Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 60, July 2014 | Page 43

Handling ‘Helen’ CROSSFIT Ma Every week the Modern Athlete team gets to test their strength at CrossFit Flaming Heart in Bedfordview, Johannesburg. This July, we review the ‘Helen’ workout and how it can improve running form and stamina. – BY LAUREN VAN DER VYVER A fter a standard warm-up and basic technique workout, Flaming Heart’s instructor Pierre Ferreira issues the WOW (workout of the week), code name Helen. Yes, he names them after women, much like the hurricane meteorologists do, which should tell you something about his workouts! THE HELEN Images: iStock 400m sprint, 21 kettlebell swings, 12 pull-ups Rounds: 3 Target: 12 minutes “Helen is ideal for runners, because you start with the 400m runs. On the first go, because you