Friday March 14, 2014

Opens WOD 14.3

AMRAP 8:00 of

10 Deadlift @ 135#
15 Box Jumps
15 Deadlift @ 185#
15 Box Jumps
20 D/L @ 225#
15 Box Jumps
25 D/L @ 275#
15 Box Jumps
30 D/L @ 315#
15 Box Jumps
35 D/L @ 365#
15 Box Jumps

So, didn't know what to expect going into this but I was pretty certain that I would be able to maintain a decent steady pace by doing step ups-step downs as opposed to rebounding box jumps. After doing this workout I can say with confidence that this was the right strategy for me.

First 2 sets were easy. I didn't fly through them but I got through them very efficiently with minimal rest. Things got a little spicy at 225# and they got REAL spicy at 275#!!! Broke my set of 20 @ 225# into 12-8 and this was not too bad. The 25 @ 275# were a bit of a grind. I broke into 5 sets of 5 and I really had to grit my teeth to get through the 4th and 5th rep each set.

I actually got done with my last set of Box Jumps @ 6:23. I later learned that this was a REALLY GOOD time for that point in the workout. Unfortunately, the weight got really, really heavy for me at 315#. I got 8 reps and was halfway through my 9th rep when I just couldn't stand up any further. With 10 seconds remaining on the clock my tank ran empty. Total score was 138 reps.

If I were to just look at this score in a vacuum, I would be really proud of this effort. Unfortunately, I don't get to look at things in a vacuum. I have to compare my numbers to a hundred zillion CrossFitters throughout the world. There are some guys in my age group who crushed this one and most of the elites had over 140 reps. Once again, the 2014 Opens are proving to be a humbling experience. And once again, I will put some ice on my bruised ego and get ready to go balls-out on 14.4!!