The way CFES is set up there are two levels of workout: “On-Ramp”, “Foundations” and “Level 1.” The On-Ramp is a month long orientation. Foundations is where new people end up after On-Ramp. Level 1 is for those athletes who have demonstrated proficiency and have a minimal fitness level.
I didn’t pay particular attention to the Level 1 test because I figured it was a proficiency test (for Olympic lifting mainly) and my stats are pretty low compared to other athletes. I already scale my workouts quite a bit, so in Level 1 it would be scaled down even further. I didn’t think my numbers were not going to improve just by changing classes.
But the other day I took another look at it, and decided to treat it like the CF Games Open. In other words a challenge. And it’s not actually a given that I can do it. Among other things I need to do 10 hang power cleans at 95#. Plus run 400 in less then 2:05. I had never done either of these. My best time for the 400 was 2:05.
So I went in to see what the hang power cleans would feel like at 95#, and a 400m run. I did the run at 1:39, which was a nice surprise. In theory that means I could run a seven minute mile. I tried the hang power cleans, didn’t get 10 but I’m convinced it’s due to poor form. A few more practices sessions and I should have it.
But I was really happy with that 400m run! Cheers.