This week at PPT and CFH

This was our first week of the fall, strength meso-cycle.  As most of you know, we're lifting heavier for the next 6-8 weeks in our preparation for the 2011 CrossFit games.  This is the first of two strength phases we will be in.  As we speak, one of our guest is designing a software program for us to try out which will create a periodized, strength & conditioning program based on individual goals.  There is so much that we want to do in the field of sports conditioning technology for the advancement of human health, longevity &  performance.   I firmly believe that our athletes are some of the best in Oregon, but I also believe that there is always room for improvement.  This is why periodization is so very important inside of a CrossFit affiliate.  There will be minimal or no progress with athletes without cycles of the overload principle.  Without the stimulus of overload, even an otherwise well-designed program greatly limits an athlete's ability to make improvements.

 Oh Duuude!  Ahhh Maaaan!  Guess who this is?

This week included two WODs that required our strength endurance, power out-put, cardiovascular endurance, balance, flexibility, & coordination.  Of course I am talking about "Angie" (cardiovascular endurance, flexibility) and "Seven" (strength endurance, power, balance, coordination).  The top Rx female finisher was Erin T. with a time of 39:39 and the top Rx male finisher was DFlood with a time of 52:37.  I don't think you would argue with me that this was just about the most difficult WOD we have ever done.    I'd post some pics, but I can not seem to upload them from my computer.  Sorry all, I'll try again soon.

Next week is the FGB5 event and our Tactical Strength & Conditioning Seminar with Hillsboro Fire and Rescue. Tell you friends and family to come in and either participate or just watch. It's 17 minutes of hell and we're all looking at posting new PR's. Come and see Hillsboro's Heros tough it out at our second annual event.  We will be starting at our regular time on Saturday at 6 AM and be running constant heats through 8:30 AM.  This is a fundraiser and a donation would be greatly appreciated. Please make you tax-deductible donation to The Wounded Warrior Fund, not PPT or CFH.

This is also the start of our "21 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge".  This has been a huge historical success for us and we are welcoming quite a few new CrossFitters into the studio.  If you don't recognize someone, please extend warm welcome and let's try to make everyone feel at home.  Remember, they're not here because of us, they're here because of all of your awesome success, screaming testimonials & rockin bodies!

Pics coming soon, I hope!