1. Steve M. Aug 24, 2011 / 10pm

   Worth getting up early for. I love The Bear.

2. Steve M. Aug 25, 2011 / 8am

   Just a great workout. 65 – 85 – 95 – 95 – 95.

   I think my ideal workout would be a light Bear with 400m runs in between. You can all punch me now.

3. katrina Aug 25, 2011 / 8am

   Bear up to 80 (my last recorded was 58)

   Last push press was up, overhead, but not held at full extension before finishing. I will not get so excited next time, and make sure I have good form right to the last moment.

   Way to go Ian! you’re my hero…

   I totally agree with Steve on the new bear/run workout!

4. Jon Aug 25, 2011 / 8am

   Up to 125 this morning. Ian is an inspiration for us all.

   Mike, on the 6:30 am group: “What a weird class.” Good to see you too Mike!

   To the later classes: I highly recommend combining the power clean / front squat / push press into a clean / thruster combo. Much more efficient.

5. Ian Aug 25, 2011 / 8am

   @Steve – You’re a truly sick individual
   @Katrina/Jon – Thanks ya’ll

   I like it when CFSP becomes the Eagle for a day because of all the Bears.

   Thanks for Katrina and Tina for distracting me so I didn’t think about what I was about to attempt.

   95-115-135-150*-155 [Prior max 135]
   *Bar slipped off my back on the landing after 7th front push press. Grrrr

   There was a lot of adrenaline at the time but my neck, back, and shoulders are SORE now. Tomorrow could be rough.

   Who’s gonna get 160 today???? Do I hear 165?
   Markese? Gauger? Ryan? Logan? Matt? Brock? Jake?

6. Mike J Aug 25, 2011 / 10am

   Jon my exact words were “eclectic” which I stand by.

7. Steve M. Aug 25, 2011 / 1pm

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T4SaNuxZO8

   It just don’t come no better than a Bear.

8. Jen S. Aug 25, 2011 / 1pm

   Argh, I HATE missing the bear! Stupid California! >:(

9. RYAN P Aug 25, 2011 / 2pm

   STUPID REST DAYS !!!!

   i LOVE the bear … i would totally have done 160 just for you IAN

   the only way i make myself have a skip day is to leave my clothes at home i so want to drive home get my clothes and go to the 6pm class LOL

10. Amy S Aug 25, 2011 / 5pm

    This was a tougher workout than I thought it would be.

    53-58-63-Failed @ 68-Failed again @ 68

11. Jim M Aug 25, 2011 / 7pm

    Set two PR’s today:

    Bear complex: 105
    Number of times whacking myself in the head with the bar while completing the Bear complex: 2

    Thanks Jake and the 5:30 crew for the encouragement!

12. Chris Bock Aug 25, 2011 / 7pm

    I just met the bear and we are already friends. 65-75-85-95-105.

13. Mike Aug 25, 2011 / 7pm

    Modified the bear due to a shoulder thing – power clean/clean/hpc/front squat x 3 – 135-155-165f

14. Jackie K Aug 25, 2011 / 8pm

    Conquered the bear with Quinn! Who is stronger than Tyler’s brother.

    53, 63, 73, 83, 88for two…then finish with 83.

    this was a 50 pound PR from my last Bear at 33 pds…in September 2010.

15. Jill Aug 25, 2011 / 9pm

    Bear was harder than expected when reading previous posters enthusiasm, but harder in a good way.

    53-63-68-68-63

    My partner, Andrew, got more than he paid for when I had a wardrobe malfunction during 2 of the sets. Note to self: next time Bear is up, wear pants with a drawstring.

    Nice PR Jackie. Strong, very strong indeed! I would have been more impressed if you had completed this dressed as a teacher.

16. Quinn Aug 25, 2011 / 9pm

    First time doing the bear for load.. I think I like it much better than when we did it for time… 53-63-73-83-95 (yes, I put on the 1 lb plates to make it a nice round number!)
    Fun times as usual with Jackattack.

17. Mary K Aug 25, 2011 / 9pm

    Love the Bear. Hit a new PR today with #88. Felt good, but needed the encouragement of Mel to get me through.

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