Definition -Kelly

Michael Halbfish · 01-31-2006, 05:11 PM

Kelly -- A unit of measurement that serves as a common benchmark for Crossfit Workout of the Day times. Mere mortals usually strive to complete a workout within 2 to 3 Kellys.

Word Origin -- Based upon the extraordinary superhuman times consistently posted by Kelly Moore

Jeff Martin · 01-31-2006, 05:42 PM

I vote for inclusion in the CrossFit dictionary.

David Wood · 01-31-2006, 06:48 PM

Yeah, I've been tracking myself vs. Kelly (futilely) for years.

My WOD = 2.5 x Kelly = average
My WOD = 2.0 x Kelly = pretty good!
My WOD = 1.5 x Kelly = AWESOME!!
My WOD = 1.0 x Kelly = not in this lifetime.

Barry Cooper · 02-01-2006, 07:19 AM

I like that. I've noticed my time is usually approximately twice that of the top finishers, one of whom is invariably Kelly.

Brad Hirakawa · 02-01-2006, 07:29 AM

I like it!

I will contact Websters dictionary right away.

We should also include a picture, so no one argues.

Kelly Moore · 02-01-2006, 08:58 AM

Thanks guys, you're making me blush :blush:. You're very kind, but I don't deserve this praise. I have many holes in my program - running, rowing, box jumps, tumbling, O-lifts, walking on my hands, jumping rope, throwing, catching, etc....

Annie, Greg A, Nicole, Matt G, Eva, Greg E - now they are legendary! Even more inspirational are folks like Adam Walinsky, Connor Martin, Julia Atkins and Lynne Pitts. These folks are defying age barriers and/or working around injuries, something I am blessed not to be dealing with during the WODs.

****

I am addressing my running, handwalking and rope jumping problems thanks to indoor track access and the wonderful folks at Madison's Monkey Bar Gym. I WILL break a 7 minute mile, walk on my hands and do consistent doubleunders this year!

Chris MacFarlane · 02-01-2006, 09:15 AM

She sounds so tough. However pictures prove more than words.

Andy Shirley · 02-01-2006, 12:42 PM

Kelly,
I believe you are singled out because of your consistency in posting early, as well as your times. Many of the elites you mention don't do the WOD as posted(at least as far as I can tell from the postings). You do them, and often another workout and post times, which makes you the rock star that you are.

I still remember cringing on the Front squat/GHD situp WOD a while back, upon seeing that it took you about a half hour, I should have known. That WOD fried me like few others have.

(Message edited by vuprop on February 01, 2006)

Dale F. Saran · 02-03-2006, 08:39 PM

I have to add that since I started, I have continued to tell myself that if I just keep doing the WOD's that eventually I should be able to come close to Kelly's times (I think this originally a result of chauvinism, which I have since lost after watching clips of many of the girls here). Andy, I ditto your comments. I go to the board each day and am always looking for Kelly's times so I know how bad it's going to hurt. If I do 1.5 km's, I am truly a happy man. Keep up the good work, Kelly.

Barry Cooper · 02-04-2006, 06:52 AM

You know, Kelly, I think everybody here just plain likes you, too. All of these compliments are quite sincere. They are also sincere in the sense that we are jealous. At least I am. But, you do the time, you GET the time. Life is fair.

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01-31-2006, 05:11 PM	#1
Michael Halbfish Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Brunswick NJ Posts: 399	Kelly -- A unit of measurement that serves as a common benchmark for Crossfit Workout of the Day times. Mere mortals usually strive to complete a workout within 2 to 3 Kellys. Word Origin -- Based upon the extraordinary superhuman times consistently posted by Kelly Moore

01-31-2006, 05:42 PM	#2
Jeff Martin Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ramona Ca. Posts: 1,318	I vote for inclusion in the CrossFit dictionary.

01-31-2006, 06:48 PM	#3
David Wood Departed Profile: Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,307	Yeah, I've been tracking myself vs. Kelly (futilely) for years. My WOD = 2.5 x Kelly = average My WOD = 2.0 x Kelly = pretty good! My WOD = 1.5 x Kelly = AWESOME!! My WOD = 1.0 x Kelly = not in this lifetime.

02-01-2006, 07:19 AM	#4
Barry Cooper Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 2,188	I like that. I've noticed my time is usually approximately twice that of the top finishers, one of whom is invariably Kelly.

02-01-2006, 07:29 AM	#5
Brad Hirakawa Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 762	I like it! I will contact Websters dictionary right away. We should also include a picture, so no one argues.

02-01-2006, 08:58 AM	#6
Kelly Moore Administrator Profile: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Madison WI Posts: 2,623	Thanks guys, you're making me blush :blush:. You're very kind, but I don't deserve this praise. I have many holes in my program - running, rowing, box jumps, tumbling, O-lifts, walking on my hands, jumping rope, throwing, catching, etc.... Annie, Greg A, Nicole, Matt G, Eva, Greg E - now they are legendary! Even more inspirational are folks like Adam Walinsky, Connor Martin, Julia Atkins and Lynne Pitts. These folks are defying age barriers and/or working around injuries, something I am blessed not to be dealing with during the WODs. **** I am addressing my running, handwalking and rope jumping problems thanks to indoor track access and the wonderful folks at Madison's Monkey Bar Gym. I WILL break a 7 minute mile, walk on my hands and do consistent doubleunders this year!

02-01-2006, 09:15 AM	#7
Chris MacFarlane Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scarborough Ontario Posts: 278	She sounds so tough. However pictures prove more than words.

02-01-2006, 12:42 PM	#8
Andy Shirley Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Honoulu HI Posts: 1,511	Kelly, I believe you are singled out because of your consistency in posting early, as well as your times. Many of the elites you mention don't do the WOD as posted(at least as far as I can tell from the postings). You do them, and often another workout and post times, which makes you the rock star that you are. I still remember cringing on the Front squat/GHD situp WOD a while back, upon seeing that it took you about a half hour, I should have known. That WOD fried me like few others have. (Message edited by vuprop on February 01, 2006)

02-03-2006, 08:39 PM	#9
Dale F. Saran CrossFit Staff Profile: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westerly RI Posts: 548	I have to add that since I started, I have continued to tell myself that if I just keep doing the WOD's that eventually I should be able to come close to Kelly's times (I think this originally a result of chauvinism, which I have since lost after watching clips of many of the girls here). Andy, I ditto your comments. I go to the board each day and am always looking for Kelly's times so I know how bad it's going to hurt. If I do 1.5 km's, I am truly a happy man. Keep up the good work, Kelly.

02-04-2006, 06:52 AM	#10
Barry Cooper Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 2,188	You know, Kelly, I think everybody here just plain likes you, too. All of these compliments are quite sincere. They are also sincere in the sense that we are jealous. At least I am. But, you do the time, you GET the time. Life is fair.