In His Prime

Many of you may be acquainted with Doug Willson, one of our intrepid Zone members.

Doug originally came to us about a year ago, looking to get back into shape.  I quickly discovered that his history as an athlete, although perhaps long ago, was still affecting his performance:  this guy’s lifting technique was impeccable right out of the gate!  When I asked him about it,  Doug told me that back in high school he had been a competitive Olympic lifter.  It was apparent that his body hadn’t forgotten a thing he’d learned as the years passed by!  As Doug began working hard at getting his strength back, he started to daydream about possibly competing again.  After much humming and hawing, he decided to work toward competing in a Masters Olympic Lifting competition.  This Sunday, the Zone got this happy email from Doug:

“I finally did it! After 37 years I lifted in an Olympic lifting meet. I lifted in the Larry Burke Memorial (masters) at Crossfit BC in Vancouver in the 69 kg. 55-59 age group. It was a really good time and I meet some inspiring people.

If it wasn’t for Crossfit Zone and especially Deanna, Shannon, and France, this would have never happened. A year ago I didn’t even dream that I would lift again; then I stumbled upon Crossfit Zone.  Since then a new chapter has opened in my life.  Thank you all so much for helping me start down this road!

Here is a link to a short article in the Parksville Qualicum news regarding the event.”

http://www.pqbnews.com/sports/151132505.html

Here is an excerpt from the article detailing the competition in the Parksville Qualicum News:

“A few months ago Doug Wilson, an old friend of his [his = Local weightlifting guru Ed Fergusson] and former weightlifter from Edmonton now living in Victoria, called him up [him = Ed] sand aid he wanted to take up the sport again.

“The last time he competed was in 1975 at the Canada Winter Games in Lethbride, Alberta,” chuckled Fergusson.

That was about three months ago, and fast forward to the BC Masters and Wilson, 55, set three new provincial records in the Mens 55-59 division.

Wilson snatched 60kg and Clean and Jerked 80 for a 140kg total, an increase of 10kg over the old BC Masters record.

“He did a really good job … he was a very happy boy,” Fergusson said.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Submitted photo, courtesy of the Parksville Qualicum News

We’re so proud of Doug and his endeavours toward greatness!  Way to go!

Today’s Workout

Buy In – Agility Ladder drills, Coach led.

WOD – “Cindy’s Evil Twin”

AMRAP in 20 minutes:

• 5 Strict Pullups
• 10 Strict Pushup Burpees
• 15 Lunges

In the AMRAP, the R stands for Rounds.  Just like in Cindy, only completed rounds count for your score.  Therefore, really push that last round!

Zone 3 – Scale to kipping pullups
Zone 2 – Scale pushups to knees, rubber band for pullups
Zone 1 – Scale to 10 – 15 minutes

Cash Out – MWOD
* 5 way shoulder stretch
* roll out your IT bands