Set a pace
Let’s face it – going hard is one of the reasons we do this. It can feel great to bare down on a WOD and get out all of the day’s/week’s stress through hard physical work. As we advance as athletes, however, we’ll find that we can build more ability (especially over the long term) by having a deliberate approach to our pacing.
This week, we’ll be focusing on not only going hard, but peaking wisely and avoiding hitting the wall to early. This doesn’t mean we’ll be taking it easy – on the contrary, this will take much more focus and awareness in our own abilities and how our state constantly shifts throughout a workout. Start by finding a challenging but maintainable pace and build from there, so it feels like the last round is the last one you’d be able to complete.
STR:
deadlift
2-2-2-2-2-2
focus: hip external rotation
WOD:
5 rounds
14 dumbbell snatches (alt)
7 burpees
focus: pacing. pause briefly at the set up of each rep to a) make sure your back is aligned and tight and b) to allow a consistent pace that builds throughout the WOD without long, non-moving breaks.