02232018 – CrossFit

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18.1 = Done.

My first CrossFit Open workout is complete. The Open is the annual chance for anyone around the world to compete against themselves and each other on some really hard workouts!

18.1 is the first of 5 workouts. You can find more info about 18.1 here.

I was able to complete it scaled as written:

20 Minute AMRAP:

8 Hanging Knee Raises

10 Dumbbell Hang Clean and Jerk (5 on each side) 35#

14 Calorie Row

I was able to complete 290 reps or 9 rounds plus 2 reps. The dumbbell was definitely the hardest part for me.

02202018 – CrossFit

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I was pretty sore getting into this workout. I did a quick shovel before heading in.

For strength today was a 5×5 Push Press at a challenging weight in 12 minutes. I always struggle with Push Press because I like to rebend, but I did okay this time and did my 5×5 at 85 pounds.

Today’s MetCon was a bit of a doozy. It was two movements with a descending rep scheme. The movements were double unders and full snatches. I can occasionally put together some dubs, but not consistently. So I went for single unders on the jump rope. The snatches were to increase 10 pounds each round as the reps decreased by 2.

So I did

200 single unders

10 snatches at 45#

150 singles

8 snatches at 55#

100 singles

6 snatches at 65#

50 singles

4 snatches at 75#

in 10:49. This was in the super scaled category. That was a little disappointing after going Rx yesterday, but still shows that I have a ways to go.

02192018 – CrossFit

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First time back in over a week due to an overnight field trip and schedule conflicts last week.

We did a 3 position clean workout for strength today. Starting in a high hang, then hang, into a full clean. The goal was to get your heaviest weight for the whole complex in 6 attempts in 12 minutes. I was able to get up to 120lbs.

The MetCon was 4 rounds for time of

10 calorie row

15 thrusters 45#

1 length sled push with 25#

I was able to complete this workout Rx (as written) in 11:25.

It felt good to do an Rx workout.

02182018 – Skiing

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After the kid’s ski lessons I went for a short ski on the Twin Lakes loop and then up to the top and finally conquered the big descent into the chalet. I fell several times on the Twin Lakes loop, including once about halfway up a hill! I still had the downhill speed and couldn’t turn! Falling up was better than falling off the snow pack!

The big hill wasn’t too bad except for the two small turns at the top! I ended up getting 2.4 miles in about 30 minutes. Even the man made snow was a little rough in places due to the several days of warm temps. It was about 40f! I was a little overdressed for skiing, but was well dressed to be at ski lessons!

02172018 – Skiing

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We’ve had several warm days which I’m sure have ruined most of the natural snow trails. I took the meadow trail to get to the start/finish area and it was ok. I wouldn’t have wanted to ski much further on it. The man made loops were still great and I think I actually did almost all of them today. I still have conquered the huge hill by the chalet. I did 4.2 miles in just under an hour. The temp was mid-20s with some light snow coming down. It was a great morning to ski!

When I got home I did another quick 21-15-9 workout.

Bench Press

Slam Ball 15#

Lunges

I finished in 5:36. I’m not sure how much my bar actually weighs, maybe only 10 pounds and I just did the empty bar, so not super impressive but it’s what I got! Anyone want to gift me a bar!