Metcons

Yesterday was a good reminder that metcons, hard metcons, are the secret to being a good crossfitter. Although I've really had a more broad view of fitness lately- in that I want to do more of what I like and worry a little less about being an "elite" crossfitter, I still think that metabolic conditioning makes you better. And that's what I want to be. Better. Even if I never do a legit squat snatch...

With that being said, sometimes I still need a little motivation, and competing definitely helps. This commercial definitely gets my competition-blood pumping.

Fall Cleaning

Thursday last week was a big day for me with two PRs. First, 50 burpees in 1:53. I was pretty happy about this. I went unbroken and just held steady the whole way through. High rep numbers are always a challenge for me, and the mental hurdle always seems high. Second, and even more exciting to me- I finally cleaned 300 pounds! And a full squat clean at that. This was too cool. My form, now that I look at it, is pretty ugly, so I know I have room to improve.

First, a failure:



The full clean:



Now if I can only bring that jerk up. My goal is 275 pounds. We'll see!