25-Mar
5 min z1 run
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Run 800 meters @80%
Rest walk 2 min
x3
3:09
3:15
3:15
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Run 800m @95%
2:50
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5 min z1 run
good breathing... good pace... to be there...
24-Mar
AM
Crossfit Open Workout #5
Workout 12.5
Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes following the rep scheme below:

100 pound Thruster, 3 reps
3 Chest to bar Pull-ups

100 pound Thruster, 6 reps
6 Chest to bar Pull-ups
100 pound Thruster, 9 reps
9 Chest to bar Pull-ups
100 pound Thruster, 12 reps
12 Chest to bar Pull-ups

100 pound Thruster, 15 reps
15 Chest to bar Pull-ups
100 pound Thruster, 18 reps
18 Chest to bar Pull-ups
100 pound Thruster, 21 reps
21 Chest to bar Pull-ups...

This is a timed workout. If you complete the round of 21, go on to 24. If you complete 24, go on to 27, etc.

136 reps (2012)
134 reps (2011) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhpU24_I6CA


PM
20 min amrap:
30 calories airdyne
20 kbs 1.5 pood
10 hspu
4 rounds + 49 - all rounds unbroken


22-Mar
PM
Class
Clean& jerk - worked on keeping feet close and allowing the body to fall in the squat position. The jerk also was focused on getting under the bar fast and foot positioning

45x5, 45x5, 75x3, 95x4, 135x4, 155x3
185x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlsdaPRF-eE
185x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiU3OkCZQpA
185x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShDarF_6qLk
185x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC7oXDvSDPQ
185x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyLV2BJY46c
185x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTvKwyIcrB0
21-Mar
AM
A. Deadlift TnG 3, 3, 3, 3; rest 3 min
45x5, 135x5, 225x3, 275x3
345x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYwMngn2cps
365x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A9K2dsYtwE
385x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPMe8RZq-dE
400x3(pr)

B1. Snatch high pulls 3, 3, 3; rest 2 min
185x3, 205x3, 215x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpzA6ryELNo

B2. Push press 3, 3, 3; rest 2 min
45x4, 135x3, 175x3
195x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-AxZwpEK4o
215x(f+1+f) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ_MPOUnyiI

C. Close grip bench press 3, 3, 3; rest 2:30
135x3, 185x3
195x2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfC4zN9C75g
205x3

PM
3 rounds for time:
10 power snatch 135#
Run 400 meter
8:55
1&2nd round unbroken
3rd round was broken 8+1+1

20-Mar
A. Squat clean; build to a tough double fast
70x5 - in 10 min
115x2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x70v20Qe42M
155x5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sJGWOxPbiA
185x2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODDXP085Ky8
205x2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwLmwH6pSJU
225x2(pr)
245xf - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjBN_MIdjSg
last attempt was to test... need full commitment/no hesitation/no doubt. i know i can do it!

B. Front squat 3x3; rest 3 min
275x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsfuERk_Mro
285x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybl5xllECGc
290x (1+2f) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLuOb0Qk24I
C1. Thrusters 95# 20 unbroken x3; rest 90 seconds
all sets unbroken
1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeTKcEoEcWo
2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjsD_r-qXXI
3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02NGTtREx4Y
C2. CTB chin ups 20 unrboken x3; rest 90 seconds
all sets unbroken
1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLZ0H-CvXkM
2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egAkWfrDblw
3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyGOxowMjSQ
18-Mar
5 min z1 run
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Run 400m @80%
Rest walk 1 min
x5
1 - 1:36
2 - 1:28
3 - 1:32
4 - 1:36
5 - 1:34
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Run 400m @95%
Rest 6 min
x2
1 - 1:18
2 - 1:17
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Run 5 min z1

fun!
good pace, good breathing. focusing on being light on feet and having a constant stride. no energy loss, no energy wasted - just enough tension throughout the body... 100% dependent on the state of mind/awareness/presence...
17-Mar
AM
Crossfit Open Workout #4
Workout 12.4
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:

150 Wall balls (20lbs to 10' target)

90 Double-unders

30 Muscle-ups

253 reps - finish the WB in 7:30 - all DU unbroken - failed 2 MU

PM - camera battery died
7 min amrap
3 DL 315#
6 hspu
9 ghd sit ups
all rounds unbroken - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChDZo0p5TCw
i think i mange to complete 8 rounds + 9. felt strong i could have continued with this pace for another 3 min.
15-Mar
PM
Class
Drop Snatch - Practicing on getting under the bar with the right timing and also on foot positioning.
45x5, 75x5, 95x5, 125x5
125x5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAI2FLjxVq0
135x5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJs3DIQkthw
135x5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QW2f9xAj8c
135x5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R--3AJ6n6Y0
135x5
135x5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SZ2dYNDXvo
135x5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO5_3LcnPyI
14-Mar
AM
A. Deadlift TnG 5, 5, 5; rest 3 min
45x10, 135x6, 185x5, 225x5, 275x5
335x5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1z802KrU9E
355x5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuED9hnKGbY
375x5
 B. Strict press x2/Push press x2/Push jerk x5; rest 2 min x3
135 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D70gA-H5VyM
145 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btPuFxtdQro
150 (press PR)

C. Weighted dips 5, 5, 5; rest 3 min
45x5, 80x5, 100x5, 110x5

PM
3 rounds for time:
5 power clean and jerk 185
10 burpees
20 ring dips
8:36
1st round of C&J were done unbroken. then i hit a MAJOR wall. failed 2 c&j - ring dips very broken


13-Mar
AM
A1. Back squat 10, 10, 8, 8, 6; rest 2:30
45x10, 135x5
245x10 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTtMK7eCYd0
255x10 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUESElsmIl4
265x8 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39n9Cl2DRBU
275x8 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQDz1VCkE5U
290x(3+3f) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18yRB6Lwg1A
 A2. Strict muscle ups Amrap (-1) x5; rest 2:30
6 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOf1Tdiyiuo
6 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDuuBpuOP6w
6 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZbqqvaIGB8
4* - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFeB2I14ROE
4* - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36-pF_vTIbw
* lost the false grip.

B1. Barbell walking lunges 20 continuous steps x3; rest 1 min
135 for all sets. legs are DEAD!
B2. 25 unbroken chin ups x3; rest 1 min
all sets unbroken
11-Mar
Run 5 min z1
+
Row 30 seconds @70%
Rest 30 seconds
x17
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Airdyne 30 seconds @70%
Rest 30 seconds
x17
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Run 5 min z1

running feels amazing!… row intervals are good learning experience. how the tempo/cadence can make a big difference on the work output.
10-Mar
Crossfit Open Workout #3
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 18 minutes of:
15 Box jumps, 24" box
115 pound Push press, 12 reps
9 Toes-to-bar

10 rounds + 21
good pace, good breathing, box jumps were the challenge here. yet because i was going slower on the box jumps, it allowed me to recuperate and perform more push press!



8-Mar
PM
Oly class - problems with battery/memory card...
C&J practice - one clean, 2 front squat, 1 jerk. did the 2 front squats so that when jerking the bar i would be under some fatigue. this forced to remain technical and get under the bar.
95x3, 140x3, 170x3, (190x1)x8
7-Mar
5 TnG squat snatch 135#
15 burpee box jumps 24"
Rest 2 min
x3
1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6TMj9bC5ms
2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNT5ho0l3z8
3


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5 TnG power clean and jerk 135#
15 burpee pull ups
Rest 2 min
x3
1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw-5zwoubWk
2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsFtJCD3Xy8
3

+
7 TnG DL 275#
Row sprint 15 seconds @95%
Rest 2 min
x3
81m - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUNPxzuPp1g
79m - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4cyPwiRxeA
84m

6-Mar
A1. Press x1/Push press x3/Push jerk x7; rest 1 min x3
45x5, 95x3
135 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btz63_kNy4I
145 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRhpSQYdLA0
155(PR press)

A2. Weighted chin up supinated grip 5, 5, 5; rest 1 min
60x5, 65x5, 70x5

B. Front squat ladder: 2 reps on the minute with 225# (add 10 pounds
every minute until failure)
135x3, 185x2, 225x2, 235x2, 245x2, 255x2, 265x2, 275x2, 285x2(PR)… and that was it… my legs were no longer able to take the load.

C. 10 min handstand walking practice
cool! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDdwBJQ4ark
... time... to spend time... to waste time...

4-Mar
Row 5 min @z1
+
Row 30 seconds @70%
Rest 30 seconds
x15
+
Airdyne 30 seconds @70%
Rest 30 seconds
x15
+
Row 5 min @z1
good breathing, had to focus to be able to maintain the same power output/form/pace. feeling a bit tired. legs were tired. back of right knee was hurting from wide snatch landing.
3-Mar
Crossfit Open Workout 12.2
Proceed through the sequence below completing as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
30 Snatch (M 75 / F 45 lbs)

30 Snatch (M 135 / F 75 lbs)

30 Snatch (M 165 / F 100 lbs)

Max Rep Snatch (M 210 / F 120 lbs)
This workout begins from the standing position. The athlete will complete all reps at the first weight before advancing to the next weight. Score is total reps completed in 10min.

73 reps - did not fail any rep!
 felt strong/powerful. sleep/rest is key.
1-Mar
PM
Oly class - could not attend class. change of schedule.
Squat snatch practice - being precise. being in control of the load/movement.
80x5, 80x5, 120x5
140x4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hL9h-SM74U
165x (2+f+1) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atss5zJKmxk
165x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFZLZzKmM3I
165x3 -  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIDl1xtwFV8
165x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iATlp5p9ADo
165x3 

29-Feb
this cession was significantly hard. needed more sleep
3 sets; rest 2:30
5 TnG power snatch
22 burpees AFAP
45x5, 75x5, 95x5, 125x5
135x5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j_SA5-P_rI
145x5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mX5WO0NlAM
155x5

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3 sets; rest 2:30
5 TnG thrusters 135#
23 unbroken fast CTB chin ups
unbroken - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_1d97wRqHk
very broken (hit the wall) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZVDWJYL4lk
very broken (hit the wall)

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3 sets; rest 2:30
5 TnG push press 155#
Row sprint 25 seconds @95%
111m - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfaAE4YyqQE
111m - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_987ibp9RKs
112m

28-Feb
A1. Bent over barbell rows @41x1, 3-5x5; rest 2 min
45x5, 95x5, 135x5, 140x5, 145x5, 145x5, 145x5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut2tMniNv5Y
A2. Seated barbell press @41x1, 3-4x5; rest 2 min
45x5, 95x4, 125x4, 125x4, 125x4, 130x4, 130x4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKXdBLQ-ojg
B. Amrap power cleans in 8 min @90% of 1rm
23 reps (filed one clean) -  all reps at 215#

C. 3 muscle ups on the minute for 15 minutes (if you fail, you are done)
all sets unbroken - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2Uw9fbGWUo
26-Feb
Row 5 min @z1
+
Row 30 seconds @70%
Rest 30 seconds
x12
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Airdyne 30 seconds @70%
Rest 30 seconds
x12
+
Row 5 min @z1
good breathing. was able to maintain at 1:50/500m
6045m
25-Feb
Crossfit Open Workout 12.1
Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes of:
Burpees

136 reps
breathing felt good, pace was good... felt strong. mental wod.

23-Feb
PM
Oly class
Jerk - working on keeping the back/core/shoulders engaged. also finding the right timing/speed when going down/accelerating the bar up. need to get faster under the bar.
45x5, 75x5, 75x5, 95x5,125x5
145x4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLCMr37wPTk
165x4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkuYYxV7i6Y
185x3, 205x3
215x1
215x2, 205x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-weniR9WCL4
185x3

Split Clean
125x3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VUt62tY4Iw