Five rounds each for time of:
20 Pull-ups
30 Push-ups
40 Sit-ups
50 Squats
Rest 3 minutes between each round.
Compare to 9/8/2013
“Barbara”, Not just any Girl
Barbara is more than just one of the CrossFit workouts named after a girl. To me this is a hero WOD with personal meaning. It has just as much significants, to me, as any other hero WOD. Barbara was my first CrossFit workout (I don't believe in coincidences), something that I wrote about the last time we programmed this workout (see the blog post 9/8/2013.) Today as we are doing this workout again, I will be thinking about one of my personal heroes. Barbara was not just my first CrossFit workout, she is a teacher who influenced me (and countless others) in so many ways. She is one a a few of the most influential teachers (people) in my life.
Barbara (Barb) Patterson is a teacher at Front Range Community College in Fort Collins, Colorado. When I was in high school I took a Forestry and Wildlife course that she taught. It was Barb who introduced me to the career of Wildland Fire Fighting, encouraged me to teach (some of my earliest leadership development), and made me realize I could pursue a job that involved working in Natural Resource Management. She has a way about getting students excited, igniting that spark which leads to passion. Her influence and teaching has led many others towards a career in fire. I know of a handful of smoke jumpers in Alaska, an FMO (Fire Management Officer) in Colorado, and other leaders in Fire Management. Her influence goes deep with in the Fire Management ranks, but also, I’m sure there are countless other leaders working in the Forestry and Wildlife Management fields who came through Barb’s classes.
This is my way of honoring Barb, saying thank you for giving so much to your students, and acknowledging the deep and lasting influence she has had on my life. I don't believe teachers get the credit and respect they deserve in our society. I encourage you to give a shout out to one of your own today!
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