As we explained at the workout this morning, we wanted to give Montreal the warmest welcome possible to the November Project family. So naturally, we asked them if they wanted to do a Sebastian with us. Seven minutes, as many reps as possible of burpees. What could be warmer than that?
From there, things escalated quickly. If we were doing it, it would be cool to get other tribes involved. Let’s get the other Canadian tribes to do a Sebastian too. Wait, let’s make it a competition. And from there, ‘The Great Canadian Burpee Chump’ was born. Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Kelowna, Victoria and Vancouver all going tete-a-tete, to see who could score the highest average number of burpees (Winnipeg also did a Sebastian this morning in support). We also decided to recognise the highest single number of burpees, and thus crown the Burpee Chump.
We had a little conversation amongst the leaders. Ideas flew thick and fast. So did the trash talking. It was really hard to keep track of what was constructive input and what was Tammara complaining about me writing too much. Without further ado, the results:
5. Toronto
Average: 62 / Highest: 105
4. Montreal
Average: 65 / Highest: 115
3. Vancouver
Average: 69 / Highest: 110
2. Kelowna
Average: 74 / Highest: 97
1. Calgary
Average: 81 / Highest: 134
The Great Canadian Burpee Chump (a.k.a. Burpee Chump 1.0)
Kylie Stone – 134 burpees, 7 minutes. Badass AF.
Victoria had a high score of 118, but I don’t yet know what their average was so can’t add them to the standing.
Conclusions:
- People enjoy Sebastians a whole lot more when they know other cities are suffering as well.
- This was quite fun. It will probably happen again.
- We did over 10,000 burpees between us all this morning.
- Having an Olympic gymnast in your tribe is a huge advantage when it comes to burpee competitions.
- Toronto needs to do more burpees.
