Workout of the Day:
Five sets of:
Jerk x 1.1.1.1.1
Rest 3 minutes
(Rest 10 seconds between each jerk. The notation 1.1.1.1.1 indicates that you will do one jerk, rack the weight, rest 10 seconds, perform another jerk, rack the weight, etc…until you have completed 5 jerks. You will then rest 3 minutes and repeat for a total of 5 sets.);
and then,
“Sage”
Two rounds for time of:
20 Thrusters (135/95 lbs.)
20 Pull-Ups
20 Burpees
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAGE!!!
Sage is perhaps the most lovable person I have ever met. She is humble, generous, caring and funny. We’re blessed to have her at Invictus. Please post your well-wishes and/or funny stories about Sage to comments.
The Invictus Athletes’ Challenge Results
Written by C.J. Martin
The first Invictus Athletes’ Challenge was even better than I could have hoped for. The competition was great, but the supportive atmosphere was what made it a huge success. All of the competitors pushed themselves to the limit and with rare exception achieved new personal bests. The amount of support from all the spectators made every competitor feel like a champion, and clearly communicated the amount of respect and admiration we all have for those who throw their hat in the ring. As corny as it is to say, everyone was a winner on Saturday. That said, I have already been asked by several folks who follow our site who ended up winning, so I am posting the top three competitors in the male and female advanced categories, as well as the winners of our Masters divisions.
If you missed your opportunity to compete in this challenge, don’t worry. We will have opportunities for our community members to compete every 3 to 4 months. It’s an opportunity to focus your training, set achievable goals, maintain motivation and test yourself in competition.
Happy Birthday Sage, so today your allowed to have cake and ice cream. Hope you have a wonderful day girlie.
Love ya!
Dre
Happy Natal Anniversary, Sage! Sorry the whistling of Happy Birthday was interrupted by a cough. tlb2
Sage- Happy birthday to a wonderful friend and coach. You are so amazing! We are lucky to all know you! Have a wonderful day filled with naughty treats…you know that’s what Cheddies would do!
Happy birthday Sage! Thanks for being a great coach and fantastic role model for my kids. Real quotes from my kids: Griffin “I am a fan of Sage’s.” Sienna “LOOK AT MY SOCKS, SAGE.” The last one was shouted at Sage as she was in the middle of the chipper at sectionals.
Sage,
You have accomplished quite a bit and helped many people in the few years you have been on this planet. I am inspired by your dedication to share your knowledge and love of training. Thank you for excellent, tough and fun coaching. Your style is first class all the way.
Cheers for a fantastic birthday,
Courtland
Sending Sage Happy Birthday wishes from NYC! Good bye teens, hello 20′s.
Happy Birthday Sage!!!
Hope you have a wonderful day! Wish I could say I was as excited about your WOD… it helped me stay home to rest just one more day!! LOL
Happy Birthday Sage!!
Happy Happy Birthday Sage!!!! You are such an amazing person and friend as well as an incredible athlete, and you’re only 20!
I wish I was that accomplished at that age! I hope you have a fantastic birthday lady…you deserve it!
Happy Birthday Sagealicious, I hope it is filled with lots of ice cream and chocolate…
Cheers!
Ben
Happy Birthday Hunneeeeeeey!!!! You really are an amazing coach, athlete & person!! Thank you sooo much for inspiring us with your positive presence. U light up my life grrrl
Heart you mucho!
Happy Birthday Sage, you’re a rockstar!
You are an amazing coach and an amazing person to have around the gym. You put everyone in a better mood. Thanks!
I will listen to Fergie this morning in your honor.
Happy Birthday!!!!
Sage, even though your music selection blows chunks, your classes are always fun and funny. You make 6 a.m. that much brighter!
I didn’t know you well last year at the Games when some lady asked if I was your mother. Now that I know what a stellar young lady are, I would be honored if somebody asked that question. But I would still crack up laughing….
Happy b-day cup cake! I think today should totally be a cheat day X2! You should have cake and ice cream AND BACON! Since EVERYTHING is soooo much better with bacon in it…lol
xoxo
Miriam
Happy Birthday Sage!
Happy Birthday, Sage!! You are as sweet, funny and incredible as you are freakin’ strong! Have a wonderful birthday:)
Happy Birthday Sage!!! The energy & enthusiasm you bring to coaching, competing and life, in general, is a great example for everyone you encounter!! I hope you have an awesome day!!!!
Happy Birthday Sassy Mama…!!
We can shake it to Britney Spears next year!! Yay…!! = )
Happy Birthday Ms. Sage! I’ve only met Sage once, at an Oly clinic, naturally, but she told me she was impressed (or was it surprised? probably surprised) by my flexibility. Considering I’m as old as dirt, I took it as a great compliment.
Congrats to all the competitors in the Athlete’s Challenge; you all did awesome I see!
Quick question, CJ, regarding your March 2, 2010 post on Plan for Success: Does this meal plan include your pre or post workout? When do you normally work out? In the AM right before your breakfast, so it counts as your Post Workout Nutrition as well?
Thanks!
Oh my little Poopers, Happy Birthday! We love you very much, and are really glad that your family has chosen to share you with us!
P.S. How come Gramma wants to listen to Fergie and asked me this morning who this Brittney girl is? She asked me if we could get some of her records. No, I mean real records, like a big black CD that you might have seen in the old movies. What have you done to her?
Happy Birthday Sage!!! In your honor, I hope all the coaches are playing Brittney and Fergie today (with a little Lady Gaga thrown in for good measure!)
Have a great day! You rock!!!
Happy Birthday Sage!
Happy B-day Sage.
i hope you have the happiest birthday, sage! so many people have already stated this, but you are such an inspirational person. you are a phenomenal athlete and mentor to all of us, and i’m thankful to have been coached by you! thank you for all your wise words of wisdom… even at 6am! xo.
Unfortunately I am out to sea again this week, so I will be modifying all work outs to conform to CrossFit PREBLE standards. So, todays WOD definitely had some modifcations. No kipping pull ups due to the pull up bar being 5 feet tall. No thrusters due to the lack of bar and lack of any space to go overhead. Lastly, no burpees due to the lack of space to jump. So, here was my modified “Sage” WOD. Hopefully I didn’t stray too far from the intent.
4 Rounds for time:
5 Strict Pull Ups
10 50 lb hang squat cleans
20 pull ups
Time: 17:45
See you guys saturday!
^^^^— 50 lb dumbbell hang squat cleans.
^^^^- 20 push ups, not pull ups. Wow, I am full of typos today.
Happy Birthday Sage! Perfect day to take a nap all afternoon!
Happy birthday Sage!!! Well, I blew it on the homemade card, but…
I am totally working on my rap! I hope you have a super fun day, cause you deserve it!
Happy b -day sage!
Happy Birthday Sage.. I hope you had an awesome day..
I must say, I was lucky that you had an Oly Lifting seminar scheduled during my short stay in the US. True I was juggling between different gyms and training with different instructors but each one of you have left a piece of himself/herself with me. You are an amazing person and fantastic instructor.. Thank you for being who you are.. Have an excellent day.. xx
Happy Birthday Sage!
I hope your day was full of lots of Love and Happy Wishes!
You are a ray of Sunshine.
xoxo