“Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.”
-Napoleon Hill
Workout of the Day
Hang power clean 5×5
100kg x 5
100kg x 5
105kg x 5
105kg x 5
105kg x 5
Handstand pushups 5×5 (turned into 25 total)
11 legit unscaled!
14 scaled 3″
Then,
Based on WOD #3 from the Utah/Nevada Sectional
For time (to be completed wearing 20#/10# weight vest):
12, 9, 6, 9, 12
95/63 lb thrusters
Pull-ups
Run 200m after every couplet*
(*Instead 40 yard sled push with 60#)
Time – 12:23
Notes: Another breakthrough day today! Believe it or not, this was my very first time ever that I’ve been able to knock out unscaled handstand pushups! Granted, I had to perform many at one at a time, I was still able to finally get full range. It feels incredible to finally get this monkey off my back. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect either.
For the WOD, I felt pretty good. Looking back, as with most workouts, I feel as though I could definitely improve my time, the next time I attempt this one, should that ever happen. Regardless, I did feel as though I was pushing full bore the entire time. On a good note, the thrusters actually felt much easier than I expected.
Today was my last day of really hitting it hard before tapering down until Sunday. To be honest, I feel great right now. Strong, healthy, energy level is high, confidence is gaining. Things are looking very good. I can’t wait to lay it ALL on the line on Sunday.
