Thursday, August 15, 2013

First time Power Snatch and 800m run for time.

The other week we had a 800m run for time - my time was 7:57 minutes.  Have I mentioned how much I hate running, I really hope it starts to get easier!  First off, I'm a slow runner because I'm trying to pace myself so I can hopefully run the whole time.  Second, I'm kinda happy with myself that I ran most of the 800m.  That's half a mile and anyone that knows me, knows I'm not big on running.  I'm pushing myself to do better, I've even thought about running on my 'off' days to get better. 

Power Snatch

WOD
5 rounds
3 Push press -35 lbs
6 - power snatch 35 lbs
9 - deadlift - snatch grip 35 lbs
Time: 8:59 mins



That was my first time doing a snatch of any kind, so the coach was nice enough to bring me and another girl aside to really make sure we got the move down before starting the WOD.  I really appreciated that because I was kinda lost at first.  I went light on the weight because right now I'm focusing on perfecting my form instead of going heavy and having poor form.  The coach said I was doing great.  The snatch move felt different than any other move I've done before.  I liked it, I really felt the movement in my core when bringing the weight above my head.  Can't wait to do them again.  I've been using my PVC pipe at home to practice moves (I know, I'm hooked!).
Don't know what a power snatch is? Check out this video

I really love going to CF classes.  On my off days, I'm kinda like "now what?"  I want to go to class every day but I don't want to wear my body out.  I'm going to start doing light workouts on my own on my off days.  School starts soon and I'm already trying to figure out how I'm going to fit crossfit into my busy schedule.  I'm think I'll need to become a morning person if I want to stay consistent with Crossfit.  Atleast the box just added a bunch of new times so I have some more options for morning classes.



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