CrossFit Victoria workout of the day, Fitzroy, Melbourne

Ask anybody what the best part about CrossFit is, and most will say the ‘community’.  At CrossFit Victoria we think this is especially true.  You guys are the heart and soul of everything we do here and we’re so proud to have such a strong community in which people can thrive.

You are an immensely diverse bunch of incredible people of all ages, all nationalities, an amazing mix of personalities from all walks of life – and we treasure this.  We’re fortunate to have some brilliant people join us from across the globe for various amounts of time.

 

However, it does inevitably mean that sometimes, some of you have to leave at some point. Whether you’ve been here for a month of a year, it still sucks saying goodbye!

This month’s AOTM is no different.  We don’t think there are many people left at CrossFit Victoria who do no know Felipe Lanziliotta.  The main reason is probably because HE NEVER LEAVES!  It’s true.  He’s here at lunchtime.  He’s here on an evening.  And some mornings…. yep, you guessed it.. he’s here too!

Felipe has competed at more competitions than most this year, always eager to give it his all and his best.  He recently competed at an integral part of CrossFit Victoria Team 2 at The annual Allstars Affiliate Series in which he and his team placed 22nd out of 218 teams competing across Australia in the intermediate division.  Felipe and Team 2 will head to finals in a couple weeks to compete once again against some of Australia’s best teams!

Sadly, Felipe will actually be leaving us this December.  He’s studies are over and he will be returning back to Brazil.  And it really sucks! We’re all going to miss his crazy Brazilian ways and hilarious way of saying things (“muscle bars” anyone?).  But we have been promised (warned?) that he will be returning!!

Felipe came to us over a year ago (there’s rumours he’s actually French, but no one can confirm…) and has been studying here in Melbourne.  He very quickly and easily became a valued member of the awesome CFVic community and made a last impression on most.

“Felipe always brings a great attitude in to the gym – I don’t think I’ve ever seen him without a smile on a face! And he’s someone who is always willing to jump into some crazy WOD at anytime!” Coach Adam said.

And it’s true! The AOTM accolade is not just awarded to someone who has been performing well in the gym.  It recognises what this sport is about and awards kindness, encouragement, hard works, eagerness, positivity, mental and physical strength to name a few!

Coach Shane agreed with Adam saying: “Felipe is such a humble athlete who is always eager to learn. He creates a positive vibe and, no matter how much pain he is in from the WOD, he always gets the job done.”

CrossFit Victoria Head Coach Amelia Thomsett said: “Felipe is such a dedicated athlete and has a true love for Crossfit and Crossfit Victoria. Since starting at Vic he has improved in leaps and bounds in his lifts and gymnastics skills!!”

“He is also a massive part of our community, always supporting other members and happy to help out whenever he can. It is going to be super sad to see him go back to Brazil but hopefully he’ll be back in a few years.”

You better come back Felipe.  We’re serious!

So, enjoy is WOD, make sure you tell him how awesome he is! and let’s do some muscle bars!!!!

Felipes WOD

A]

15 mins to find your heaviest Push Jerk

B]

For time

1km Run

5 squat snatches 60/40kgs

10 Muscle bars

15 DL @60/40kgs

20 TTB

25 Burpees

30 OHS @60/40ksgs

1km run

*20 mins