The Beast Challenge

So I am out in Minneapolis as an assistant RKC (kettlebell) instructor. This is a cool experience and a great opportunity to meet others in the industry and just network and learn an abundance of info.

Today we were presented with the opportunity to take the "Beast Challenge". the Beast is a 48kg (106 #'s) KB. An awesome display of iron. I have never touched nor seen in person this hunk of iron, until today. I took the challenge,

First up, the Pull-up. This is the exercise I know I can do. I failed by the hair on my chin. I rushed and I knew it and Rif and Monica called it...how goofy of me...bummed

Next: Pistol. Ok, I am strong in these for sure, but I failed with the 96 a few wweeks back. So, I created as much tension as possible and pulled myself down struggling to hold my position and I made it...now up and this was a struggle and I made it, although barely.

1 pass, 1 fail

Last: The Military press
This one by far is the most difficult! I have pressed the 40 but never anything heavier without a jerk! I cleaned it which was feat un too its own. A boom it was up and I was done

2 pass, 1 fail and I missed being a part of the exclusive club! But I will be back and Know I can do it and will do it

So, day one done!