Running Better

80’s Hairband Theme Day

“Here’s Johnny”

• 5 x 3 push jerk - 35lbs.

Then….

Complete the following for time:

400m run
10 front squats (55#)
10 pull-ups
8 front squats
8 pull-ups
6 front squats
6 pull-ups
4 front squats
4 pull-ups
2 front squats
2 pull-ups
400m run

Pull the bar from the floor. No racks for this workout

 

Time: 14:51

 

Tonight's WOD was good.  I went in with the attitude to push myself and I did on the runs.  I didn't do so great pushing myself on the front squats and pull ups.  I took too much time in between movements.  I need to get better about that and be more conscious instead of giving into my being tired. 

 

I did good with the runs though.  I went in wanting to do each of them under 4 minutes and I did.  The first run I did in 3:38 and the second run I did in 3:52.  I wasn't sure I would be able to get that last run in under 4 minutes but so glad I did.  Getting up that hill gets me but I pushed through it. 

 

Those front squats were so hard.  It's not the weight but it's that darn squat.  I was trying so hard not to stay sitting on that box.  I'm sure I did a few times though.  But I knew if I got caught I was going to end up doing those 10 burpees for every time I sat down.  So, I concentrated on getting my butt off that box as soon as I sat on it.  I just haven't figured out how to just touch the box and go back up.  But I'm sure I will if I get threatened with more burpees.  

 

Those push jerks were hard.  I never figured out how to get my feet far enough apart.  At the same time I think if I ever figure it out I might like that lift.  But I did feel myself being on my toes more than my heels.  I need to reverse that and be on my heels more.