2013 NorCal Regional Day 2

Saturday:

100s wod. I felt like I had a good plan going into this WOD, but was really nervous about the wall balls. Those are totally not my strength and at a 10 ft target made it even worse. Surprisingly those went ok, (not fast...but ok) only getting a handful of no reps, which I thought I'd get alot more. Then my plan going into the C2B pull ups was to do sets of 5 the whole time. I pretty much stuck to this, but it was so much more difficult with the high bar and having to step up onto the block for every set. My hands started to rip around 60 or so. I was told, I made up some time on the C2Bs but it didn't feel like it at all. Then on to the pistols, I dont remember every stopping, just kept a steady pace the whole time. Once I was done with the pistols, I only had time for 3 DB snatches then the time was up. I was bummed that I didn't get more reps than I did in practice and I'm not even sure where I could have gone faster.

I took my first ice bath after the 100s WOD. Some of the girls in my heat "made" me. I grit my teeth and whined the whole time, but all of us girls were doin it together. One aspect of the competition that really surprised me was how encouraging, fun and enthusiastic all the girls were. I met some really cool girls, and being able to laugh and chat with my competitors before and after each WOD, made the whole experience that much more enjoyable. I feel like i truly experienced the crossfit community and feel so honored to be a part of it.

The deadlift/box jump WOD was later that day and Nyra had me taken care of. She slipped on that red band and was such a great coach. She helped get my back, hamstrings and hips all stretched out for the workout and then i got my hands taped by the best Dr. at the RockTape tent. The best advice she gave me all weekend was for this workout, she said, "don't worry about the number of reps, just see how it feels." That's exactly what I did and I finished in 5:58, which is more than a minute faster than my previous time. When the judge showed me my score I couldn't believe it.

I feel like Saturday I finally got into the groove of competition and was actually feeling really good. My body felt good, I wasn't too crazy sore and most of all I was accomplishing my primary goal to have fun.

NorCal Regionals 2013 DAY 1

Friday: This was the day I was really NOT looking forward to.

Jackie:  I was so nervous for the first WOD, but I went out there and had alot of fun. The row felt great (actually short, which didn't think I'd ever say about rowing). Then I went through the thrusters breaking it up two times (I think). I knew I would have to make up for my row and thrusters on the pull ups, and I did 16 the first set then went as fast as I could to the end. I had so much fun with the first WOD and was really happy with my performance. I felt like I gave everything I could have given. 7:57

OHS & MUs: Well, I knew the OHS were not my strength, but I'm proud of myself for sticking to my plan and starting at 85# and just getting the work done. I felt really calm and collected out there and tried to just have a good time with it. It took alot for me to keep my emotions in check, and not let the fact that I started lower than everyone else, mess with my mind. All the lifts felt solid. I finished 3 reps at 115# in 7 mins. The MUs were also slow and steady. I chalked up after every two reps to make sure I got some rest. My goal was to not fail any reps, but toward the end I did ended up failing 1 or 2 reps. The lock out on the dips was the hard part. I ended up getting 14 MUs, which is the same amount I got in practice. I know I would have been able to get a few more, had the wind not been swinging around the rings like crazy. I think I can finally stop being nervous about MUs. :)

I was so happy to have one day under my belt. The nerves of the competion got alot better once day one was over. Although there is something about being nervous and putting pressure on myself, that makes me want to work harder, and push myself more.

5/21 2013 regional prep

3 sets (4mins rest between sets) 

350 m row 

20 thrusters

10 pull ups 

Round 1- 2:39 

Round 2- 2:47

Round 3- 2:46 

5/19 2013 Regional Prep

A. 3 burpee muscle ups for time; rest 3 min x3
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12-9-6
Deadlift 315#
Box jump 30"

MU WOD
Round 1- :48
Round 2- :52
Round 3- :48

WOD 2
3:00
All deadlifts unbroken!!! This weight is feeling managable

5/18 2013 Regional Prep

3 sets:
30 hspu
30 shoulder to OH axle 100#
rest 8 min bw sets
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3 sets:
2 squat clean 135#
Run 100ft
2 rope climb
run 100ft
2 squat clean 135#
rest 5 min bw sets

WOD 1
Round 1- 5:21
Round 2- 6:37
Round 3- 7:39

WOD 2
Round 1- 1:40
Round 2- 1:37
Round 3- 1:29

5/16 Regional prep

3 sets:
50 wall balls
30 CTB chin ups
30 pistols
40 DB snatch (50#)
rest 12 min bw sets

Round 1-11:55
Round 2-12:35
Round 3-13:34

Tried to break up wall balls, 15, 15, 12, 8. Then CTB just tried to get through with resting between 10s,   just keep moving on pistols and did sets of 5 on DB snatches. I think the key to this workout is finding a rep scheme and sticking to it.

5/15 OHS

A. OHS triples (from floor); 7 sets @205#; rest as needed bw sets
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3 sets:
9-6-3
Deadlift 205#
Box jump 24"
rest 6 min bw sets

OHS
@ 105, 110, 110, 110, 110, 110, 110(1)
Those were heavy. I think I decided tonight that I just have to start at 85# at regionals.

WOD
Round 1-1:41
Round 2-1:40
Round 3-1:58
The weight felt good every round until the last 3 reps.