Wrote the book on Pain

WOD for 5-11-2009

8 hang power snatch, unbroken
8 handstand push-ups, unbroken
15 double unders, unbroken


Last night was fun! Ok, a lot more fun when I finished than when I was actually doing the workout. Went to the first 5PM class! I like it! It looks like it will be smaller than the 6PM, which is great! The one thing that I will miss will be Lindsey and Sandy! You guys are great! You push me farther than I think I can push myself. I may have to drop in the 6PM every now and then.

So, for the workout...hang power snatch. If I had to pick any snatch movement, I would pick this one. I think that this one really helps me work on my snatch form, which is by far my weakest lift. The point of this workout was to do everything unbroken. We warmed up, and looking back on the workout, I could have done more. Sam and I decided to use 35# as a weight that I could manage without dropping the bar. I did manage it, but when I got finished, Sam told me that since I finished so quickly that I needed to use heavier weight next time. For the HSPU's, I used the "prison-shower-push ups". Now, if you have not seen these, these are a sight to see! You put your feet on a box, pike your butt up in the air, and then do a push up. Feels awkward, and I bet it is hilarious to watch all of these people, lined up against the wall with their butts in the air....glad that no one caught that on a picture. For the double unders, I used the vertical jumping sub. (Like this one way better than tuck jumps, would rather do 2X the number of jumps with the vertical jumps than single tuck jumps).

I was really happy that I was able to do this work out unbroken! A good way to start the week!

Time for WOD: 9:18

Diet for Yesterday:
Breakfast: Bagel (a friend bought it for me when I got to work, it was delicious, but regretted it at the workout), 2 egg whites, 5 strawberries
Lunch: 2 slices of turkey, 9 almonds, 4 baby carrots (wasn't very hungry at lunch)
Dinner: baked chicken, salad with sunflower seeds, mixed veggies, 1/2 c blackberries
Total Water Intake: 1.5L

Currently Listening to: "The Sound of Madness" by Shinedown

But We’ve Been Sweating While You Slept

WOD for 3-16-2009


Hang Snatch 1 Rep
1-1-1-1

5 Rounds for Time:
75 pound Overhead Squat, 10 reps
6 Burpee-Box Jumps, 20 inch box

Grr....Snatch....my least favorite lift still. I don't know why, but this lift just makes me feel retarded. I got 45#. Spencer said to go 80% of our max for 1 rep. I think my last 1 rep max was 50#. I am still trying to get this form down.

For the second part, I used the little box for the burpee box jumps and 35# for the OHS. This was sooo exhausting. It took me 10:11 to finish....but I finished.

I went to the 6AM class....it is nice to see new faces....but I missed my 6PM'ers. I was like "I miss Lindsey!" Who is my weightlifting partner. She pushes me, and is so great for me on lifting days! Thank goodness my schedule for next month is all mornings...so I can be back with my night crew!


Diet:
Breakfast: turkey bacon, whole wheat pecan pancakes
Lunch: Baked chicken breast, carrots,
Dinner: Baked chicken breast, salad, 1/2 scoop saffron rice
Total Water Intake: 1.5L

Currently Listening to: "Prayer of the Refugee" by Rise Against

Follow Your Bliss, It Beats On My Chest

WOD for 3-2-2009
Hang Snatch, heavy single

As Many Rounds as Possible in 10 minutes of:
10 Hang Squat Snatch
10 Burpees

Yea...snatch...Not exactly my favorite lift. I have trouble dropping fast enough to the bottom position of the overhead squat. I usually don't have a problem at the lower weight, but the heavier weights I still have some problems.

Snatch Progression:
15# bar x 10
20# x 5
25# x 1
30# x 1
35# x 1
40# x 1
45# x 1
50# x 1
55# x 2 (failed both times)

For the second part of the workout, I used 35#. I completed 4.5 rounds. During the 4th round, I ripped a callus. OUCH. I did that on I think rep 5. I had 2 minutes left after I finished round 4, so, I began round 5. After that, my hand was killing me! Oh well...the fun of crossfit!

Diet for yesterday:
Breakfast: protein smoothie
Lunch: 3 turkey slices, blackberries, and peanuts.
Dinner: chicken breast, salad, sunflower seeds
Total Water Intake: 1.5L

Currently Listening To: "Can't Be Saved" by Senses Fail