C2 and Stretch

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Open Gym

1300

Foam roll
Ankle mobility
Quad stretch
Down dog

10 min C2 rower
5 min Rogue Echo bike
5 min C2 ski erg

Hip Hammy
Couch Stretch

test 2 push-ups - still feels weird
test 2 pull-ups - still feels weird

SLIPS

Front scale
Back scale

No L-sit

Headstand hold - 20 seconds

Planks - 90 sec then 60 sec

No subsequent stretching

45 minutes total workout

Competition

Over the course of my life, I cannot recall a situation where I truly competed to win.  I certainly have competed to do my best, to push at near 100% effort and committed full mental fortitude.  However, I knew that I was not the fastest or strongest. 

I have nearly always trained with a peer group.  That may have been friends, a high school cross country team, masters swim club or Crossfit box.  In all circumstances, I may have kept up, but was not leading the pack.  To that end, I always strived to turn in my best performance, knowing the competitive field would be larger, not smaller.

I have participated in events ranging from foot races, duathlons, triathlons and the Crossfit Open.  My goal has often been to finish.  That does not take away from the measure.

Running is the cleanest measure.  What is your Personal Record (PR) in the 400m, mile, 5K, 10K, marathon, etc.?

Weightlifting is even cleaner.  What is your PR in the Snatch and Clean & Jerk?

Powerlifting.  What is your total? Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift?

Crossfit is a little different.  We measure and repeat across varied time and modal domains.  I was recently discussing a workout that seemed to favor an athlete.  She replied that her sweet spot was shorter workouts and 20 minutes did not suit her preferred time domain.  The modes of Crossfit span gymnastics, major lifts and traditional endurance sports like biking, running, swimming and rowing.  Is it functional fitness?  Will a measure of how long it takes me to throw a 20# medicine ball to a 10' target translate to general physical preparedness?

It sometimes seems that Obstacle Course Racing or Strongman, may be better training routines for general physical preparedness.  I believe that both of these combine 

Cardiovascular Endurance
Stamina
Strength
Flexibility
Power
Speed
Coordination
Agility
Balance
Accuracy

Over the next few years, I would like to compete in a Powerlifting competition and a Strongman competition.  

Clean Complex - Metcon

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Greg/Eliza

1200 - 16 of us

Warm Up

10 burpees over partner
then
10 bootstrappers
10 fast air squats
20 banded side steps
20 banded pass throughs
20 banded good mornings
20 banded strict press
then
2 rounds of
10 med ball front squat
10 med ball squat clean

Weightlifting

Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets) of:
Hang Clean + Clean

Athlete will execute one clean from the hang position, and then one from the floor
Start around 65% of your 1-RM Clean and build over the course of the 8 sets to something heavy for today.

Kept it light today, due to dental surgery

65
70
75
80
85
90
95
95

coaching cue - squeeze butt as reminder to fully open hips

Metcon

Metcon (AMRAP - Rounds and Reps)

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
12 Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Snatches (50/35 lbs)
9 Box Jump-Overs (24″/20″)
6 Bar Muscle-Ups

I scaled this to a 30# DB, 24" box and replaced bar muscle-ups with v-ups;  I still want to rest my pec and did not feel comfortable doing any push-pull.  I opted for 9 v-ups replacing 6 muscle ups.

I finished 4 round + 16 reps.

20.3=18.4 - Deadlift

Monday, October 28, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Open Gym

1030

Warm Up

Foam Rolling
Squat Hold
Banded Fire Hydrant
Banded Side Step
Air Squat
Good Mornings

Deadlift warm-up
45
135
185
225
255

20.3=18.4

Rx
For time:
21 deadlifts, 225 lb.
21 handstand push-ups
15 deadlifts, 225 lb.
15 handstand push-ups
9 deadlifts, 225 lb.
9 handstand push-ups
21 deadlifts, 315 lb.
50-ft. handstand walk
15 deadlifts, 315 lb.
50-ft. handstand walk
9 deadlifts, 315 lb.
50-ft. handstand walk

Time cap: 9 min.

Although I did this scaled on Friday, I wanted to repeat and submit an Rx score.  Eliza was kind enough to judge me and I managed to get the first 21 deadlifts in 2:06.  I did not attempt a HSPU.  I would rather work on a strict HSPU and negatives until I can lower safely.

Weightlifting

Back Squat

*Set 1 – 5 reps
*Set 2 – 3 reps
*Set 3 – 1 rep
*Set 4 – 5 reps – Heavier than first set of 5
*Set 5 – 3 reps– Heavier than first set of 3
*Set 6 – 1 rep– Heavier than first set of 1

Choose the loads based on feel, but these should be heavy!

Rest 2-3 minutes between sets.

I went

5x155
3x175
1x195
5x165
3x185
1x205#

I skipped the metcon which was dumbbell thrusters and pull-ups.  I attempted a few pull-ups and my right pec is still tender.

King Kong Grip Competition

Rachel and Jason Wood graciously invited me and my daughters to the 7th Annual International King Kong Grip Competition they are hosting at West Metro Crossfit.

I have never trained grip, much less participated in a competition, but I am very excited to try out the four implements and set a baseline score.

Four 1-minute periods are allowed to attempt the following:

• One-Hand Flask Pinch (Barrel Strength Systems)
• 2.5" Crusher (FBBC)
• Shallow DubHub (Barrel Strength Systems)
• Little Big Horn (IronMind)

One-Hand Flask Pinch (Barrel Strength Systems)

2.5" Crusher (FBBC)

Shallow DubHub (Barrel Strength Systems)

Little Big Horn (IronMind)

There are rules for handling the implements as well as standard competition rules.  For example, each attempt must be heavier than the last.  My plan is to start light on each implement, take a small jump, and then 2 attempts at a big jump.

The girls and I had a blast.  While results are being tallied, the organizers asked participants not to post results or video to any social media platforms.  Suffice it to say, I was very impressed with my fellow competitors.  I was also surprised at the tipping point between a successful and unsuccessful lift.  It reminded me of an overhead press.  Small jumps.

I think I could have done better determining my opening and subsequent attempts.  I am actually considering entering a powerlifting competition or strongman, just to see what I am capable of.

Results:

Sanjiv Gupta (217/244 overall) 844.5-219-194-240-191.5

Sanjiv Gupta (93kg - 32/33) 118-32-27-33-26

Sanjiv Gupta - One Hand Flask (23.28kg, best 57.74kg)

Sanjiv Gupta - 2.5" Crusher (48.11kg, best 117.75kg WR)

Sanjiv Gupta - Shallow Dub Hub (10.33kg, best 35.25kg WR)

Sanjiv Gupta - Little Big Horn (52.18kg, best 115.75kg WR)

Nisha Gupta (8-10 girls) 3/3 (3-3-3-2)

Diya Gupta (11-13 girls) 5/5 (5-5-5-4)

My attempts

One Hand Flask - implement + 17.5, 20, 21, 21.5 kg (4/4)

2.5" Crusher - implement + 37.5, 40, 42, 43 kg (3/4)

Shallow Dub Hub - implement + 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9 kg (4/4)

Little Big Horn - implement + 35, 37.5, 42.5, 47.5 kg (4/4)

20.3=18.4 - Deadlift - HRPU - Bear Crawl

Friday, October 25, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Open Gym

1030

Warm Up

Foam rolling
Rower
Air squats, push ups, kip swings
DL at 95, 135, 185# with HRPU mixed in

20.3=18.4

Rx
For time:
21 deadlifts, 225 lb.
21 handstand push-ups
15 deadlifts, 225 lb.
15 handstand push-ups
9 deadlifts, 225 lb.
9 handstand push-ups
21 deadlifts, 315 lb.
50-ft. handstand walk
15 deadlifts, 315 lb.
50-ft. handstand walk
9 deadlifts, 315 lb.
50-ft. handstand walk

Time cap: 9 min.

Scaled
For time:
21 deadlifts, 135 lb.
21 hand-release push-ups
15 deadlifts, 135 lb.
15 hand-release push-ups
9 deadlifts, 135 lb.
9 hand-release push-ups
21 deadlifts, 185 lb.
50-ft. bear crawl
15 deadlifts, 185 lb.
50-ft. bear crawl
9 deadlifts, 185 lb.
50-ft. bear crawl

Time cap: 9 min.

I did 18.4 scaled at Aspire when I was training on my own and finished the first ladder and managed 5 reps at 185# before the time cap (95 total reps).  I am excited to repeat this workout and hope to complete the first 50' bear crawl under the cap.  My hamstrings are still a little tight, but I do feel substantially recovered.  I would like to attempt it Rx as well and would work on 225# singles for 9 minutes.  Even at 1 rep every 15 seconds, I would finish in just over 5 minutes and I cannot perform a handstand push-up.

I crushed this workout!  After warming up, I took some time to set up the camera and measure off the 25' for bear crawl.  Janet was kind enough to judge me and I promptly got started at 3..2..1..Go!

Deadlift 135# - 8/7/6 *(0:52)*, HRPU 5/5/5/4/2
Deadlift 135# - 8/5/2 *(2:47)*,HRPU 4/3/3/3/2
Deadlift 135# - 5/4 *(4:15)*, HRPU 3/3/3
Deadlift 185# - singles *(7:43)*, Bear Crawl 50' (finished the bear crawl with about 11 seconds to go)
Deadlift 185# - singles 1/1

That is a total of 123 reps which absolutely crushed my 18.4 score, I completed the same amount of work as 18.4 at 5:40 (1:20 faster or 20% faster).  I was able to continue cruising through the 185# deadlifts and met my goal of finishing one bear crawl, plus got a bonus couple of reps in the last 11 seconds before the time cap.

Coaching cue, Janet suggested staying on the bar even if I need extended rest between reps.

I considered getting back on the 225# today to post an Rx score, but based on discussion with Janet, decided to wait until Monday.

I wore Nike Metcon 4, Knee Sleeves and a weight belt.

My hamstrings felt ok, but my right pec was still feeling the strain of yesterdays HRPU.

Deadlift - Metcon

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Lacey/Eliza

1200 - 12 of us

Warm Up

2 min foam roller
1 min burpees
then 3 rounds of
3 plank walk outs
10 plate good morning and bent over row
10 reverse plate lunges
10 kang squats with pvc

Weightlifting

Deadlift

*Set 1 – 5 reps
*Set 2 – 3 reps
*Set 3 – 1 reps
*Set 4 – 5 reps – Heavier than first set of 5
*Set 5 – 3 reps– Heavier than first set of 3
*Set 6 – 1 reps– Heavier than first set of 1

(Loading example – 315 x 5, 345 x 3, 375 x 1, 320 x 5, 350 x 3, 380 x 1)

I kept these super light and did 6 sets of 5 at 95#, practicing mixed grip and good form.  Spent some time on hip hammy sequence.  Hamstrings felt much better.

Metcon

Metcon (Time)

Three Rounds for time of:
15 Deadlifts (225/155 lbs)
10 Hand Release Push-ups
5 Box Jumps (30/24 in.)

I scaled this to 95# deadlifts and a 24" box
R1 - 1:44, 8/7 DL, unbroken HRPU
R2 - 3:49 (2:05), 8/7 DL, 8/2 HRPU
R3 - 6:04 (2:15), 5/5/5 DL, 5/3/2 HRPU

Gymnastics - Metcon

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Janet/Lacey

1200 - 8 of us

Warm Up

8 min amrap of
15 sec hollow plank hold
10 bear/crab rotations
5 bootstrappers
20 star jumps
10 pvc cuban press
5 plank push-ups
15 sec wall climb hold

Gymnastics

Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (4 sets of each):

Muscle-ups
Bar or Ring Muscle-Ups.
Max Reps in 45 seconds
(or Max Reps of Strict Dips)

Handstand Walk
10 Meters

R1 - Matador dips 5/1/1/1; 2 wall walk ups
R2 - Ring dips 3/1/1; 2 wall kick up and hold
R3 - Matador dips 5/1/1/1/; 2 wall walk ups
R4 - Ring dips 3/1; 2 wall kick up and hold

Metcon

Metcon (4 Rounds for reps)

Every minute, on the minute, for 16 minutes (4 sets of each) for Max Reps/Cals:
Minute 1 – Rowing (for calories)
Minute 2 – Strict Handstand Push-Ups
Minute 3 – Bar Muscle-Ups or Pullups
Minute 4 – 30-Second Front Leaning Rest on Floor
RX+: Bar Muscle Ups
RX: Pull Ups

R1 - 12 cal; negatives to 3/3/2 ab mats; 8 pull-ups; 20 sec hold
R2 - 10 cal; negatives to 2.5/2.5 ab mats; 9 pull-ups; 20 sec hold
R3 - 9 cal; negatives to 2.5/2.5 ab mats; 8 pull-ups; 20 sec hold
R4 - 10 cal; negatives to 2.5/2.5/2 ab mats; 8 pull-ups; 20 sec hold

The front leaning plank was trick.  Start in a good plank, then arch shoulder blades and form hollow, then pivot on toes so heels are in front of toes.  I was doing 2 sets at around 15 + 5 seconds.

Hamstrings are still lit up.

Back Squat - Metcon

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Lacey

1200 - 10 of us

Warm Up

10 min amrap of
20 speed skaters
10 fire hydrant extension
15 banded glute bridge
5 prisoner squat (41X1)
10 lateral lunges

then barbell warm up

10 pause squats
10 squats

Weightlifting

Back Squat

*Set 1 – 5 reps @ 70-75%
*Set 2 – 3 reps @ 75-80%
*Set 3 – 1 rep @ 80-85%
*Set 4 – 5 reps @ 75-80%
*Set 5 – 3 reps @ 80-85%
*Set 6 – 1 rep @ 85-90%

Rest 2-3 minutes between sets.

I went

5x70
3x75
1x80
5x75
3x80
1x90 kg (198#)

and felt pretty good

Metcon

Metcon (AMRAP - Rounds and Reps)

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
4 Dumbbell Hang Power Cleans (50/35 lb DBs)
8 Dumbbell Front Squats (50/35 lb DBs)
12 Alternating Lunges with Dumbbell Farmer’s Carry (50/35 lb DBs)

I scaled this to 30# DB, but after the first 2 rounds, both hamstrings started to tighten up.  I finished the workout, but unweighted the lunges.  5+23.

Spent some time foam rolling and stretching out the hamstrings.

Elbow Support

I am starting to panic about a repeat workout of either 17.3 or 19.3.  If it is 19.3, I want to have some elbow support.

I measured my elbow at 29 cm (11.4")

Rehband - 5mm single $35.99 (L)

Nordic Lifting - 5mm pair $35.25 (L)

Nordic Lifting - Nylon Yarn $18.95 (L)

Bear Komplex - 5mm (bicep 14.5") Large or XL - $34.99 pair

Nisrok - 5mm pair - $14.99 (L)

First class would be to order a pair of Rehband elbow sleeves for $72.  However, this is a case where I do not mind trying the cheaper route as I do not see this as a daily use item and I may size them twice.

I ordered the Nisrok on Saturday from Amazon and they were on my doorstop Sunday morning.  The packaging was not glamorous, but more that sufficient.  The sleeves themselves were true to size, offering good compression and warmth, without being too difficult to put on.  I will probably give them a try a couple of times this week in case I need to use them for an upcoming open workout.

20.2 - DB Thrusters - T2B - DU

Friday, October 18, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Open Gym

1100

Warm Up

rope skips, drills
air squats
kip swings
db thrusters 20#, 35# and 50#

test round 1:52

20.2

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

4 dumbbell thrusters
6 toes-to-bars
24 double-unders

50-lb. dumbbells

Scaled would have been 35# db, hanging knee raise and single unders

Based on the test round, I knew I would be doing singles and pausing on the way down on the thrusters, single on the T2B and DU would be the wildcard.  The practice round took 3 sets, the workout could be better or worse.

I wore Nike Metcon 4, calf sleeves, and wrist wraps.

R1 - 18:37 (1:23)
R2 - 16:20 (2:17)
R3 - 13:58 (2:22)
R4 - 11:45 (2:13)
R5 - 9:12 (2:33)
R6 - 6:53 (2:19)
R7 - 3:42 (3:11)
R8 - 0:59 (2:43)
R9 - completed thrusters and 3 T2B

279 total reps

I paced it really well and was taking a breath or two between thrusters, two to four breaths between T2B and about 5 seconds between sets of double unders.  My best unbroken double unders was 20.  Sometimes I was only getting 2 reps.  I am glad that I used the Rx weight.  My triceps were really lit up and were probably taxed while lowering the dumbbells to my shoulders between reps.  I was a little worried about my calves, but they held up fine in the face of 192 double unders!

Snatch - Metcon

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Lacey

1200 - 7 of us

Warm Up

45 sec squat hold
45 sec air squat
45 sec jump squat
45 sec hands ohs

pvc
5 min amrap of
5 pass through
5 trunk twist
5 good mornings
5 strict press
5 ohs

barbell
5 snatch grip deadlift
5 shift
5 high pull
5 muscle snatch
5 snatch
5 ohs

Weightlifting

Five sets of:
Snatch (1.1.1)

(rest 5 seconds between singles)
Rest 2 minutes between sets

I started with 45# and worked up in 5# increments to 75# (7 sets).  All of them felt really good.

Metcon

In teams of two, partners alternate complete rounds until they have finished 5 sets each of:
5 Overhead Squats*
10 Kettlebell Swings (32/24 kg)
20 Double-Unders

*For the overhead squats, choose a weight that will challenge you, but that you should still be able to complete the 5 reps unbroken. 

I used 55# for the OHS and could have gone maybe 5-10# heavier.
I used 16kg for the KBS
I was able to do 20 double unders within the 1:15 cap/round.  R1/R2 - 3 sets; R3 - 2 sets; R4/R5 - unbroken double unders

I paired up with Chris and we finished in 11:26

Deadlift - Metcon

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Lacey/Paige

1530 - 11 of us

Warm Up

50 jumping jacks
10 glute bridge
10 leg swings (f/b/l/r)
10 active hangs
5 burpees jump high
50 jumping jacks
10 kb around the world
10 russian kbs
10 deadlift
5 burpee jump to pull up and lower

then with barbell

2 rounds of
5 good morning
5 romanian deadlift
5 deadlift

Weightlifting

Every 3 minutes, for 18 minutes (6 sets):

Deadlift
*Set 1 – 6 reps
*Set 2 – 4 reps
*Set 3 – 2 reps
*Set 4 – 6 reps – Heavier than your first set of 6
*Set 5 – 4 – Heavier than your first set of 4
*Set 6 – 2 reps– Heavier than your first set of 2

185x6
205x4
225x2
195x6
215x4
235x2 (78% of 1RM)

Metcon

Three rounds for time of:
20 Pull-Ups
40 Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg)

I scaled this to ring rows and a 12kg kb and finished in 11:16

R1 - 3/2/1/1/1 pull-ups then 6/4/2 ring row then 10/10/10/10 kbs
R2 - 6/4/4/3/3 ring row then 10/10/10/10 kbs
R3 - 5/5/5/5 ring row then 10/10/10/10 kbs

My grip was really taxed and I made the right call to skip the 16kg kb.  I could have pushed to do single pull-ups the rest of the workout, but they would have been ugly kips.

Accessory

3 sets of 4 reps bowler squat to box

Bench Press - Metcon

Monday, October 14, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Lacey/Greg

1200 - 14 of us

Warm Up

90 sec burpee
90 sec pec stretch on rig
90 sec plank push-ups
90 sec banded external rotation
90 sec slow hrpu
90 sec wrist/forearm stretch
90 sec hollow hold to superman
90 sec athletes choice

Weightlifting

Every 90 seconds, for 12 minutes (8 sets):
Bench Press ( 3 reps @ 21X1)

Use approximately 70% of your 1-RM, and focus on the speed of the concentric motion – from your chest to full lockout. You want to make that phase as quick and explosive as possible. 

I used 125# and was able to get through all 8 sets with good tempo.  Might have been able to go 5-10# heavier.  Explosiveness slowed down.

Metcon

Two rounds for time of:
400m Run
20 Single-Arm Dumbbell Push Press* (50/35 lbs)
15 Toes to Bar
10 Burpees

*For the Single-Arm Dumbbell Push Press, hold two dumbbells or kettlebells in the front racked position, then perform 10 reps with one arm while holding the other DB/KB in the front racked position. You must perform 10 reps on one arm before switching to the next arm – 10 Left, 10 Right.

I scaled this to 30# DB and V-Ups.
R1 - 2:15 run / 4:53 round
R2 - 2:51 run / 5:36 round

Weekend Warrior

Saturday, October 12, 2019

Ninja Course in Brighton

Sunday, October 13, 2019

15 mile bike ride - US 72 out to US 93 and back on Surly Cross Check

20.1 - Ground to Overhead - Bar Facing Burpees

Friday, October 11, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Open Gym

1300

Warm Up

Foam roll
Air squats
Burpees
Burgener warm-up
Arm circles
Push Presses

Test round - 1:45 (4/4, smooth burpees)

20.1

10 rounds for time of:
8 ground-to-overheads
10 bar-facing burpees

♀ 65 lb. ♂ 95 lb.

Time cap: 15 minutes

I was shooting for 5 rounds.  After discussing with my coach, I opted for to start out 3/3/2 on the ground to overhead (clean and push jerk) and try to maintain a steady pace on burpees (stepping up, breath at the top and then drop straight down after clearing the bar).  She felt like 6 rounds was a good goal, 2:30 rounds, 60 seconds on the barbell, 90 seconds on the burpees.

R1 - 2:00 (hot)
R2 - 4:20 (2:20)
R3 - 7:15 (2:55)
R4 - 10:50 (3:35)
R5 - 13:20 (3:30)
R6 - 15:00 (12 reps)

102 reps total

I thought I paced it as well as I could.  There is a lot of excitement for me around the open and I could not contain myself from coming out hot.  The burpees were definitely the killer for me.  The bar got heavy and switching to singles in round 3 was a good move.  If I had gone out with singles, it would not have helped much.

I am definitely glad that I went Rx.  Scaling may have gotten me to 7 rounds, but the burpees would have been just as difficult.

I ended up with 48 Ground to Overhead and 54 burpees (only one no rep on the last round).

Coaching cue:  per Janet, program 75 bar facing burpees (or 50 burpee box jump overs) for time quarterly

Although I did this workout at Crossfit Golden, I did it by myself during Open Gym.  I wore knee sleeves, Nike Metcon 4 and Jerkfit Nubz.  At 3..2..1..Go! I came out at a reasonable, but fast pace and  knew that I would slow down.  Through 3 rounds, I felt pretty smooth and looked up at the clock which said 7:15 and felt like I could hold onto that pace.  Instead I imploded and was going to a knee during each burpee and struggling to jump over the bar.  I was staying steady on the ground to overhead, but was taking 3 breaths instead of 1 between lifts.

Back Squat - Metcon

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Ryan/Lacey

1200 - 10 of us

Warm Up

10 min  amrap of
30 sec jump rope
10 sec star plank
10 mountain climber thoracic opener
10 mountain climber hip circles
10 single leg glute bridge
5 air squat (32X1)

with empty barbell
10 quarter squats
5 tempo squats

Weightlifting

Every 3 minutes, for 18 minutes (6 sets) of:
Back Squat

* Set 1 – 3 reps @ 70% of 1-RM Back Squat
* Set 2 – 3 reps @ 80%
* Set 3 – 2 reps @ 85%
* Set 4 – 1 rep @ 90%
* Set 5 – 3 reps @ 85%
* Set 6 – 3 reps @ 85%

I scaled to 6 sets of 3 reps in anticipation of the open

Metcon

Baseline (Time)

500m Row
40 Air Squats
30 Sit-Ups
20 Hand-Release Push-Ups
10 Pull-Ups

6:33 PR!

unbroken air squats, sit-ups 12/6/6/6, HRPU 10/5/5, pull-ups 3/2/2/1/1/1 started strict then kipping

Gymnastics - Metcon

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Lacey/Eliza

1200 - 5 of us

Warm Up

Hip/Hammy
then
3 rounds of
5 inchworm push-ups
10 lateral lunges
arm circles
10 jumping lunges

Gymnastics

Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (4 sets each) of:
Ring Muscle Ups  (4-8 Reps)
Handstand Walk (50-75 Feet)
or Box Around the Worlds

For the ring muscle ups, I scaled to banded ring transitions the first 2 rounds, kip swings on rings the third round and kip swings on bar the fourth round

For the handstand walk, I scaled to either wall walk ups (rounds 1,3) or kick up and holds (rounds 2, 4).  I felt stable, but need to find a hollow when kicking up to the wall.


Metcon

Metcon (2 Rounds for time)

Two sets for times of:
30/25 Calories of Rowing
20 Burpee Box Jump-Overs (30″/24″)
Rest 6 minutes

You have a long rest period for this workout, but the expectation is that it will be a 100% effort sprint when you’re working.

I scaled this to a 24" box.  I was able to do the 30 calorie row in about 2 minutes and then did 20 BBJO to 24" box at 5:07 and 5:00 respectively.

Big improvement from 01.30.2019 when I scaled to 25 calorie row and 13 BBJO to 20" box for round times between 4:24 and 4:41 with 5 minute rest between rounds.

Push Press - Metcon

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Lacey/Greg

1200 - 10 of us

Warm Up

1 min jumping jacks

then

3 rounds of
5 inch worms
10 side clam thoracic opener / down facing snow angels
10 pass throughs
10 around the worlds
10 single arm kb push press
1 min kb deadlifts

Weightlifting

Five sets of:
Push Press (5 Reps)

Build to today’s heavy 5 reps.
Rest 2 minutes

I warmed up with 45# and 65#

Sets for
75
85
95
105
110#

Metcon

Metcon (AMRAP - Rounds and Reps)

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
15 Push Presses (95/65 lbs)
15 Deadlifts (95/65 lbs)
30 Double-Unders

I scaled this to a 65# barbell, but worked on double unders getting 30 per round

I ended up with 3 rounds + 41 reps.  First round took around 2:30 and then they slowed down.

Power Clean - Metcon

Monday, October 7, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Lacey/Greg

1200 - 10 of us

Warm Up

400m run
birthing stretch
wrist mobility
lat stretch
air squats

2 rounds of
10 drop squat
5 front squat
10 lunge in place
15 sec hold overhead

5 high hang power clean
5 hang power clean
5 mid shin power clean

Weightlifting

Power Clean (x2)
Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets)
Start around 70% and build each set to today’s heavy double.

I worked up from

95
105
115
120
125
130
135
140#

All reps were really smooth.  Might have had a little more in my, but we rarely do power cleans.

Metcon

For time:
1200 Meter run
30 Alternating Single-Arm DB Snatches (50/35 lbs)
60-Foot Left Arm Overhead DB Walking Lunges (50/35 lbs)
60-Foot Right Arm Overhead DB Walking Lunges (50/35 lbs)

I scaled this to 30# DB.  Run was fine, first 800 was 4:15.  Alternating DB snatches were paced well.  Left arm down and back was OK.  Right arm down and back was tough.  I was much less stable, not locking out well and reset after 30 feet.  Finished in 11:47.

Metcon

(First) Friday, October 4, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Janet/Lacey

1200 - 10 of us

Warm Up

with partner
400m run handing off wall ball
then
2 rounds of
20 med ball squat toss
20 med ball roll
10 synchronized HRPU
10 med ball sit-up toss
then
1 min squat stretch
1 min lat stretch
1 min scorpions

Metcon

Metcon (6 Rounds for time)

Every 5 minutes, for 30 minutes (6 sets) for times:
10 Strict Pull-Ups
15 Weighted Sit-Ups
20 Hand Release Push-Ups
25 Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lbs)
Please note times for each set.

I scaled the wall balls to 14# and scaled the reps on pull-ups, HRPU and wall ball shots

R1 - 7 PU - 15 WSU - 20 HRPU - 20 WBS - 3:24
R2 - 7 PU - 15 WSU - 15 HRPU - 20 WBS - 3:37
R3 - 5 PU - 15 WSU - 12 HRPU - 20 WBS - 3:31
R4 - 5 PU - 15 WSU - 12 HRPU - 20 WBS - 3:31
R5 - 5 PU - 15 WSU - 12 HRPU - 20 WBS - 3:25
R6 - 5 PU - 15 WSU - 12 HRPU - 20 WBS - 3:47

Pull-ups started great at 5/2, then 3/2/2 then 2/1/1/1.
Weighted sit-ups were tough but I could manage 8/4/3
Hand Release Push-ups were tough; I started at 5/5/5/5, but finished with 3/3/2/2/2
Wall ball shots were not bad, except for fatigue, I was shooting for around 5/5/5/5

With about 90 seconds rest, I felt 50% recovered.

Accessory

Ys
Face Pulls
Pull downs (Wolverines)
Couch Stretch

Deadlift - Metcon

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Greg/Lacey

1200 - 12 of us

Warm Up

2 Rounds of
1 min burpees/1 min hamstring sweeps
10 Frankensteirn/RDL
20 mountain climbers
20 kb around the worlds (engage hips)
10 kb deadlifts (30X1)

Weightlifting

Four sets of:
Deadlift (x 5 reps @ 70% of 1-RM Deadlift)
(open your hands and reset at the bottom of every rep)
Rest as needed

I used 205# (68% of 1RM) and was able to keep good form.

Metcon

Metcon (Time)

For time:
1000 Meter Row
30 Power Cleans (135/95 lbs) RX + (165/115 lbs)
15 Bar Muscle-Ups

I scaled this 95# power cleans (woo hoo! long time since I could do ladies Rx).  Instead of bar muscle ups, I did pull-ups followed by dips.

Row was right at cap (4:30)
Power cleans were over 9 min cap (9:18)
Pull-ups and dips completed at 12:17

Accessory

Banded Terminal Knee Extension
Dead hang from bar

Strength - Metcon

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Lacey/Janet

1200 - 11 of us

Warm Up 

2 rounds of
300m run
30m suitcase carry
20 banded face pulls
30m waiter carry
20 banded strict press
30m suitcase+waiter carry
10 banded pass through
10 banded pull apart

Weightlifting

Every 2 minutes, for 18 minutes (3 sets) of:

Strict Supinated Grip Pull-Up ( x 8 reps @ 2110)

I modified this to a mixed grip and was able to keep good tempo
R1 - 4/4; R2 - 4/2/1/1; R3 - green band 8 unbroken

60-Meter Suitcase Carry + Waiter’s Carry
(switch arms at 30-meters)

I used 16kg (35#) kettle bells in each hand and could go down and back without pausing

Dumbbell Strict Overhead Press (x 15 reps @ 1011)

I used 20# dumbbells and could do this pretty smooth.  Tempo was good.  I should have gone a little heavier.

Metcon

Metcon (3 Rounds for reps)

Against a 3-minute running clock…
400 Meter Run
Max Reps of Burpee Box Jump-Overs (24″/20″)
Rest 3 minutes, and complete a total of 3 sets.
Note number of burpee box jump-overs achieved in each of the three sets.

I scaled this to 300m runs and a 20" box

R1 - 1:40 + 10 bbjo
R2 - 1:42 + 10 bbjo
R3 - 1:48 + 11 bbjo

I felt like I was keeping a good pace and was surprised that I slowed down on subsequent runs.

Back Squat - Metcon

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Crossfit Golden - Lacey/Janet

1630 ~ 25 of us (I arrived 10 minutes late)

Warm Up

3 minutes foam rolling

2 rounds of
1 min squat hold with plate
1 min banded fire hydrant
1 min banded side steps
1 min plate squats

Weightlifting

Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
Back Squat

*Set 1 – 5 reps @ 70-74% of 1-RM
*Set 2 – 5 reps @ 75-79%
*Set 3 – 3 reps @ 80-84%
*Set 4 – 2 reps @ 85-89%
*Set 5 – 2 reps @ 90-94%
*Sets 6-8 – 1 rep @ 95+%

5x125
5x145
3x165
2x185
1x195
1x205#  (only completed 6 of 8 sets, felt good)

Metcon

Metcon (AMRAP - Rounds and Reps)

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
40 Double-Unders
20 Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lbs)
10 Toes to Bar

I scaled this to double under work; 14# wall ball shots; kipping leg raises

R1 - 39 double unders; unbroken wbs; unbroken leg raises
R2 - 21 double unders; unbroken wbs; unbroken leg raises
R3 - 21 double unders; unbroken wbs; unbroken leg raises
R4 - 19 double unders; 10/10 wbs; unbroken leg raises
R5 - 12 double unders; 4 wbs