7/12 – More PR’s

We last did this specific WOD in April though we have also done our 1RM deadlift again since then on June 3. Both of those days were new PR’s for me (105kg then 110kg thanks to Calen!!)  I remember the last time after doing 110kg on video that Calen mentioned to me that I’d probably have 120kg in me since 110kg didn’t look *that* hard.  I was excited to try.

WOD

1RM deadlift

5@60kg

3@80kg

2@90kg

1@101kg

1@111kg

1@115kg (PR)

1@117.5kg(f)

Then

5 minute AMRAP

t2b

55(PR)

Was super happy with both of these.  Somehow managed to screw up my math and did 101 instead of 111 which is why it was an odd number (no sense going for 110kg when it was my previous PR).  I worked up to the singles pretty quickly and though I had a ton of time I also wasted a bunch somehow and didn’t have much at the end for the last two reps – still though about 3 minutes between lifts which was fine.  I barely budged the 117.5kg.  I knew I was done at that point but super happy getting 115kg up, it was definitely hard but I got it.  Good fun.

The repeat of the t2b was interesting – I had no idea what to expect given my inability to link them very well and because I never know how my shoulders are going to go.  I started strong with a set of 10(!) which was crazy for me especially as I did some strict versions too – basically from a dead hang position and my feet just behind me I’d kick my legs up to the bar without having to swing – never had done this before and it felt easy, I probably did about 5 or so reps like this.  I tried to keep the sets big(ish), held on to 5 and 6 reps for as long as I could before dropping down to 2-3 reps near the end.  I smashed my old score of 34 reps and was so happy with this.  It felt good which I think is the better part of it all too.  Being down 2kg is having huge effects on my abilities especially in the body weight stuff.  I’m where I need to be, prime operating weight and I hope to stay here now.  

Caught up with Steph and Bruce for dinner and drinks afterward in Freo and Steph gave me *the best* compliment - she told me that her and Bruce were mobilizing one day upstairs and could overhear me down below just being me and they both could tell just how happy I was, truly happy.  That was amazing to hear - I mean I feel it (most days) but to have it acknowledged was uplifting.  Tell someone something you appreciate about them today - it'll make both your days better!

6/3 – Deadlift PR

WOD

5-3-2-2-1-1-1

Deadlift

70-80-90-95-100-105-110(PR)

Today was  all about the deadlift.  I had wanted a deadlift PR of 110kg before heading off to watch regionals but that didn’t happen.  I wasn’t sure it was going to happen today either but it did.  Thanks Calen!

I knew what I was aiming for and straight up wrote my numbers on the board to work up to that weight – was targeting 105kg (thinking that my previous PR was 102.5kg – it was actually 105kg).  I played around a little in the middle increasing a bit faster and then got the first single at 100kg and it felt good.  We had 3-4 minutes between each set (as called out by Coach Scotty) and so I’d loaded up the bar with 102.5kg and got to talking to Calen.  He asked what I was going for and then questioned that if my previous PR was 102.5kg why was I going for that now – I should just go 105kg.  I was skeptical thinking how hard 105kg would be but then changed out the plates anyway.  It was at this point he followed up with ‘you don’t have to listen to me’… haha.  Too late.  I got 105kg and did a little dance,  PR dance.  It was good.  And then, before I could even think of what I’d go up to next Calen suggested 110kg noting that 105kg looked easy.  He started to set up his angle for filming.  Uh-oh.  As Coach Scotty called us down for the last lift I could sense the camera all ready and knew that because of this I couldn’t miss the lift.  I took my time on the set up, got mentally set and just went for it without a doubt that I’d get it (good mindset) and then I did.  I was super stoked and pushed myself beyond my comfort level with the encouragement of Calen.

Looking at the video my form wasn’t too bad and as Calen confirmed, I could probably go heavier (he suggested even 120kg) so that’s something to work on.  I’m happy for the push and happy for the PR after the past few weeks.