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December 27, 2007
And the winner is...
(Our apologies to Michael for the old picture; we'll get an updated photo of him within the next couple of days.)
...Michael Gardner by a landslide! It wasn't even close.
As many of you know from Nicole's post last month, Michael set a goal of getting a muscle-up by his birthday on May 30, 2008, which is still 6 months away.
Well today, in front of a nice little crowd at the 5pm class, Michael got his first muscle-up (unfortunately, I didn't have my camera on hand)! And he made it look so easy.
In addition to getting his first muscle-up way ahead of schedule, Michael also wins the bet that we had. Instead of getting a free month of training, though, Michael has asked that we donate his winnings to a charity of our choice.
(And just so you all know, Michael's progress has been accelerated by really tightening up his diet; he started zoning a couple months ago and it's made a huge impact on his fitness level.)
Check back in on the blog in a couple of days; we'll put together a video of him getting his second muscle-up.
For now, though, let's congratulate Michael on his great achievement in comments.
Posted by Mike Minium at December 27, 2007 9:54 PM
Comments
awesome! There were a lot of nay sayers out there. Good Job Michael!
Posted by: Lau at December 27, 2007 10:24 PM
Great job Michael! You're a stud :) Can't wait to see you do it in person.
Posted by: Audra at December 27, 2007 10:26 PM
Ha ha I knew it! Congrats Michael. I wonder if the all black chucks and knee highs had anything to do with it...
Posted by: Patrick at December 27, 2007 10:39 PM
i saw it and it was awesome!
right on. so proud!
Posted by: casey at December 27, 2007 10:53 PM
way to go michael!
Posted by: Candace at December 28, 2007 4:09 AM
Nice work Michael!
Posted by: daniel at December 28, 2007 7:04 AM
That was so money! Dead-hang, pure strength muscle-up, you are going to have to teach me to do that Michael!
Posted by: Maximus @ CF East Bay at December 28, 2007 7:38 AM
Who Rocks the party that Rocks the party? Michael rocks the party that rocks the party!!!
Wish I could have been there!!!
Posted by: brad gilliatt at December 28, 2007 8:01 AM
word has it there was very little kip involved...all I know is that I got a call from Mike in the middle of class..."Nicole we have had a major athletic achievement at CFO tonight..." Congratulations Michael! Anyone have any charity suggestions?
Posted by: Nicole Okumu at December 28, 2007 8:33 AM
Michael, you're going to have to put on a little performance for the 6pm crew (black socks and all!). Can't wait to see it in person. Congrats on the huge gains you've made!
And Max, way to kill yesterday's WOD!! Holy cow.
Posted by: Melissa at December 28, 2007 9:08 AM
Thank You Melissa.
It was a sickening experience.
Posted by: Maximus @ CF East Bay at December 28, 2007 9:54 AM
Great job Michael!!! I can't wait for my lesson.
Posted by: Tamara at December 28, 2007 11:09 AM
Michael - will you be there tonite?
Anyone know if Michael will be there tonite?
Posted by: Brad Gilliatt at December 28, 2007 2:27 PM
I saw and it rocked !!!!!!!!!!!!
I think grappling is next. WOOOHOOO.
Posted by: Christopher at December 28, 2007 6:41 PM
Speaking on behalf of the Gardner clan, we're all so proud! Way to go, Miguel!
Posted by: marsha and maggie at December 29, 2007 11:03 AM
Michael
This is awesome. Congrats--i'm convinced it was the addition of the all black chuck taylor's that got you over the hump:)
Posted by: Pratik at December 29, 2007 11:44 AM