Petranek Fitness | CrossFit Los Angeles

At LAST!

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

After literally 7 MONTHS of practice, Chris Sherwin today got his first double under... then proceeded to do 50 more! Jane (left) and Naz were right behind - both got their first consistent large batches of double unders. Persistence means everything. Show up. Don't quit!

Check this out www.laist.com. One of our students wrote an article about her CrossFit experience that got published today. It is really well written and a fun read. Do us a favor and click "recommend" if you like it. Thanks!

Today's Workout
For time:
50 Box jumps
50 Push press - 35 pound dumbbells
50 Double unders
50 Jumping pull ups
50 Push ups
2 rope climbs

Great job everyone!!!

Posted by theburch on 07/17 at 09:03 AM

Awesome work guys and congrats to Chris! Double unders are one of those things that can drive you crazy, but when you finally get them to work it's really rewarding!

Posted by Becca on 07/17 at 09:27 AM

Congratulations Chris! I knew you'd master those double unders. Great job.

Posted by DawnHF on 07/17 at 09:54 AM

Way to go Chris, Jane and Naz! You've all conquered the double unders! WHAT'S NEXT? You are unstoppable!

Posted by Shelley T on 07/17 at 10:34 AM

Naz and Jane, forgot to congratulate you guys as well. Awesome job!

Posted by DawnHF on 07/17 at 10:47 AM

NICE! Y'all put Rocky Balboa to shame. "Flying high now..."

Posted by Michelle on 07/17 at 11:17 AM

Awesome work, Chris, Jane and Naz! Congratulations on nailing those nasty buggers, Chris. It's definitely one of those bugaboo exercises.

Posted by JohnK on 07/17 at 12:28 PM

Really glad to have been there to see it guys! It was awesome to see your faces when those double unders finally clicked! It's a lesson for everyone, persistence pays off, even when it feels like crap.

Posted by Michael on 07/17 at 01:00 PM

I look way too happy.............

Posted by Chris on 07/17 at 01:07 PM

Yeah double unders!! Congrats to all.

Posted by Shannon Madden Lennertz on 07/17 at 01:46 PM

Bravooooooooooooo Chris, Jane and Naz!!! Now you're just gonna get better and better at them! I wish I would have done them during my time away, because what used to be my favorite exercise now gets me all tied up!!! But I'll get there - thanks for the motivation!!!
BTW - Janine - that artice kicked ASS. Phenomenal. As if you didn't already have so many talents, Ms. Rock Star!! I'll get on there and proFUSEly recommend the article. Great Job!!!

Posted by Lisa Fuson on 07/17 at 02:30 PM

Congratulations Chris, Naz and Jane! That's awesome! What's next? Rope climb in 4.2 seconds maybe?!!

Posted by Monica Rodriguez on 07/17 at 03:48 PM

Way to go Chris! I can only imagine what all of our faces looked like doing those double unders! woweee!!

Posted by VANESSA on 07/17 at 04:38 PM

wooohooo and to our laist.com author too for a great description of what it's all about - nice smiles guys!!

Posted by JenniferF on 07/17 at 09:55 PM