Max Effort Mardi Gras
About This Competition
St Louis' least-legitimate fitness competition is back for the 14th time!
A short, high-intensity competition set in the heart of St. Louis' Soulard Mardi Gras celebration. The event includes 5-6 strength and fitness-based events typically around 5 minutes in duration.
**THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT**
There is NO admittance into the facility without a ticket. This includes all athletes AND spectators. Spectator tickets are purchased under 'merchandise'.
TIME: The competition takes place from 8AM - 1PM with the party going on until 4PM-ish. As an athlete or spectator you can enjoy the Mardi Gras parade (between events) and indulge in some food and beer, which are included in your ticket price (and a warm restroom).
TEAMS: This is a partner competition. 3 divisions are available: Scaled, Intermediate and Rx. Recommendations are simple:
- If you typically do NOT Rx your gym WOD, choose "Scaled".
- If you mostly Rx the gym WOD (except when the weight is very heavy and high-skill) choose "Intermediate".
- If you always Rx your gym WOD and sometimes choose the Rx+ option when available, choose Rx.
PRIZES: Traditionally a bag of onions or some sort of lamp is awarded to top performers. But, who knows what we'll find lying around this year...
LOGISTICS: Arrive early and plan on a walk of 3-4 blocks to get to the gym. Recommended parking is in the gym parking lot (if accessible). We are never 100% sure which streets will be closed down, but its usually pretty easy to navigate before 8AM.
We suggest approaching the gym from the south. If traveling by highway, take 55 to Arsenal. Parking will be available in the Gambit parking lot. You may also park in any of the following parking lots: Heritage, the Food Outlet or any of the side streets behind the gym (Shenandoah). There will be no street parking on 7th.
The Soulard Mardi Gras event page provides details on navigating soulard + maps: Details: https://stlmardigras.org/soulard-residents
For locals, you're welcome to drop off bags or coolers at the gym on Friday. All bags and/or coolers should be stored in the locker area.
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| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Flavortown | 12 |
| 2 | Rainbow Reps | 15 |
| 3 | Mom Jeans and Power Cleans | 19 |
| 4 | Beignets and Booties | 20 |
| 5 | Buddies and Barbells | 26 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hopefully My Partner Shows Up | 9 |
| 2 | Dos HERRMANNos | 12 |
| 3 | Les Petits | 14 |
| 4 | PR or ER | 23 |
| 5 | Spare Parts | 26 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspended Sisters | 9 |
| 2 | Mardi Grads | 12 |
| 3 | Island Girlssss | 14 |
| 4 | Running Better Than The Government | 15 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th Place | 9 |
| 2 | BW Trotters | 13 |
| 3 | If We Win, Joel Kisses Us (contractually obligated) | 17 |
| 4 | Gumbo Glutes | 23 |
| 5 | Juanna Get Yoked? | 25 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Carbonators | 10 |
| 2 | The Liteweights | 10 |
| 3 | Participation Trophies | 18 |
| 4 | The Only People Allowed to Wear Tim's Hat | 18 |
| 5 | PR-di Gras | 20 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slade2Nguyen | 7 |
| 2 | Two Clean Jerks | 8 |
| 3 | California Dreaming | 15 |
| 4 | 3 String DanJo | 19 |
Workouts
"GRIP CARNIVAL"
RX DIVISION
For Time:
50 Deadlifts, 185/125
Partner 1 - 50 Double Unders
50 Kipping Pull-ups
Partner 2 - 50 Double Unders
50 Deadlifts, 185/125
Partner 1 - 50 Double Unders
50 T2B
Partner 2 - 50 Double Unders
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
For Time:
50 Deadlifts, 135/95
Partner 1 - 30 Double Unders
25 Kipping Pull-ups
Partner 2 - 30 Double Unders
50 Deadlifts, 135/95
Partner 1 - 30 Double Unders
25 T2B
Partner 2 - 30 Double Unders
SCALED DIVISION
For Time:
50 Deadlifts, 115/75
Partner 1 - 20 Double Unders or 50 Single Unders
25 Ring Rows (feet directly under pull-up bar)
Partner 2 - 20 Double Unders or 50 Single Unders
50 Deadlifts, 115/75
Partner 1 - 20 Double Unders or 50 Single Unders
25 Hanging Knee Raises (knees above hips)
Partner 2 - 20 Double Unders or 50 Single Unders
"KING CAKE"
AMRAP 3:00 for Max Reps
Athlete 1: Squat Cleans
Athlete 2: Thrusters
*1 Barbell. Athletes must declare which movement they will be doing before the workout begins. Each athlete must stick with their designated movement for the duration of the WOD. However, their is no rep requirement. Athletes may partition reps as desired.
LOADS:
RX 185/125
INT 135/95
SCL 115/75
"MARDI GRAS MARCH - A"
RX DIVISION
*Designate which teammate will complete part A
For Time:
75' Walking Lunge
20/15 Calorie Row
5 Wall Walks
20/15 Calorie Row
75' Walking Lunge
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
For Time:
75' Walking Lunge
20/15 Calorie Row
3 Wall Walks
20/15 Calorie Row
75' Walking Lunge
SCALED DIVISION
For Time:
75' Walking Lunge
16/12 Calorie Row
1 Wall Walks or 2 to 1/2 Distance
16/12 Calorie Row
75' Walking Lunge
"MARDI GRAS MARCH - B"
*Designate which teammate will complete part B
RX DIVISION
For Time:
75' Walking Lunge
15/10 Calorie Row
10 Wall Walks
15/10 Calorie Row
75' Walking Lunge
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
For Time:
75' Walking Lunge
15/10 Calorie Row
6 Wall Walks
15/10 Calorie Row
75' Walking Lunge
SCALED DIVISION
For Time:
75' Walking Lunge
12/8 Calorie Row
3 Wall Walks or 5 to 1/2 Distance
12/8 Calorie Row
75' Walking Lunge
"LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER"
RX DIVISION
12-9-6 Reps For Time:
Echo Bike Calories (F 10-8-6)
Burpee Box Jump Overs, 24/20"*
NOTES: Both athletes must complete the designated reps.
Partner 2 may begin work as soon as Partner 1 is off bike.
Time finishes when Partner 2 completes final BBJO.
*Athletes must jump up but may step down on the BBJO
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
12-9-6 Reps For Time:
Echo Bike Calories (F 10-8-6)
Burpee Box Jump Overs, 24/20"*
NOTES: See above +
*Athletes may step up and down the BBJO.
SCALED DIVISION
10-8-6 Reps For Time:
Echo Bike Calories (F 8-6-4)
Burpee Box Jump Overs, 20/20"*
NOTES: See above +
*Athletes may step up and down the BBJO.
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Closes: Feb 4, 2024
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