took me 10:05. a little disappointed after watching speal do it under 4. still working on the DUs. only set of 8 thrusters broken. all DUs broken.

I am always reminded of something I read on the main site (can’t remember where) and something our coaches always say to us: If you have to scale the WOD, then do so because you don’t want to sacrifice the intensity of the workout. you want to be able to move as much as possible with as much intensity as possible in a rep scheme like 21-15-9 for fran. if you are doing the Rx’d weight and it takes 15-20mins, then you should scale. maybe 15-12-9 with 95# or use 75# and go 21-15-9. Main thing is to keep up the intensity. I can’t do “Grace” as Rx’d (i could, but it would take 45mins and where’s the benefit?) so I scale to 105 or 115. Once you get used to the movement, gradually go up in weight. My Fran progression looked something like this over the last several months:

1st Fran: 15:10. was new to crossfit and didn’t know my fitness level, let alone how to properly do a thruster.
2nd: 9:30. been at it a while, still shaky but progressing.
3rd: 6:36. seeing dramatic results, did other WODs with heavy thrusters.
4th: 6:00. my PR right now.

Whatever you decide, you know that no one is going to point and laugh. I myself have a hard time sometimes not doing the WOD as rx’d because I feel like i can move more weight than i really can. but it takes time and dedication. think intensity and you can’t go wrong.

I did read one main CF board entry that suggested sticking with the Rx’d weight if you could handle 5 solid thrusters in a row. Any feedback on that calculation or other methods that have worked for anyone?

All comments/suggestions welcomed.

You guys all did awesome today. I get so excited watching all of you and the intensity that you bring at 6 a.m. Thanks for making my mornings so much fun!