Monday, September 15, 2008

Deal with it!

Sept 15th.

Admiral "Bull" Halsey on board the battleship New Jersey BB-62 during WWII.

He never was on a Carnival Cruse.








"There are no extraordinary men... just extraordinary circumstances that ordinary men are forced to deal with.
William Halsey

WO du jour:

warm up with bands and joint mobility.

"Chief's" workout. Set gymboss for 3min work and 1min rest. do 5 sessions with as many sets as possible within the time.

125 lbs power cleans 3 reps
pushups 6 resp
squats 9 reps
23 sets ( I don't know who in Crossfit came up with this selection, it looks easy, but you will suffer!) Thank you chief,can I have another!


Second session: at kettlebell club

2-8min sets of continous cleans with 16kg.

kettlebell presses: 3x8 32kg. and 3x2 36kg.

Each year in the United States Navy, a highly qualified and elite cadre of Sailors are selected and promoted to the join the ranks of Chief Petty Officer. Since 1893, "The Chiefs" have been relied upon by subordinates and superiors alike for their personal example, technical expertise and above all, their unique leadership capabilities. As the induction process for newly selected Chief Petty Officers is now underway throughout the US Navy, we thought it appropriate to inaugurate "The Chief" in honor and recognition of all past and present CPOs. Thanks to them and their families for their self-sacrifice, ability to adapt, tireless dedication to mission and devotion to country. (from Crossfit WOD)

Fleet admiral Wm. "bull" Halsey was the most aggressive leader and effective military officer during WWII. He made Gen. Patton look like a pussy. I will always remember he understood that the aircraft carrier was going to be the instrument that can controlled warfare. ADM Halsey became a commander of a navel aircraft carrier group, however you must be a pilot to command. He did so at 50 years of age, when most officers retire, entered flight school and graduated. 20 year old have trouble getting through this difficult mental and physical training.

ADM. Halsey become one of the most respected leaders during WWII, never backed down, was the type of tenuous leaders we need today. What do we have for leaders today? "Empty suited Weaklings"!

Have a nice day suffering and remember the mission is sacred.

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