Tuesday 7 Aug 12

CFDC

Strict chin-ups 4 x submaximal reps (perform two walk walks between each set)

7, 6, 5, 4

Metcon:  For time:

Block run (~800 meters)

Then, complete 70 push-ups (perform 10 jump squats whenever you have to break a set)

Then, block run

16.18

Notes:  Still feels like I'm doing weighted chin-ups/pull-ups these days.  Weighing over 200# is great for squatting, Olympic weightlifting, and rowing; however, it sucks for bodyweight movements.  I could only laugh when I saw that today's metcon involved running.  Did my first run on Monday for the first time in a year and, of course, CFDC programs running the next day.  I moved well on the first block run, but things went to hell on the push-up/jump squat portion of the workout.  Managed 20 reps on my first set, but then I had to break to sets of about seven.  As a result, I had to perform a bunch of jump squats, which jacked my heart-rate out of control.  Actually had to walk for a minute on the final block run, something that's never happened to me before.  

Mark suggested to me after class that I consider a strict paleo diet to help get back in shape.  While this would certainly help me lose some weight, I don't think it's the best long-term approach for me.  Sure, come SuperFit and the Open it would be great to be 15# lighter.  However, at this point in the season, the extra 15# really helps me handle the barbell volume.  I'd rather get back in shape by incorporating more conditioning and by pushing harder on metcons than simply by losing weight.  There will come a time and place for that, just not yet.