WOD

“Bruiser”
25 Minute AMRAP: teams of 3
200 Meter run w/wall ball (20/14)
7 Burpee pull-ups

Tomorrow’s Forecast:
Tuesday’s workout calls for back squat, strict press, and deadlift.

Box Brief:
Weightlifting Clinic is this Thursday at 6:30 pm. There are only 12 spots available so sign up fast. The cost is $20. Our 6:30 and 7:30 pm classes will be canceled to accommodate.

Quote of the Week:
Never give up on a dream because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.
Earl Nightingale

“Deja Vu”
For Time:
100 Double unders
30 Burpees
30 Dumbbell snatches (50/35)
30 T2B
30 Box jumps (24/20)
3 Rope climbs
30 Box jumps
30 T2B
30 Dumbbell snatches
30 Burpees
100 Double unders

Recipe of the Week:
Each week we’re going to scour the internet for some interesting recipes and then cut out all the fluff and give you the information that pertains to actually making the meal.  Don’t worry, the link to the source material will be given in case you would like to read the story of how they discovered the recipe. This week’s recipe is Stuffed Zucchinis with Taco Filling.  Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 bell pepper finely chopped
1 sweet onion finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 lb ground beef or turkey
4-5 zucchinis ends cut off, cut in half lengthwise and insides scooped out

Seasoning Ingredients:
1 Tbsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions:
1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2) Combine seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
3) Sauté bell pepper, onion, ½ t. salt and ¼ t. pepper in olive oil for 3-5 minutes over medium heat in a large pan.
4) Add ground meat and continue cooking for an additional 7-10 minutes.
5) When meat is almost done cooking, drain liquid from pan and add seasoning ingredients. Continue cooking until meat is completely cooked through.
6) Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place zucchini boats on it (cut-side up).
7) Drizzle a bit of olive oil and sprinkle salt on the inside of each boat, for seasoning.
8) Scoop even amounts of meat mixture into the 8-10 zucchini boats.
9) Cover boats with a sheet of aluminum foil and cook for 15 minutes.
10) Remove aluminum foil and continue cooking an additional 10-15 minutes, or until zucchinis are completely cooked.
11) Serve with chopped onions and enjoy!

“Odds Are Even”
20 Minute AMRAP: teams of 2
100 Meter Run
20 Lunges/Weighted Lunges (53/36)
20 KBS (53/36)
Athletes switch after each exercise is complete. For example: athlete 1 completes the run, athlete 2 completes lunges, athlete 1 completes KBS, etc.

Tomorrow’s Forecast:
Friday’s workout calls for double unders, burpees, dumbbell snatches, toes to bar, box jumps, and rope climbs.

Throwback of the Week:
Back in 2011 we were doing sprint drills which involved someone pulling you backward as you tried to sprint. Earlier in the day, Chad accidentally let go of the band when a member named Shawn was running. Chad felt so guilty that he allowed Zoey (Monte’s daughter) to deliver the punishment. She was too nervous, so papa Cole stepped in. 

Front Squat
Build to a heavy set of 5

Bench Press
Build to a heavy set of 5

Tomorrow’s Forecast:
Thursday’s workout calls for running, lunges, and kettlebell swings.

Recovery of the Week:
Each week we will post a video with some recommended stretches based on the programmed workouts.  Our goal is to keep everyone proactive with their recovery. See below for our video and stretch guidance.
Stretch #1 – 90/90 Rotation
Rotate between your left and right side spending 10-15 seconds on each side.
Stretch #2 – Hamstring High Stretch
Spend 2 minutes on each leg, periodically bringing your opposite leg down to the ground.
Stretch #3 – Seated QL Release
Perform 3 sets of 30 second holds on each side.

“Doctor’s Orders”
2 Rounds:
1 Mile run
100 Sit-ups

Tomorrow’s Forecast:
Wednesday’s workout calls for front squats, bench press, and core work.

Question of the Week:
What is the best girl scout cookie?

“DT”
5 Rounds:
12 Deadlifts (155/105)
9 Hang power cleans (155/105)
6 Push jerks (155/105)

Tomorrow’s Forecast:
Tuesday’s workout calls for running and sit-ups.

Box Brief:
This Thursday is Bring a Friend Day (BAFD).

Quote Of The Week:
The world is changed by your example, not your opinion.
Paulo Coelho

“20.5”
For Time:
40 Muscle-ups
80 Calorie row
120 Wall balls (20/14)
Break up reps any way you want
20-Minute Cap

Box Brief:
Have a great weekend!

“Goat Day”
20 Minute EMOM:
Odd Minutes – Goat 1
Even Minutes – Goat 2

Tomorrow’s Forecast:
Friday’s workout calls for the CrossFit Open.

Box Brief:
Congrats to Rocco for being the November Member of the Month at Apollo! Scroll down to learn more about Rocco.

To one of the coolest people I know, ROCCO!  Thanks for agreeing to be our member of the month and allowing us this insight into the depths of your soul.  😊  Let’s do this!

You’ve had a very interesting career.  Being top dog in the gang unit at CCDC (Clark County Detention Center) you’ve seen some crazy stuff.  Can you think of an experience while in that environment you found inspirational or surprisingly uplifting?
The clientele that my team dealt with lent themselves to extreme negativity, so I’ll focus on my team who absolutely were the best at what they did and how they did it. They inspired me every day for the time that I was with them, to be the best leader I could be. Their passion for providing a safe environment, not only there but for the community was second to none. I respect all my “g-hunters” for what they had to endure on a near daily basis for the time we were together. Much love!

Tell us about your new job since retiring from the CCDC.  Nothing that will require us to be ‘eliminated’ afterwards though. What are you really digging about it?
My new gig as a contractor isn’t really a job; it is a hobby. I am so passionate about making sure no stones are un-turned relating to finding the worst of the worst, who are out there running amok. Don’t tell my bosses, but I would do this work for free… 

Anyone who knows you knows your daughters are your whole world.  How do you think your line of work affected your parenting?  You obviously did a great job cause your girls are awesome.
As a parent, I really didn’t think I was doing enough, but they seem to be productive citizens. I wanted them to understand the consequences for their actions. I think I was hard but fair and I always made sure they were loved beyond anything else. I wanted to parent them unlike my upbringing and here we are, two doing the nursing program at UNLV and one who someday will walk in my Metro shoes.

You’re a rocker and a disco dancer.  What else do you like to do for fun Roc?
Disco? I picture myself in a leisure suit from the 70’s… So, I am currently learning how to DJ. I enjoy listening to mixed music, which I will say the music selections by fellow Apolloites have filled my music library. Thank you for the wide variety of tunes.

You’re one of Apollos longest members.  Do you see any difference from back in the day?  What motivates you to keep doing CrossFit?
More fit people, young and senior coming in and sticking with the program. I started CF so I would have the aerobic and anaerobic capacity to endure a hostile encounter with the above-mentioned clientele. Nowadays, I’m trying to outlive my mother, who passed away at the age of 56. I’m nearing that age, and CF is definitely keeping me spry despite the aches, pains and immobility that I possess. Someday, I’ll get my elbows up in a front rack, damn it!

Okay.  A couple of fun ones.

What does the perfect retirement look like to you?
A five month world cruise with Leigh (wifey)! Las Vegas Raiders on football season Sundays, and drinking adult beverages with my adult daughters at the games. As long as the stuff that I do now is a hobby, I’m good with that also. When it becomes a job, I’m sleeping in past 9:30 AM every morning and watching reruns of 90 Day Fiance while I’m at home permanently. Oh, and attending 6:30 PM CrossFit Apollo class. 

If you could hang out with anyone living or dead who would it be and what would you be doing?
Next to my daughters, I love hanging out with my wifey. Just sitting on the couch, looking forward to her retirement so we can drive each other crazy on a full-time basis.