RTC Fitness 25.2 Recap: Monochromatic Mayhem & A Snowy Surprise
Week 2 of the RTC Fitness Intramural Open was all about strength, strategy, and a surprise twist from Mother Nature. With a monochromatic theme, teams showed up in style—High Spirits rocked a blackout look, Gym & Juice lit up the room in blue, and Hakuna MuhSQUATa kept it sleek with groutfits galore.
The energy was electric, the team competition fierce, and the final heat of the night left us all on the edge of our seats. But just as we were gearing up for our usual post-workout team challenge, an unexpected spring snowstorm had other plans, cutting our night short! That means the team challenge is rolling into 25.3 FNL, where we’ll see three unique events alongside the final Open workout. But before we look ahead, let’s rewind and relive all the epic moments from 25.2.
The Showdown: Open Workout 25.2 (22.3 Repeat)
For Time:
- 21 Pull-Ups
- 42 Double-Unders
- 21 Thrusters (Weight 1)
- 18 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
- 36 Double-Unders
- 18 Thrusters (Weight 2)
- 15 Bar Muscle-Ups
- 30 Double-Unders
- 15 Thrusters (Weight 3)
Time Cap: 12 Minutes
Weights:
- Women: 65, 75, 85 lbs
- Men: 95, 115, 135 lbs
This repeat from 22.3 challenged athletes to push their barbell cycling, gymnastics endurance, and pacing strategies. It was a fast and furious workout that tested who could hold on when the bar got heavy and the pull-ups got harder.
Top Contenders Week 2
- Top RX Women: Coach Kelsey, Coach Jenny, Andrea H, Coach Olivia, Lexy B
- Top RX Men: Coach Romero, Dan W, Coach Chris, Coach Nate, Coach Colin
- Top SCALED Women: Becca W, Lauren S, Hannah B, Michelle H, Ryan W
- Top SCALED Men: Kevin I*, Joey S, Shawn K, Ryan H, Matt S
- NOTE: This year, with only one Masters athlete per gender, their scores will be ranked within the scaled division.
The Highlights
- 🔥 RTC Kids kicked off the night once again, leading Heat One with confidence. This week, Colton S, Nora S, Michael H, Jared W, and Quin T hit the floor, setting the tone for an incredible night of competition!
- ❄️ An unexpected spring snowstorm threw a wrench in our plans, forcing us to end FNL immediately after the final heat. That means the team challenge was pushed to 25.3 FNL, where we’ll make up for lost time with three epic events:
- Team Max Dead-Hang – One woman & one man per team.
- Team Max Calories – One woman & one man per team per station (Ski ERG & Echo Bike), 1:00 total calories.
- Relay Showdown – A surprise relay event with four team members per team.
- 🏅 Sheila F took home the Spirit of the Open award this week! Her judge described her as moving “with ease and intention, making barbell thrusters look effortless.” She stayed locked in and executed every thruster set at the scaled weights—just as she planned.
- 💥 PRs & Firsts:
- Dan W, Coach Nate, and Greg O all PR’d this workout from 2022!
- Anthony S got his first muscle-ups in a workout and PR’d by 56 reps!
- Melissa S made it through all her chest-to-bars—her big goal!
- Andrea H hit a big muscle-up PR on her redo!
- 💪 Holly T showed serious grit, battling through thrusters despite nagging hip pain.
- 🎖 Shawn B stepped up as the official 25.2 judge!
- 🏆 Honorary Spirit of the Open: Matt S – In his first-ever Open (after just a month at CrossFit!), he helped change weights all night at FNL before tackling 25.2 at Sunday Showdown with no fear!
Monochrome Madness: Team Theme Results
- High Spirits went all-in with a blackout look.
- Gym & Juice turned heads with a blue party.
- Hakuna MuhSQUATa kept it classic with groutfits.
🏆 Gym & Juice won the theme award, with ALL but one team member participating!
Team Rivalries: The Standings after Week 2
- 1️⃣ Gym & Juice: 305 Points
- 2️⃣ Hakuna MuhSQUATa: 289 Points
- 3️⃣ High Spirits: 269 Points
Looking Ahead
What’s Next: The Grand Finale – 25.3 FNL
It all comes down to this week. The final Open workout and the rescheduled team challenge showdown are happening at 25.3 FNL.
🔥 Will Gym & Juice hold onto their lead and defend their title?
🔥 Will Hakuna MuhSQUATa close the gap and pull ahead?
🔥 Will High Spirits defy expectations and make a last-minute surge?
One thing’s for sure—RTC Fitness is going out with a bang! Stay tuned for the final week of Open action.
