6.18.13- Double up!

The workout yesterday revolved around back loaded squat thrusts and rowing. Our class was completely full up. I think there were like 14 of us, so instead of us getting our own stations we all had to double up. As it turned out, I was partnered with Marc, a good dude and a running mate for lifting. Honestly, he is much more in shape than me, so I have to thank him for being gracious and not giving me a sideways glance when I  topped out at 185 pounds for the squat thrusts.

Surely, a man able to grow as impressive and well groomed a beard as he is more of a man than I

In any case, both of us pulled off 5 sets of 5 back loaded squat thrusts at 185 pounds, and much rejoicing was done in out land. Then came the rowing part of the workout. We had to row 16 heats  (8 each) of 200 meter efforts, switching between partners with each run. It was like a relay from hell. Afterwards, I laid out on the grass for a couple of minutes, contemplating the lack of air in my lungs and the fictional stars before my eyes. It was rough.

That said, Marc and I were like the 2nd team in the class to finish, which meant we did alright. Of the 8 runs, my fastest time was 38.2 seconds, while my slowest time was 44.5 seconds. Not the best, but not the worst either. 

Now I am walking like a goddamn Frankenstein. I might take the day off... ughhhhhh.