So over the weekend I competed in a 2 person team master's event.  We had to compete down with the younger master's athletes.  Just missed finals by 1 point = a great day no matter what.  I did get a new squat clean PR - 205lbs.  That was a 15lb PR.

Sunday was spent doing mobility and recovery.  On Monday still some what sore from the weekend.  Training was average today.

Tuesday I did 13.2 over again.  Last year I did 248 reps in 10min using the Open weights(115) with a 24in box.  Yesterday I used 115 with a 20in box and got 275 reps.  I felt pretty good - and would love to see how I would do with 95lbs which was the 55 plus weight last year.

Looking forward to the open very - very much.

So I adjusted the training plan some since I am competing on Saturday.  I started Thursday with a 5RM back squat - ended up with 255lbs for 5.  A new PR for me even with tired legs.  I did struggle with my shoulder press work especially when it gets heavy.  I tend to not focus enough and re-dip.  In late December I got a 4RM at 180 with a fat bar.  Can't get that again as of late.  I ended with some max thruster work - capped at 175.  Had really tired legs.

Today may be a wash for training.  My oldest son(a senior)is swimming in the southern Maine champs today.  Then Saturday and 2 person masters Crossfit event.

Dam I am really bad at keeping my blog up to date.  Training has been going great to date.  Tow weeks ago I was down some training wise due to a sinus infection.  The past 8 days have been 100% back with mostly doubles every day.  This coming weekend I have a 2 person master's event.  My teammate is another 55 plus guy, Paul Caron.  We will have to step down to the 45-54 crew since there are no other 55 plus teams.  Fine with me for sure.

Yesterday got a new PR of 2 TnG squat cleans - 185.  Finally feeling good with that.  The open is just a few weeks away.  I just want that to start up and then the final Games push in late April with the 4 events.

Will attempt to log in a few times each week from now on.

So it is now 2014 and the Open starts Feb 27th.  New this year will be 4 additional workouts that will be released on April 18.  So the pressure starts to develop.  I am so much more confident that in the past.  I love Brandon training as it has brought me to a new level.

As far as 2013 - the month of December went very well even with the holidays.  I ended the year doing a 2 person team event.  A total of 5 events.  I teamed up with Chris Roman(41yr old master).  We won 2 events, 2nd in two and 9th in the floater.  Over all we felt great - walked away with over a 40 point victory and cash as well.

Now I need to update my blog on a regular basis.  Some things I will focus on:

1.  Diet
2.  ROM in my shoulders
3.  HSPUs, MUs, DUs
4.  Oly lifting

I feel my met con ability is very good and that will help for the Open.  But Games will be more about heavier weights.

Friday Jan 10th off to work with Brandon.

So it is Wednesday - feeling good but some what tired.  It didn't help that I was up at 3am to clear my driveway this morning.  Today's training was all about mobility and recovery - very easy.  Need to stay on top since so many sick people around.

Some high lights:
1. 5RM strict Press 120lbs.  I tried 125 - only got 3.

2. AMRAP 3: squat cl thruster @115 I did 28 reps.  Under pressure easily 30.

3. AMRAP 6: sprint cindy
- I did 8 plus 5 pull ups.  I struggled with the push ups from round 5 on and couldn't get 10 straight.

4. CG Deads: last round was at 325 for 3 reps

So now to deal with the pressure of the holidays - travel-family on both sides and food.  Need to stay on focus for the Arena Attack comp on December 28.

I will say that Monday in the gym was very cold.  Today will be worse- yikes.  So training went well though I think I wasn't fully warmed up on the squat cleans.  For my double I ended up at 175.  My 5RM shoulder to over head was 160.  I am not getting my hips under fast enough.  My 50 burpee time:
1st 25 I was at 1:02.  Total time for 50 was 2:23.

In the afternoon - strict pull ups- lats felt tight.  1st round was 19 unbroken with a 1 second pause at the bottom.  My 50 box jumps were all unbroken.  My 50 T2B were broken:
- 15
-13
-12
-10
-10

My HSPUs continue to suck.

Looking for a few competitions in the coming year to get me ready for the Open.  I have one 2 person team masters in early Feb.  Still looking at a few more - but will discuss this with Brandon before making some final choices.