“Salsa Verde”
AMRAP 15:
5 Ring Muscle-ups
10 Power Cleans (135/95#)
25 Medball Squats (20/14#)
Box Brief
We have a few changes for our upcoming weekend schedule.
Saturday: Normal classes
Sunday: Open Gym 9am-12pm (No Yoga)
Monday: 7am and 9am classes
Congratulations Daphna on being CrossFit TILT II’s first Member of the Month!
Here’s a little bit about Daphna:
1. How long have you been doing CrossFit? I’ve been doing CrossFit for 2 1/2 years – I started in March 2014. It’s been one of the best decisions I ever made.
2. How did you get started? Here’s the semi-condensed version: I was pretty sedentary in college and right after, although for a few years in my dissolute 20s I ran 5Ks and 10Ks. In my 30s, after kids, I still ran a little but mostly did yoga.
About 5 years ago, a good friend started doing some crazy thing called CrossFit in an old warehouse, and I thought to myself, “Good way to throw out your back.” Then, in 2013, two things happened. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40, and once I recovered, the yoga studio I had been going to in Sudbury (where I met Fran Cote!) closed.
At this stage, I was still flexible but my cardio was terrible – I was winded after 10 minutes of tennis. I tried surfing and could barely hoist myself up on my board. I ran a little but got shin splints. I missed the full-body movement of yoga and did videos at home, but it wasn’t the same. For a year, I mostly just walked my dog and moped, but when our high school sitter mentioned she was trying CrossFit, I got curious.
I still retained some of my original bias (“I can’t lift a barbell,” I thought). But on a whim I tried the intro classes anyway. I was immediately hooked, despite peeing my pants while jumping rope and being unable to walk down stairs after doing squats.
I found a lot of similarities between CrossFit movements and yoga, and the upper-body exercises were really helpful to recover my range of motion and strength a year post-surgery.
I also realized that barbells are badass, and I can lift them.
3. If there was a “Daphna” workout, what would it consist of? I’ll give you two..
Door #1:
1000 m row
40 wallballs
25 cleans (135/95)
20 pullups
25 cleans
40 wallballs
1000 m row.
Cashout: 50 burpees. Then mimosas.
Door #2: Karen (150 Wall Balls) and every time you drop the wall ball, do 1 round of Cindy (5 pullups, 10 pushups, 15 air squats)
Here’s what it wouldn’t have: Dubs.
4. What does a day in the life of Daphna look like outside of being a rockstar crossfitter? After getting my kids to school, I go to the 9:30. I usually stay for at least a half hour afterward to do extra work, socialize, and/or practice my dubs (see above).
I work from home as a writer and editor, so that takes up most of the rest of the day until my kids get home from school. Then I’m on homework/snack/screen management duty.
I love to be outdoors – on the weekends I’m gardening or chopping wood or watching soccer. At night, if I’m not working, I play my acoustic guitar – CrossFit has helped me with that, too: Strong grip = good bar chords.
5. You can go to any concert of any artist (dead or alive) which one would you go to? No question, U2. I really think that I need to be pulled onstage to dance with Bono or play a few chords with the Edge. I’ve seen U2 twice; I sat in the nosebleeds, but it’s still worth it.
6. If you could be any animal in the world, what animal would you be and why? Oh, that’s easy. I would be a bald eagle on an island in Maine. I would love to fly. It would be amazing to be fast and graceful at the same time and I’d enjoy traveling long distances over the water. As a bonus, my eyesight would be greatly improved.
7. Any last thoughts on being CrossFit TILT II’s first Member of the Month? Yes, I have a lot of thoughts! I am so thankful to be included in this community. CrossFit has changed my life – not just physically, but also mentally and emotionally. I’m naturally a positive person but things can get dark sometimes. CrossFit always brings me back to who I really am – someone who likes to work hard, learn new things, and meet people. There’s a depth to everyone I’ve met at CFU/Tilt – and I love the diversity of ages, careers, etc. This community is such a great antidote to the “mainstream” culture. Being with people you care about – who care about you as well – is a huge gift and I feel fortunate to be part of it.
Daphna, although I have been WODing with you for years now. I didn’t know all the details you shared here…thank you! I always knew there was something amazing about you. I’m so glad to know you and be part of the CF team you are part of. Keep going….keep conquering life. You are one to truly be admired. ❤️💪
Thanks so much Kerri! 😘😘
Salsa Verde
5+5
For MUs, I did 5 strict pull-ups/ 5 ring row descents first round, then 3strict pull-ups/ 2 ring rows followed by 5 ring dip descents
75#
Daphna, I loved this! Like Kerri, I did not know all the details you shared and I am so glad I have gotten to know you and WOD with you. We were “on ramp” buddies remember? You are truly an inspiration to the Crossfit community and I am so glad we met through CF. xxooo
Vicki thank you – of course I remember our on-ramp days. Great to see you at Milley this weekend.
Daphna:
You are the best. Your constant smile and “up beat”, can do mentality are fantastic. Best part about starting CROSSFIT has been the new friends I have made and you lead that TEAM. PEACE!
Thank you Dave! I’m always happy to see you at the 9:30 – your energy is infectious! And great taste in music!!
6+5/5
Mod
5 ring row + 5 box dip down/up
Salsa Verde
5 + 33 (5,10,18) w/ 85# cleans
Mod MU: Did 5 ring dips descents/5 ring rows
Salsa Verde
6 rounds
5 ring rows/5 descents. 95# in singles for the whole wod. feels ok on the back going up, but bad going back down. SO happy to be moving weight again, though!
And… love you, Daphna!!! It’s been amazing getting to know you these past few years!! Looking forward to many more fun wods!! (and mimosas!) XO
Love you Jo! Thanks! 😘😘🍾🍸