What will you choose?
Please look at this as a community event or challenge. As such, it’s not limited to the Invictus Men. Invictus Women can also forego the razor this winter and show the world what real strength and beauty is all about.
other bearded men gave you “the nod?” how is that considered manly? nevermind, i don’t want to know.
anyways, i sure could use a beard out here in Newport, RI, its damn near freezing out here. About to challenge myself with a new workout i have never done called G.I. Jane, 100 Burpee Pull-ups for time. Hope every one is well!
Yay Newport, RI!!!!!! That’s actually where I’m from! If you need some good advice on where to go or what to do (besides 100 Burpee pull-ups of course) let me know!
I would love to join you in that challenge, but due to me being a active duty Marine. That ain’t going to happen! Once I retire I would like to try it someday.
this is a completely unfair challenge- for me and every other man.
unfair for me in that i cant join in due to active duty grooming requirements
unfair to everyone else in the fact that if i could, mine would indeed put all other beards to shame. men would cower to the ultra manliness of mine beard, women would swoon, children would delight in its mere presence- all would indeed be right with the world
Miss you George
Oh sweet Jesus George I swore off of the Beard after a good 4 month run last year, but you’ve peaked my interest my friend. The lady friend will not be pleased.
For those of you on active duty, I have good news. I will be a man for you…
George thanks for the offer. right now i am allowing Chuck Norris to carry my beard torch for me
Am I to infer by the last paragraph that I am the opposite of greatness? Or if not the complete opposite, then at least not greatness, as you can’t choose between greatness and greatness? Hmmm….
You are lucky you have the Human. Beards get smelly.
George, did you actually suggest that women forego the razor as well? Seriously? That’s disgusting.
Booze,
I have been here before, back in 2007 for Navy Officer Candidate School so I sort of know my way around. we hit up O’Brien’s the other night. About to hit up Crossfit Providence tomorrow and Crossfit Boston next weekend.
Lizzle, thanks, I am lucky.
Rhonda, paleo (wo)man did not have razors and that seemed to work for them ok.
Human, words can’t describe what you are.
Does it count if the active duty guys go with the moustache? They go quite well with mullets, though grooming standards would outlaw those as well. It’s a shame, that’s what it is.
Richard,
Try to hit up Cynergy CrossFit in Hanson Mass if you get a chance. That’s where my sister goes, CJ and I went there for a visit back in August. They are an awesome group of people! And they love Invictus!!
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This is outstanding. I suggest all involved also saddle up for Mustache March.