Deadlift Monster

One of my best weeks of training ever I think. I was able to run, ride my bike, and row. That's in additon to the other variable madness that CrossFit provides. Over the last 5 days, I've gotten 7 workouts in that vary in movements and duration. I tend to go until I get tired, then I take a day off. I had a pretty solid week on Paleo, with one off meal Wednesday night, but pretty good otherwise. I don't feel tired right now, but will take a day off tomorrow.

That said, what better way to wrap this 5 day stretch with a deadlift monster!!! Here's the deal for today's WOD.

Deadlift 225lbs.
1,2,3....,15
You must drop the bar at the end of each round, but you also must go unbroken for each round. For example; first round, 1 rep - drop the bar, second round, 2 reps - drop the bar, and so on until round 15 when you have to do 15 reps unbroken. If you break and drop the bar before the reps are complete, you have to repeat that round.

I love this crazy stuff, AND it's deadlifts, so I was anxious to see what happens. I was pretty steady through the first 5-6 rounds. I was breathing pretty heavy but had good strength and just needed a few seconds between rounds to take a couple deep breaths. At about round 10, I started to really suck wind. I decided to start out on the bar, and pause for a split second at the top, mostly to breath. I would do that for several reps and then would start increasing the pace. Rounds 14 & 15 were pretty brutal. My hands got pretty tore up and my forearms were pretty rocked, however, not once did I feel like it was going to drop, not even close. I AM GLAD I DO GRIP TRAINING. This is a prime example of why I love to do the grip training. There's so much pain during this WOD that, having a solid grip eliminates something that I would otherwise have to worry about.

10:50 was my time. I don't know if that's good or bad. I got up on the bar when I was sure I could do the number of reps for that round, I was not about to repeat a round!

I slayed the monster, and it was good.