Grace Be With You

warm-up:
CFWU x 3
2x5 C&J (45, 65)

workout:
crossfit WOD 080917

"Grace"
135# clean & jerk, 30 reps

SS: 95#, 8:18 (full squat cleans on 27/30 reps)

So, apparently full squat cleans almost double my time on this one, though the last time I did this workout was over a year ago. Three big differences in the movement this time compared to last time. First difference is the depth of the catch on the clean. This time I tried to catch, or go down to parallel or lower on every rep, whereas last time I just threw it up onto my shoulders. Also, after catching the weight, I would stand up completely before dipping down to start the push jerk. Last time, I just transitioned right into the jerk from the bottom of the catch. And the last difference is rather inconsequential, but this time I did actual push jerks, and last time I push pressed my way to the finish.

So, with all that it's hard to compare to my performance last time. This way was definitely more taxing. I broke up the reps something like (5-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-3-1) and took anywhere from 3-8 breaths between sets. I was having a pretty intense case of apprehension beforehand, and honestly I'm just glad it's over.