sectionals

Really great job put out there by Allison, Andrew, and Annie, way to represent CFLiS!

Papa and Bethany were judging the whole time and I was head cheerleader, and made sure the ladies had water and food and rest etc. All that good stuff.

Overall it was a stellar event. 5 events: three on the first day. two on the second. We were really impressed at how smoothly it went considering the apparent chaos as soon as we walked into the building. People not sure where the warmup area was, how long till the start of the event, volunteers unsure of what to do. The kinks were worked out and everything went smoothly as soon as it started.

I was on my feet all of the first day and most of the second making sure that Allison had what she needed, this being her first CrossFit competition. She has competed in other events before and had a very calm air about her. She hardly seemed nervous, got sufficient rest and fuel and was ready to go when they said 3-2-1. She's only been CrossFitting 6 months really kicked some major ass considering that, doing all the events as rx'd (with handstand pushups, putting 100lbs overhead and squatting 105) except the muscle-ups in the final workout.

Annie was a little more nervous and stressed out because she only decided to compete the night before the event. Regardless, she did very well, placing in the top three in a couple events and 21st overall. Top 20 go to regionals, so she unfortunately missed it by one place. We're still keeping our hopes up in case someone drops out. She's the first alternate.

Andrew really kicked butt, placing 40th out of 130 men, I believe. He's 5'5" 155lbs so he gives up a lot of weight to the average sized male (5'10" 185lbs). His strength to weight ratio is farout! He had a great time and that's what counts. He is planning on representing CFLiS on our team at the regional.

I met some really amazing people. It's kinda difficult to go to a CF event and not meet amazing people.
This is me and Natalya who is out with the big dogs at 17years old. I was really glad to meet her.

My sights are set on the regional. I was asked many times at the sectional "are you competing this year?" "are you going to try to qualify?" yes and yes. I will be there. And bringing my A-game. I can still be stronger, but I'm bigger and faster and more powerful than I have ever been.