Pushing for Intensity

“Helen“
Three rounds for time: 17:39

Run 400 meters
21 Kettlebell swings 26lbs
12 Pull-ups

I set out with a goal of doing this WOD in 25 - 30 minutes.  I beat that goal by a little over 7 minutes. 

I set off to run the 400 meters as fast as I could and I did the first round in 3:55 which is 32 seconds faster than the last time I ran it.  I don't know how fast I ran the other 2 rounds but I pushed myself.  The first round was okay but I dropped to a power walk at the top of the hill.  Once I saw one of the coaches on my way back it made me pick it up and keep going.  That 2nd round was so hard.  I didn't think I was going to make it up the hill.  By the time the 3rd round rolled around I just wanted to get it done. 

I debated about using the 35lb. kettle bell because I wanted to keep my intensity up and keep moving so I used the 26lb.  I surprised myself and averaged 21 kettle bell swings around a minute.

Jumping pull ups weren't that bad.  They're actually kind of boring. 

Now, the warm up was hard too.  I hate rowing.  I know it's good for you but I just don't like it.  And jump ropes were trying to get the best of me.  I finally got 50 singles.  I was told not to lean forward so much but it's not that easy.  But I'll keep working on them.

I just have to figure out what is a good time to strive for with each WOD.