Iron Curtain Weekend

Well I knew I was ill prepared for the RTG division but thats OK. I think it was a good thing that the muscle up test was the first thing on the menu. I am sure my back is not completely ready for competition but I figured if I did actually pull out three MUs that I would at least use the day for training.  It was nice to at least be out and around my people it's pretty lonely as far as training goes around here. Congrats to all the girls who made it through all the RTG tests to compete. Special congrats to Mego who placed 9th in her first individual comp since the birth of her sweet baby, and to Jess who rocked out her first crossfit comp ever going RX the whole way. Awesome job, girls!
I know a lot of people were thinking I was hugely disappointed to not be competing but I was actually really pleased with the first mu attempt as crazy as that sounds. I thought for sure I was going to get on the rings and be no where close which is where I have been lately. I have rings hung in the garage but they are hung on the pull up bar so I don't have the headroom to hang them so that I can kip. I have been mostly working muscle memory for the transition and some strength by using the GSX scaling. I was really surprised when the kip actually came together for me and on the first attempt I was up there. My grip wasnt there for me though. I really don't like those rouge rings. I think the diameter of the ring is too big, and they are slippery. I was thinking about not purchasing those but it looks like they are becoming the rings used for most boxes/ comps so I probably should get at least one set.
Speaking of equipment purchases... I did get one thing accomplished before I took off to spend time with my baby boy. I pulled the trigger on some equipment from crossboxx. I now have 4 sets of bumpers, 4 bars, lots of kettlebells in various weights, jump ropes, and pull up assist bands. I also bought some leather hand guards to try out from rage fitness to see if I cant keep my hands rip free for a while. I also have a rower on it's way. Im getting there.

After a little while spectating I went ahead and high tailed it home to spend some time with Troy since I am going to miss him like mad next week. I love this time of year for the weather and the fun things that are planned for outdoors! Carnivals and wings and waves this weekend :) Have a great Sunday everyone!