Motivation and Fun has Returned :-)

“Power Drill”
5 Rounds of…
5 HSPU
10 Power Cleans (55lbs.)
15 Burpees
20 KBS (26lbs,)
25 Wall Balls (10lbs.)
3 Minute Rest between rounds

Time: 50:46

I knew this WOD was going to kick my butt and it did.  When I calculated my time I was thinking around 72 minutes and then I went back and rethought it with some others and decided I would shoot for 45 minutes but anything less than 60 minutes I was going to be happy with.  And I'm happy with my time.  It may be the slowest time on the board but I feel like I wasn't too far behind the others and I did my best to keep up. 

I really did try to focus on using my hips during the power cleans but I never succeeded.  But I was concentrating on doing it.  I'm going to figure it out one day. 

Now, those burpees really do suck!  It is so hard to get back up off the ground.  And I was trying to jump and clap after each one but it just didn't happen.  But I was trying. 

I thought briefly about using the 35lb. kettle bell but the coach said no so I dropped back down to the 26lb.  I don't think he knows that I have used the 35lb. for some workouts as he asked me what I've been using.  It all just depends on the workout and how intense it's going to be.  The shorter the work out I've used the 35lb.  But this was an intense workout and was going to be a long one so I believe he made the right decision for me.  I wasn't happy at first but I went with it and I was so glad I did.  I have to remember he knows best and that's what I pay him for ;-)  But I do want to increase my weights from time to time because I know me well enough to know if I don't then my frustration reappears. 

Wall balls were just brutal.  At one point I had the coach right beside me and talk about being startled - LOL!  I was in my own world.  I didn't realize I was bending forward (not sure why I didn't notice) when squatting until he came over and told me.  It was easier doing them his way by not bending over but sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get low enough.  And for some reason I have no idea why I forgot to get my weight and wall ball to touch for my squats but I completely forgot until halfway thru the WOD.  I really wish I hadn't because I feel like I only hurt myself not having that target to touch.  I know I can't rely on the coach for everything but I am surprised he didn't say anything.  But next time I will do better and remember.  I do want to learn to squat low enough and I have to keep trying. 

It was a good workout!  I felt my motivation come back tonight and the fun and enjoyment returned!!!