Completed 118 Reps. 70 Total Burpees, 48 Total Snatches. The rules went as followed:
Proceed through the sequence below completing as many reps as possible in 17 minutes of:
40 Burpees
75 pound Snatch, 30 reps
30 Burpees
135 pound Snatch, 30 reps
20 Burpees
165 pound Snatch, 30 reps
10 burpees
210 pound Snatch, as many reps as possible
My younger brother completed the 14.1 CrossFit workout this morning. The workout is 10 minutes AMRAP (as many reps as possible) of 30 double-unders, and 15 power snatches at 75lbs. This is his second attempt this week because the first video we submitted was declined due to a few details we missed. I'm so proud of him, his original attempt was 259 reps and just 3 days later he reached an official count of 267 reps! Checkout the full video below.
Thank god for days like these! Working out can take a toll not only on your body but on on your mind as well. It's hard to stay motivated sometimes when you're feeling weak, and like you're not improving as fast as you'd like. Although I've been making great improvements lately, especially with my cardio; I've just been feeling worn out mentally.
The hardest part about working out is actually getting up and working out. When you're not mentally focused going into a workout routine, you most likely won't give it your best. Today was one of those days where I read todays WOD and was excited to workout!
Checkout the WOD my younger brother came up with for me to do today.
All exercises must be performed with a 20lb. weighted vest.
5 rounds for time:
-6 burpees
-4 dips
-2 pull-ups
AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) for 10 minutes:
-5 push press at 115lbs.
-10 dedlifts at 115lbs.
-15 box jumps at 24"
Rest for 1 minute and then go straight into the next routine.
AMRAP for 10 minutes:
-5 power cleans at 95lbs.
-10 back squats at 95lbs.
-15 push-ups
I felt great after completing this WOD! This evening I took my parents out to dinner for Christmas Eve; unfortunately I ended up eating a little too much tonight! It can be difficult staying discipline during the holiday season. I guess this is my 'cheat day' for the week, but always remember a cheat day really means you're cheating yourself!
