Crossfit Games thread

[emilyinchile]

Is anyone watching? I WFH, and it's Friday, so let's be real, basically today I am going to do a lot more watching than I do working. So far it looks like the heat is getting to people, there has been a fair amount of cramping in both the team and the individual endurance events from the morning.

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Dude that Bob is cool!

[wambam]

I watched some on Wednesday (the team beach), but didn't today. Maximus came in 5th on the running event though

[emilyinchile]

Dude, the beach looked like HELL. I am not a swimmer at all, so I'm pretty sure I would have just laid down in the sand to cry with that one.

And @kirkette, I wouldn't have known who that was either, but I'm jealous you're getting cool people dropping by!

[wambam]

There were competitors falling into the sand. It was crazy. Kelli (my cousin) said she had every emotion ever out there. It was a very emotional event.

[wambam]

Also, the women's leaderboard is not what I expected going into the weekend. At all.

[emilyinchile]

I forgot your cousin was competing! That's awesome, good luck to her. Who were you thinking would be on top for the women at this stage?

[wambam]

Jul 25, 2014 15:27:57 GMT -5 emilyinchile said:

I forgot your cousin was competing! That's awesome, good luck to her. Who were you thinking would be on top for the women at this stage?

Julie. Definitely. 

And not Kara Webb, whoever she is lol.

[emilyinchile]

Jul 25, 2014 15:30:05 GMT -5 wambam said:

Jul 25, 2014 15:27:57 GMT -5 emilyinchile said:

I forgot your cousin was competing! That's awesome, good luck to her. Who were you thinking would be on top for the women at this stage?

Julie. Definitely. 

And not Kara Webb, whoever she is lol.

Oh, I've heard of Kara Webb before. Couldn't tell you why exactly, just I do know that name as a top female Crossfitter I had thought Alessandra Pichelli would be higher up after a strength event and one involving rowing, and I had thought Talayna would be up there too (although I guess she's injured?). Annie of course is another who's lower than I would expect, but I guess there are still plenty of events to go.

[wambam]

After seeing Julie at regionals, I just knew she was going to win it this year. Not so sure now.

I had never heard of Kara before yesterday.

Talayna is injured, indeed.

[wambam]

This is such a weird year. The leaderboard is crazy. And you know, all the missing girls.

I MISS LINDSEY!

[wambam]

Getting ready to watch my cousin's last event. FIRE UP!

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Double grace... man. That's rough.

[wambam]

This is IT!

Which women are going to be 2nd and 3rd?!

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Why did Kara Webb withdraw? Anyone know? I mean, seems bad form to withdraw without reason after a bad finish like in the last event - must be injury.

[wambam]

Jul 27, 2014 18:26:13 GMT -5 @sessalee said:

Why did Kara Webb withdraw? Anyone know? I mean, seems bad form to withdraw without reason after a bad finish like in the last event - must be injury.

Whaaa?! I didn't see her last event so I don't know. Crazy.

[emilyinchile]

Jul 27, 2014 18:26:13 GMT -5 @sessalee said:

Why did Kara Webb withdraw? Anyone know? I mean, seems bad form to withdraw without reason after a bad finish like in the last event - must be injury.

She was holding her lower back in the last event, so I'm thinking she maybe pulled something? She definitely looked like she was in physical pain and not just struggling with the workout.

[wambam]

I stalked the games fb page

[suzyp]

Jul 27, 2014 18:44:55 GMT -5 wambam said:

I stalked the games fb page

Aw. That's too bad. 

I really want someone other than Froning to win but I feel like the last 2 workouts really go to his strengths

[wambam]

Jul 27, 2014 18:51:24 GMT -5 suzyp said:

Jul 27, 2014 18:44:55 GMT -5 wambam said:

I stalked the games fb page

Aw. That's too bad. 

I really want someone other than Froning to win but I feel like the last 2 workouts really go to his strengths

See since it's his last year as an individual, I want him to go out on top.

[suzyp]

Jul 27, 2014 18:51:51 GMT -5 wambam said:

Jul 27, 2014 18:51:24 GMT -5 suzyp said:

Aw. That's too bad. 

I really want someone other than Froning to win but I feel like the last 2 workouts really go to his strengths

See since it's his last year as an individual, I want him to go out on top.

I want new blood. I've also never been a huge fan of his. For no real concrete reasons.

[wambam]

Jul 27, 2014 18:54:21 GMT -5 suzyp said:

Jul 27, 2014 18:51:51 GMT -5 wambam said:

See since it's his last year as an individual, I want him to go out on top.

I want new blood. I've also never been a huge fan of his. For no real concrete reasons.

Haha fair enough.

You'll get new blood next year for sure!

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I'm happy to see Froning win in his last year, and agree the final 2 events play to his strengths. We'll see!

I got the Finals to stream, let's go!

[wambam]

Julie julie julie!

[emilyinchile]

Camille is so cute!

[wambam]

Jul 27, 2014 19:25:37 GMT -5 emilyinchile said:

Camille is so cute!

I want to like her but I've heard she's not the nicest person.

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Aww Camille is adorable. She made me cry.

[suzyp]

Jul 27, 2014 19:26:59 GMT -5 wambam said:

Jul 27, 2014 19:25:37 GMT -5 emilyinchile said:

Camille is so cute!

I want to like her but I've heard she's not the nicest person.

Me too. But I think I heard that here.

i really wanted khalipca to win the men's. but I don't see that happening. 

[emilyinchile]

Jul 27, 2014 19:26:59 GMT -5 wambam said:

Jul 27, 2014 19:25:37 GMT -5 emilyinchile said:

Camille is so cute!

I want to like her but I've heard she's not the nicest person.

Oh, interesting. She seems sweet/grateful/down to earth on her Instagram - and not just because she messes up her English, haha - but obviously that could be a cultivated image. Whatever, I'm happy for her!

[wambam]

OMG this is the tensest men's final ever. 10 points is all that separates them. Ahhhhhh!!!