"Kelly"

Kelly Moore · 08-27-2005, 06:01 PM

This is the second time box jumps have bitten me....first I broke bones in my left hand doing box jumps (yes, I'm very uncoordinated sometimes) and today I missed landing feet first on top of the box and attempted to land using my right shin and kneecap instead. Leg below the knee is impressively huge, bloody, full of interesting bruises and it's downright painful.

I think I'm going to rename this WOD "Kelly's Demise"....:-)

Lynne Pitts · 08-27-2005, 06:27 PM

If it's any consolation, I did my best to follow in your footsteps tonight, slipping on the benchtop, falling forward, and just about smashing my face on the GHR. :uhoh:

Kelly Moore · 08-27-2005, 06:40 PM

Yep, I think this WOD deserves a more sinister name...Glad you missed the GHR; it's got way too much hurt potential. Given my painful box jump history, I was definitely worried about paying that rock-solid piece of equipment an unexpected visit during PMS III.

Lynne Pitts · 08-27-2005, 06:50 PM

If I'd hit it, at least I'd have an excuse for my terrible (but consistent) time on the WOD!

Mike Yukish · 08-27-2005, 08:07 PM

New name? Maybe "Yllek". Captures the intent and the spirit.

I came way too close to blowing out a box jump and doing a face plant at the YMCA today. People already watch me to see what freaky thing I'm going to do next. That would have made their day.

When I work out with a serious WOD at the Y and people obliquely stare, I call it "The Silence of the Treadmills".

James Falkner · 08-28-2005, 11:14 AM

Kelly,

Ouch. My "boxes" are actually concrete blocks (the kind they use to build houses). Stacked three-high, it comes out very close to 24". Anyway, the problem is that the edges are sharp, and if you miss a jump, your shin ends up scraping down the edge, pushed along by your full bodyweight. Reminds me of skinning fruit.

Anyone have any easy way to cover the edges? I tried duct-taping a washcloth on the edge but it doesn't stay on very well.

Mike Donnelly · 08-28-2005, 01:01 PM

James:

I don't know how permanent your cinderblock set-up is, but you might consider spray-on foam insulation. Home Depot. A little goes a very long way. Might have to re-apply after a few bad landings, but it would still be a whole lot easier than stitches.

Mike Donnelly

Kalen Meine · 08-28-2005, 01:02 PM

I caught knee doing this one on a retaining wall. Didn't notice the blood until the dogs seemed concerned.

James Falkner · 08-28-2005, 05:13 PM

Mike:

Great idea! My setup isn't permanent (I deconstruct it after each workout they are used in), but I could dedicate one block as the "all-time top block" and keep spraying on the foam as needed.

David Birozy · 08-28-2005, 07:27 PM

Another thought might be to get the foam insulation (round, hollow) used for water pipes. You can pick it up at Home Depot in a variety of sizes. It's split down the middle, so you could wrap the edge of the brick/block, and probably use some silcone adhesive to secure it.

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08-27-2005, 06:01 PM	#1
Kelly Moore Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Madison WI Posts: 2,814	This is the second time box jumps have bitten me....first I broke bones in my left hand doing box jumps (yes, I'm very uncoordinated sometimes) and today I missed landing feet first on top of the box and attempted to land using my right shin and kneecap instead. Leg below the knee is impressively huge, bloody, full of interesting bruises and it's downright painful. I think I'm going to rename this WOD "Kelly's Demise"....:-)

08-27-2005, 06:27 PM	#2
Lynne Pitts Administrator Profile: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Madison WI Posts: 3,232	If it's any consolation, I did my best to follow in your footsteps tonight, slipping on the benchtop, falling forward, and just about smashing my face on the GHR. :uhoh:

08-27-2005, 06:40 PM	#3
Kelly Moore Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Madison WI Posts: 2,814	Yep, I think this WOD deserves a more sinister name...Glad you missed the GHR; it's got way too much hurt potential. Given my painful box jump history, I was definitely worried about paying that rock-solid piece of equipment an unexpected visit during PMS III.

08-27-2005, 06:50 PM	#4
Lynne Pitts Administrator Profile: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Madison WI Posts: 3,232	If I'd hit it, at least I'd have an excuse for my terrible (but consistent) time on the WOD!

08-27-2005, 08:07 PM	#5
Mike Yukish Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: State College PA Posts: 448	New name? Maybe "Yllek". Captures the intent and the spirit. I came way too close to blowing out a box jump and doing a face plant at the YMCA today. People already watch me to see what freaky thing I'm going to do next. That would have made their day. When I work out with a serious WOD at the Y and people obliquely stare, I call it "The Silence of the Treadmills".

08-28-2005, 11:14 AM	#6
James Falkner Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 608	Kelly, Ouch. My "boxes" are actually concrete blocks (the kind they use to build houses). Stacked three-high, it comes out very close to 24". Anyway, the problem is that the edges are sharp, and if you miss a jump, your shin ends up scraping down the edge, pushed along by your full bodyweight. Reminds me of skinning fruit. Anyone have any easy way to cover the edges? I tried duct-taping a washcloth on the edge but it doesn't stay on very well.

08-28-2005, 01:01 PM	#7
Mike Donnelly Member Profile: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Yardley Pa Posts: 42	James: I don't know how permanent your cinderblock set-up is, but you might consider spray-on foam insulation. Home Depot. A little goes a very long way. Might have to re-apply after a few bad landings, but it would still be a whole lot easier than stitches. Mike Donnelly

08-28-2005, 01:02 PM	#8
Kalen Meine Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Denver CO Posts: 329	I caught knee doing this one on a retaining wall. Didn't notice the blood until the dogs seemed concerned.

08-28-2005, 05:13 PM	#9
James Falkner Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 608	Mike: Great idea! My setup isn't permanent (I deconstruct it after each workout they are used in), but I could dedicate one block as the "all-time top block" and keep spraying on the foam as needed.

08-28-2005, 07:27 PM	#10
David Birozy Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Corona CA Posts: 114	Another thought might be to get the foam insulation (round, hollow) used for water pipes. You can pick it up at Home Depot in a variety of sizes. It's split down the middle, so you could wrap the edge of the brick/block, and probably use some silcone adhesive to secure it.