August 8, 2019
Today is HERO WOD Day. Remember to wear your RED, WHITE, and/or BLUE in honor of those who have served for us. Today we HONOR you Jesse Crespo.
Metcon:
HERO WOD – “One Mind 1Force”
18 minute AMRAP (with a Partner)
18 Wall Balls (20/14)
18 Kettlebell Swings (53/35)
18 Box Jumps (24″/20″)
18 Burpees to Plate (45)
*Athletes will switch from work to rest every :30 for the 18 minutes.
This tribute WOD is dedicated to New Jersey State Trooper Jesse Crespo, who is also the owner and Head Coach of CrossFit 1Force (Paulsboro, NJ, USA) and according to those who know him, “an amazing father of four.”
On March 19, 2019, Jesse underwent routine jaw surgery and suffered a massive stroke in his cerebellum and a smaller stroke in the right frontal lobe of his brain.
The strokes went undetected and Jesse was discharged from the hospital with extreme dizziness, nausea, and intense head pain.
Five days later as the head pain continued to worsen, Jesse returned to the hospital. An MRI showed both strokes, and Jesse underwent an emergency craniotomy to save his life.
Despite the enormity of the stroke in his cerebellum, Jesse continues to marvel his medical teams with his progress. There is no doubt that Jesse’s strength and fitness level saved his life.