Turkish Meatballs

With parsnip and creamy polenta.

December 30 Workout

Deadlift = 103 lbs

5 @ 40%

5 @ 50%

5 @ 60%

For time = 24:50

1000m row

50 sit ups

20 hang power cleans @ 73 lbs

750m row

40 sit ups

15 hang power cleans @ 73 lbs

500m row

30 sit ups

10 hang power cleans @ 73 lbs

250m row

20 sit ups

5 hang power cleans @ 73 lbs

Pan-Seared Chicken and Orecchiette

With caramelized bell pepper, broccoli, and parmesan cream sauce a lá Crystal.

December 29 Workout

Shoulder press: 48 lbs

5 @ 40%

5 @ 50%

5 @ 60%

For time: 19:44

800m run

Then

4 rounds:

100 single unders + 5 double under attempts

15 jumping chest to bar

Then

800m run

Achieved Athlete-level!

Glazed Pork Tenderloin

With caramelized sweet potato and crispy green beans.

December 28 Workout

Back squat @ 103 lbs

5 @ 40%

5 @ 50%

5 @ 60%

5 sets, each for time: ? - 2:50 - 3:05 - 2:44 - 2:46

20 wall balls @ 16 lbs

10 toes to bar

10 assault cals sprint

Rest 1:30 between sets

Achieved Athlete-level!  I forgot to record my first round starting time.  Teamed up with Carrie.

December 26 Workout

5 rounds = 19:09

200m sprint

10 box jump overs @ 24"

5 front squats @ 83 lbs

Rest 2:00

December 24 Workout

Bench and deadlift

Warm up sets:

10 @ bar

7 @ 50%

5 @ 60%

3 @ 70%

Working sets:

3 @ 75%

2 @ 80%

2 @ 85%

2 @ 88%

2 @ 92.5%

Deadlift = 163 lbs

Bench press = 93 lbs

50 burpees for time = 4:59

EMOM 5 slamballs before continuing to work @ 40 lbs

Achieved Sport-level!  And deadlift PR!

December 22 Workout

The 12 Days of Fit-mas! = 44:11

1 squat clean @ 75 lbs

200m run

3 pike push ups

4 toes to bar

5 pull ups

6 box jumps @ 24"

7 sit ups

8 push ups

9 wallballs @ 14 lbs

10 burpees

11 double unders

12 deadlifts @ 75 lbs

Turkey & Sage Tetrazzini

With sweet peas, mushrooms, and parmesan cream sauce.

December 19 Workout

Teams of 3

20 min AMRAP = 2 + 544

500m run together

45 squat cleans @ 65 lbs

45 hand release push ups

Partnered with Karen and Kelly!

Tuscan Ribollita

With kale, Italian sausage, and parmesan croutons.

Soy-Glazed Steak

With wasabi mashed potatoes and sesame spinach a lá Crystal.

December 17 Workout

5 rounds = 27:43

400m run

15 thrusters @ 53 lbs

15 toes to bar

December 15 Workout

With a running clock:

8 min to complete

1000m row, then

AMRAP = 3 + 10

7 kettlebell deadlifts @ 35 lbs

5 pull ups

Rest 3:00

5 min to complete

500m row, then

AMRAP = 2 + 9

9 American kettlebell swings @ 35 lbs

3 chest to bar

Rest 2:00

3 min to complete

250m row, then

AMRAP = 2 + 5

8 box jumps @ 24"

2 box dips

Achieved Athlete-level!

Italian Ciabatta Burgers

With caramelized onion, mozzarella, and sweet-and-tangy arugala salad.

December 13 Workout

approx 20 min

50 burpees

100 box jumps @ 24"

150 sit ups

150 air squats

December 12 Workout

Teams of 2

20 min AMRAP = 4 + 33

15 double under attempts

15 burpees

10 power snatches @ 35 lbs

Partnered with David.

Lemony Salmon & Cacio e Pepe Linguini

With crispy broccoli, burst tomatoes, and chilies.

Smoky Chicken Fajitas

With charred pepper and onion, garlic-lime crema, and quick-pickled jalapeno a lá Crystal.

December 10 Workout

For time: 27:59

50 burpee pull ups

100 box jumps @ 24"

150 sit ups

150 air squats

*reps may be broken up any way

Achieved Sport-level!  This was rough.

December 8 Workout

For time: 20:35

400m run

30 deadlifts @ 103 lbs

40 hand release push ups

800m run

40 hand release push ups

30 deadlifts @ 103 lbs

400m run

Seared Steak and Crispy Potato Salad

With tomatoes, green beans, and shallot pan sauce.

Walnut-Crusted Salmon

With crispy broccoli and pilaf-style couscous.

December 5 Workout

Teams of 3, for time: 33:50

100 cal row, 100 wall balls over rig @ 10 lbs

80 cal row, 80 kettle bell sumo deadlift high pull @ 53 lbs

60 cal row, 60 dumb bell thrusters @ 20 lbs

40 cal row, 40 partner over-unders

20 cal row, 20 dumb bell manmakers @ 20 lbs

Partnered with Karen and Nicole.  Achieved Athlete-level!

December 3 Workout

5 rounds for time (including rest): 17:43

200m sprint

10 box jump overs @ 24"

5 front squats @ 83 lbs

Rest 2:00

Rosemary-Basted Steak

With rosted parsnip wedges and garlicky creamed spinach a lá Crystal.

December 1 Workout

EMOM for 20 min

1 power clean @ 83 lbs

3 pull ups

5 burpees

*if you don't complete a round in a minute, the workout becomes an AMRAP.

Smoky Turkey and White Bean Chili

With rosemary, oregano, and sour cream.