Travis, a fellow CrossFit classmate: "Any time you don't see a strength or skills workout listed before the WOD, you know it's gonna be a long haul workout."
WOD
For Time
1 mi Run
100 pull-ups
200 push-ups
100 sit-ups (on Abmat)
1 mi Run
47:05
I was the last person to finish the sit-ups but I was able to overtake three people. Still though, I wish I had worked a little harder on the sit-ups since I admittedly held back a little bit because I wanted to have enough juice to run another mile. Also, I'm super proud of being able to do 100 kipping pull-ups! I guess the ring rows paid off!
For both miles, I practiced Pose running technique. While I definitely feel lighter on my feet and ultimately less winded, striking with my forefoot first fatigues my calves much more than heel-strike running. I am not familiar enough with Pose running to know whether this is the result of poor technique or simply not being used to the movement. I'll keep practicing and researching this.
It makes sense to me that Pose running would tire your calves out given you're not giving them much rest.
ReplyDeleteI tried it yesterday in the halls at work and agree that my calves were tired.