First day back=Start of Strength Cycle

Post Southeast regionals and 4 days in Jamaica with my husband Corey.

Body is feeling a bit rough after a week of not excessive at any one point, but consistent alcohol and simple sugar consumption. The first thing I did when I got home was make a salad with fresh greens, avocado, EVOO and delicious spices. The only thing missing was some steak. Had a couple beers and smores with reeses cups last night so I'm not back on 100% clean or anything.

Warm-up: 500m row (2:03) it is all I can do to pull under 2:00 for any pace. I hit 1:57 and 1:59 for a bit, but unable to maintain it. David says he can see what I'm doing wrong. Sooo, we're sure as hell going to keep working on it. Foam roll and then...

Clean and Jerk @ 70% of max 1x12@60sec

Did full squat cleans and push jerks 101lbs was 70%. Used 103lbs. Felt smooth. My push jerks didn't start to feel right until about the 6th lift, but it is good to work them.

Deadlift @ 50% of max 2x12@60sec

Used 120lbs. Felt good. Still hard for me to feel like I am standing up fast enough, but I am working on it.

Overall, I am stiff today from a week of little to no movement and little to no stretching. My low back was a bit tight for the C&J but felt fine for the DL. Will see my husband Corey for some ART this week and my housemate Kat for some drop table work on my pelvis. I am super thankful for the regular access I have to quality bodywork. Kat is becoming a bad ass CFer herself. It definitely makes a difference when the doc can directly relate to the demands CFers expect of their bodies.