This is something new, if you participated in the open (I didn't) you got assigned a category and then if I understand correctly it's to compare your self to your own gym members.
I did the intermediate workout but scaled the box height and weight on the snatches so I think it's pretty much the rookie level.
AMRAP 20
15 Box Jumps
10 Dumbbell Snatches
5 Hand Release Push Ups
10+2 Rounds
I went to open gym this morning and did the Beast Buy In which I splatted on Monday. It went fine, I went out easier on the bike cals, used a 12" box rather than my newly conquered 18" box and went lighter than I had planned last time on the dead lifts. Time: 11:22
10-10-10-10-10
45-50-55-60-65
I'm never sure where the line is between being able to finish the set or being heavier, I probably should go heavier and fail.
Today's WOD 4 Rounds:
Row 400M
10 Shoulder to Overhead
I was really happy to keep up on the row, and I greatly scaled the presses, my right shoulder is doing pretty good, the left is still a little angry.
I feel ok, went to class this morning. I went to the 6:00am class so it was a little cooler and I added electrolytes to my water. It went ok, I didn't push hard but didn't sandbag it either.
12 Minute AMRAP
10 Alternating Front Rack Lunges 40 lbs, 45 in the warm up
10 Chest to Bar Bell Pull Ups from the ground
10 Weighted Sit Ups
Score: 4+10
Today was the first day of the Beast Challenge, it goes for 30 days. I got off to the most unBeastly start possible. I think there was a WOD a few years ago I couldn't finish, but I always find a way to scale and to get through whatever is thrown at us, until this morning. The Buy-In for the Beast Challenge was 20 calories on the bike, 25 Burpee Box Jump Overs and 25 Deadlifts. Got my calories, on to the Burpee box jump overs and on the second burpee I couldn't get up off the floor. I've had occasional bursts of vertigo, but this was crazy. I suppose it's fair to say I'm a legit vertigo expert, but when you're the one experiencing it, it's a whole new story. I laid on the floor during the whole wod, I asked Gene to bring me a towel in case I threw up, I couldn't even get up and get to the bathroom. Gene brought me my phone to call Craig, I knew he wouldn't pick up 'cause he was playing pickleball. After about 3-4 times he thought he better pick up....by the time he got there I could sit but still didn't trust myself to drive. I came home slept a little and then a little food sounded good. Self diagnosis: BPPV, possibly exacerbated by the heat, my 20 cal bike, lack of electrolytes, throwing myself on the ground for the burpee and a massage I got yesterday. Did the Epley on myself, my plan now is to add LMNT to my water bottle, do the Beast Buy In on Thursday at open gym and if that's not ok I'll have Lucian run a few tests for me.
I did a round robin pickleball session this morning. I'm not sure where the points fell but I played well, except for.... my perfectly executed Nasty Nelson, sorry Molly, it was perfect but not intentional.
