8:50 PM

Thursday 12/17/09

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4 Rounds:
45 seconds ring dips
45 seconds sit-ups

45 seconds power cleans
1 minute Rest


We wanted to share this great picture and update from Rockey, one of our original Viking members. Way to go Rockey!

"Well I have finally graduated from Army Basic Combat Training. I will be heading to Ft. Benning, GA tomorrow to begin Officer Canidate School. I can truly say without Viking Crossfit I would never have been able to complete basic, but with the strength, endurance and speed I gained training with you guys the physical aspect of basic was far to easy. Mentally it was a difficult task, luckily I had friends like Fran and Murph that made me mentally tougher to deal with any pain or adversity.

I will keep you guys updated as I will have more access to a computer now. To all of the people who have joined Viking Crossfit and do not know me, let me tell you that you have the greatest set of trainers around.

Also my favorite WOD during basic occured at 0100am wearing a full chemical protection suit(about 40lbs) and a gas mask. A simulated mortar round hit my platoon and three people lost legs( a scenario of course) I hoisted a 180lb soldier in full gear on my shoulders in a buddy carry and ran with him for a mile to get him medevac.

Moral of the story... Crossfit prepares you for the unexpected in life so you are ready when the situation arises."


Sgt. Rockey McCartha

6 comments:

Mandy :) said...

Good Luck Rocky!

JohnsonOhana said...

Looking good Rocky. Good luck to you we miss you
Camie

Jenn said...

I did today's wod at a rec center in Gilbert, AZ today. It sucked b/c I didn't have anyone to count my reps or push me to go faster and do more. This was a pretty good work out, though. James and Wade, I have no idea how you guys did this for so long without a gym to push you. Props to both of you. You're definitely stronger men than I! I can't wait to get back so I can hear the trainers' quiet yet intense voices telling me to push through it!!!

Viking CrossFit said...

Great job Jenn, and everyone that came in today. This was a fun wod. It's been quiet on the comments the past couple days....where is everyone? We love your comments.

Sabrina said...

I am SO mad I have missed the last 3 days.. I have been temping and we haven't been getting done till about 6:30.... But, I will be there tomorrow for sure...

Mandy :) said...

I have been posting :) Where my head is so clogged up I have been taking it easy. But today I could not do it no more. I only did 3 rounds of Barbra. :( I want to do it again next week but do the whole thing. But I did the 3 rounds in like 19 minutes. I loved that WOD in January and I still loved it today.

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