Scaling:
You should be moving almost continuously in this workout. Reduce the run distance so you can go right into the squats, and reduce the number of squats so you can start running right after the last rep is complete.
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
Jog 400 meters
30 squats
Run Ski Run
For time:
Run 1 mile
Ski 500 meters
Run 1 mile
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Goal: 20 minutes of work.
Run Swim Run was a 2017 CrossFit Games event where athletes ran a course around the venue and swam in Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin. In today’s workout, we’re replacing the swim with the ski erg.
This workout is about aerobic capacity and technical endurance. The ski erg will feel like a nice break but be careful not to become complacent.
To improve your run pace, focus on posture. Imagine a string holding you up from the top of your head pulling your neck up and lifting your chin. In contrast, your shoulders should feel lower and your hands relaxed.
If you did the running intervals two weeks ago, you’ll have a good idea of your speed. A trick for this one could be to average your times on the 400-meter runs and add 10 seconds to your pace in order to sustain the effort for the next mile.
Scaling:
Intermediate option:
For time:
Run 1,000 meters
Ski 500 meters
Run 1,000 meters
Beginner option:
For time:
Run 800 meters
Ski 350 meters
Run 800 meters
To build cardiovascular endurance, adjust the distances to allow jogging, running, or walking within the time domain. The running should take no more than 16 minutes in total. Move continuously on the ski erg. Aim for no more than 4 minutes on the ski erg.
Resources:
Metabolic Conditioning
What Is Fitness? Part 2: Metabolic Pathways
CAP Tips: Running Position Drill
CAP Tips: Running Pulling in Place
CAP Tips: Running Falling Forward
CAP Tips: Running Change in Support Drill
For time:
5 overhead squats
400-meter run
10 overhead squats
400-meter run
15 overhead squats
400-meter run
20 overhead squats
400-meter run
25 overhead squats
400-meter run
♀ 145/125/95/75/65 lb
♂ 205/185/135/115/95 lb
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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a twist on the classic benchmark workout, Nancy. The weight starts heavy, but as the reps increase, the weight decreases. We’ll start with the barbell on the ground, which means you must be able to safely snatch it — reduce the load if this is not possible as written. The first barbell should be challenging, but you should be able to hold it overhead for an unbroken set. Some athletes may be able to go unbroken in the remaining sets — if you have to break, it should only be once. Keep the runs to 2:15 or less.
Intermediate option:
For time:
5 overhead squats
400-meter run
10 overhead squats
400-meter run
15 overhead squats
400-meter run
20 overhead squats
400-meter run
25 overhead squats
400-meter run
♀ 105/95/75/65/55 lb
♂ 155/135/115/95/75 lb
Beginner option:
For time:
2 overhead squats
200-meter run
4 overhead squats
200-meter run
6 overhead squats
200-meter run
8 overhead squats
200-meter run
10 overhead squats
200-meter run
♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb
Resources:
The Overhead Squat
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For time:
12 squat clean thrusters
Run 400 meters
9 squat clean thrusters
Run 400 meters
6 squat clean thrusters
Run 400 meters
♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb
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Scaling:
Expect today’s workout to fall in a moderate time domain. We are performing a lower volume of squat clean thrusters, but the challenge lies in hanging on to the barbell. A single repetition is a squat clean from the floor directly into a thruster. The bar must then be returned to the ground to begin the next rep. This workout is intended to be used with a moderately light barbell to allow for large, unbroken sets.
The runs should take no longer than 2:30. Push to complete the first 12 squat clean thrusters unbroken, or as close to it as possible. The intent of this workout is to cycle a lighter load across a large range of motion and push the pace on the runs.
Intermediate option:
For time:
12 squat clean thrusters
Run 400 meters
9 squat clean thrusters
Run 400 meters
6 squat clean thrusters
Run 400 meters
♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb
Beginner option:
For time:
12 squat clean thrusters
Run 400 meters
9 squat clean thrusters
Run 400 meters
6 squat clean thrusters
Run 400 meters
♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb
Resources:
The Squat Clean Thruster With Nuno Costa
Pose Running Drills: Lean and Pull
At-Home Cluster: Floor Touch Squat and Reach
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Run 1,600 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Run 1,200 meters
Rest 2 minutes
Run 800 meters
Rest 1 minute
Run 400 meters
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Compare to 200318.
Scaling:
Today we have four run efforts, each for time. Experienced athletes should consider their mile PR time and shoot to pace that first mile run at about 80% effort. Increase your pace slightly for each remaining distance. Deconditioned athletes should reduce the overall volume.
Beginner Option:
For time:
Jog 1,200 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Jog 800 meters
Rest 2 minute
Jog 400 meters