Workout of the Day:
“Grace”
For time:
135/95 lb. Clean and Jerk x 30
(Compare time to January 12, 2009)
Pride and Gratitude – CrossFit Games Regional Qualifier Weekend
Written by C.J. Martin
It was an amazing weekend for the CrossFit Invictus crew at the CF Games Regional Qualifier in Tustin. We had a raucous support crew that brought some of the gym’s energy up to cheer on our fearless warriors - Frank Martinezcuello, Justin Nahama and Michele Vieux. Each of these three studs pushed themselves to the limit, never let up and represented CrossFit Invictus with class. Michele also ensured that Invictus will be well represented at the CrossFit Games in July. She took fifth overall in this weekend’s events and earned the right to compete in Aromas for the title of the “World’s Fittest Person.” We could not be more proud of Michele, Justin and Frank. (Check out the pics of them in action – badasses!)
I also want to thank the members of our crew who volunteered to judge the event – Mike Hom, Wayne Slavin and Chris & Nate Freischlag. Judging any competitive event is a thankless job, but these guys did everything they could to ensure that all of the competitors were held to same standards. Thank you all for sacrificing your weekend to help make the regional qualifier a great event.
Michele is moving on to Aromas!
Frank powering through the first WOD of the weekend.
Justin throwing 155 around like a match stick.
Brothers Freischlag keeping everyone honest.
Awesome job you guys!!!
Congrats michele!!!
Michele you rock!!! Fantastic job guys!!
Awesome, Michele!! you go girl!!!!!!!
Guys, you looked GREAT!!!!
Michele, Justin, and Frank faced three grueling WODs, scorching heat, two long days, and some tough judging, but they all conquered the qualifiers with true class and stellar performances.
I know I am damn proud to have been there to see it go down.
BTW, I will be putting the rest of the pictures that you see above on Facebook. If you want to check them out just add me as a friend.
Oh, I forgot…
Not only did CrossFit Invictus dominate the ‘fun’ team WOD, but we also have the most Level 2 trainers out of any affiliate! No wonder we rock!
Here is the list of Level 2 trainers certified by CrossFit HQ: http://crossfit.com/cf-info/level2.shtml
Yaaahhhhooooooo Michele!!! I cannot friggin wait for July!!!
Props to Jen this morning for doing the workout with rx’d weight. Girl, very impressive! I’m so glad you went for it.
Just want to echo what’s already been said about our competitors and judges this weekend. M, Justin and Frank were warriors this weekend, battling through some tough WODs, harsh heat/sun, and facing off with so many other great athletes. Can’t wait to see M at the games in July.
And if anyone had any doubts about how strong the Invictus women are…just check out the affiliate WOD pics from Wink’s facebook. All team members were tested for HGH prior to competing…results still pending.
wohooooo great job Michele!!!!!
It was quite the oppurtunity and experience. Throughout my year in Iraq all I wanted to do was compete in the games. But I got so much more along the way – it was an honor to be amongst so many great people and family. I cannot say enough beautiful things about our Crossfit Invictus Community. You were so pleasant to be around and were wonderful to my daughters and wife. Tausha and I are so blessed to be around the best coaches Crossfit has to offer – Mark, Michele, Dani, Nick, Sage, Wayne, Calvin, Tab, Mike and CJ are without question unconquerable. Thank you all for your support and pride. Now let’s rally around Michele and go for the affiliate cup – Oakland watch out! Bring the pain CJ!
First of all, WOW! What out-of-this-world displays of athleticism shown by Michele, Frank and Justin! Holy smokes. There could not have been a better group of people to represent what kind of athletes come from Crossfit Invicuts. The entire weekend was an awesome exprerince. I am so happy I was there! SO MUCH FUN!
M, I am so stinkin’ proud of you! I can’t wait to head up there with you in July! Glad you got your coconut bliss yesterday… back to the grind for the Games! YOU ROCK!
P.S. Tausha and Frank have some cute daughters who definitely were a wonderful addition to the weekend fun!
Big congrats to everyone who competed and judged the competition.
M, gotta give you big props for the display of overall fitness this past weekend. Be proud and kick but in Aromas!
Also big-ups to the ladies for running the Mmm Good booth, how else could I break my large bills (thanks Ali) and enjoy some good zone friendly eats!
I just wanted to say I’m unbelievably proud of Michele, Frank, and Justin from this weekend. They did an outstanding job of representing Invictus.
I also wanted to give some serious thanks to Nate, Chris, and Wayne for again keeping the competitors as honest as possible. It can definitely be a thankless job at times and ripe with criticism. Hey, everybody’s human. You guys showed some superb character this weekend. As one of the “enforcers” this weekend, I’m very happy to see Invictus breeding additions to the wolf pack.
Kick ass job to all. I wish I could have been there to witness it.
Nick
Congratulations to Frank Justin and Michelle for taking up the challenge in what I hear was unfriendly heat.
2 wks of work distraction, moderate injury & low motivation, and first day back was so-so.
WOD 30 C&J’s “Grace”- First time doing this workout so I kept weight at 105# and did it in 8:25.
M, Justin and Frank – You guys were amazing this weekend! Nice work guys! I’m proud of you M! Representing SD with some mad skillz!!
Great work to all contestants, judges, and supporters from Invictus. You all are an integral part to the success of the Invictus community. I can’t believe all of these posts and M didn’t get one Whoot! I will go one further and be all math geeky… Whoot^3 to all of you. (read whoot cubed for all the non techies out there) Great work everyone!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!
Michele- Congratulations!
Thanks Cynthia and all the other 6am ers that cheered me to the finish today…. way better than the 63 lbs I did on 1/12/09
Nice work Jen! I’m really excited to see how you and Gary are progressing in your training. Very cool!
We had such a great time judging this weekend. I can’t wait to go to Aromas and cheer on Michele. A hearty congrats to Frank and Justin. Real solid guys who represented the CFI family with character and heart. I was motivated and inspired by their performance.
I really want to encourage people to try and get a few days off and head up to Aromas in July. It’s super motivating and a great learning experience. It’s also a great time to get to know your fellow gym members, share a few meals and just hang out in a different type of environment.
-BC