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Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 WOD

Weightlifting class TODAY at 8:30 am.



This Saturday we're going to do our 12-days of Fitness workout in Saturday's classes. It will set you up for the Saturday's you always love to have!



KSCF Notes





Strength

In 16 minutes:


Jerk

  • 3 sets of 3 @ 75%

Split Jerks

  • sets of 2 w/time remaining


WOD


"Event One Morris"

For Time

50 Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lb)

40/30 calorie Ski

30 Dumbbell Snatches (50/35 lb)

20 Box Jump Overs (24/20 in)

15 Bar Muscle-Ups

This memorial workout is dedicated to CrossFit Games Teen Athlete Jacob Morris who passed away on December 12, 2019, just weeks after having heart surgery (his date of passing was widely reported as December 13, which is when his family shared the news).


In late 2017, Morris and his family discovered he had a bicuspid aortic valve and an enlarged heart. After having a stress test done and an MRI, Morris’s family and doctors determined he would be able to safely continue training.


In an Instagram post Morris wrote, “After all the tests my doctor and parents agreed that I could continue CrossFit but I had to be very aware of my body and if I ever got symptoms I would have to let them know immediately. I also needed to see my cardiologist every 6 months to redo my echo to make sure my heart was still ok for me to keep training.”


Morris did keep training, taking second in the Boys 16 – 17 division in the Open, qualifying for the CrossFit Games. But just one month before Morris was to leave for Madison, his doctor requested another MRI to make sure that his heart would be able to withstand competing at the Games. All tests showed it would be safe for him to compete, on the condition that he lower his training volume once he returned.


Jacob and his family went to Madison, where he placed 7th in his division. But just six weeks later, Morris woke up one night not being able to breathe. After another follow-up with his doctor, they discovered that Jacob would need surgery.


After a postponement due to a cold, Morris underwent what’s called a Ross procedure to have his valve replaced. “We liked this option best because I won’t have to be on blood thinners and there is a chance my next surgery may not have to be open heart. All the others guaranteed another OHS. I’ve been able to do some exercise but nothing like I was before. That has been hard but I get very tired very quickly so I’m glad I have cut back some,” he wrote.


Jacob was excited to get back to CrossFit, sharing just two days before he passed away from complications after the surgery, that he missed CrossFit and was looking forward to his comeback. But that comeback never came.


Cassidy Lance-McWherter, who owns CrossFit Waterside @crossfitwaterside in Orlando, FL where Jacob trained, wrote “When we finally achieved your Goal – The CrossFit Games, I think you and I had the most fun ever that week. You showed nothing but grit and determination. You had the greatest spirit of any competitor on the floor. You worked your tail off and then stayed on the floor and cheered for the final competitor to finish. That day you made me the most proud. I still remember crying because of the person you had become on that competition floor. I wish I could have hugged you longer that day.” #eventonemorris


In 2020 @jacobmorrisfoundation notified WODwell that they were featuring this workout, designed by @builtbyage as an annual fundraiser in Jacob’s memory, hosted in person at @opexsouthlake and virtually around the world.

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