Revenge!

Joshua Newman · 07-15-2005, 02:17 PM

Just wanted to share something excellent that's been happening at CF NYC:

Because all of us leaders are volunteers (or, 'suckers'), we rotate through taking turns heading up classes. On his last turn, Keith led us through a workout brutal enough that we all started plotting revenge. So, when Court came next in the rotation, he pulled out an even more brutal workout in retaliation.

Of course, since everybody goes through the workout together, that attempted revenge on Keith caught the rest of us as collateral damage. Meaning that Scott took the lead at the subsequent workout gunning for something that would cripple both Keith and Court.

Now, the next time I lead, I have no choice but to extract vengeance on all three of them.

You can see how this works; it's sort of an arms race of increasingly ridiculous workouts. Being your basic sort of CF masochist, I couldn't be more thrilled by how it's all playing out.

(I am, however, a little worried about the logical conclusion of the escalation: reaching the point where even physically impossible exercises seem reasonable. "Jump off the railing of the outdoor deck, down to the street seven stories below, then run back up the stairs; that's one rep.")

Court Wing · 07-15-2005, 03:37 PM

Ya know, Josh, what ever happens to the other leaders in my efforts to secure the title "Painmaster" is of little consequence to me but when I think of all the newbies and the resultant "collateral damage", it just...makes me want to share the love with them as well.:proud:

Bye the way, Scott, since being introduced to "your Mom" last night, my legs won't stop twitching...thanks.

Keith Wittenstein · 07-16-2005, 06:00 AM

This is only going to get worse before it gets better. :-)

Tom Brose · 07-17-2005, 06:25 PM

Descriptions of the carnage?

David Wood · 07-18-2005, 10:17 AM

Tom, go to http://www.crossfitnyc.org/

Joshua F Hillis · 07-18-2005, 10:46 PM

Ridiculous escalation? Inmates running the asylum? Sounds great! I want to play!

Dude your guys workouts are really sick and twisted. I might have to try some of your workouts and post my score your comments.

Laura Rucker · 07-18-2005, 11:28 PM

hmmm reminds me of the war of the Painstorm workouts. As we pray for Jeff to rain down revenge against CFUK for that July 4 workout, we are asking for our own worst nightmare...

*sigh* I'm sure we're all quite insane. Isn't this FUN?!

BTW, great pic of CFNYC roofin' it on tomorrows WOD.

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07-15-2005, 02:17 PM	#1
Joshua Newman Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York New York Posts: 164	Just wanted to share something excellent that's been happening at CF NYC: Because all of us leaders are volunteers (or, 'suckers'), we rotate through taking turns heading up classes. On his last turn, Keith led us through a workout brutal enough that we all started plotting revenge. So, when Court came next in the rotation, he pulled out an even more brutal workout in retaliation. Of course, since everybody goes through the workout together, that attempted revenge on Keith caught the rest of us as collateral damage. Meaning that Scott took the lead at the subsequent workout gunning for something that would cripple both Keith and Court. Now, the next time I lead, I have no choice but to extract vengeance on all three of them. You can see how this works; it's sort of an arms race of increasingly ridiculous workouts. Being your basic sort of CF masochist, I couldn't be more thrilled by how it's all playing out. (I am, however, a little worried about the logical conclusion of the escalation: reaching the point where even physically impossible exercises seem reasonable. "Jump off the railing of the outdoor deck, down to the street seven stories below, then run back up the stairs; that's one rep.")

07-15-2005, 03:37 PM	#2
Court Wing Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 65	Ya know, Josh, what ever happens to the other leaders in my efforts to secure the title "Painmaster" is of little consequence to me but when I think of all the newbies and the resultant "collateral damage", it just...makes me want to share the love with them as well.:proud: Bye the way, Scott, since being introduced to "your Mom" last night, my legs won't stop twitching...thanks.

07-16-2005, 06:00 AM	#3
Keith Wittenstein Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York New York Posts: 945	This is only going to get worse before it gets better. :-)

07-17-2005, 06:25 PM	#4
Tom Brose Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington DC Posts: 801	Descriptions of the carnage?

07-18-2005, 10:17 AM	#5
David Wood Departed Profile: Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,303	Tom, go to http://www.crossfitnyc.org/

07-18-2005, 10:46 PM	#6
Joshua F Hillis Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rio De Janeiro RJ Posts: 204	Ridiculous escalation? Inmates running the asylum? Sounds great! I want to play! Dude your guys workouts are really sick and twisted. I might have to try some of your workouts and post my score your comments.

07-18-2005, 11:28 PM	#7
Laura Rucker Member Profile: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 845	hmmm reminds me of the war of the Painstorm workouts. As we pray for Jeff to rain down revenge against CFUK for that July 4 workout, we are asking for our own worst nightmare... sigh I'm sure we're all quite insane. Isn't this FUN?! BTW, great pic of CFNYC roofin' it on tomorrows WOD.