A Scaled Version of Randy

I did a scaled version of Randy this evening from the Crossfit main site. I scaled it according to the Brand X forum levels linked to from the main site. Instead of trying to stick with the "Pack" weight and reps, a level which totally destroyed me on Monday, I went down to the "Puppy" level. Humbling. I did scale the weight up a little, to 45lbs instead of 35lbs.

I managed to finish all 35 power snatches in about 7 minutes. Not once did I set the bar down. It's probably not surprising that one place I felt the workout was in my forearms and hands. Of course my traps were also working pretty hard.

As I left, I kept thinking, "I could have increased the weight a little, or maybe increased the reps." I kept thinking along these lines until I tried to pick up my keys and get out of the car at home. Funny, but I had a hard time working my hands and my shoulders are a bit sore. Maybe I did the right level. As a friend reminded me, "You don't want to be sore for a week from one workout, just a couple of days."

Guess I can keep at it. I still plan to move up to the "Pack" weights and reps soon.