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Sep 13, 2015

The Granite Games 2015 Results

The Granite Games 2015 WOD Scores 

Sep 11, 2015

2015 Granite Games Men's Power Rankings

The 2015 Granite Games start TOMORROW and we've got a hell of a competition brewing. We took a look at who had the most to prove and the women's power rankings and now it's time to take a look at who's who in the men's division of the 2015 Granite Games:

Sep 10, 2015

2015 Granite Games Women's Power Rankings

With the 2015 Granite Games starting in just a couple days, it's time to see who's got a real chance at making a splash at the event. We know what the events will be so here are our power rankings for the women's division for the 2015 Granite Games:

Sep 9, 2015

Favorite Moments From 2014 Granite Games, Part 2

Yesterday we went over numbers 6, 5, and 4 in our favorite moments from the 2014 Granite Games and today it's time to hit the top three. Here we go: 3. Mat Fraser snatches like a boss We know Mat Fraser is a damn good weightlifter, but it takes a whole new level of mental toughness to miss a huge lift like a 305 snatch only to regroup and get back at it only to crush it. Especially considering... 2. Mat Fraser wins while fighting a cold Yep, that's right: Mat Fraser was really sick just a few days before the 2014 Granite Games. According to him, he couldn't even hit a 265 snatch in the warm up area before that event, but he still not only pulled through a 305 snatch in that first event but also finished the weekend in first place overall. 1. Sam Briggs smashes everyone The Engine doesn't lie. Sam Briggs might be the best female classic CrossFitter on the planet. How good is she compared to other CrossFitters? She was consistently finishing not just ahead of everyone else, but by a huge margin ahead of second place in each of the events. For example, in the muscle up and cleans events from the 2014 Granite Games, Sam Briggs finished over a minute ahead of second place... in an event that was only about 6 minutes long. Make sure to check out our LIVE coverage of the 2015 Granite Games so you don't miss any awesome moments from this year's event!

Sep 9, 2015

Favorite Moments From 2014 Granite Games, Part 1

The Granite Games are a huge event with not only a ton of high level competitors but also with really solid programming. The competition is tight, the stakes are high, and the margins for error are slim. Overall, the competition is really exciting and leads to some really awesome moments. Today and tomorrow we're going to recap our favorite moments from the 2014 Granite Games in anticipation of the 2015 Granite Games starting up in a couple days. 6. Nick Urankar and Alex Anderson PR their snatch PRs get less and less common the longer you participate in a sport like CrossFit and for two high level CrossFitters like Nick Urankar and Alex Anderson to hit new PRs on such a fundamental movement at an event like Granite Games really speaks to how intense and copmetitive the atmosphere is there. 5. Brooke Ence competes with a messed up rib Brooke Ence is a badass. She placed 14th in her rookie debut at the CrossFit Games in 2015 but she showed off her grit at the 2014 Granite Games by continuing to compete after busting a rib, including running a 5K in a sling. 4. Lauren Fisher PRs her snatch That snatch event was a doozie. Brooke Ence, Dani Sidell, Stacie Tovar, Lauren Fisher all hit monster lifts and Lauren Fisher even PR'd her snatch with a 185 lift.  Tune in tomorrow as we go over our top three favorite moments from the 2014 Granite Games!

Sep 9, 2015

POLL: Who Has The Most To Prove At 2015 Granite Games?

The 2015 Granite Games are just a few days away and we're super pumped for all the action and excitement a marquis event like this will inevitably entail. An event like this is more than just a weekend get together. For some competitors, this is a make or break moment in their season, a chance to redeem themselves for a previous poor performance or prove their best performances weren't flukes. Here are some of the biggest names competing at the 2015 Granite Games: - Sam Briggs, 4th 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games - Annie Thorisdottir, 2-Time CrossFit Games Champion - Sara Sigmundsdóttir, 2nd 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games - Talayna Fortunato, 3rd 2012 Reebok CrossFit Games - Sam Dancer, 2nd Place Team Conjugate Black (2014) - Jordan Cook, 36th 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games - Cole Sager, 7th 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games - Jared Stevens, CrossFit Athlete - Craig Kenney, 11th 2014 Reebok CrossFit Games - Garret Fisher, 5th 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games - Tiffany Hendrickson, 11th 2014 Reebok CrossFit Games - Grace Dresher, CrossFit Athlete - Anna Tunicliffe, 22nd 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games - Elisabeth Akìnwale, 25th 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games - Tommy Hackenbruck, 2-Time CrossFit Games Team Champion (2012, 2013) - Brooke Ence, 14th 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games - Aaron Hanna, 12th 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games - Cody Anderson, 22nd 2014 Reebok CrossFit Games - Daniel Tyminski, 31 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games - Emily Abbott, 8th 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games - Travis Mayer, 29th 2014 Reebok CrossFit Games - Joe Kearney, CrossFit Athlete - Nicole Holcomb, 15th 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games - Marcus Filly, 25th 2014 Reebok CrossFit Games - Melissa Doss, CrossFit Athlete So who has the most to prove at the 2015 Granite Games? We've got plenty of athletes who haven't been to the CrossFit Games in a year or two (Garret Fisher, Marcus Filly, Cody Anderson) and even a few athletes who may not have had the finishes they wanted at the 2015 CrossFit Games (Sam Briggs, Annie Thorisdottir, Tommy Hackenbruck). Let us know what you think: Who has the most to prove at the 2015 Granite Games?

Sep 8, 2015

2015 Kill Cliff Granite Games Qualifier Announcements

The 2015 Kill Cliff Granite Games is fast approaching, and with the commencement of the online qualifier, pre-season has arrived. Each Wednesday night at 7 PM CDT, a new workout will be released, challenging athletes to see who has what it takes to make it to St. Cloud. We'll keep you updated on all the workout announcements here.  Week 1: Qualifier Workout 15.1 Workout 15.1 will be a test that separates the boys from the men (and girls/ladies, of course). An AMRAP of burpees and hang squat cleans will be no easy task, mimicking a similar grueling format of the Open workout 15.5. At first look, these movements may not appear so challenging, but after 7 minutes of squatting and burpees, you're going to feel the burn. More than anything, an athlete's mental fortitude and endurance will be tested, distinguishing the prepared athletes from the amateurs, early on.  Video By: The Granite Games 10 Minute AMRAP  5 Hang Squat Cleans (155/105)  7 Bar Facing Burpees  Masters 40-44 Men use 155 lbs.  Women use 105 lbs.  Masters 45-49 Men use 135 lbs.  Women use 95 lbs.  Masters 50+ Men use 115 lbs.  Women use 75 lbs.  Scaled Men use 115 lbs.  Women use 75 lbs.  Week 2: Qualifier Workout 15.2 After completing 15.2, it's going to be totally normal to feel like you're substituting 100# weights for arms. This workout is forearm instensive, and will truly push the athlete way past their comfort zone, forcing them to perform under grueling grip pain as they complete the 8 minute AMRAP of double unders, C2Bs, and TTBs. If that wasn't enough, get ready to hit a PR snatch after the arm-AMRAP from hell! Video By: The Granite Games   6 Minute AMRAP 1 Rep max Snatch  8 Minute AMRAP 30 Double Unders  15 Chest To Bar Pull Ups  30 Double Unders  15 Toes To Bar  6 Minute AMRAP 1 Rep Max Snatch   Week 3: Qualifier Workout 15.3 Not sure if you're a strength or endurance athlete? Well, you're about to find out. This workout is not for the weak of heart, and will test the engine of every athlete competing. The key to finishing this WOD (alive) will be to make sure you don't gun it out of the gate, but keep a steady, consistant pace that ensures your heart rate doesn't spike, and you have enough in the tank to make it through 17 full minutes.  Video By: The Granite Games  17 Minute AMRAP  50 Calorie Row  50 Wall Ball Shots (20#/10ft., 14#/9ft.) 50 Shoulder to OH (115#/85#) 50 Box Jumps (24/20) Week 4: Qualifier Workout 15.4 2015 is truly the year of the muscle ups. We first saw them in The Open a few short months back, and thus, Granite Games' programming has followed suit. This workout incorporates the best of both worlds: gymnastics and strength. With a deadlift ladder of increasing weight, you better be man (and woman) enough to lift this heavy shit, while agile enough to jump on the rings immediately after, and get gymnasty with 5 muscle ups. The real kicker? A max-muscle-up sprint to the finish! It looks as though the gymnasts will separate themselves from the pack in this one, so you better get your mind right and pull out your inner Gabby Douglas.  Video By: The Granite Games 13 Minutes: 10 Deadlifts (225/155) 5 Ring Muscle Ups 10 Deadlifts (255/175) 5 Ring Muscle Ups 10 Deadlifts (285/195) 5 Ring Muscle Ups 10 Deadlifts (315/215) 5 Ring Muscle Ups 10 Deadlifts (345/235) 5 Ring Muscle Ups 10 Deadlifts (375/255) 5 Ring Muscle Ups Related Articles:  Biggest Lifts You Missed, 6/16/15 Edition "Fittest On Wall Street", Fitter Than Froning?

Jun 18, 2015