A Plan, Purpose, & Reckless Enthusiasm

Objective: Clean & Jerk, Maximum Effort

Training: 1) Clean & Jerk, Singles, 60, 80, 90, 95, 100(PR), 90, 90, 90

2) Max Rounds in 10 min
10 pull-ups
10 push-ups
10 box jumps

The Board
Technically, I did a heavy single. Not a 1 RM.


Clean & Jerk, 100k
Personal Record !!!

Clean & Jerk, 90k
Dropping back down in weight to work technique

Notes: The local affiliate had a random max effort C&J day. I had a plan - set a new PR at 100K. I had rack jerked 100K a couple of weeks ago so I knew I had it in me. Everything went perfectly.

I tried to keep a "tranquil mind" during my lifts, Dan John advice. My form broke down but that happens during a max effort. My hips still rise first during the 1st pull. My footwork is a mess during the jerk.

I dropped down to 90% for 3 more singles. I didn't miss a single lift and set myself nicely for the upcoming comp.

The pull-ups were the hardest/limiting factor for the Met Con. I have been climbing hard lately and my kip still sucks. The push-ups were a joke. I did drop sets for the box jumps. I stacked 2 bumpers on a 24'' box and pulled 1 half way through. I should have drop set the pull ups. I misread the clock at one point, and it messed with my pacing. I don't care about Met Con. It is not part of THE PLAN.

Metis

Objective: Technique, Met Con

Training: 1) Complexes with 20K bar, 45 minutes

2) 7 rounds
row, 30/30

Snatch, first pull
Looking better. Hammer Strength plates still suck.

Clean & Jerk Complex
It is starting to click.

Notes: I'm resyked about Oly lifting because I found a way to take my lifting to the next level. Details to follow. Today's workout was preparation for the next step. I used specific complexes to worked on my specific technical weaknesses. I have a long way to go but I made some big steps today.

Sometimes my enthusiasm for GPP pendulums. After bad experiences with CrossFit Affiliates, I don't want to train it. But I do something not silly, it still feels good.

Biastophilia

Objective: Jerk

Training:

Jerk, 100K
Personal Record


Jerk, 102K, fail

Notes: Went to a very full CrossFit class. I set an easy PR at 100K. I should stop when I set a PR. I continued and missed 102K. At least I'm not afraid of missing, still pushing my mental barriers. I dropped down and took heavy, lighter singles (95, 97) to work technique.

The Met Con was heavy and short. RAD. I did the pull ups with 40lbs, swings with 40K, and the lunges were longer than 100ft(not planned). I did 5 rounds in 10 minutes. Good Heavy Breathing. I no longer feel the need to keep compare my training performance to other people.

Luddite Blog

Object: Strength, MetCon

Training: (1) 1 RM Deadlift, 410bs

(2) 5 rounds
10 swings, 1.5 pood
15 box jumps, 36''
20 GHD situps
Not for time, "work briskly, not frantically"

Deadlift, 410lbs
Personal Record
I've not deadlifted heavy in 6 months.

Notes: I'm taking a week off from Oly Lifting after the meet. During my travels, I ended up at Planet Granite in SF. It has a full CrossFit gym but no forced WOD. RAD. I used the opportunity to pull heavy and breath hard.