It's all about collaboration. Lumberjack 20.

I was invited earlier this week to attend an open wod at a brand new affiliate xfit gym in Corpus Christi, TX. SeaCity Crossfit. Doesn't take much to twist my arm, even after finding out the wod was going to be the Lumberjack 20 wod. Check the link, it's worth the read. If you have it in you, please donate time or money to the cause, even if you only do the wod and remember the fallen and their families.

Lumberjack 20

20 Deadlifts (275lbs)
...Run 400m
20 KB swings (2pood)
Run 400m
20 Overhead Squats (115lbs)
Run 400m
20 Burpees
Run 400m
20 Pullups (Chest to Bar)
Run 400m
20 Box jumps (24")
Run 400m
20 DB Squat Cleans (45lbs each)
Run 400m

my time: (Rx) 28:35

best time today: (Rx) 26:45 by Tony Reyes, who killed it.

Tim Hamilton had a great turnout, so good that we had to do 2 heats. Their was a diverse group in attendance. Tim is an encyclopedia of knowledge and is always spreading a good vibe and most of all he is an excellent trainer. He had been telling me for a while that he wanted to get a group together for a wod and collaboration on Saturday afternoons. This was the 4th one, 3 of which I have been in attendance and was by far the best. What's the big deal and why is this important to me? WELL because it embodies what has been called the 'open' source crossfit attitude. Crossfit Family. I have found this to be the case for most of the people I have crossed paths with since I started crossfitting in Feb 2009. What is the point? The point is there is much to be learned and everyone has something offer. People have different experiences, backgrounds, ideologies, & methodologies.  My dad raised me to   always be open to ideas and learning. I have had eye opening experiences from the most obscure situations and people. All that matters is that it is honest and truthful. This afternoon was such an occasion. People coming together to find a common bond and help each other improve and better themselves. That is, after all, what it's all about.