Crossfit Port Talbot

Thanks Alex Evans!!! exactly what a success 1st Welsh Women’s Throwdown ended up being! The day had three of my favourite things… Crossfit, Welsh men and women and dogs. Hosted at Crossfit Pen Y Bont in Bridgend, Alex stated the concept originally originated from their ‘mam’. If you don’t talk welsh, this implies their mother. Thus I wish to expand my because of her. The ability for a great lot of feminine professional athletes to compete on neighborhood turf ended up being significantly received additionally the spaces quickly out of stock.

The big event had been set-up to pay for all eventualities with warm up gazebos full of watt bicycles and ski ergs into the car parking should Bridgend’s climate in November be somewhat bleak. It was really perfect though and I combined with various other females embraced the chance to warm up within the autumn sunlight.

The box ended up being set up well; making great use of the lifting platforms and rigging with all the spectators surrounding the professional athletes which made the encouragement and cheers task in surround sound quality. I spoke to some rivals who were excited as they had never really had the opportunity to raise on a suitable wood lifting system before. We were reminded that Crossfit Pen Y Bont houses some good welsh lifters and it also inspired us getting our lifting shoes on and acquire excited for 1RM Clean simply a) of WOD 2. The briefings and criteria had been informative and entertaining additionally the circulation for the day went well. The judges were in line with the criteria and seemed great in their yellowish ‘Alex’ t-shirts.

It was exactly what the women needed to look forward to;

WOD 1- 12 minute time cap
21-15-9
Forward squat @ 40kg
Sprawl
Box jump 20”

WOD 2 – Clean & Ladder
A) In 5 minutes discover a 1RM clean
2 min transition
B) 5 min ladder ascending in 2’s
Deadlift @70kg
Pull up

WOD 3- 3 Rounds for Time -15 minute time limit
500m line
15KBS @16kg
15 Burpees

CUT to 12 for Final:
Final
30 Overhead Squat @30kg
60 dual unders
20 Overhead Squat @30kg
40 dual unders
10 Overhead Squat @30kg
20 dual unders
Run 1KM
20 dual unders
10 Overhead Squat @30kg
40 dual unders
20 Overhead Squat @30kg
60 dual unders
30 Overhead Squat @30kg

The development was classis crossfit plus the basic movements like the sprawl and burpee designed there is no hiding and encouraged us to get uncomfortable and stay truth be told there. These WODS sucked and then we loved it. We even got over ourselves following the preliminary shock and lifted with 20kg male barbells. You should be prepared for something right? Well now my hook grip is much more efficient through Saturday.
We congratulate every feminine who joined this competition. It absolutely was an initial for many females plus it’s awesome that they got the opportunity to do so this kind of outstanding atmosphere with a great deal support. I would especially like to congratulate the 11 various other females who joined me personally when you look at the last and completed a complete of 120 expense squats, 240 double unders, 1 km run and 1 field leap. I could just describe that last as ‘emotional’ and ‘epic’. I hated it but loved it immediately the moment I stood thereon field.

Big congratulations to Laura Prosser of Atlantic Way Crossfit and Cara Johnson of Crossfit Port Talbot which I experienced the privilege to face next to regarding podium and an enormous appreciation the sponsors and people that contributed towards competition and the amazing awards.

Thank-you once again Alex and Crossfit Pen Y Bont, I will positively return next year. Keep an eye out for Alex’s next competitions… He has assured a Welsh Men’s Throwdown and a Welsh Pair’s Throwdown.