So I just realized 2 days ago that it really is the end of the year, and I had some goals to complete. I went to the gym yesterday to do exactly that. My first goal was the BW Overhead squat (OHS). My previous PR for the OHS was 160lb. To do a BW OHS I would have to do 185lb. I loaded the bar to 95 to warm up and it was surprisingly difficult. I then loaded 135, it was heavy, than my confidence started to dwindle. I than loaded 155 which I was able to get overhead with a jerk, than attempted the OHS. I had 3 attempts total and all failed. I feel that I can do it, or at least match my old PR.
I then attempted the BW bench press, I have done this one in the past. In fact, during 'Lynne' my first round I was able to do 11 reps. But my goal is to be able to do 10+ reps with comfort. I want my BW to feel light. So I was only able to complete 7 reps. but that was only one attempt and with only one warm up set. So a little more work for that one.
The C&J my BW. I did not attempt this yesterday. I have in the passed already completed this task. In fact one of the WOD was C&J 3-3-3-3-3 I was able to do the last set of 3 at 185. It was difficult but I completed it with relatively good form.
So I call this one a completed goal.
All WOD as RX'ed. I feel that I can do all of them, except WOD's with Pistols, for I cannot do them with out my forward heel staying above parallel. I can do them on a box allowing my heel to dip below the surface of the box. The other WOD is 'Isabel' I have not completed this one yet. I can do a full snatch with 135lb, I just have not done 30 for time yet. So this one is on the agenda.
Now the 5K run in 21 minutes or less. My best run ofthe year was in the 22 minute range. I believe it was 22:45 or just under 23 minutes.
I have decided to compete in races this year. I cannot run fast without someone on my heels or in my sights. I need the competition factor to complete this goal. I look forward to competing.
The Handstand push up 21 reps. I cannot do this one yet. I have trouble with anything where my shoulders are doing most of the work. I need to work on the flexibility and issues I have with my left shoulder. Until this is addressed I think the road to anything overhead will be difficult.
The same goes for the Turkish get up. I will not reach the goal of 100lb TGU until I can hold the weight with my shoulder and also the ability to do a the very least a BW (185lb) OHS.
I am going to have new goals and some of the same for the upcoming year. I will post these here in the next couple of days. I also want to have monthly goals. Short term goals that will help me reach my yearly goals.
To all have a safe and good slide into the New Year.
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Jason,
Good Job on the goal progress. It was great getting to know you this year. I am looking forward to continuing to follow your progress and be motivated by you.
I am also looking forward to doing some more training with you this year.
Happy New Year.
Pat
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