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CrossFit Day 104

Today’s workout was “Filthy Fifty.” We get this one every couple of months (previously: Jan 15, Nov 18). Filthy fifty consists of 50 reps per set of 10 exercises.

After some trouble getting my heart rate monitor to stay put on my opening tuck jumps, I started over, having already done a full set. I moved on to the jumping pullups on a precariously situated low pullup bar in my sun room. I went after today’s workout hard, because I wanted to beat my previous attempt. Last time, I got this stuff all done in just over 47 minutes. Today, my goal is 45 or faster.

As I started to get more and more tired, my ability to throw dumbbells over my head started to diminish. By the time I got to the thrusters, I was using a pair of twenty pound dumbbells. I had no zip left for burpees and substituted squat thrusts in their place. But, despite my perceived weakness, I must be getting stronger. I had a pretty good run at this one and beat 45 minutes easily.

Rounds

1. 01:30.34 (01:30.34) – 50 tuck jumps
2. 04:11.60 (05:41.94) – 50 jump pullups
3. 03:32.74 (09:14.68) – 50 kb swings (35#)
4. 03:16.21 (12:30.89) – 50 walking lunges
5. 05:47.80 (18:18.69) – 50 knees to elbows (on floor)
6. 07:39.09 (25:57.78) – 50 push presses (50#)
7. 04:36.88 (30:34.66) – 50 back extensions (25#)
8. 04:06.18 (34:40.84) – 50 thrusters (40#)
9. 07:30.75 (42:11.59) – 50 squat thrusts
10. 02:03.69 (44:15.28) – 100 rope jumps

My HRM: 44:42, 14:52 zone (hard); HR: 161 avg, 182 max; 602 cal

Good for you! Sounds like you’re enjoying yourself too, always a plus. I’ve been having problems staying energized throughout my workouts lately, getting fatigued halfway through, which is always a bummer. You’re doing great!