Very Happy About This One

This was one of those workouts you remember for awhile. I recalled from the first Russian Kettlebell Challenge, Steve Maxwell did a workout that involved doing snatches with the 24kg for 20-15-10-5 reps, with both the right and left arms. I believe his time was 7:36. Today I did this:

Pullups
/10, 9, 8, 8, 7

C+J's
24kg/ 6 minutes, at 9 RPM, switch hands every 5 reps = 56 reps total

Snatch
24kg/ 20-15-10-5 right/left in 7:09!!!

Hanging Leg Raises
3x3

I am extremely happy about the snatches. I didn't really have a specific time goal in mind. My goal was to complete the sets fairly comfortably, and without putting the bell down. In fact, I didn't look at the clock until I put the bell down at the end. I'd say I was using about 85-90% of full effort while doing the snatches. I was amazed to see that time on the clock. Steve Maxwell is an unofficial mentor of mine. I love Steve's workout design, his life attitude, and his never ending pursuit of fitness. To beat his time is huge for me. The RKC came out about 7 or 8 years ago, and I'm sure that Steve has beaten his time since then, but when I first read that workout, I remember thinking: "Man, that is nuts! That is a fast time for that workout. That guy must be in great condition!". When I started lifting kettlebells about three years ago, I could barely snatch the 24kg. It was SO heavy. To accomplish that workout today is amazing. Just more proof of what you can do when you are consistent, dedicated, and smart. I still love the C+J's...I'll probably keep those up for awhile...