OPT Training Day 2

Over the past week I had heard about a training method called Optimum Performance Trianing put on by a guy out of Calgary, James Fitzgerald. He stated off with Crossfit a number of years ago, competed in the Crossfit games and has developed his own form of Crossfit training. It is quite complex, involves tempos, complex strength movements and of course, high inensity short durations WODS.

It seems like an amazing new way to train for Crossfit and it cycles for 45 days. The current one just started on November 18 and will continue into 2010 and I'll be doing my damnedest to follow it. Last night I started off with the Nov 19th WOD and it was an excellent introduction to what James's training is all about. Lots of good examples of tempos, foundational strength movements in squats and pull-ups and good rest periods that ended up feeling to long.

Did a usual warm-up:
400m Run
30 push-ups
400m Run
20 dips
400m Run
10 pull-ups

Good stretch and 30 air squats.

Day 2 Results: This won't make much sense unless you read the FAQ and crossreference it with day 2.

a1. 6, 6, 6, 6
a2. 145/8 155/8 165/8 175/8

b1. 12, 10, 10
b2. 30, 30, 30

c1. 20/10, 20/10, 20/10
c2. consecutive

I can tell that the limiting factor here will be equipment. I need to get a few more weights and a couple of 5 pound olympic bumpers, make a box for jumping on, get that bench put together and figure out a place to do wall balls. Its tough being stuck in this "not so high cieling" basement. I'll make it work though.

On the other hand I really enjoyed the way the workout was put together, I felt as though the rest periods could have been short right off the bat but I don't know nearly as much as James so i'll be taking his advice and following it.