Unilateral PSC&J / Iron Man Chronicles

20 - 15 - 10 - 5 reps per side of: 

Unilateral DB power squat clean and jerk AHAP

Post weights acheived per side per set to comments.
Weight should increase as reps #s decrease.

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Ironman Chronicles

by Lizz Bennett

This last week has been absolutely insane, crazy, overwhelming, and so busy that it’s 3:00 in the afternoon and I haven’t even showered yet.  The hardest thing, lately, has been trying to fit in any kind of workout into my day.  I have a list a mile long, laundry miles high, and four kids I love spending time with, keeping me from getting it done.  It seems like I have to trade one for the other, make dinner or go for a run, get on the bike trainer or fold laundry, play Uno at basketball practice/dance/piano while helping with homework/reading Dr. Suess/discussing the endless issue of who to play with on the playground and how it really doesn’t mean you don’t like someone or they don’t like you, while grinding my own wheat, doing the budget and shaving my legs.  Yeah…right.

I made a promise to myself and my family that the Ironman wouldn’t get in the way of my time with them.  Hmmm, I’m thinking it applies the other way around as well.

When I committed to this race, they committed with me.  I realize they are sacrificing a lot to help me achieve this dream, and that sacrifice will probably slap us in the faces over and over again, but I KNOW it will balance out. 

Time to ignore the laundry one more day and get on that treadmill, time to get back in the saddle, and time to put me first for a little while.  I believe that if I get my workout done, get me out of the way, then I can be absolutely present when my husband and kids need me. 5 months and counting….priorities have shifted a little bit, the workouts I miss now- I can’t get back, so they come first at the moment…the laundry can wait.  

Comments

[Emily Jeppesen]

20,25,35,40 Feels good to be back!! I forgot how much "fun" this is!!! I know I am going to be sore from this one!

[Chaney Packer]

20,25,35,40

[jen]

20, 25, 30, 35

[Jeff C]

25-30-35-4tFelt greart

100 cleans at #115 on 11/26 Very sore for days

[Suzanne Martin]

Wow, I didn't realize how light I was going - next time I will push it for more weight. 15,20,20,25

Lizz, you are right that you need to put yourself first every once in a while - it makes you a better mom, wife and all around person!

[Clark]

Stupid wisdom tooth got yanked when I went to the dentist. No workouts for me for a couple of days. I'm not happy about it.

[Tara Jones]

20,25,30,35

[Julie Gates]

15, 20, 25, 30

[Judy B]

15-20-25-30 (so the left arm was a little wobbly on 30, but I'm counting them anyway!)

[Jill Toone]

30-30-35-40

[Ann]

20,25,30,40

[Jessica P]

30, 35, 40, 50 and 1 rep 65
trying to meet Lizz :)

[Jen B]

15, 20, 25, 30 I could barely get 30 up without helping with the other hand a little for a few turns. I enjoyed this workout. I took my time and made sure that my form was right.

[Kath]

20, 25, 35, 40.

[Jackie Lamb]

5:45am and so many happy people at that ungodly hour!
Just being a true friend!Go Erika! her first day.
20,25,30,35. I will be sore.

[ashley]

30,35,40,50 & attempt @65
Liz you are me HERO!! One day I will beat you!
Thank you FZN

[tree]

20,25,30,45(left arm didn't get all 5 but did get the 40)

[Alison]

20-20-25-30

Day #1 of Rachel's suggestion: 9 fruits and vegetables everyday in December.

[Ashley Seib]

What does AHAP mean in all of the workout descriptions? I cannot be there during the holidays so I am trying to do this on my own but I have no clue what that means? Thanks!

[meg]

As Heavy As Possible!

45, 50, 55, 65- This was a great workout. I can't believe how great I felt on my left side. I have become so much stronger in the last 2 years, and now I am finally as strong on my left as my right. It is awesome!

[Ryan N]

45, 55, 65, 73 big papa

[Lemon]

30, 35, 40, 45(2), 50(2), 55(2), 65 (1) on rt. side.
2 miles on the treadmill
No sugar day 2
great to workout with Neil- just like old times

Ashley-Great job- You rock!
Jessica- Man I have got to kick up my game- maybe one day I can be like Meg.

Jilyn....I know you're reading these...time to post!

Court- thanks for setting the standard today, as always, you are amazing!

[Tara Walton]

35,40,45,50 Last round next need to do 55. This was tough. I feel like I am getting so much stronger. FZN workouts blow my mind on how much strength and change can happen to your body in such a short period of time. Thanks to all the nooners who keep pushing me to the next level.

[Ryan Rigby]

40, 50, 55, 65, 85 once on each side just to see if I could.

[Court]

All reps somewhere between 35 and 65 lbs today..
Last time we C & J DB's I was DQ'ed at 35 lbs..so today felt awesome! Ash/Jess- You guys rule! I miss working out with you! Lizz- I am just trying to be like you!! Maybe I will start with saying "Damn the laundry" today !!! Thanks guys :)