Monday, March 23, 2009

Feeling Good

Monday, March 20;



After a weekend of writing, the last thing I really want to do today is write a blog entry. I do however want to say that I feel freaking great. I had a fantastic workout this morning, and I didn't do it at the expense of my shoulder. I subbed out overhead barbell work with squat cleans. The weight was appropriate, but difficult enough to give me a good sweat and some shin bruises. What else does a girl need?? Taking a half day at work today, so I have a little bit of down time this afternoon. It's very much needed.

Also today, I got in a few burpees with full pushups (not from my knees) and yes they were all the way down. I'm just kind of stumped on how to work on my pullups. I can do jumping pullups for days, and I can hang on the bar for a good while. I am just afraid to pull my body weight up to the bar. There's a nasty pull along the back part of my shoulder. It's not exactly pleasant. Any suggestions??

WOD:
3 rounds for time
10 Hang Power Squat Cleans (65lb)
10 burpees (from knees mostly)
20 Jumping pullups

Time: 9:20

WOD II:
3 rounds for time
30 KB Swings (45lb)
20 Box jumps
10 Burpees

Time: I forget.. but this took forever.

10 comments:

Jerry Hill said...

How about starting from top down?
Work lowering yourself slowly to build the strength back.

Also; since you can hang from the bar work shoulder shrugs.

Kevin said...

Good to see you're back out there, shoulder seems to be progressing nicely.

Sean said...

Can I have your Clean technique!!??!!

Unknown said...

Jerry, that may be a great idea! I can use a band to start. I jsut worry about lowering myself down because of the strain it'll put on my tricep. It's worth a try though!

Kevin long time no hear. Hope all is well. How's the training coming along?

Sean, there's always room to clean up your cleans. It's one of my favorites. If I recall correctly, you have fast elbow whip and dive nicely under the bar. What are you working on?

Sean said...

I'm working on my cleans not sucking!

Kevin said...

I actually fractured my ankle in a soccer match 2 months ago so I am just now able to start CF'ing. Needless to say I'm a little rusty, and ultra-sore again. I almost went nuts being sedentary for 6 weeks, I'm sure you understand. I had to walk around on metro with a giant boot/cast for weeks, not quite as humorous as an arm pillow but still quite unfashionable.

Katie said...

I HEART Michael Buble... he doesn't know it yet, but we're getting married.

BTW, great work on your WOD's lately! You are kickin' behind and takin' names! :)

Adrienne said...

Thanks Katie! I'm kicking my own butt and telling myself I'm an idiot.

Kevin, sorry to hear about your ankle. Patience, patience and steadfastness!

Sean.. the picture.. for real!!??!!

Sean said...

What...? Are you not a 'Skins fan!?!

Adrienne said...

Actually, a born and raised Skins fan. To tell you the truth, I've always had a thing for big noses. But the eyebrows is where you lose me.