Crossfit Open 15.1 Take Two

My original plan this season was not to re-do any of the workouts, unless I completely flamed out on one due to bad strategy, sickness or something catastrophic happening.

Well, after watching the video from Saturday, I was really disappointed with the inefficiency of my toes to bar.  It was really just a lack of concentration, and I thought maybe, if the TTB were more efficient, I would be able to maintain my grip longer and hopefully get six full rounds.  Additionally, I thought I might try a few different things to see if I could get there.

I figured I was going to work out today regardless and I already had a decent number so why not give it a shot.

I had a great warm-up.  I felt strong and rested and the nagging back issue I have been experiencing for the last two months or so was under control.  I hit some heavy-ish snatches and really zoned in on my TTB technique.  However, I did notice that my forearms were already blowing up.  Not good.

Got set-up and went at it.  First round felt great, second round felt pretty good, but by the third round, my forearms were on fire and grip was becoming an issue.  Kept a decent pace and then had the first snatch in round 5 fall out of my hands due to complete grip failure.  I knew then that I wasn't going to hit the number I had Saturday and was a little deflated.  Finished as strong as I could and focused on getting a better number on the clean and jerk.

I had already decided that I was only going to attempt two lifts so I took a lot of rest before the first lift.  Sat down, changed my shoes, put weight on the bar, got about three drinks and put my weight belt on.  First lift was at 227, which was my second lift on Saturday.  The pull was hard, but I was able to get underneath and stand it up without much of a problem.  The jerk was solid.

Put another 20 lbs. on the bar and waited until there was 25 seconds on the clock before I attempted the 247.  Pull was non-existent.  I had no grip at all, but I was able catch it (very low) and stand it up. Once I stood it up, I knew it was going over my head.  Hit the jerk. 10 lbs. improvement.

I think this will move me up a couple of spots.  So, even though I am super disappointed about losing those five reps on 15.1, I am incredibly stoked that I was able to hit that clean and jerk.  That was a prove something to myself moment that is WAY bigger than how I finish on the leaderboard.

AMRAP 9
15 TTB
10 Deadlifts 115 lbs.
5 Snatches 115 lbs.
156 Reps (5 Rounds + 6 TTB)

6:00 to Establish a 1 RM Clean & Jerk
247 lbs.