Hang Cleans

Since starting Crossfit, I've learned a lot about myself. Patience is the # 1 thing I've learned (well, still learning as you'll read).

Last night's WOD was 3x3x3x3x3x3x3 hang cleans. Confused? Yeah, I was, too at first. Do 3 reps of hang cleans. Rest. Add weight, do 3 more reps. Rest. Add more weight, etc (7 sets of 3 reps) Hang cleans aren't so difficult..unless of course, like me, you're a mental MESS.

I started off doing well. Hell, I used a 35lb freaking bar..of course I did well. Duh. Completed 3 reps, laughed at myself a bit then added 20lbs making the bar 55lbs, which wasn't so bad either. Completed the 3 reps, the added more weight. Hmmmm...now I'm starting to feel, I don't know, not tired, nor lazy, but it was as if I was afraid of challenging myself. I was afraid of NOT being able to clean 65lbs. I stepped to the barbell and picked it up. I stood there for a couple of seconds before lowering it to my thighs. I stood there for a couple of seconds before the coach reminded me I was there too long. Oh yeah, so I stood up straight again, procrastinating somewhat. Brought the bar to my knees and cleaned it. Okay, I did it. It wasn't so terrible. My reaction was the same at 75lbs and finally at 85lbs. I did one very sloppy clean (hahaha..sloppy clean!) before calling it quits.

I left after class once again tormenting myself: "I know I could have done that better.:" "I probably could have lifted heavier." Oh shut up already! I am doing something I couldn't do a couple of months ago. My mind really attempts to mess with me sometimes.

I am looking forward to tonight's WOD, knowing that WHATEVER effort I put in, is better than not putting any effort in at all.

Good day, All!