Monday, August 10, 2015

AM
A
Squat Clean - 3 x 1.1.1.1.1; rest 20sec + 2min (building from 245/255/265 by round)

I think that the 265# cleans were the best, positioning wise. This wasn't super difficult, but it challenged me to fight to end up in the correct position. Videos below. (245# is cut short due to a telephone call)

245#

 

255#

265# 

 

B
Clean Grip DL - 3 TnG reps @ 315 on the minute for 10min (30)

Cake walk, plus the positioning felt good.

C
2" Deficit Kipping HSPU @21x3 - 4 x 2.2.2; rest 30sec + 2min

Not terribly difficult, the kipping motion was a little shaky, though. My butt kept slamming into the wall.

D
WF HS Hold - 4 x 40sec; rest 60sec




Felt good. Little challenge.

PM
8 BJ @ 24" (step-down)
20sec Sled Push @ moderate load w/ moderate turn-over (about 70-75% effort)  AD @ EN3
Rest 30sec
x4 sets
+
12 WB
20sec Row @ 1:50-1:55 pace
Rest 30sec
x4 sets
+
8 Burpees (Open '12 / '13 standard)
20sec Sled Push @ moderate load w/ moderate turn-over ("" "") AD @ EN3
Rest 30sec
x4 sets
+
40 Double-unders
20sec Row @ 1:50-1:55 pace
Rest 30sec
x4 sets

Result - 19:58 total time 

WOD #1 - attempted rebounds...TONS of knee pain afterward...probably not a good idea. Did AD due to the sled being used by class

WOD #2 - WB all UB, row wasn't a problem

WOD #3 - burpees took ~ 15 to 18 seconds...AD for same reason listed above

WOD #4 - none of the dubs were UB...very disappointed in tha

Not terribly happy with my performance here, however, there were several limiting factors. I hit a wall...HARD...about halfway through. It was the hottest day in our area today (107 degrees F with a heat index of 115) and the gym was quite hot. Our thermostat taps out at 99...it stayed at 99 until I left the gym and it still read 99 as I walked out 4 hours later. Other factor on the dubs was my knee. I was using my left leg, mostly, to hop. Kyle, be rest assured that this is nothing new. This is a chronic condition that I have had to deal with for the passed 3 years. Sometimes it hurts, sometimes it doesn't. However, the Rehband knee sleeves are a freaking life saver. My knee could have been much worse if it wasn't for the sleeves. Life goes on. 

This afternoon was good. I'm glad that it was written and I'm really glad that it wore me down. I was in quite a dark place today, again, and I needed this, so I appreciate it.