It's official! Paul McCrary will be making his third trip to the CrossFit Games in the last four years. What makes this year so unique and special is the amazing comeback Paul has made over the past twelve months. After being forced to withdraw from the AGOQ last year, Paul underwent achilles surgery in May 2018. Over the past year, he has worked incredibly hard, staying focused on his training and planning for a comeback in the 2020 Open. But he beat the odds and was back in fighting shape in time for the 2019 Open and Qualifier. Remarkably, almost exactly one year to the date of his surgery, Paul received his official invitation to the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games! We couldn't be more proud of Paul and cannot wait to cheer him on in Madison in August! Congratulations Duke!

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Snatch & OHS Clusters Build-Up E2MOM

3 Power Snatch to 3 Overhead Squats
3 Hang Squat Snatch
2 Squat Snatch to 2 Overhead Squats
2 Squat Snatch to 2 Snatch Balance
1 Squat Snatch - 1 Squat Snatch - 1 Squat Snatch

13min AMRAP:

4 Snatch Grip Deadlifts
3 Hang Power Snatch 115/75 RX+ 135/95 MRX 95/65
2 Overhead Squats
9 Toes to Bar or 9 WallBall Sit-Ups
3 Squat Snatch
6 Over Bar Burpees

Core Development

15 Russian Twists

15 Hip Extensions
15 Russian Twists

15 Hip Extensions

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Rope Climbing Workshop! This Saturday, June 8th: 11AM

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28 responses to "Wednesday, June 5 2019"

@Cj.vk
@Cj.vk says:

June 4, 2019 at 3:02 pm

We see you, 5.
BP
BP says:

June 4, 2019 at 3:07 pm

We all want to be PMac. The man.
BWM
BWM says:

June 4, 2019 at 3:12 pm

That’s what you call a comeback! Due to a lot of hard work! Super proud for you Paul! Well deserving chance to a really good guy. Best to you! You got this!!
Regina
Regina says:

June 4, 2019 at 3:21 pm

That's so exciting! Way to go, Paul!!
Jamie Cherrypicker
Jamie Cherrypicker says:

June 4, 2019 at 3:31 pm

He's just really good at double unders. Way to go Duke!
Matt
Matt says:

June 4, 2019 at 3:35 pm

Podium
Chef Tyler
Chef Tyler says:

June 4, 2019 at 3:53 pm

McDreamy
Mandee
Mandee says:

June 4, 2019 at 4:15 pm

Incredible accomplishment, Paul! We wanted to wait until it was official, but we’ve been dying to brag on you and share this exciting news!! This kind of success doesn’t happen just with hard work. It takes relentless dedication and an unwavering commitment to excellence in training, which then transfers to amazing performances in competition. Paul, you are a man of integrity and great character, and through a shared bond of CrossFit, you and your family have become part of ours. So proud for you and honored to get a front row seat on this awesome journey of yours!!
Don K
Don K says:

June 4, 2019 at 5:16 pm

That's outstanding! Congratulations, Duke!
Don K
Don K says:

June 4, 2019 at 5:18 pm

Jamie Cherrypicker, that's so funny!
Fleming Sharp
Fleming Sharp says:

June 4, 2019 at 6:12 pm

The Duke is back!! Long live the Duke!
Woohooooooo!
Courtney
Courtney says:

June 4, 2019 at 11:29 pm

Wow, congrats Paul!!!!
BP
BP says:

June 5, 2019 at 3:45 am

175
4+20 RX TTB
Patty Miller
Patty Miller says:

June 5, 2019 at 4:02 am

I can’t begin to say how proud and honored I am to be this man’s friend. He has worked so hard to represent himself and our crossfit community in such an outstanding way. Every step of the way Paul has been an example of honesty, integrity, and humility. What an honorable combination!!! Looking forward to Madison and cheering this great athlete to the podium. I love you and respect you friend. ?
Eugene
Eugene says:

June 5, 2019 at 5:47 am

Awesome work Paul! I want to be like you when I grow up!!

A) 200 (PR)
B) 5+12 Rx+
steve price
steve price says:

June 5, 2019 at 5:48 am

Paul, You are Strong, fast, skilled, and fit !!! You are ready, now go kick that door down and let them know who the “Duke” is !!!!
Bailey Bentley
Bailey Bentley says:

June 5, 2019 at 6:37 am

A. 140
B. 6+10 rx+
@Cj.vk
@Cj.vk says:

June 5, 2019 at 6:59 am

A. 210 [PR]
B. 5+18 rx
Duk5
Duk5 says:

June 5, 2019 at 7:09 am

175
6+5 rx

Thanks for all the kind words. It truly was unexpected to qualify this year. I’m actually more excited this year about competing in the Games than I’ve ever been. I’m not hurting in my foot which I was the past 2 times I competed. We have also learned a lot by going out there. I feel as good as I’ve ever felt. I haven’t been overtraining and we have tried to just keep it fun. When I go to Madison this year. I’m gonna be feeling good and have no pressure on me. Let the chips fall where they may.
But I want you all to know something. I would be just as happy if had not made the top 200 or if I never make it again. The reason is because I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. My Lord and Savior. He is the most important thing to me. I am thankful that he has allowed me to do the things I’ve done and I do not take it for granted.
I’m also, well you know. I’m just really good at double unders.

Duk5
Sam Winkler
Sam Winkler says:

June 5, 2019 at 7:38 am

Living legend among us- Leads by example, super humble, and takes no mercy on workouts. Way to go Duke!

A) blah
B) 5+5 RX+
Misty
Misty says:

June 5, 2019 at 8:43 am

Paul! So very excited for you and proud of this amazing accomplishment. Watching you compete out in California was something I will never forget. You make everyone here at CFHSV feel proud to be a part of your journey. Whether you know it or not, you take a little piece of all of us there with you to compete... you make us feel like we’ve got a dog in the fight! Even though I won’t be there in person, I look forward to watching you compete and hearing all the amazing stories when you return! I’m constantly impressed with your training and dedication and can’t wait to watch it pay off! Go get you some double unders!
@Cj.vk
@Cj.vk says:

June 5, 2019 at 8:44 am

Too many good things to say about Uncle Pmac's character, work ethic and sense of humor.
Meredith Miller
Meredith Miller says:

June 5, 2019 at 9:25 am

Whoop whoop, Paul! I’ve gotten to see you on the big stage twice and I must say it’s been amazing watching you train, compete, and represent as one of the best in the world! It’s been quite a ride and I wish I could go to Madison this year again, but I’ll be cheering you on from here! No one deserves a comeback more than you....an amazing athlete who plays by the rules, respects the sport, and understands the commitment it takes to compete at that level! Way to go Duke!!!!
Bradley
Bradley says:

June 5, 2019 at 9:40 am

Paul! Congratulations my man! The hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence you have shown is second to none. We are all so proud of you! I can’t wait to see how well you do this year in Madison.

A. 205

B. 6+7 Rx+
Nathaniel
Nathaniel says:

June 5, 2019 at 1:50 pm

That Paul McCrary don’t make a bit a sense 9 outa 10 times but on that tenth time when he does make sense he’s a 100% ?

Found a lot of friends cause of CrossFit and I’m thankful for that. Love ya like a brother Paul and I’m happy you’ve proved you’re still one of the best in the world. Can’t wait to watch you compete at the highest level again.

A. 170

B. 6 + 5 rx ( T2B )
Mandee
Mandee says:

June 5, 2019 at 2:30 pm

A. 85-95-105-115-120-125-130
B. 5+19 RX+ t2b
Mo A
Mo A says:

June 5, 2019 at 4:51 pm

275 6+6 rx+ T2b

Paul is the man!!
Michael Little
Michael Little says:

June 6, 2019 at 5:40 am

235
6+22 Rx+ ttb

Crush it Paul! ? Legend.

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