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Saturday’s WOD & Important Announcements

Aloha Team,

First, a few important announcements:

1. This weekend, we will be having a SUNDAY WOD to make up for the missing WODs on Friday. The class will be held at 8:30am at the box.

2. On Monday, March 26th we will have an important meeting at 8:00am with Lance Whitney for all CrossFit Upcountry Maui members. WOD to follow. All other Monday classes will be cancelled due to holiday.

3. If you are willing/able to contribute or volunteer at Kaye’s Celebration of Life on March 31st at the Hawaiian Canoe Club, we need your responses ASAP. Click on the link and complete the form with your responses. Thanks for your kokua.

Without further ado, here is your Saturday WOD, programmed by Imperial CrossFit.

WARM UP
3 Rounds:

  • 21 Ab Mat Sit Ups
  • 15 Russian Twists
  • 9 V Ups

WOD
800m Run
30 SDHP (95/65)
100 Double Unders
30 Box Jumps (24″/20″)
800m Run

CONGRATS & THANKS:

On Thursday we did the last of the Crossfit Games Open WODs, and we have to congratulate our own Andrea Young for KILLING IT! Right now Andrea is 40th in the world and 4th place in our region (Northern CA) for women under 45! Go Andrea!

Andrea Young of CrossFit Upcountry Maui - CrossFit Open GamesAndrea Young of CrossFit Upcountry Maui - CrossFit Open Game

Finally, we wanted to thank a couple of guests we had on Thursday who did the last of the Crossfit Games Open WODs with us. Thanks to the Kunisawas from Oakland!

Eric Kunisawa and wife from Oakland, CA visiting CrossFit Upcountry Maui

WOD for Wednesday, March 21

Aloha Team,

Two important reminders:

  1. If you are interested in volunteering or contributing to Coach Kaye’s celebration of life, please read this post and complete the form attached.
  2. There will only be one class this Friday, at 6:00am. The 8:00 and 9:00 have been canceled because most of the coaches are leaving to Oahu Friday morning to compete in the Warrior Dash. Please make adjustments to your schedule where appropriate.

Here is your WOD for Wednesday, 03-21-12

WARM UP

2 Rounds:

  • 10 Strict Pull Ups (Weighted optional)
  • 10 Ring Dips

WOD – Teams of  2
10 Rounds TOTAL (5 each athlete)
10 Thrusters (95/65)

10 Bar Facing Burpees
25 Double Unders

– PARTNER UP with someone who has same capacity (use one bar per team)

– 1 athlete completes all three movements above, while partner counts

– switch, once all movements have been completed (alternating athletes)

– only 1 athlete working at one time

– TIME stops when all 10 Rounds have been completed (5 Rounds per each athlete)

Celebration of Life for Kaye Whitney, March 31 at 3pm

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend, coach and CrossFit Upcountry Maui founder Kaye Whitney.

Kaye Whitney, 1958 - 2012

All are welcome to join Kaye’s friends and family at a Celebration of Life in her honor.

**UPDATED INFO as of Friday, March 29th at 12:00 NOON***

Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Location: Hawaiian Canoe Club, Hoaloha Park, Kahului, Maui (Click for Map)
Time: 3pm – 6pm

PLEASE NOTE:

  • There will be a paddle out following the service. Some seats will be available in canoes, or bring your own gear to join in.
  • We will have paper and pens for a memory book; feel free to bring a favorite photo or memory to add to the book.
  • It could be chilly with the wind; you may want to bring a jacket.
  • Throw your beach chairs in your trunk in case you want one after standing for a while.

YOU CAN STILL HELP!
Mahalo to all who have volunteered their time and expertise. By now you have probably been contacted by a group leader. If you have not yet heard or signed up, there are still ways to help:

  1. UPDATE ON FLOWERS AS OF FRIDAY MARCH 30 AT 12 NOON:
    Due to the generous donations of flowers, no additional flowers are needed. If you haven’t already been in touch with Christy Churchill, please do not bring additional flowers for Celebration of Life display and/or paddle out. Thank you!
  2. Come to Hawaiian Canoe Club from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday to set up tents, stage, move tables and chairs.
  3. Help with flower arranging on tents, stage area and smaller table arrangements starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the canoe club. Bring your own clippers.
  4. Bring a paleo pot luck item, with a serving piece, when you come to the celebration on Saturday. Please let Angie know if you plan to bring something by emailing angiemaui@gmail.com.
  5. Stay after the celebration to help clean up and break down tents.

Thank you for joining in the celebration of our coach, friend and CrossFit Upcountry Maui founder, Kaye Whitney.

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