Did I make weight? Uh, No. I fell in to the 140-160lb weight class. I'll get into the effects later for each event. I'm still not a huge fan of scales and the madness behind watching your weight every day or even every week, but next year I will be in the lower weight class. Not just for the lower loads, but overall my performance and health will be improved by decreasing my body fat.
Event #1: 1 Rep Max Effort Fatbar Deadlift
My lift: 223 lbs
Lifting with a Fatbar is DIFFERENT! I practiced these one night a week ago. I made 203#, jumped to 223# and failed. So, although I was 7th out of 8, I am happy with my 223# lift.
Event #2: 2 Rounds for time - 200M run, 5 stone lifts (135#), 1 rope climb
10 minute time cap
My time: 7:30
Scale: 135 lb stone was RX, I used a 100 lb stone.
Yesterday morning was the first time I've ever lifted a stone, and let me tell you it's fun but challenging. :) My first round I struggled with the stones. By round two I got the hip pop down and the stone lifts went quicker. This was the event that I was most nervous about, but I felt strong on the rope climbs and was happy to complete it prior to the cut off. This was definitely the high point of my day. Finished 7th out of 8.
Event #3: 3 Rounds for time - 7 Fatbar Push Jerks (105#), 21 Double Unders
5 minute time cap
My time: DNF - 1 complete round, + 5 Push Jerks
Scale: Did not scale, probably should have
This shocked me. I practiced 107# in the gym and I felt strong. What I didn't do was multiple reps or combine the Push Jerks with another movement. Cleaning the fatbar destroyed me. Not to mention I threw everything that I had at WOD #2. What's ironic is that I was so concerned about the Double Unders that I never prepared myself properly for the Push Jerks. I finished 5th out of 8.
Event #4: 50ft (guess) Farmer's Carry (240#), 50ft Sandbag Carry (100#)
2 minute time cap
My time: DNF
Scale: Did not scale, I should have
Shocked, embarrassed, words can't express how frustrated I felt at the end of this WOD. I couldn't lift the Farmer's Carry. For 2 minutes I pulled and pulled to no avail. Everyone screamed and cheered. A new friend Chris gave me a hug at the end. She stood next to me, cheered, and offered me chalk. I was the only competitor not to finish this WOD.
To sum it up, this was an incredible experience. I'm coming back stronger next year!
Incredible effort Moe. I am so proud of you . . . Marissa
ReplyDeleteAll we can do, every day, is our best we have at that moment.....and that is exactly what you did! You have big heart, and were up to some monumental challenges, some for the very first time. You did an awesome job! I'm sure you will be back with more experience, and a lower weight class, next year. Way to go, Moe!
ReplyDeletep.s. this is Kelly, not Eric
Awesome job Moe! I am so proud of you! To have the courage to take on the type of event is so inspirational. You are my hero!! Whoot!! :o)
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your kind words! The support of my family and friends is overwhelming.
ReplyDeleteMoe you were incredible to compete with! You were determined, inspired, intense, supportive and fun. What's great is how on very little notice you decided to give this a shot especially knowing there were movements you had either never done, barely practiced, or little experience with. Showing the courage to step into the "ring" and compete in front of a couple hundred people takes guts. I'm proud to call you a friend and teammate. Focus on what you accomplished: stone loads, PR on a deadlift, rope climbs in competition, and more. Next year you will crush all your new goals!
ReplyDelete~ Tom
Love the determination Moe Moe! It is not the outcome, it is the journey that matters! Congrats:)
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