endurance – CrossFit Kirkwood

The Beep Test

I hope you all enjoyed the Beep Test! Definitely challenging. The one thing I kept hearing was, “You know, now that it’s over, I think I could have made it a little longer.” I guess that means you can expect to see this again. Here is the format of the Beep Test and some of theContinue reading “The Beep Test”

Ironman, KT 82, and 5K

I just got word that our very own Wendy Ludbrook completed an Ironman in Madison, WI this past weekend!! What is an Ironman? Oh, just a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run. WHAT?!?! Yep. She completed this amazing feat with a time of 14:37. That’s 14 hours and 37 minutes!! (And youContinue reading “Ironman, KT 82, and 5K”

Running News!

Lots of running updates!!! First of all, the Go! St. Louis Race was a couple weekends ago. This is the biggest race that St. Louis puts on, and this year they modified the course to go over the bridge! I hear it was awesome! We had two relay teams: Meghan, Darci, Sara, and LT andContinue reading “Running News!”

Wednesday’s WOD

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LT and Meghan at the Frostbite

Last weekend, LT and Meghan tackled the Frostbite series half marathon – the longest in a 5 race series at Forest Park. Laura set a 10 minute PR with a 1:45:01, and Meghan set a 3 Minute PR and broke the 1:50 with a 1:49. Awesome job to both these ladies! I love seeing hardContinue reading “LT and Meghan at the Frostbite”

The Go! Marathon Weekend

In case you haven’t seen, we have a sign up at the gym for the Go! Marathon Weekend. This is one of the biggest races in St. Louis, and they have tons of options – children’s fun run, 5k walk/run, half marathon, marathon relay, and marathon. No matter what level runner you are, there isContinue reading “The Go! Marathon Weekend”

Monday, Monday, Monday

Happy Monday, folks! Soooooo much to talk about! It’s been a crazy, awesome weekend! The Holiday Party was a MAJOR success!!!! It was so great to see CrossFit Kirkwoodians in their native habitat. I.e. Not dressed in gym clothes. “Brooke, did you just dye your hair?” “No, it’s always been that color.” Who’d woulda thunkContinue reading “Monday, Monday, Monday”

Turkey Day Run Info!!

Just got the scoop on the Turkey Day Run from LT! The 3 Mile race will begin at 7:30, and our group will meet in front of Christopher’s on Argonne at 7:15. I will give one special burpee exemption to whoever sends me the best group picture from before the 3 mile race!! If you’reContinue reading “Turkey Day Run Info!!”

Dan the Man

Turns out that Dan is a little shy. He was surprised last week when everyone kept telling him that he was on Facebook. Just me pointing out the awesome snatch day he had. Unfortunately for Dan, he just keeps doing awesome things. Today, we ran a mile for time. Neil: Ok everyone, check your packetContinue reading “Dan the Man”