Day 22 - Sunday, January 22, 2012
Ok, it's funny, but a little bit true. Sometimes it feels like this is what we do in the Strongman class. Strongman has been my favorite specialty class at Crossfit since the very first time I tried it. Strength days are my favorite regular WODs and when you throw in bizarre awkward objects like kegs and logs, I'm in heaven. Today's Strongman class (the first official Sunday one) was packed with familiar faces and new. It's amazing how much this specialty offering has grown. I love seeing girls wanting to get strong. One girl not only got her very first keg press overhead, but then got a dozen up after that! Some of the girls are demonstrating HUGE strength and more than half were able to get the 75lb keg up at least once. Unfortunately, the only other heavier keg is 140lbs, so that one's not quite in my grasp yet. Next step will be getting it to shoulder but my regular push press/jerk aren't strong enough yet to even attempt it with an awkward object.
Ok, it's funny, but a little bit true. Sometimes it feels like this is what we do in the Strongman class. Strongman has been my favorite specialty class at Crossfit since the very first time I tried it. Strength days are my favorite regular WODs and when you throw in bizarre awkward objects like kegs and logs, I'm in heaven. Today's Strongman class (the first official Sunday one) was packed with familiar faces and new. It's amazing how much this specialty offering has grown. I love seeing girls wanting to get strong. One girl not only got her very first keg press overhead, but then got a dozen up after that! Some of the girls are demonstrating HUGE strength and more than half were able to get the 75lb keg up at least once. Unfortunately, the only other heavier keg is 140lbs, so that one's not quite in my grasp yet. Next step will be getting it to shoulder but my regular push press/jerk aren't strong enough yet to even attempt it with an awkward object.
I've been hoping to compete in my first strongman even for about a year now. I've talked to Cat and we're working on a strategy to get me involved. Best case, March 17th, but it's kind of a long shot. Otherwise, May 20th! I'm getting excited!
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| that's me in the red, vipering the lighter keg |
Breakfast - turnip hash browns with onions, bacon, orange
Lunch - chicken breast, sweet potato chips
Dinner - bun-less steak sandwich (with peppers, onions, ham, cheese, and bacon)
Workout:
Strongman
I: fun with kegs (lifting and technique practice)
II: keg press, as many as possible in 1 minute (1st round (75lb) 3, 2nd round (57lb) 10, 3rd round (75lb) 4)
III: 3 keg presses (75lb), 10 SDHP (55lb) (1:10)
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