2024 CrossFit Games Age Group SemiFinals Workout #2 (45-49) - 707 - DU / C2BPU / BJ(30") / SHSPU

*the official clock is the red one to the right on the screen, not the we-time (that's my backup)
** this was my 2nd attempt completed around 6:25-6:45pm CDT (deadline was 7pm). Attempt #1 was 619 reps - the difference between the two was breaking up the pullups & hspu's. 1st time I did 4/3/3 the whole way through. This time I tried to do all 10 the whole way through. Had I not redone this, I would 100% be out of a qualifying spot. At this point, I'm about 99% out of a qualifying spot...but in the wise words of Jim Carey "so you're saying there's a chance." #notdoneyet
2024 CrossFit Games SemiFinals (age group, 45-49) Workout #2:
20 minute AMRAP:
50 Double Unders
10 Chest to Bar Pullups
10 Box Jumps, Step Down (30")
10 Strict Handstand Pushups
Score - 707 reps (8 rounds + 67 reps)
Enjoy!
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[@sebastiannai4381]

Great effort John! Just incredible to do it again. If it were me, I probably would have been fighting thoughts to just quit halfway through. Those 30" step downs looks like they absolutely sucked. You did an amazing job of keeping those sets of 10 and keeping up the pace as the fatigue and lactic acid mounted. Outstanding mental toughness! Making the games is a tremendous accomplishment. Congrats buddy!

[@jgleich21]

You're super kind Sebastian, much appreciated! I definitely wanted to quit even before I started...but doing all I can to have #noregrets this year. Gonna have to pour everything into these last two and see where we fall.

[@TIO540S1]

Absolutely awesome! Congratulations! What a beast!

[@jgleich21]

Thank you Rob!

[@chanman83]

Smooth on those Dubs! I'm working hard my dubs too. Those box jumps are no joke, 30 inches too. I wonder how many folks tripped up on those when fatigue kicks on. I'm rooting for you on the last two workouts for you to make up to get to the top 40. I'm rooting for you sir!!! Looking at those above you at the moment, workout 2 definitely made up for workout 1, which I remember you said wasn't your best. For example, the 40th guy, you smoked him in workout 2 but he took care of biz on workout 1.

[@jgleich21]

Yes sir…one was not my jam. But it’s the reality of my fitness, and I accept that. Hoping for high scores on the other 3 to sneak up the leaderboard. We’ll get a glimpse soon…it should go live in about 15 minutes!

[@avera9636]

Out of curiosity I checked out the leaderboard and, honestly, was shocked to see you sitting in 92nd place. I do not follow the age groups that closely - at all, really - and I just wonder what the hell men ages 45-49 do all day to top your efforts? I am assuming they do not work? Anyway, your efforts all season have been impressive. Keep up the good work.

[@jgleich21]

I appreciate the support Avera! I was hopeful I'd have a higher placement, but this 45-49 age group is really deep. Lots of super fit folks for sure! Most of them (at least that I know) do still work, but a few have been able to turn it into their primary task. I know for a fact we have ALOT of really good, really fit humans in our age group since I've gone head-to-head with many of them at live events. Those are the best experiences! I really struggle with the virtual competitions (as is obvious by the fact that I have yet to be able to qualify for a Games spot). I'm not counting myself out yet though...still got TWO more workouts and I'm giving all I've got on them!