Day #103

WOD

AMRAP in 20min. of:
5 Thrusters (95#/65#)
7 Hang Power Cleans (95#/65#)
9 SDHP (95#/65#)

results: 10 2/3 rounds Rx’d

“The greatest adaptation to CrossFit takes place between the ears.”  - Coach Glassman

Last night I watched this video from CrossFit Journal, that talks about positive self-talk and applied it to today’s WOD.  Did it work?  Did I push myself?  Yes sir!  I didn’t break the thrusters, even though it sucked big time from the start.  My squat is stronger because I’ve worked on it by doing linear progressions.  My hips are a lot more flexible and it helps that I use Jared’s O-lift shoes.  I muscle cleaned and it went pretty quick.  The mental toughness kicked in midway through SDHP.  Once I hit the bar I kept thinking to do 3, 3, 3.. but what really happened was… 5, 4, which is HUGE to me.

Now I need to apply this positive self talk to flag football.  I was getting pushed around yesterday and I didn’t like it.  I know I’m stronger than that.  It’s all about adapting to what’s in front of you.  I’m a lot lighter now, but I’m also a lot more flexible and stronger than I was, even when I did play football.  I hate to admit this but I did puss out. I can’t wait til Sunday to redeem myself.