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- #3goalstobetter CLINIC: Our 4th members-only clinic in our annual series is BEGINNER PULL UPS, which is taking place this Sunday, May 1st at 9:00a during Open Gym (which we will still hold hold from from 9-11a). At this clinic, we’ll work on strict pull-ups. Then we’ll breakdown the kipping swing which then progresses into the kipping pull-up. And finally, we’ll work through techniques, tips and tricks for getting multiple pull-ups in a row. This clinic is for members who do not have a pull-up (kipping nor strict) or for those who can’t link more than one pull-up. Space is limited to the first 15 members to sign up HERE.
- Daybreakers Compete: Manchester, Michele and Karen P compete this weekend at CrossFit EXP in Leominster. Come support your fellow Daybreakers Saturday May 1. The fun starts at 8a, click HERE for more.
- Schedule Expanding: 6:30a Every Weekday! Starts this Monday, May 2nd. New schedule is HERE.
HERO WOD
4 Rounds:
800 Meter Run
49 Push Ups
49 Sit Ups
49 Squats
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About Maupin: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Keith “Matt” Maupin, 24, of Batavia, Ohio, disappeared on April 9, 2004, when insurgents south of Baghdad attacked his convoy with small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. His remains were found on March 20, 2008. Prior to his disappearance, Maupin served as part of the 724th Transportation Company in Bartonville, Illinois. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn; father, Keith; a brother and sister; and many other friends and family members. RIP soldier.
A quick note about “Hero WODs”: We have a lot of new faces around Daybreak so we wanted to quickly reflect on what a HERO WOD means. Most Hero WODs are sanctioned by CrossFit headquarters and the WODs structure usually has significance. In the WOD above, the 49 reps likely represents the date of his passing on 4/9.
These WODs are designed to be tougher than most and not many CrossFitters finish these WODs RX nor within a time cap. And, of course, that’s okay, right? The real purpose of these WODs (besides getting a kick-arse workout) isn’t about your time or your score… it’s about your attitude. Daybreak uses these WODs to remind us to make the extra effort to stay positive and encourage one another — go ahead and give a mid-WOD high five to that member next to you! And when you hit those tough spots in the WOD, think about the effort and sacrifice our servicemen, servicewomen, fire/police and first responders make every day.
3 rounds 37:50 Rx – had a time constraint today and unfortunately couldn’t stay and finish. Holy push-ups!
Actually- not sure there was a time cap so since I only did three rounds- not Rx. No matter it was still a great workout!
37:32 25 push ups
49:11 Rx. Thank you U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Keith “Matt” Maupin for your service.
33:49 Rx
40:25 (I think) — scaled the air squats – 25 per round. Great morning to do some moving around
45:03 Rx (push-ups on knees tho) Beautiful morning for some running and loved honoring a fallen hero.
49:49 with push-ups 25-15-15-25
40:49. Had 49s on the brain.
40:31 Rx
Did this solo at home untimed. Thank you Sgt Maupin.
42:26rx. This was an amazing workout! Awesome people and beautiful weather! The music outside was game changing rap!!
Thank you Sgt. Maupin and thank you for the reminder before the wod Mel, it set the right tone for all of us!
40:00 — 3 rounds plus 400m (Did 15 pushups from knees during round 3)
42:14? — 3 rounds plus 800m
Had to tend to my kids a few times which slowed me down! about 2 minutes worth
Thank You Sgt Maupin!
49:00 Last 800 m was a Row…very much appreciate these hero WODs. No complaining. Just do it. It’s an opportunity to reflect on those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and those that continue to serve and protect. With gratitude and respect, thank you Sgt Maupin, Will, Pat, Sean Fitzgerald, Murph, and many more of you!!
40:03 Rx
47:00 scaled to 30 knee push ups per rd
Tried to push the runs – felt good!
Always honored to complete a Hero WOD and reflect on their sacrifice for our sake. Thanks for an awesome 7am class everyone!
38:12 rx. RIP Maupin. Thank you for your service.
39:14 Rx. Thanks for the push on the final run Shayna!
Just finished this in the hotel gym in Mexico. GRoss! Only reason I finished was imagining a fallen hero. Rx. Untimed.
Nice job, Sam!
44:30 (only 30 reps of push ups). Brutal workout!
47:21 Knee PU