Physical and Emotional Challenges

Back Squat 5×5 - 95lbs.

 

Then….

3 rounds for time: 38:58

20 Handstand Pushups
40 Kettlebell swings (26lb.)
60 Double Unders  (120 singles)

 

This WOD kicked my butt and challenged me emotionally.  I really wanted to get my time under 30 minutes but that didn't happen. 

 

Doing the back squats I was concentrating on getting lower in my depth.  For some reason, it seems easier to get lower with the squats with more weight on the bar than with none at all.  The PVC pipe is beyond useless to me in my opinion especially when it comes to squats.  I could actually feel it in my knees that I was going lower and the coach told me I was and that made me feel good.  I felt like I made a little progress tonight. 

 

I started out with the 35lb. kettle bell for the first round but after that I dropped back to the 26lb.  It was just too much for me in this WOD. 

 

Those jump ropes kicked my butt.  I knew they would and went in prepared.  I did manage to get 18 in a row a few times and 10 in a row several times.  That felt good.  That kept me motivated and helping not to let my frustration sneak up on me.  I hated that it took me so long but at least I finished it.  I thought after the 2nd round the coach might stop me at that point but he didn't and I'm glad.  I would have felt defeated had he done that. 

 

But it does feel good to have my motivation come back.  It was fun working out with everyone tonight.  And it's always good to have coaches there ready to coach and push us along.