Friday
Tris/Back/Abs. Short on time
Warm up Hanging Pull Up Ladder to 10
5 sets, no rest
Close Grip Bench-45/95/135/185/195 x 20 down to 8
Bent over DB Row- 25/30/35/35 x 10
Alternate TRX Inverted Row/Pull Up- x 10, 21 on last set
Decline Sit Up- 15lbs x 15
Moved fast between exercises
Dead- 135 x 20
Dip- 25lbs x 20
Farmer’s Carry- 60s x 125yds
(4:08). I know that time sucks but it’s better than last time when I got time capped at 93 reps.
Strength:
- Split Jerks - 8x3 @ 70%
- Deadlift - 3 @ 60/70/80%
WOD - 2021 CF Games Masters Event 2
For Time, complete 5 rounds of:
- 1 legless Rope Climb
- 5 Deadlifts (345/215#)
(8:59)
My current 1RM is below 345#, so I went with the Ladies RX weight which is 65% and a good % target for a WOD with 25 reps in it. But, I am extremely proud to say that I did all 5 of the legless rope climbs! I’ve only ever done one before. To get 5 of them in one WOD is something I never thought I’d be able to do. I went very slow in this WOD. I took my time, chalked up, caught my breath, and did everything I could to keep from falling the top of the rope! Last thing I’d want is an injury 1 month away from My elk hunt. But boy did that feel good to complete that.
Then some HS walking practice after class (getting better!).
And finally 12 arrows at 44.5 yards
“What is man without the beasts? If all the beasts were gone, man would die from a great loneliness of spirit.“
Did 3 sections on benton mackaye, ~30-35# pack. Parked at trailhead friday after work and hightailed it until dark and went a little further with my headlamp to the next campsite.
Actually walked up on a black bear, figured he was a 3-4 years old. I was on the trail and it was worn and it was really quiet. It got dusky dark and i heard heavy brething just off the trail after going around a bend and up a mob, looked over and by george it was a bear!! I whuffed at him and yelled and it nearly fell over with surprise befire he tore on down the ridge.
Made camp, enjoyed my hikers pantry pad thai chicken meal, slept pretty good. Woke up and flat boogied all day and got picked up at 3 ocklock.
Total 16.9 miles
4608 feet of elevation
From hwy 60 at little skeenah gap to old dial road
Way Harder than I thought! I Finished the Run in 7:33, but then I struggled thru the Clusters. That’s a heavy weight for me to hit 33 times, so it was all singles with longer than I’d like to admit breaks between reps. Pretty sure I did 2-3 extra reps in the last round. I was so dead tired that I just kept losing track of my rep count. I expected the Row to be the easiest part but I don’t ever remember a harder Row in my life. By the time I got to it my legs were organizing a mutiny.
Then 9 arrows at 52.5 yards
My replacement pack belt came in today so I’m hoping to start getting in some rucking now. Only 4 weeks until my boots are in WY.
I’m very happy with the progress I’ve made this year. Lots of 1st’s and new skills acquired, some big PR’s that I’m proud of. I’m down 12 pounds and I know I’ve added muscle. I Love the way my clothes are fitting me now, but I still have 10-15 lbs I’d like to drop.
But…. I start a new job on Wednesday. The office is an hour away. I’ve been out of the corp world for about 5 months and it’s been so nice to focus on health and fitness and have much lower stress levels and zero deadlines; no client lunches or dinners, full nights of sleep; time with my kid over the summer…. But, I’ve found the gig that I’ve been holding out for and I’m excited to get back to work. Balancing things will be a challenge.
Have a great weekend men!
“What is man without the beasts? If all the beasts were gone, man would die from a great loneliness of spirit.“
My replacement pack belt finally came in so I got the pack out back together, loaded up my 50# sandbag, and took her out for a spin on a Creekside trail behind the house right at dawn
- Ruck 2.3 Miles, 45’ish minutes, negligible gain
Then a Yoga class mid-day with my wife. Man I need to do more of that. My lower back feels better already. I Signed up for another one tomorrow.
“What is man without the beasts? If all the beasts were gone, man would die from a great loneliness of spirit.“