Can anyone verify if this is for real?
Can anyone verify if this is for real?
Guess I'm joining crossfit
I do believe Crossfit just challenged Running to a 5k race.
Don't tell crossfit, but the japanese discovered their "sport" long ago:
running bum wrote:
Don't tell crossfit, but the japanese discovered their "sport" long ago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87QefBmKWMk
I love you.
running bum wrote:
Don't tell crossfit, but the japanese discovered their "sport" long ago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87QefBmKWMk
Now that's real cross-fit.
Ninja Warrior should be at the Olympics... or at least long before golf and other ridiculous non-sports get there.
They are gonna get some serious runners to race this shit. $6k to first, $3k to second and $1k to third.
I wouldn't be surprised if someone like Craig Mottram turned up and smoked the lot of em. He still runs for his local club in relays back in Aussie. 6K for a 14 minute tempo run.
It's on like Donkey Kong.
Doesn't help that the entry fee is $40 and online registration closes a month before the race (though I believe there is race day registration). Also if you're on a team you cannot compete for the individual prize.
While i'm not big on boasting about ironman/marathon accomplishments, I find it funny (buy not suprising) that this bro chooses to downplay them in light of a "Five Keelohm-meter" race for $6,000.
I say the Letsrun community ensures we have 5 sub-15 guys on the line at each of these races. Potentially with "I don't crossfit, but thanks for the cash" t-shirts on. Thoughts?
Honestly, why do you guys care? Weightlifters laugh at you when you go to the gym, too.
jkfhkjfdskj wrote:
Honestly, why do you guys care? Weightlifters laugh at you when you go to the gym, too.
Yes, but runners generally aren't in the habit of challenging weightlifters to weightlifting contests.
I am creating a program called LiftRight where we do various lifting excercises like picking up heavy bags of dog food or mulch. Basically anything heavy you see as you run around your local Wal-Mart or home depot. I am putting out a challenge to all weightlifters that disciples of my program can actually kick their ass on a standard bench press. I am offering up a lot of money.
I wish I had a baby or puppy to kick after watching that video. I don't mind tattoos but if you're going to talk with your arms to show them off they should at least look a better then prison tats.
Broasted wrote:
Can anyone verify if this is for real?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9I7RyyV2v8
What do I get if I beat all the boys?
I knew about this long ago, but didnt tell anyone. I hope my 14:31 is good enough for $6,000.
...Too late boss...
sheet metal man wrote:
I knew about this long ago, but didnt tell anyone. I hope my 14:31 is good enough for $6,000.
"than" is a different word than "then"
Hold the freaking phone. How the hell can Crossfit muster up $20k+ for some pretty excellent prize money, but big local races in my city with 5-10,000 participants only come up with some donated plane tickets or a few hundred in prize money?
1. Where the f-ck does crossfit come up with this kind of money??? Are they now doing personal audits like Scientology and raking in the dough? Are they a front for organized crime (would explain the tattoos and attitude)?
2. Why the f-ck can't local races with big turnouts and lots of sponsors throw similar cash at runners?
3. Any chance crossfit will throw a few thousand at masters runners or do crossfitters have a diamond implanted in their palms that turns red when they turn 35?