Did a little exploring of the trails at Bob Evans Farms. Not quite what they used to be, but the potential is still there. Boundary was in great shape, someone puts a lot of work into it! #mountainbike #trail #trailselfie #getoutside #useyourfitness #CrossFit

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Thursday May 28th, 2015

A. 1 squat clean + 1 front squat, build quickly to a tough set - #230, couldn't get under #235 today, things felt a bit off, probably due to poor nutrition and a bit less sleep over the last several days. I need to get that back on track.

 B. Squat clean, 15 x 1 @ 85% of A; begin a rep every :30 - #195 - didn't feel as snappy as last week (#205), but no misses. 

C1. Seated 1-arm DB shoulder press, 3 x 5-6/side, 21X1; :60 between sides, :60 rest #55 - right side felt very solid today, left lagged a bit. Couldn't quite drive a #60 with the left yet. 

C2. Weighted pronated CTB strict pull-up, 3 x 2-3, 21X0; 2:00 rest #20-#30-#30 - stayed with the #30 to be sure to get the chest high to the bar. 

D. Powell raises, 3 x 8-10/arm, 30X0; :60 between sides #10 - getting better I think. 

Then 3 sets: :

20 row sprint 3:10 walk rest 

119 meters - 125m - 126m

first one felt sluggish, the other were tough. Looking at the video, I need to have a better start-up and reach on each stroke. 

Wednesday: 45:00 #AirDyne Every 5:00 off for 2 Skin the Cats (not real smooth) #done #CrossFit #CrossfitMasters @jtate59

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Tuesday May 26th, 2015

AMRAP 10:00 @ 90%:
 1 rope climb
 15 AirDyne calories
 3 wall walks
 15 AirDyne calories

 4 full rounds - felt solid, used the walk to the rope and wall walks to try to control the pace. The AD started to take a toll. I was able to hold the wattage in the low to mid 300s (with a few dips into the high 200s during round 3). Overall I'm ok with the 4 rounds right now.

 Then 6 sets:
500m row @1:47.1-1:47.9 (goal is tightest spread possible) 2:00 walk rest
1- 1:47.7
2- 1:47.5
3- 1:47.7
4- 1:47.4
5- 1:47.4
6- 1:47.5

I was able to hold these fairly close to each other. I usually started out with an average in the low 1:40s then found the pace to finish in the 1:47s. My stroke rate was mostly in the upper 20s. I was able to recover fairly well between efforts, although I could feel a slight toll the repeats were beginning to take during rounds 5 and 6.

3 rounds not for time

:40 Sorensen hold
:15/side star plank

Done! I could tell some hip weakness during the star planks, but the :15 was manageable,

Monday May 25th, 2015

Monday:

 A. Rear-foot elevated split squat, 3 x 8/side (start w/R leg, match reps w/L leg), 30X0; :90 between sides

#45-#50-#50 - felt better, should've gone with #55 on the last set

B1. 1-arm DB bench press, 3 x 7/arm, 21X1; :30 between arms, :60 rest 

#50-#60-#65 - felt better today

B2. 1-arm DB row, 3 x 6/arm, 20X2 (elbow high @ top, forearm vertical, wrist neutral); :30 between arms, :60 rest 

#60-#70-#80- felt pretty solid

C. DB external rotations, 3 x 10/side, 30X0; :60 between sides 

Used #10s, right side was a no go for the #15s, little bit of pain so I stayed smart in this one. 

D. Front leaning rest on rings, 5 x :35 accumulation; :25 rest  

This was much tougher than last week. Gotta keep the eyes on the end goal, these days are real exciting, but they are necessary to lay the foundation for me to improve!

Awesome ride today! #getoutside #useyourfitness #bike #mountainbike #trail #trailselfie

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Great ride at Great Seal! #trailselfie #trail #mountainbike #bike #ride #getoutside #useyourfitness #CrossFit

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Saturday May 23rd, 2015

Strength:
A. Overhead squat, 3 x 3-5, 42X1; #165(5) - #175(4) - #185(3)

Really began feeling these in my wrists. 

B. Halting snatch-grip deadlift clusters, 3 x 1.1.1 starting @ 185 10 between reps, 2:00 rest #185-#195#205 
Really tried to hit the positions, definitely will take some getting used to, but will pay off.  

Then

AMRAP in 10:00
3 burpee muscle-ups
5 med ball over the shoulder #150
20 unbroken wall balls, 20 to 10'
3 + 16 wall Balls

Loved this triplet, should've push the wall balls a bit more, I may have rested too much between the SBOS and them.  I was concerned about going unbroken. 

Then
3 rounds not for time:
10 light Trap 3, 30X0 #10
:10/side bottom of pistol hold
10 unweighted hip extensions 10x2

Concerned that I'm not doing the Trap 3 quite right, and I maybe should have used the #5s.  

On the pistol hold, I had to support myself on the first set, and used the mat edge to add a bit of a heel to my Oly shoes for the second and third.  

Jackson High School Class of #2015

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Family Portrait #2015 #jhs

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Where we're going we don't need gears! #singlespeed #1fg #ride #mountainbike

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Bike Ride! Bike Ride! Bike Ride! #bike #mountainbike #getoutside #useyourfitness #happyjoe #CrossFit

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Thursday May 21st, 2015

:

A. Squat clean, build quickly to a tough single #240

B. Squat clean, 12 x 1 @ 85% of A; begin a rep every :30 - #205, 1 miss, but I still hit the rep within the 30s. These felt ok. Still slow elbows.

C1. Seated 1-arm DB shoulder press, 3 x 6 #45-55-55 :60 rest - these felt better than I thought they would feel while still tough.

C2. Weighted pronated CTB strict pull-up, 3 x 3-4, #20-30#40

D. Powell raises, 3 x 10/arm, 30X0 - #10 Then

3 sets: :15 row sprint 2:15 walk rest 85m - 84m - 80m

I'm a bit disappointed in the rows, didn't feel like I could get going quickly.

Sleep was ok, 6ish hours, nutrition was ok yesterday.

WednesdayMay 20th, 2015

45:00 Z1 on the #AirDyne
Off every 5:00 and 2 dead hang to inverted with controlled descent (kinda) - not real solid on this one! Also, couldn't string them together, as my shoulders felt like they were in a bad position when I came down.

✅ - 154 watt average, 10+ miles, 400+calories - never quite sure what pace to hold on Z1 so I just kept it above 150 watts.

Great weather and and even better ride at Scioto Trail! #bike #getoutside #trail #mountainbike #useyourfitness #CrossFit

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Tuesday May 19th, 2015

AMRAP 10:00 (80%)
1 rope climb
20m OH 1-arm DB Carry #70
20 AirDyne Calories
4 rounds + the carries

Everything felt solid on this one. Looking at the video, I am not getting nearly enough out of my legs on the rope climbs, not getting my knees close to my chest to get that big stand up. I probably need to adjust my technique on these down the line. Snatched the #70 (didn't have a heavier DB upstairs and didn't drag one up from the weight room this AM). I held the wattage on the AD to around the mid to upper 200s.

Then 5 sets 500m row (90% aerobic) - rest 2:00

1 - 1:47
2 - 1:45
3 - 1:46
4 - 1:47
5 - 1:48

I was trying to hold sub-1:50 on these. I tried to focus on my breathing and my drive and held the strokes to sub-30, which is huge for me as I tend to row like a maniac.

Then 3 sets
Sorenson Hold x 30s
Side Plank x 30s/side

Rested around 30s between each set. These felt pretty solid today.

Sleep: I was able to get around 7 hours of sleep last night.

Nutrition: This was fairly solid yesterday, but I around 1700 calories for the day.

Other notes:
I have a bit of DOMS from the single leg squats from yesterday. Perhaps the biggest positive of the day is that my tweaked right shoulder feels very solid (right now)! I'm going to try to stay ahead of the curve with it. Periodically throughout my day, I have been doing some supported hangs (30s at a time) trying to open my shoulders up.

Monday May 18th, 2015

 Today was about working on some weaknesses:

A. Rear-foot elevated split squat,
3 x 10/side (start w/R leg, match reps w/L leg)
#35 - #40 - #45 - these were tougher than I thought they would be, I wasn't very comforatble in this one.

B1. 1-arm DB bench press, 3 x 7-10/arm, 21X1;
:30 between arms, :60 rest
L(#45-#50-#50) R(#25-#35-#45) started off very weak on the right side, still feeling the shoulder pain in it.

B2. 1-arm DB row, 3 x 8/arm :30 between arms, :60 rest
#50 - #60 - #60 - no issues for the shoulder on this one, felt solid

C. DB external rotations, 3 x 10/side, 30X0; :60 between sides
#10-#10-#10 - I could've gone heavier on the L on this one, but tI could not control the R with a #15. Slight shoulder pain in the R on this one, but not bad.

D. Front leaning rest on rings, 5 x :30 accumulation; :30 rest
Hit all for the full :30, felt easy and stable on this one.

This was a very different day from the usual training, and I definitely see the weak areas that need stabilized.

Great STSF Trail ride with them boys, Joe and Tony! #trailselfie #getoutside #useyourfitness #bike #CrossFit

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Gallipolis Night Lights 5K tonight with @jahaines ...I know second event of the day! #useyourfitness #getoutside #CrossFit #5k

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Just a bit more muddy! #warriordash with @jahaines #getoutside #useyourfitness

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Saturday May 16th, 2015

Saturday:

A. Build to a heavy clean grip deadlift - #365

B. Sorenson Hold - 1 x max - 1:07
Hamstrings were fried up after this one!
C. DB external rotation - 1 x max (L-4, R-fail) #20
D. Powell Raise - 1 x max (L-3, R- fail) #20
E. Trap 3 Raise - 1 x max (L-3, R-Fail) #20

I used #20 on thes, which is slightly less than 10% of my CGBP of #240. Since the CGBP and Power Clean max last week my right shoulder has felt a bit weak in certain positions. I may have sprained my AC joint. Definitely exposed some issues with these movements. I have felt the need for some shoulder work for a while and have consider getting into the Crossover Symmetry system to improve the shoulder health.

Then AMRAP 10
AirDyne calories (aka World's Most Awful Test)

178 calories (217 watt average)

I am dissapointed with my effort on this one. I wasn't quite sure what I wanted my pace to be, and probably started out  abit hot. I was wanting 200+, really hoping to be around 220. I felt really out of shape on this one.

He who laughs last laughs best! #seniorprank #jhs #classof2015 #goodsports

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Who runs this place? #serniorselfie #jhs #classof2015 #seniorprank

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What lies at the end of the tunnel? #seniorsmayneverknow #seniorprank #classof2015 #jhs

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It appears our seniors may have a future as Chair Wranglers! #classof2015 #goodone #someonewasbusy

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Thursday May 14th, 2015

A. Work to a max snatch for the day: #175, missed #185 - felt pretty solid up to the miss at #185, worked up in 10s from #115.

B. CTB Pull-Ups: 1 x max - 12, very ugly - did these pretty much without a warm-up, just went from snatches to them. Didn't feel these today. Also, my right shoulder felt a bit tweaky. It was not noticeable during the snatches, but I noticed it during push-ups in the warm-up and on the pull-ups,

Then for time 20 Squat Snatches @ 77% of A (#135) 3:11 - got fatigued quick in this one, all singles, didn't feel like I got my hips low as I got tired. 10 reps shy of a full "Isabel" (full squat version), which I have not tested. I'm not real sure where my time should be on this one. I'd like to get to the point where I can hit these in 3s and maybe 5s (eventually) instead of the singles. I always play squats snatches conservative in a task specific workout as I'm not quite confident in my technique.

Wednesday: 45:00 Z1 work in the #AirDyne Every 5:00 off + 4 Alt Turkish Get-ups @ #53 ✅ #CrossFit #CrossfitMasters

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Tuesday May 12th, 2015

Sometimes those simple couplets hurt the worst! #simpleandeffective

Warm-Up:
Dynamic
Band Dislocates
PVC

Skill:
A. Scarecrow Cleans (tall) 2 x 5
B. Scarecrow Cleans (Drop) 2 x 5

Hit these to try to work on that elbow turnover

then EMOM 8
5 T&G PC starting at 40% of 1RM and building by #10 each round, with some burpees (less than :30)

Then

15-12-9 (100%)
Power Cleans #115
Burpees

2:57 - unbroken on the PC, kept moving on the burpees

rest 10:00

15-12-9 (100%)
Power Cleans #115
Burpees

3:!7 - unbroken on the 15s, 7-3-2 on the 12s, and 3s on the 9s and tried to survive the burpees.

I laid on the floor for a bit after this one!

That moment when the med ball suddenly weighs a #100 and the target seems a mile away... #CrossFit #CrossfitMasters #thestruggleisreal

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Monday May 11th, 2015

Monday:
A. Work to a max power snatch - #165, not great, couldn't get under #175

B. Work to a max front squat - #285 felt solid, couldn't stand up the #300 (getting closer)

Then Max Effort Unbroken Wall Balls 74 - arms gave out!

 Then

max effort side plank 1:00 each side, low back started to go on these. 

Great ride at Great Seal today! Loved being back there!

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Saturday May 8th, 2015

Saturday: 

Establish a max strict press - #155, hit #160 but moved ankles. Down from my previous #165 

Then for time: 50 strict HSPU 22:22 very slow and weak. The last time I hit a bunch of HSPU it was 20 and it took me 4:30 to complete. I tried to make sure that I didn't start failing reps this morning. My overhead strength fells pretty bad right now.

Then 4 sets 30s row (100%) for meters 30s rest 1- 178m 2- 173m 3- 168m 4- 164m That was nasty! I had previously (November) hit something similar, but only for 3 rounds and for calories. As near as I can figure, the 16 cal, 16 cal, 10 cal was less work than I did than I did this morning. 

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#TBT to that one time 3 years ago when I tried an "acrobatic" dismount going Pilot Rock during #PMBAR That was a great 11 hours in the woods! #goodtimes #bike#ride #singlespeed #Pisgah #mountains #timehop

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Thursday May 7th, 2015

Thursday:
A. Single Leg Elevated Split Squat (Bulgarian Split Squat)
1 x ME - #60 8 reps left, 4 reps right, felt awkward, not sure if I was hitting the depth necessary. I had a tough time staying upright, I wanted to bend at the waist to get depth.

B. 3 x max DUs - 121 - 125 - 130 rest 3:00 bet
This really got my shoulders pumped and heart rate up! These were 3 fairly solid efforts, I've hit the 150 mark before, but these were solid. I did notice that I started flopping the arms around the 80-90s. Also, it is VERY tough to count and breath at the same time!

 C. 20 sets of 5 UB CTB Pull-Ups -
13:40 - slow, no flow but no tears thanks to @thenaturalgrip, those things are legit! I didn't really have a plan, just wanted to be sub-15 on this one. I may have been able to push the pace a bit more, should have tried every 20s for a set, but I was trying to ensure no fails for this test. I want to get my technique down, I feel like I'm just flopping around.

Time to get up and get after the day!

50 Turkish Get-Ups (not for time)

10 @ #35
30 @ #44
10 @ #53

#44

#53

These felt pretty solid, but upon further review, I'm missing full hip extension.

Then 15:00 mobility trying to loosen up my hips and shoulders. 

Tuesday May 5th, 2015

Tuesday!
A. Work to a max close grip bench press - #240 - not bad considering I haven't benched since late summer

B. Work to a max power clean in 8:00 - #255, ugly, backy, PR(video) - not great, but progress. Still get wide with feet and not dropping under and catching with my shoulders/front rack instead of my hands/arms. I hook gripped everything today, felt solid (there may be something to that...)

Then
AMRAP 8:00
Power Cleans @90%of B (#230)

24 reps - thought I hit 26, but upon further review I only hit 24...I should have pushed the pace a bit I guess. That is one rep every 20s. I was hoping for closer to 1/10s but that was based on doing #220ish.

Then 5:00 easy #AirDyne to flush the system.

May the 4th Be With You!

May the 4th Be With You!
A. Work to a max HBBS for the day - #325

B. HBBS 1 x max reps at 85% of A (#275) - 4, should've had the 5th, lost focus

C. Work to a heavy weighted pull-up #80 - for some reason this has not been there lately.

Then AMRAP 4
Strict Pull-Ups
37

Biceps blew up! Only failed 1 rep, so I was playing it a bit conservative.

Beautiful morning for a trail ride! I love being in the #singlespeed #ride #mountainbike #bike #getoutside #useyourfitness #CrossFit

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Time to go play in the woods! Bike Ride! Bike Ride! Back Ride! #bike #getoutside #ride #useyourfitness #CrossFit

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Saturday!

Saturday! 

Did some bodyweight work.

 EMOM 30 

Odd 15 calories AirDyne (35ish seconds)

Even 1 Muscle - 2 HSPU - 4 Alt Pistols (35ish seconds)

Easing back into things. Pistols are still a huge weakness! Need to cycle those HSPU quicker. 

New pickups...love me some @stancesocks #idonthaveaproblem right @thebarbellbearclaw #CrossFit #sockgame #wearstancesocksoftenasineveryday

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