OPT training today!!!

Today I did a variation of a workout from James Fitzgerald "OPT" blog, one of the best Crossfitters out there.

Work up to 1 heavy rep of snatch balance 195lb

rest 5min

2 L-sit rope climbs

rest 5min

1 round "Bear Complex" 155lb

rest 5min

2 L-sit rope climb

Post workout nutrition

1 banana (30g carbs)

4oz roast beef (28g protein)

1 hour later balanced meal of carbs, protein, and fat x 2-3

Heres some good post workout nutrition (sweet potato), trying to get in a lot of carbs on competition day. 

Crossfit Games 2009 Finished!!!

So the Games are over!!!  I'm ambivalent about the results.  I felt great, all my training paid off as ran 7k very hard and recovered an hour later to have a PR on deadlift (405lb), then continued on with two more workouts, my energy was great, and most important I had no injuries and no cramping muscles which was prevalent with some of the athletes after the grueling day of workouts.  I feel good about my performance although I hoped that I would have placed higher than 55th overall at the end of the day.  I was frustrated because my strategy going into some of the events probably didn't turn out to be the best and I had a few slip ups that did not allow me to place higher than I did.  There was a lot of controversy with some of the events and if they were a true test of fitness or just a skill, but I am ok with them because I had plenty of opportunity to do well and show what I've got.  I feel good about it all because I am nowhere near my peak!

“Be patient and tough; some day this pain will be useful to you.” –Ovid

Inspiration from the female winner of Norcal Qualifiers at Crossfit West Santa Cruz