Thursday

ME

Clean & Jerk

95x5
135x5
155x3
175x1 (Jerk had a press out and a bit shaky of a landing)
175x1
195(F)
195(F)

The 195 would have been a solid PR. The first attempt I pulled high enough but could not talk myself into getting under the bar. The second attempt I got under the bar, and caught it in a deep squat, but I caught it low on my chest and just could not come out of the squat. Next time I will get it.

I am so happy with the CrossFit style of working out. I cannot believe the effectiveness of doing 'little' and it being more than enough. I used to over train everyday I went to the gym, which was 6 days, and the 7th day I usually went for a 5k run. I would always have joint pains, elbows, knees, shoulders. I said it was worth it to be in 'shape'. Now my eyes are wide open. How blind the rest of the gym goers are. I probably would have not tried CrossFit if it was not for the fact I was ready to give up working out(which is a long story). Even after I did my first WOD 'Cindy' (12 rounds RX) I still went and did 10 minutes on the elliptical machine because I did not think that I had done enough of a workout. Now do not get me wrong, there may be a better way than CrossFit all I am saying is the 'old way' or Venice beach way is overall unhealthy.

Long story short, CrossFit is so far the best thing to happen to me as far as fitness is considered. The idea of competing against your peers and more importantly against yourself is a great concept. You are forced to set goals whether they be short term as in "just one more thruster..." or long term a triple BW deadlift. I am in the best shape of my life, and feel I can get better even though I am getting older. I will be 36 this month and I look forward to it. When I am 95 God willing I can live that long, I would like to do 'Nancy' the OHS & run WOD with an RX and set a PR.