Friday 181123

Monday 231211

Monday 231211

Meet Guest Programmer – Michele Letendre: Dec. 4-17, 2023.

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

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Monday 240617

Monday 240617

5 rounds, each for time, of:
Run 800 meters
Rest 3 minutes

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Compare to 221119.

Scaling:
In today’s workout, we are going to tackle 5 half-mile runs. The half-mile is arguably one of the most challenging events in track. The goal is to run each interval as quickly as possible. With a significant amount of rest, aim to perform each run in a similar time. Newer athletes should reduce the distance to ensure they complete each interval in less than 5 minutes. Intermediate athletes can perform this workout as prescribed. Have fun!

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d

Beginner option:
4 rounds, each for time, of:
Run 600 meters
Rest 3 minutes

Resources:
Running Fundamentals With Doug Katona

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Featured photo:
Taken by Roarke Bouffe of Semifinal athlete Jessica Ubisse at the 2024 Renegade Games in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa.

Tuesday 230110

Tuesday 230110

Abbate

For time:
Run 1 mile
21 clean and jerks
Run 800 meters
21 clean and jerks
Run 1 mile

♀ 105 lb ♂ 155 lb

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Compare to 141019.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading on the barbell to string together sets of clean and jerk with solid mechanics. Additionally, reduce the running volume to keep this workout under 25 minutes.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
Run 1 mile
21 clean and jerks
Run 800 meters
21 clean and jerks
Run 1 mile

♀ 85 lb ♂ 125 lb

Beginner Option:
For time:
Run 800 meters
15 clean and jerks
Run 400 meters
15 clean and jerks
Run 800 meters

♀ 35 lb ♂ 45 lb

Friday 220513

Friday 220513

Complete as many rounds as possible in 45 minutes of:

Run 800 meters
10 deadlifts
Run 800 meters
50 sit-ups

♀ 215 lb ♂ 315 lb

Post rounds completed to comments.
Compare to 170624.

Scaling:
This workout requires steady output and pacing. Find a load for the deadlift that is challenging but not so heavy that you’re unable to maintain the points of performance.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 45 minutes of:
Run 800 meters
10 deadlifts
Run 800 meters
50 sit-ups

♀ 175 lb ♂ 255 lb

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 30 minutes of:
Run 400 meters
10 deadlifts
Run 400 meters
30 sit-ups

♀ 95 lb ♂ 135 lb