Here we go again

Haven't updated since Friday. Crazy busy and kind of been an emotional wreck and taking it out by snacking on too many apple chips, beef jerky and dark chocolate. blah. I wish I could fix everything with my magic wond and make everything better. :(

Saturday after clinical, I headed to the gym and did a quick wod that was originally programmed for Wednesday this week.

For time:
75 Burpee lateral barrier hops
50 AbMat Situps
25 Supermans

I originally thought of Open Wod 12.1 and guessed it would take me around 6 minutes to complete the burpees. The lateral hop adds to the difficulty of these compare to just jumping up and touching something 6 inches above your reach. I was just about dead on and finished them in 6:19. I could easy transition to the next burpee when I jumped left, but not when I was going right. Weird. Rest of the workout was a walk in the park and finished this one in 8:12.

Monday
Strength: Back Squat 5(60%)-3(70%)-2(80%)-2(90%)-1(95%)
114-133-153-171-181

Like usual, the hips felt pretty tight today. So I was constantly rolling on the ball between sets. I didn't warm up as much as I normall do, so these sets definitely felt heavy.

WOD:
5 Rounds of:
7 Clean and Jerks 95#
250 M row
(stair climbs before and after each row to get to the rower.)
12:34

I really enjoyed this one today. Another one where you just have to keep moving. My reps weren't tap and go on the clean and jerks. But when I dropped them, I made sure to follow the bar down and get right after the next rep. My shoulder felt pretty good during these, so I was happy with that too. Made sure to keep my back tight so I didn't feel any pain there either!
I took the first two rows a little too easy, but the last 3 were all out sprints.

Tuesday:
Strength:
Good Mornings 8-8-8-8 53#-63#-73#-83#
Negative Pull-ups (10 count descent) 3-3-3-3
*Alternate sets

haven't really done good mornings, so I wasn't going for anything heavy. Really focused on not losing my back and keeping it tight. Transitioned to the bar and boy are these difficult. Most of them were more in the 5 second range...not 10. Definite room for improvement!

Since today's wod was changed and was the one I did on Saturday. I decided to go ahead and do what was now Wednesday's wod.

4 Rope Climbs (15ft)
15 Deadlifts 130#
3 Rope Climbs
12 Deadlifts
2 Rope Climbs
9 Deadlifts
1 Rope Climb
6 Deadlifts

12:40

My simple goal through this was to get as far up the rope as possible every round. I just recently got my first rope climb, mainly because I was too chicken to try. So getting anywhere above 10 ft, I was happy. haha. My hands and biceps were smoked from the climbs. I probably got in the 12-15 ft range every climb, so I was satisfied with that. Deads were easy, made sure to keep the back tight and was good to go.

Now, I have like 50 bruises up and down my right leg. I love this sport.

Tell Me Your Goals

First mental/emotional breakdown of the year because of this job, check! Ugh. It’s hard for me to stomach the thought of being at this place for another year. I can only pray that something comes along before then, because I really don’t think it’s good for me. I’m trying so hard to remind myself that it’s only a year, but it seems like so far away. I know it’s only short term, but gosh this feeling sucks.

Deadlift 5-5-5 88(40% of TM)-109(50%)-130(60%) TM=217#

De-load week, taking it easy. Main focus was on form, keeping that back tight and butt down. This video by K-Star really helped me with my form today. Looking into getting a weightlifting belt. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions?

WOD

3 Rounds:

10 Thrusters (105/70)

15 walking lunges

20 sit-ups

4:10

Goal with this WOD was just to keep moving and do everything unbroken. Thrusters felt alright today, still felt a little tightness in my shoulders and need to drive with the hips more. Pretty satisfied overall. Afterwards, I worked on my ring dip again, I get to the bottom and get stuck. One of these days I'll get them. I also attempted some rope climbs, gotta get the technique down and I think I'll be up that rope in no time. Skill practice every day and I'll make these goals.

Food Log:

Breakfast: 3 eggs with bacon bits, palm full of almonds and an apple. Water. Lunch: 3 oz chicken and some asparagus and 2 squares dark chocolate. Water. Snack: 2 squares dark chocolate. PWO: 6oz protein shake. Dinner: salad with bacon, tomato, and hard boiled egg. 2 squares dark chocolate. Arnold Palmer.

So I’m hoping to get a little more interaction with my blog this time around. I’m hoping to see more comments and discussions either on here or when I post it to FB. So today I’m going to start with goals, inside and outside the gym. Here’s a list of some of them, not really quantifiable and kind of broad, but it’s just giving you an idea:

1. Get a new job.

2. Become a better coach.

3. Be a supportive daughter, girlfriend, friend, coach.

4. Get into the low 150’s high 140’s and maintain it.

5. Work hard at school and get A’s in my classes.

So my questions to you guys are: How can you help me with these goals? Do you have any advice? But more importantly, what are YOUR goals and how can I help you achieve your goals? Whether I’m family, a friend, your coach, or a stranger, I’m here for you, tell me how I can support you!