CrossFit Athletic Group

There are a few events in the course of my time coaching at the Champions Club that have made me fear for the lives of our athletes. The main one that comes to mind is when Jesus called Jack Trastevere. That was insane. Also any time Mr. Warthman tries to kick up to a handstand by himself. Tonight may have eclipsed everything.

As a general rule of thumb, 300-lb. boys should remain as close to the earth's surface as possible. That's probably what God invented gravity for. So when Kris Campbell told me earlier this week he wanted to climb the rope before he heads off to Air Force for football this fall, I was kinda hesitant for many reasons:

• Can the rope hold a 315-lb. lineman?
• How will our roof hold this weight when it can't hold a few droplets of water out?
• What if he makes it to the top?
• Whom will I sacrifice to be the cushion between Big Kris and the ground? Jennifer, maybe? There's more Banets where that came from, right?
• ...can you imagine Kris flying a fighter jet?

Nevertheless, after the mobility session tonight Kris made his way to the rope inspired by another New Graduate (to be posted tomorrow) and gave it a try. I saw hope and apparently he did as well, so he tried it again. At this moment I made the decision to spare Shakes, Sabal, and every other bystander; if something should go wrong, I will meet the consequences. So I gave the camera to Jennifer, threw myself in the way of certain death, then watched history being made.

Next time you're in the gym, just stare at Kris; size him up from head to foot. That thing, that rectangular slab of mass climbed a freaking rope. A ROPE! 15 feet off the ground. Without stairs.

Then look at that rope - the second one from the end - and give Rogue Fitness a silent nod for living up to their hype of being the best fitness equipment manufacturer in America.

Seriously, I am beyond impressed. I have no other words.

Great job Kris!