Event 1:
Cindy, 12:00 time cap
5 pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 squats
complete @ 90%
8 rounds + 5 pull-ups + 8 push-ups
Decided ahead of time to not go balls-out on this first event. I wasn't interested in winning the bracket, so I just plugged along for 12:00. Their pull-up bars are EXTREMELY slippery, and even with a good tape job, opened up Wednesday's rip early on this. Push-ups were the limiting factor, by far. Was doing 5 sets of 2 for the last 3 rounds.
Event 2:
Nancy, 15:00 time cap
5 rounds for time of:
400m run
15 overhead squats, 65
4 + 400m run - finished the run right at the buzzer
Gave this one 100%. Very happy with my effort, but really disappointed that I couldn't come in under the time cap. All OHS extremely easy and unbroken, with zero transition or set up time approaching the bar. Used a men's bar - was unable to hook grip it when snatching it, but it felt more stable than the women's bar does when overhead. First round done in 2:20, second round done at 5:45, third round done at 9:00, fourth round done at 12:15. I knew when the 3rd round took a little over 3:00 that it wouldn't be possible to finish in 15:00. My lower back completely tightened up when I went out for the 4th run, which became very slow and more pathetic than usual. Projected finish would have been somewhere around 15:30.
Event 3:
Mary, 12:00 time cap
5 handstand pushups
10 alternating pistols
15 pullups
complete @ 60-70%
3 rounds + 5 HSPU + 8 pistols
Didn't want to play anymore, at this point. Considered it 12:00 of skill work. HSPU standards were using an abmat but no plates, so they were much easier than usual. 2 of the 4 sets were UB, and the other 2 sets were very fast and efficient even though they were broken. Pistols were slower than normal (legs were tired!) but no misses. Did the last 8 in about 0:20, and didn't have time to pull the bees knees back up, so very happy that I'm able to do some pistols without wearing them (I wasn't sure!). Pull-ups were a DISASTER. Between the rip in my hand and the slippery bars, and having to step up to a tall bar using a J-hook every time, I wasn't in any particular rush. Almost all sets of 2-3. Had zero pulling capacity toward the end, and did a few singles on the last round. On every one of those last singles, I wasn't sure if I would be no-repped or not... it was a struggle. I really think my judge gave me a few pity reps.
Overall, this was a very fun day and a well-run event! It was nice to have a change of scenery and meet some new people. I'm really looking forward to more local competitions this year!
