Over this weekend, I realized something which would indicate a rather profound failure on my part; I have not done a Murph since May.
My espoused Goal to make a run at the Murph World Records. The partitioned record was set by Josh Bridges at the 2016 Crossfit Games (5 sets of 20/40/60, completed in 34:38). Upon setting that goal, I will attempt to break Hunter McIntyre's record of unpartitioned (All pull ups, then all push ups, then all squats in 34:13 on Memorial Day, 2020). I completed my Murph on Memorial Day, less than 4 months after my first attempt, in 33:15. That morning was also the first time I wore a ballistic vest while working out. I was quite encouraged by these results, and determined I had potential to set some records.
I believe the success of that morning has gone to my head. My workouts have been sporadic, hectic, and not long. I have squeezed in 5 minutes here, 15 there, and one 25 minutes workout. I have not dedicated myself to working out.
This is probably typical of most people. Working out is usually something we fit in around other things in life. Most people do not enjoy grinding away, covered in sweat and feeling weak and pained by the end of it. I personally chase the sense of accomplishment which comes from completing workouts, but am one of those who does not especially enjoy the process.
Because of the way I have scheduled my workouts the last 3 months, it is time for a drastic change. No longer will I simply wake up in the morning with no idea what I am going to do. No longer will it be a coin toss or an internal debate to decide what exercises will be done. I will create actual weekly schedules, focusing on Murph, 300, and a Workout of the Day (WOD) I found which switches between pull ups and clean and jerk. These combine a lot of squats, pushups, and pull ups with overhead exercises, abs, jumps, and deadlifts, hitting all the major muscle groups I want to focus on. Additionally, I will utilize at least one additional Hero and WOD a week, two days of actual lifting, and three or four runs a week, which will include speed work.
Given how busy my life has been, and will continue to be, this is an ambitious goal. Then again, I am aiming for a World Record.
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