Committed Athlete: Ben Johnson

Congratulations to Ben Johnson for joining the page of CFV's Committed Athletes! Ben has worked hard this past year, and he has become one of our strongest men. Among his many accomplishments, Ben has climbed over 1000lb on the CrossFit Total, and on the other spectrum, has also completed the unforgiving workout "Murph" as prescribed in under an hour. Ben has also been a great motivator for many in the gym, always encouraging us to go as hard as we can until we are done. Thanks Ben, it has been awesome having you in the gym this past year!

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Team Murph

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The Olympic Lift Starting Posture

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Workout of The Day

3-Position Power Clean; 3 x 1+1+1; rest 3 min

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3 rounds for time:

60% max Pull-ups

20 Burpees

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Comments

[Das Boot]

I'm totally behind with new CFV happenings, but I just looked at the new gear you all have and I love the new shirts and sweatshirts! Awesomeness!! I'm definitely gonna come in and try them on...bday present!

See you all next week! :D

[Das Boot]

And congratulations Ben!! You are amazing! Love ya and can't wait to see you!

[Major]

LOVE YA BEN!!!! Your the man!

[Marthab]

Yay, Ben!

PS Are those pink and purple socks? Just curious.

[Jennifer S]

Congratulations Ben! Keep up the great work!

[bennyhana]

I would like to start this comment by saying that I had shots of whiskey with Brandon lastnight.

Gosh. It's been a year already? Where has the time gone? The community that we build here is like nothing I've ever experienced. People say this all the time, in nearly every box (good and bad, I've experienced both), in the many affiliates I have been lucky enough to visit. Our facilities and our coaching staff are truly world class, and by far some of the best to have ever taken the time to watch me squat.

It is weird to me that there are still skeptics to our methodology (as a committed athlete, I can now call it "our" methodology). CF is more than a bunch of burpees, kettle bells, and jump ropes. It is my medication. My couples therapy. My magic 8 ball. My drug and my anti-drug. I can't wait to see what comes out of the hopper next!

I've done FGB 3 times, and every time it has been the worst WOD ever. Every WOD is like making out with a hot chick, going in for third base, and getting rejected...leaving me lying face-up on the gym floor with steam coming up off my body. When "Fran" comes around, I feel I'm reacquainting with an old friend from High School (and then remembering the time when I got rejected by her in the back seat of my parents periwinkle blue mini-van).

One of my many favorite post-WOD memories is when KP came in and shrieked after she performed 3 pullups while nobody was watching. I remember my first "Annie" when I couldn't put my arms straight down for a week afterwards. Oh, and the day that Dave came in the day after his bachelor party. Has anyone seen the Halloween pictures?

CrossFit has made me a better person, and I suspect it will continue to until I turn 35...and die (thanks CJ).

Let us all celebrate this day and lift heavy things over our heads, and file down our callouses.

OH! and by the way...
Clean: 135-155-165
WOD: 8:32

best,
bh.

[Faith]

Ben, awesome, awesome post. So happy you're with us.

[Lisa Major]

YAY BEN!!!! You are awesome! :)

63-73-83

Red Band-10 pull ups

Time: 6:52

And, according to Colin I only have 9 years left so I had better get some connected pullups before then!

[Major]

Once again BEN I LOVE YOU! Great post brotha!

[shawn Carlo]

hey hey, ben you're the king. congrats! today was the first of my week and i am making a commitment to follow thru on a consistent basis.
tonite: 115,135, 145. still in recovery ha.

7:38 10pu

[Jaala]

Ben, we love you, your wife (yeah KP!), and your small shorts. We are so happy to have you at CFV. Congratulations!

Oh,and by the way, you are wrong about turning 35 and dying...you don't die until you are 36. Lisa, you lucky woman, you got some years added to your life. Colin must LOVE you!

[Mitch]

Great work Ben!!! It was great seeing Team Murf again. I'll always remember you telling your story about "Murf" prior to that team WOD.
Thats why its one of my favorites. Thanks Ben!

[Brandon]

First of all, I want to say that the shots came about like this: Ben's giving me a ride home after a failed attempt to gain access to a fresh keg, but also after a hugely successful trip to Winchesters. I mentioned something like, 'I'd love to have you up for a beer, but the only beer I have is shots, and wel...' Ben: Okay, lets do it. Brandon: Really? Lets do it. And then KP called me a ----- for only taking two. Fuck, it was a monday!
Anyway, re: ben being committed to the cause and its effects. BH mentions the world class community that has sprung up, but he seems to forget that he is a powerhouse, but also funny/silly em-effer and it is always awesome to do a WOD with him. Always. Its people like Ben that help make this rad community possible.
Congrats Bennyhana.

[Kat B]

Ben you're a funny guy. Congrats.

75-80-85

bb- 5 pull ups
7:33

I HATE BURPEES!

[neeko]

95#, 115# 145# (Failed on the last one, pulled my junk up with the bar) tighty whiteys when i work out now.

7:32 (11 PU + White Band)

congrats ben!

[Lindsay]

Yay, Ben!!! Congrats on your year anniversary, and I'm so glad I was there with you on your first try-out WOD. It's always a pleasure to work out with you!

CF Sandy Springs (Atlanta)
Helen - 11:31 (PR)

[Jenny]

Congrats Ben!!!

[N8 Strong]

Congrats Ben!

115-135-145; Still Nursing my left shoulder

6:27 (15 PU)

[KP!]

Great job Ben. I am so proud of you, and thankful that you found this community for us to be a part of. You have made great strides and are a better person, husband and friend for it.

73-83-88
9:38 (White band)

[JenT]

Congrats Ben! You are awesome and you always make me smile!
6:26 (RB-10pu)
43-48-53

[Matt L]

Right on Ben!
You're the Man.

Clean Practice

6:21

[Alex]

Congrats Ben!

115-120-125 Still waiting for my weightlifting shoes! They said end of February =(

5:31 (12 PU)