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*Do a set every 2 minutes.

1 Clean Deadlift to 1” off the floor + 1 Clean Deadlift to Mid Thigh + 1 Clean Pull + 1 Power Clean + 1 Front Squat + 1 Squat Clean @ 73-75% 1 RM Power Clean
1 Clean Deadlift to 1” off the floor + 1 Clean Deadlift to Mid Thigh + 1 Clean Pull + 1 Power Clean + 1 Front Squat + 1 Squat Clean @ 78-80% 1 RM Power Clean
1 Clean Deadlift to 1” off the floor + 1 Clean Deadlift to Mid Thigh + 1 Clean Pull + 1 Power Clean + 1 Front Squat + 1 Squat Clean @ 83-85% 1 RM Power Clean
1 Clean Deadlift to 1” off the floor + 1 Clean Deadlift to Mid Thigh + 1 Clean Pull + 1 Power Clean + 1 Front Squat + 1 Squat Clean @ 85+% 1 RM Power Clean

*I want this to be “touch n go”. No putting the barbell down.

WOD: 5 Rounds
800m Run /1000m Row
10 Clean and Jerks (70/50)

TARGET SCORE
Target Time: sub 25 minutes
Time Cap: 30 minutes

STIMULUS and GOALS
How to Pace: STEADY into PAIN CAVE! This one is all about strategic and sustainable pacing right at the edge of your ability! You can’t start too hot and blow up. You’d never run your 1st 1k the fastest out of a 5k so don’t do this on this 5 round run based workout. Don’t be slow on round 1 but don’t have your fastest round. Remember how many workouts Rich started the middle of the pack and passed people the last rounds of the workouts in his career. We love negative splits or at least consistent rounds. So if you wanted sub 22:00, something like this could work for splits: 4:30, 4:24, 4:24, 4:18, 4:00
How it should Feel: CARDIO into PAIN!!! Think of it as 20+ minutes of threshold running and lifting that you are able to just hold on and empty the tank on round 5! Rounds 3 on will hurt a lot! Don’t get soft.

WORKOUT STRATEGY & FLOW
Run: See pacing above for more, but hold about 85-90% effort through rounds 1-4 and then round 5 empty the tank. Running outside will be a fun switch up that will really test us! The firs 100-200m after each clean and jerk set will be tough so try to get back to your pacing speed quickly and settle in for the discomfort!
Clean and Jerk: You have to be sub 1 minute if you want to be competitive on this workout. Find that sweet spot of where you can go fast but it does not blow up your run. Smooth singles every 5-7 seconds the entire way is the aim!

Mobility and Maintenance: Choose 1-2 Thoracic Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 5-10 minutes with them. Choose 1-2 Upper Extremity Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 5-10 minutes with them. Choose 2-3 Lower Extremity Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 10-12 minutes with them.

Nutrition Preparation: Ensure that you have quality foods prepared in the appropriate quantities to fuel your efforts for the remainder of the week.

Mental Restoration: Different for everyone – could be quiet time, prayer or meditation or could be gathering with friends; the key is to engage in activities that make your life full and help you recharge your batteries.