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CrossFit at 6AM. Temp in the low 40′s. Looks like we may be a little sun today.

Will
Brett
Dave
Kelly
Noreen
Conner
Joe
Eric
Steve
Wanda
Laura
Terry
Brian coaching

I did my day 17 for burpees first thing. I was on about number 9 when Will came over beside me and started his set. I was up to about 15 by the time he was done.

Once I saw deadlifts I knew I was going to enjoy at least a portion of the WOD. I pulled 23 each time. I could not have gone faster and I was really disappointed that I did not increase on my second round like everyone else did. I felt like I was going really fast and was surprised I did not get a higher count.

I found the results for the four guys on our team really interesting. I was going full blast for those 30 seconds and I was not getting tired and the weight was not that heavy. I could tell everyone was going as hard as possible. All four of us are fit for our ages and this short burst with 135 lbs was not an overwhelming strain for any of us.

From my viewpoint the only real difference between the four of us (Joe, Eric, Steve, Terry) in this particular situation was age and the results are a direct reflection of our chronological ages. It makes me wonder that if I really worked harder on doing fast deadlifts would I ever be able to beat Joe and Eric? Part of me wants to say we can do anything we set our minds to but another part tells me that there are physical differences inherent to our age that training will not be able to overcome.

Joe, 57 reps = 7,695 pounds moved in 1 minute
Eric, 52 reps = 7,020 pounds moved in 1 minute
Terry, 46 reps = 6,210 pounds moved in 1 minute
Steve, 37 reps = 4,995 pounds moved in 1 minute

The deadlift workout brought to mind something I read in a Coach Glassman interview, “functional dominance vs functional competency.” I clearly demonstrated functional competency with fast deadlifts but I am not able to demonstrate functional dominance over the younger guys.

domi·nance (däm′ə nəns)

noun
a dominating, or being dominant; control; authority
also dominancy dom′i·nancy

com·pe·tence (käm′pə təns)

noun

1. sufficient means for one’s needs
2. condition or quality of being competent; ability; fitness; specif., legal capability, power, or jurisdiction

Etymology: Fr compétence < L competentia, a meeting, agreement < competens, prp. of competere: see compete
Also competency com′·pe·tency (-tən sē)

Regardless of the results I enjoyed this part of the WOD.

A bit disappointed in my speed on the sledge hits to the tire. Of course, being vertically endowed means that I have to move the hammer much, much further than some of my other team members. That’s the best explanation for the slow speed I can come up with.

I really lost time on the burpees and GHD sit ups during the second part of the WOD which was just a general suckfest.

We have a free Saturday Class tomorrow morning.

Eating—I think I am back on track. I really felt bad the last few days and I know it is my diet. Also, the stress level has been through the roof with issues related to Debbie’s sister and I think that is contributing to my eating issues. I am going to eat good for today and let tomorrow take care of itself.

What hurts today—Really stiff this morning so I just kept pushing.

One Year Ago—My ganglion cyst was in it’s full glory this time last year. The WOD was 7 snatches and 10 squats, AMRAP. That sounds simple now. Also, check out the video Brian had made that day.

Ohio Star Ball—Debbie is trying to get ready for the trip to Columbus this afternoon for the Ohio Star Ball. She goes every year with her girlfriend Chris. It has been really stressful because yesterday we were trying to make arrangements for her sister to be moved from the hospital to a nursing home today. Debbie had to go pay money and get clothes together and get them to the nursing home for her sisters arrival. All of that while trying to get ready for her trip.

As we have come to expect, nothing is as you think it will be. Got the word this morning that she is not going to be released from the hospital today. All of our frantic work and worry yesterday was for nothing.

At this point we have just shifted back to taking things one hour at a time while the rest of the world attempts to figure out what is going to happen next. Hopefully Debbie will be able to enjoy her weekend trip and be ready to face this all again when she gets back.

I am on vacation until after Thanksgiving. Hope I can get a few things done around the house.

Dangerous Dancing

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