The crowd at The CrossFit Total created a vibrant buzz - encouraging the participants to push themselves to the next level. As the spectator's muffled amazement urged the competitors to reach new physical abilities the athletes warmed up in the background. Competitors gave their best at three attempts in the categories of Squat, Press, and Deadlift, many of which PR'd. Very Special Thanks to Mark Rippetoe of Wichita Falls who announced the meet.

Congratulations to the 1st place winners of their weight class Grace Patenaude, Jenny Ervin, David de Leon, Joe Cavzos, Ken Cutrer, Lucas Ogden-Davis, Sean Johnson

The Workout
CrossFit Total
Squat
Press
Deadlift

1st Place Overall

Grace Patenaude, Sugarland, TX

Grace Patenaude is a personal trainer and group fitness instructor in Sugarland, TX. Although her fitness background includes basketball, track & field, ballet, martial arts, body building and endurance sports, Grace never felt truly challenged until CrossFit. Having seen amazing results, she adopted the CrossFit method. Grace now integrates CrossFit into her client's workouts and plans on obtaining her CrossFit Certification. "What I like most about CrossFit is the efficiency, effectiveness, time constraints and varying intensities of the workouts - which is what everyday life is all about."

Ken Cutrer initially discovered CrossFit through a workout partner three years ago. His first introductory CrossFit WOD was Elizabeth which he states, "nearly killed me, but I was hooked." Ken is a lawyer in Ft. Worth and does CrossFit to stay in shape. "I think what is so addicting about CrossFit is that these workouts are so challenging that they really tap into the greatness we all have inside ourselves. When you finish one of these huge physical tasks you feel so good about yourself and your accomplishment that you want to do it again and again."

1st Place Overall

Ken Cutrer, Ft. Worth, TX

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Special thanks to the Texas affiliates that came out to the CrossFit Total to help out with the challenge and show your support for The Sport of Fitness - CrossFit A&M and CrossFit Rockwall!