Minkyung Kim, Our January MOM
As noted, we may not see Minkyung in the box again but if we're lucky, she'll come back to the Cambridge area to hang out with us in the future. Learn more about her below.
My journey with CrossFit began four years ago, when I moved to a place just two minutes away from a CrossFit box. During my undergrad, I did boxing, swimming, and yoga, but I had never tried weight lifting. So, when my husband suggested trying CrossFit, my first thought was, “Me? Doing CrossFit? That sounds scary—I feel like I might get hurt!” But now, I’ve become a CrossFitter who finds satisfaction in growing calluses and bruises.
My favorite WOD is any WOD that includes cleans. I love the sense of accomplishment when I set a heavy barbell on my collarbone, lifted using hip drive. My least favorite movement is rowing—it makes me breathless just thinking about it. I try to imagine I’m surviving in a boat stranded in the middle of the ocean. Before winter arrived, I used to eat a banana on my way home.
Something I love just as much as CrossFit is ballroom dancing. I especially enjoy jive and samba, where I can release energy to fast music. Though I’m a beginner, you might catch me moving to the music. My goal in CrossFit is to keep growing steadily, even if slowly, without stopping. Someday, I hope to see myself participating in Open 20XX, even with my gray hair flying in the wind.
I feel truly lucky to have continued my CrossFit journey at this amazing box while staying in Boston. From getting hung in bands like laundry on a clothesline while attempting handstands, to getting my hair tangled in bands during muscle-up attempts, to failing to take my hands off the rope during legless rope climbs—all these silly yet joyful moments have shaped me into a better and fitter version of myself.
I’m deeply grateful to the coaches who guided me toward greater challenges and to the KSCF CrossFitters who constantly supported one another. It was a joy to work out alongside all of you. I’m proud to have been part of this amazing community, and I’ll always cherish the spirit of pushing our limits. Wishing you all health and strength always!
This Week of Programming
Wed: Push Press, Interval couplet with rowing
Thu: Interval WOD
Fri: Not yet Programmed
KSCF Notes
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Skill
Kipping Skills
Strength
Deadlift
2 sets of 5 @70%
3 sets of 4 @75%
2 Max Rep sets at 65% (no more than 12)
WOD
"Son of Odin"
Complete work within every 3 minutes
Complete 2 Rounds
8 Overhead Squats (115/75)
8 C2B Pull-Ups
Complete 2 Rounds
10 Overhead Squats
10 C2B Pull-Ups
Complete 2 Rounds
12 Overhead Squats
12 C2B Pull-Ups
*Continue increasing 2 reps until you cannot complete the reps in the given time domain. Once completing a 2-round sequence you can begin the next round.
L3: 95/65
L2: 75/55
L1: 65/45
