Monday 231120

Monday 231211

Monday 231211

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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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Tuesday 231128

Tuesday 231128

5 rounds for time:
400-meter run
10 thrusters

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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Scaling:
Reduce the load of the barbell so you can complete each round in 2 sets or less. Spend no more than 2:30 on each run.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time:
400-meter run
10 thrusters

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

Beginner option:
4 rounds for time:
200-meter run
10 thrusters

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Movement resources:
The Thruster
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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Saturday 240203

Saturday 240203

For time:
Ruck 3 miles
or
Run 4 miles

♀ 30 lb
♂ 45 lb

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Compare to 230821.

Scaling:
If you’re new to rucking or a newer athlete, move at a march pace and reduce the distance to complete the run or ruck in no more than 35 minutes. If you’re more experienced, feel free to pick up the pace. For the 4-mile run option, consider your recent 5K run effort and attempt to hold a slightly more manageable pace. For clarity, the run option is meant to be completed without load.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d

Beginner option:
For time:
Ruck 1.5 miles
or
Run 2 miles

♀ 10 lb
♂ 15 lb

Resources:
CAP: Running Pulling in Place Drill
CAP: Running Falling Forward Drill

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Sunday 210704

Sunday 210704

1775

Complete as many rounds as possible in 60 minutes of:

17 power cleans
75 squats

♀ 95 lb. ♂ 135 lb.

Unload the barbell and carry it 200 meters away.
Return to the plates and then carry one forward to the barbell.
Retrieve the second plate, carry it forward, and reload the barbell for the next round.

Post rounds completed to comments.
Compare to 160614.

Scaling:
This is another longer-style workout, but this one involves unloading and carrying equipment forward — grunt work. Similar to Grace, the barbell should be loaded so you can perform multiple reps unbroken. Newer athletes should reduce the duration.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 60 minutes of:
17 power cleans
75 squats

♀ 85 lb. ♂ 115 lb.

Unload the barbell and carry it 200 meters away. Return to the plates and then carry one forward to the barbell. Retrieve the second plate, carry it forward and reload the barbell for the next round.

Beginner Option:
Complete two rounds of:
17 power cleans 75 squats

♀ 55 lb. ♂ 75 lb.

Unload the barbell and carry it 200 meters away. Return to the plates and then carry one forward to the barbell. Retrieve the second plate, carry it forward and reload the barbell for the next round.