Mitch’s Welded Story – Embracing The Suck
My journey in Welded began in August 2013. I am lucky to be born into an athletic family, and played sports until my sophomore year of high school. However, over the last 10 years I became more and more sedentary with little to no training. Needless to say, I was extremely anxious about my first class. I timidly warmed up and walked around waiting for the WOD, nothing terrible, but just enough. After that first class I had found my second home. I was immediately welcomed by the community. With their support, encouragment and motivation I managed to embrace the suck and learned to love Welded. During my first year I managed to break my wrist, come dead last in a competition (partner comp with @Amber Wood, ask her about double unders!), absolutely crush 14.2 (for me) and join Double Edge.
Without a doubt, joining Double Edge has been my best decision in Welded. Training with the Double Edge community has pushed me beyond what I thought possible. With the emphasis on proper form and technique by the coaches, mobility work, the number, and the diversity of classes offered, the#gains never stopped! Without Welded I never would have discovered Olympic weightlifting! Within the past year I’ve gone from 210lb and struggling with weights over 200lbs on any lift, to 185 and PRs for days (for the record my Fran time still sucks)!
Welded has given me the healthy lifestyle I’ve always wanted. I’m confident in my fitness and ability to participate in all the sports I love. By far my favorite component of Welded is the community. The support and friendship found within the community is what keeps me coming back day after day. Thanks Double Edge for all the gains!
GROUP CLASS WORKOUT
Warm Up:3 lap run
2 Rounds 10 PVC goodmornings, 10 airsquats, 10 walking lunges
Strength:
Clean Complex Every 2 minutes.
7 Rounds 3 DL+1 PC (Work up in weight) 10 Push Ups Between each Set
Foundational: 4 Deadlifts +6 Push Ups
Metcon:
Dynamic
3 Rounds
4 Minute AMRAP
5 Burpee Box Jumps 24/20
15 Air Squats
20 Double Unders
Rest 1 Minute
Foundational
3 Rounds
4 Minute AMRAP
5 Burpee Step Ups
12 Air Squats
40 Singles
Rest 1 Minute
Mobility:
Foam roll for 3 minutes on upper and lower back
COMPETITORS CLASS WORKOUT
Warm Up:
3 lap run
2 Rounds 10 PVC goodmornings, 10 airsquats, 10 walking lunges
Strength:
Find 1RM Squat Clean
Metcon:
800 Meter Run Every 7 Minutes
30/30 Sprints on Rower for 15 Minutes
Mobility:
Cool Down on bike for 5 minutes