Complete 10 rounds for time of:

15 Deadlifts, (M:135#/W:95#)
15 Push-ups

Pull faster or we'll sick Paul on you!

I feel like a new person and I am happy in my skin again, Thanks to Paul Southern and Re-Active Gym.  I lost 12.5% of my body fat in 6 months. That equates to losing 22lbs of fat, gaining 2 lbs of muscle and dropping 20 total pounds of weight!  I went from a size 10 jeans to a size 4.

After-122lbs

I started going to CrossFit classes 3 or 4 times per week and I slowly learned how to make healthy food choices.  I told Paul, “I can’t go on a diet.  I’ve tried them all and as soon as I say I’m on a diet I have to eat ice cream.”  I slowly incorporated, “Paul’s 10 Healthy Habits” into my life.

I have always hated working out, but CrossFit with Dan King is not a work out to me.  It’s a challenge that seems unattainable at first glance.  When I walk in and see the work out on the board, I think there is no way I can do that.  I figure I’ll try it and I’ll stop when I have to.  Well I’ve never stopped.  Once Dan says, “3…2…1…Go” the adrenalin kicks in and there is no way I’m giving up.  The feeling of accomplishment after each and every work out is overwhelming.  I leave Re-Active with a smile on my face because I’m so proud of myself.

Never in a million years did I think I would be able to do unassisted pull ups or dead lift 165 lbs., but I can and it’s only taken 6 months.

Thank you Paul for helping me get in the best shape of my life and helping me feel good about myself.

Sincerely,

Jill Madrid Maratsos

Editor’s Note
Jill is awesome. She brings great energy to the classes. THe ladies love her Esthetician & waxing services at her private salon. If you’d like to meet Jill or take advantage of her services, she having an open house Thursday March 25 from 9-12. More info at www.facesskincare.com

Complete for time of:

100 Push press, (M:45#,W:35#)
-At the top of each minute do 4 knees to elbows
100 Jump squats
-At the top of each minute do 4 mountain climbers (each leg)

72 Year old Susan works up to 205 pound dead lift this morning. YES!

Complete 3 rounds of 21-15-9 reps for time of:

Wallball shots, (M:20#/W:14#)
Sumo deadlift high pulls, (M:95#/W:65#)

*Rest 1 minute between rounds.

A picture of our own Devil Dog Gabe with the Wall Ball. Gabe trained here before deploying to Afghanistan with his Marine Unit. Keep him in your prayers.

To know where you’re going you have to know where you’ve been. What better way to track your progress than with a CrossFit Pleasanton WOD book? With space for daily workouts, personal records, and benchmark scores, this book is perfect for tracking all your progress!

We’ve got 100 books on order and they should be here in about two weeks. You can pre-order online or let Aislinn or Paul know you want one next time you’re in and they can take care of it in the gym. You can order the generic version online for $20 plus shipping at www.wodbook.com or you can buy the Custom CrossFit Pleasanton WODbook for $25.

Run 400m
21 KB Swings 1.5 pood/1 pood
12 Pull-ups

5 Rounds for time:
12 Deadlifts 155#/110#
9 Hang Power Cleans 155#/110#
6 Push Jerks 155#/110#

Complete 21-15-9 reps for time of:

Deadlifts (M:225#/W:155#)
Overhead Squats (M:135#/W:95#)