Mentality

Friday 05/22/2009
I agree 100% with Josh it is much better with a friend and that is why CrossFit boxes are wonderful places. I push myself harder when I am with someone that I know is stronger than myself, nature of the beast.

3rounds
3-Hang Power Snatch 95#(I am not as strong as Josh)
30-Double Unders
6-Box Jumps 46.25"
6:10

I enjoyed this as I really need to practice my snatch. I should really drop down in weight and hammer down the technique. I did make up this WOD and I enjoy challenging myself with my own programming. I did it as Josh wanted to either work on snatches or OHS. The concept, a heavy power movement that is a weakness, a skill that involves some cardiopulmonary stress and a movement that I would consider a strength. I would love to re-visit this one again. I need to give Josh a one up on this one for the 115# snatch and 18 box jumps at his 1RM.

Another WOD that I thought would be fun is the following:
3rounds
10-HSPU
20-Wall Ball
10-OHS
Josh let me know how it goes!!!

Before the WOD Front Squats 3x3--160#, 170#, 180# I am getting to the point with front squats where my weight is going to start going up in smaller numbers 180# was a bear and I do not want to compromise form just to get the weight up.
Back Squats--155# for 15reps, next time definitely 20reps

Saturday 05/23/2009
I felt good going into this WOD.
Press--3x5--105#, 115#, 120# again i think my weight is going to go up much slower with this lift. I did not do the protocol today as the WOD had a lot of shoulders in it.

"Twins"
Two rounds, of each couplet, for time of:
750 meter Row
20 Handstand Push-ups

115 pound Thruster, 20 reps
20 L-Pull-ups

The first couplet was great 5:16 for the first round and 6:50 for the second for a total of 12:07. The second couplet is what got me.

Here is where my mind started playing with me. It was telling me that I had just finished a 5rep max at 120, had just complete 40 HSPU and how in the hell was I supposed to do 40 thrusters at 115# as well as L-pullups (some of my weaknesses) I ended up doing the second couplet but only did 10reps of each exercises each round. First round 2:55 second round 3:08 for a total of 6:04. I do not know why I did not do 20reps my mind told me NO and for some reason I listened. I was really frustrated on the way home from the gym and still as I type this blog. I so could of done all 20reps each round and I needed to for my personal growth in both of those lifts. Next time just tune out my mind and over-ride any and all doubts.