I walked confidently into the Damit Gym, stepped up on the box and gripped the bar. Then, I gave every effort I had to hoist myself up......
But nothing happened. Nothing at all. My feet never left the box... not 1/4 inch... not even 1/8 inch. I was as far from being able to do a pull-up as I was the day I started.
I guess Popeye forgot to eat some spinach!!
I conceded... and proceeded to do my warm-up jumping pull-ups and could not clear my chin over the bar once, where I had been able to do this for 5 to 7 reps. I had to step back to using the blue band.
I guess yesterday's Angie not only kicked my butt, but she completely destroyed my arms as well. I guess this is what happens after sprinting through 100 pull-ups and 100 push-ups. The 100 sit-ups and 100 squats had far less impact... I was even able to run today.
So I have decided that I must stay focused on the marathon training. I'll try to focus on upper body strength but will still have to taper before my marathons. Then I'll polish it off after my January marathon see what I can do before the triathlon seasons kicks into full swing.
Now, after a very, very busy work Friday, I'm going to try out a new recipe for dinner tonight... Duck Breasts with Dried Cherry Sauce. Sounds great... I hope it tastes as great as it sounds!
About a month before the CF Games, it seems like the programming in our gym started focusing more on upper body strength - that's just my perception, don't know if it's true or not. But anyway, since June 1st or so, my arms have been KILLING me. But at the same time, I am definitely getting stronger, and I am showing definition in my arms. I did not attempt a pullup today after the OH Squats because my shoulders were totally shot. I doubt I could have gotten very far off the ground myself. Sometimes, though, the setbacks, like the one you experienced today trying your pullups, are just a little blip or a pause just before you actually achieve that goal. So keep at it!!
ReplyDeleteOK Carolyn - I know I'm on the Filthy Program and all, and am away from the daily WODs for a bit, but what the heck is a deadlift pullup? I'm dying to know! :)
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