Slow and Steady

The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me. 

~Ayn Rand

Moving so fast this week. It seems like a hundred balls in the air. I am feeling in flow with them all :)~

I have to admit, I finally have experienced a true, non reactive moment this past weekend. Looking at things without judgement, without fear, without reaction, but in true observation and response.

As things continue to move, the universe is charging full steam ahead. I am continuing on with L2 training and am excited about this upcoming week. All seems to be fine and I am tracking my HRV which I think is making a significant difference. That and the fact that we are on a 3x week, 2 a days. So plenty of time for 'rest'.

Pool deck is wonderful! I do love the season. Kids are progressing so quickly this year!

Today was an early coaching day for CF, so that 4am wake up call ... I just couldn't hang and woke up too early. Trying to cut down on the coffee intake, I didn't want to jump right in. A little wee hours reading and back on schedule.  Morning classes were fun and I was jonsing for my Day1.

Warm/Pre-WOD
Scorpion Transitions

3RNDs
3 Toes 2 Rings
2 Skin the Cat
1 Back Roll to Support - no bueno ... these need work
2 Skin the Cat
3 Toes 2 Ring

Hand care! Don't delay.

Strength
Back squat (should have been box squat but no spotter, so went rougue)
3x3, 3x2, 3x1 - 123/143/163 173f - had to try

Deadlift w/band - went purple today, hard
10x2 - Max set @155

Straight into the Assist Work
3 Rounds For Completion
6 Squat cleans @85#
5 Atlas Stone to Shoulder @75#
10 Glute Ham Raises - I am so happy these have become easier, I remember when I couldn't get one!

Coach time! Eat time! Head up to the hills and finish with a quick met con on the property

MeCon
21-15-9
Thruster @ 45#(no Wall Ball)
Pull up
Push up - not sure I was going to get through these baby's! So done ~

Pushed through it all. I know that I have the capacity here. Take these things in stride. Listen to my body. Feed it well. Be smart. Do it right, then fast, then heavy - reoccurring mantra.

Sweat Glands in High Gear

Success is dependent upon the glands - sweat glands. 

~ Zig Ziglar

Pre-WOD
Scorpion Transitions

Um, yeah, mine are not quite this fluid. Loved doing them though, great transitions and now that I am not nearly as active in yoga, I really feel the benefit of opening up the body with these pre workout.

Skill WOD
5 RNDs
3 Rope pulls (no rope at the gym, so tripled the pull and went from ground to standing)
10 HSPU (so so happy, did these with only sandbag as my cush & hit 5x5)

Strength
Backsquat 5x5 w/3 second pause
95x5, 115x5, 125x5, 135x5
Max set@ 145 x3 WORK felt great but that's all I had

Sumo Deadlift
10x1
Max set @215, yeah!
Failed on 225 but okay with that today :) when 195 feels 'light', happy girl.

3 RNDs
6 Squat cleans @ 75#
6 Atlas stone lifts @70 (ish) - these are tough but worth it
10 GHD Raises - on my hammys

Not really my first choice to hit this whole workout in one session, but I am determined to get it done and this is the way I have to play it today. Could I have gone heavier on the lifts maybe PR without the creeping thought of a load of work ahead ... maybe sir, maybe. On deck for 3 hours coaching and a quick swim this morning. The early schedule is just going to be tough over the next week or so. Let's see how hydration maintains and recovery is via HRV and just go for it!

MetCon
21-15-9
KB high swing (to forehead not OH, too close to lifts to risk lower back strain) @ 24kg
Burpee over Box Jumps - gawd these sucked!
5:23

I think I continued sweating for a good 30 minutes after this and the heatwave was last week. A perfect 77 degree day, cool breeze and I am just pouring it out. While I am sweating on the outside, I am salivating at the post workout carb that I am going to enjoy!

THAT WAS A FANTASTIC TRAINING SESSION. Only thing that would have made it better was to play with someone ;).