July 27, 2016

Daily score: 5

Workout:

A. Stability ball single arm DB bench press; 8-10x5; rest 1 min bw sides

35# x 10/arm x 5

B1. Bent over single arm DB rows; 8-10-x5; rest 1 min

40x8

40x9

40x8x3

B2. Two arm KB front rack alternating strict press; 14 alt'ing reps
x5; rest 2 min (maintain the other KB in front rack while pressing the
alternate arm)

26# x 14 x 5

+
Row 100m @80%
Row 100m @85%
Row 100m @90%
Row 100m @95%
Row 100m @100%
rest 3 min
x6
(goal is 3-5 sec per 500m speed differences)

2:03

2:03

2:02

2:01

2:01

2:01

My glutes were pretty sore from yesterday and I was having a rough self esteem day and just not feeling pumped at the gym.  It was also super hot and a large class going on.  Sometimes I feel like an outsider amongst the chaos and today was one of those days.  I probably should have taken a rest day but have plans the next two nights so needed to switch things around.  Anyhow, A and B went well.  It was the rowing I was having anxiety about.  I just couldn't handle the pressure I was putting on myself about doing better than last week and didn't have any intensity I could muster.  I made a deal with myself to just do them and not worry about the pacing or intensity change or time...because otherwise I just wanted to bail.  So that's what I did.  It was still painful and oh so hot.  Sorry for the downer post...just being honest.  I'm sure I'll perk up and snap out of it.  Thanks!