"Rest" Week

With the Certification coming up I knew that I'd need to sneak some rest into my schedule. Normally it's a hard thing for me to do, but the lousy weather does favor non-activity.

On Monday I scored really high on the workout:
"Dirty Laundry"
5 Minutes Double Unders
5 Minutes Clean & Push Press 65/95
1 Minute Rest
3 Minutes Double Unders
3 Minutes Clean & Push Press
1 Minute Rest
1 Minute Double Unders
1 Minute Clean & Push Press
Add all reps for total score

Obviously it was my DUs. I'd like to say that I had a trick, but I really didn't. It just happened to be one of those good DU days. Perhaps the longer rope size contributed to it. Regardless what the "recommended" size is for jump ropes, I always tend to do better with a rope that is slightly longer than what it should be. I set a new PR for max DUs in the workout: 35, which is 10 more than my last.

On the other hand, I wasn't happy with my cleans. After focusing on it over the weekend, I guess I still need more practise. On top of that, the push press was bothering my shoulder so I had to clean the bar, narrow my grip, then dip-drive.

On Tuesday I did a really nice pilates class. I am really beginning to appreciate what Pilates does for me, especially my core and hips.

On Wednesday the WOD was quite different:
"Movember"
Complete 5 Rounds of the following sequence, then run 200m. Repeat 5 TImes. 65/95
1 Snatch Grip Deadlift
1 Hang Snatch
1 Overhead Squat
1 Barbell Pushup

I was of course worried about the snatch, but my shoulder is only getting stronger :) I was able to do the workout with a 33# bar... yes, I not only went higher than a dowel with the snatch, but I went further than the baby bar! The lift sequence was not too hard on me, besides taking extra care on the snatch, so I didn't feel like it was too touch of a workout. Looking back now I realize that I should have pushed myself harder in the running portion. Crossfit workouts should always feel like it was a tought workout!

And that's it! I stayed clear away from any fitness activity all of Thursday and today, and will be making out way down to Portland for the Level 1 Cert...