Scripted WOD

8 x 2 clean (power or squat clean from the floor) - 75lbs.

Then…..

 

“Let’s Swing”
Complete the following for time:
400m run
21 American kettlebell swings (W:35#)
200m run
21 kettlebell swings
100m run
21 kettlebell swings
200m run
21 kettlebell swings
400m run

 

Time 22:45

 

I was told tonight I got my first R/X by doing the WOD scripted. 

 

That 35lb. kettle bell was so heavy but at the same time I was happy that it didn't knock me over.  The first time I tried to use a 35lb. kettle bell about 2 months ago it practically knocked me off my feet and I had to drop back down to the 26lb.  Those 4 rounds of 21 kettle bell swings were okay once I got going.  The first one was always the hardest but after that I managed to do at least 12 in a row.  I think I could've done all 21 without stopping but my hands got slippery and using gloves with kettle bells just doesn't work. 

 

Those runs were tough but I kept myself moving.  This is where I'm not so sure about this WOD being R/X.  I started out pretty good and found a pace even though it was slow but I figured out how to breathe that first 400 meters.  But after that I struggled.  I dropped to a power walk only for a few seconds during each run.  I wanted to push myself to keep going.  I was told since I kept moving and didn't stop that was acceptable.  In all honesty, I'm just proud of myself for keeping myself moving and not stopping.  My time may not have been pretty and the slowest on the board but I did it. 

 

The power cleans were tough but it was good to get back to the basics.  I try to talk my feet into helping my legs and hips to move and power up the bar.  One of these days I'm going to figure it out.