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In an effort to answer more questions instead of just one on one, PCF will begin to post frequently asked questions once or twice a week. Send questions here jbunch@gopractice.biz.
Q. I have been CFin for just over a year. About 3 months ago I started to plateau, miss WODs, and eventually regress in my training. I train six days a week. I love CrossFit, and I want to compete in the games this year. What am I missing?-John from Minnesota.
A. Game fever! I would wager you were hitting wkos at what would be considered normal, or optimal for yourself. Hittin PR's, makin gains, and feelin like the sky's the limit. Then you may have been exposed to all the amazing feats tossed out at the 09 games this year, and thought, "I gotta do more". The same thing happens almost every January, with new years resolutions. Good intentions turn into pipe dreams. Plans to progress, turn to plans of regression. Not only do you need to address your training program to ensure your not training for disaster, but more importantly, you must adjust, and readjust your nutrition accordingly. If you ate a certain way when you began CF...then your training progressed...but your nutrition did not(amounts,quality, and timing), you can expect no less than sub-par performance, and soon injury. If you gained muscle, your diet must now reflect the new you. If you are stronger, your rest should reflect this. If you move more weight in less time, your body maintenance time must go up. Of course there are a million other items at play, but I would start there. Check your wko, and food logs. If it does not follow the same theoretical line of improvement as your training does...then you have a simple fix.
Strength: 3-attempts @ Max Ring Push-up(feet on med ball) alternating with Max Knee to Elbow
For Time:
"Randy"
75-Power Snatches 55/75
Post reps, and time to comments:
Thanks Heather!
Posted by: StAcy | January 13, 2010 at 07:33 PM
Hey Bart hope you heal up and get back in soon....and take care of that shoulder. dont do the stuff your not supposed to.
Posted by: ry | January 13, 2010 at 09:57 PM
Sorry Stacy...I did see this one and wonder if it was courtesy of me - see you at 9 - we'll have fun - we can do ANYTHING 75 times!
Posted by: heather | January 14, 2010 at 06:57 AM
12/15 ring PU/k2e(M)
8:20 + @65lbs
Posted by: holly_paige4@yahoo.com | January 14, 2010 at 07:38 AM
No talking about the k2e or rings
7:14 on Randy @75 lbs
Posted by: Chuck | January 14, 2010 at 10:19 AM
15/15 and 6:47 @ 65lbs
Fyi...Kroger in Troy has Nature Made Fish Oil gel tabs on sale buy one get one free!
Posted by: heather | January 14, 2010 at 10:34 AM
45 ring push ups
47 K2E
8:55 Randy (PR)(I do hate Randy!)
Ok, Bartimus update: after a return trip to the hospital last night & getting some heavy pain meds Bart seems to be doing OK - not much sleep last night but he's hoping the pain can get to a point where its not spiking then back to manageable. The spikes kick his ass. Keep prayin. Thanks!
Posted by: Ken | January 14, 2010 at 10:39 AM
6:04 Randy I love this wko. Randy is a lil @#%$&
Posted by: Joe Daddy | January 14, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Hey, Bartimus...even mythical giants need rest for injury. Hope that Vicodin keeps your ass on the couch and outta the office. Get well.
Posted by: florence bitchingale | January 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Ken thanks for keeping us up to date On Bart.
Bart take it easy and see you soon.
Posted by: Chuck | January 14, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Vicodin's for candy asses - nothing but oxycontin for our Bartimus!
Posted by: Ken | January 14, 2010 at 04:08 PM
25/15
6:55+@65
not sure I should like this but in some weird way I enjoyed this workout!
Posted by: Stacy | January 14, 2010 at 05:52 PM
Stacy-very impressive time on this one. Nothing weird about it. I feel the same way about Grace.
Posted by: k | January 14, 2010 at 08:33 PM