This was just plain fun.
21 – 15 – 9 and sort of up my alley.
wall balls
box jumps
T2B
I finished in 6:34 but I sissied out and didn’t do legit T2B after the first few. That shit hurts my hands!
Crossfit Day 603 – Saturday Team WOD – 5/20/16
So my awesome neighbor Patty joined me on this fine Saturday! It was supposed to be Teams of 3, and we tried doing Teams of 4, but they split us up into Teams of 2 instead. Fine! I showed her how we do things!
The WOD:
Teams of 3
100 cal row
100 lateral bar burpees
100 power cleans (135/95)
100 T2B
100 push jerks
I did 75lb power cleans, I believe. And then 75lb push jerks. I was wrecked from the day before though, where I did 100s over at TFW, too. My traps were fried.. I tried to minimize my traps usage by powering through with my legs, and it helped considerably, but I’d be lying to myself and you all if I said I still wasn’t using my traps to get the bar overhead.
Patty and I ended up each doing around 33 reps, give or take. On some stuff, she’d do more, and vice versa, so it worked out well!
Crossfit Day 602 – More DUs than Ever – 5/19/16
So I am not a double unders connoisseur. I would love to be good at them, but I’m not. I can do some, not a lot. I rarely RX WODs that have them, and today was no different HOWEVER. I did do more DUs than I’ve ever done, simultaneously, and throughout the class. Usually I’ll start out with a few and then say fuck it, I’ll just do singles.. and then go about my day. Nobody questions it, whatever. But today, something clicked and it was AWESOME. It wasn’t a big click, it was a tiny little shove through a doorway into a room where I kind of don’t belong, but everyone knows me.. yeah. Like, hey this is familiar, hey everyone!! Okay yeah hi!! And I stay for a few minutes, and then leave out of awkwardness.
Yes, that’s my relationship with Double Unders.
Well today I stayed a little bit longer. It was still awkward, but I left that room with a smile on my face instead of stomping out the door with sheer frustration.
Holy analogies. Jesus.
So the WOD, right.
12 Min Alternating EMOM
16/13 Calorie Row (pssshhhhhh more like 8 calorie row..)
60 DUs (DU attempts, mostly singles)
ME Front Squats 115/75 (this is my time to shine!!)
The score was total Front Squat reps, so you know, I kinda killed it. I tied with one other girl who did it with RX weight, and she’s amazing.(Kerrin, what’s up!)
Still smiling!
Crossfit Day 601 – 5/17/16
Day 601. I feel so good about this!! I went for the 7:30p class, and I made it happen. It was an amazing WOD, which is why I made time for it. It was..
For Time – 24-21-18-15-12
Push Press 95/65lbs
KB Swings 70/55lbs
40 DUs after each round
I did 65lbs, and 55lbs, and singles. I finished in 13:16 and it was awesome. Of course, my traps and neck are paying for it today, but it felt SO GOOD to get in and get it done.
Crossfit Day 600 – A Fresh Start – 5/16/16
So I don’t really know that it’s 600 Days of CrossFit, but, seeing as how my last recorded WOD was Day 547 at the end of November, SURELY I have been 50 times to the gym in the last 6 or so months. That is a fair assessment, and I’m sticking with it.
Nobody needs to know about days 548 through 599… Just know that they were all awesome. and mostly unrecorded.
So. Today’s WOD:
10 Min AMRAP
3 MUs/6 Pull Ups
4 Squat Cleans (165/115lbs)
5 HSPUs
I did 6 pull ups, 4 squat cleans at 115, and 5 HSPUs with a 35lb plate and an abmat.
For the first time ever, for almost every single rep, my silly, strict HSPUs felt easy. I actually touched my head to the mat just about every time, so I think it’s time to graduate to a 25lb plate! So excited. I definitely feel like my shoulders are getting stronger, and that’s badass.
I did 5 complete rounds, right up to the very second. My pull ups felt super legit too! What’s happening?
Monthly Update – May 2016
My training has been consistently inconsistent. I have really tried to stay in a good routine these last couple weeks, and just last week, I determined that I would work regular people hours like everyone else, regardless of what work was left for the day. This means I need to work on my efficiency, perhaps go in to the office earlier and get more done during my quiet time, and then be out the door by 5-5:30p. This allows me to go to the gym in the evening if I want to, eat dinner with Dave, watch a TV show or two, and then get to bed by 11p. Last week it worked pretty well, so I’m hoping that except for extreme install circumstances, or crazy deadlines that come up sometimes, that I can stick to that.
Today I came home around 4p, which was wildly luxurious. Dave and I had an early dinner, which was also fantastic, because it means I’m not eating at 9p and going to bed soon after. So bad!
My gym time has been 2-3 times a week, plus here and there at our neighbor’s gym, called Training for Warriors – River City. They are a CrossFit style gym, but without the dirt and grunge and nitty gritty. They have AC, no tires, no ropes, they don’t do Olympic lifts, but the body weight type stuff is very similar, as is the camaraderie. They are just starting out, and since we did some decals for them, I traded training time for installation time. Total win win for everyone!
So all in all, 4-5 times a week maybe. The TFW stuff is usually not as intense as CF, unless I make it more intense, or add in more reps. I hope they do well! They could really get a great customer base and following if people find out about them. It’s most of what people want from CF, but with AC and spotless equipment and spaces. The training and coaching is a bit more individualized, and it definitely can cater to an older population, too.
So, with my new ‘normal’ schedule happening again, I want to start blogging again. Stay tuned.
PR Update – Milestones – Life – 4/18/16
So I came to brag, and because once a month should be more than acceptable for these updates, no? I’m annoyed that I don’t make time for a 5-10 min post every evening on the days that I work out. I’m annoyed that I haven’t made this a priority, but I’m also open and accepting that I am doing what I can, and only focusing on two things:
a) things that have to get done (because nobody else can or will do them) and
b) things that I absolutely love to do.
So the A Group mainly consists of work-related activities. Things that won’t happen if I don’t sit down and do them. Also, things like, dishes, meal prep for both the dogs and myself, grocery shopping/costco/errands. I almost always wait til the last minute to do the grocery shopping part, too. I’m surprised there is always cooked and prepared food for everyone to eat. It’s to the point where I want to eat leftovers, because it means an extra 30-45 minutes spent at home in the evenings instead of elsewhere.
The B Group is comprised of things like Goddamn it, I want to read my “I don’t give a fuck” book so I will, and I’m going to sit in the sunshine for 5 fucking minutes and I don’t care what’s happening, and CrossFit, of course. I’ve made some time for Starbucks, and the sinking my toes in the sand for 10-15 glorious minutes before I rush off to do something else.
Speaking of my “I don’t give a fuck” book, let’s talk about some things I’ve learned. I also answer my cell phone less. I respond to text messages less. I say no to things I would have otherwise felt obligated to say yes to. I flat out say no. I don’t make excuses anymore, I just simply say no, sorry, can’t. *shrug* It’s liberating but it’s also very lonely. I am out for me. I am the one making sure my shit gets done. I have my killer team backing me up, but I have to take those first steps to ensure that things are properly initiated.
And speaking of CrossFit, I have some fun news! PRs. Milestones. Whatev.
Back Squat PR: 310 lbs! WHAT.
Strict Press PR: 125 lbs WHATTTT.
Fight Gone Bag PR: up from 271 to 292. WHAT.
Jackie PR: First time ever RXing. Finished in 14 magical minutes!
I also pinky swore with Gina that I’d do a full Murph this year. You know, no pressure.
There’s a C Group, I suppose. Those are the things I should do, but keep neglecting to do them. That list is so slowly getting gone through, but yeah. I will admit, the items on that list are often accompanied by a moan and groan. And with that, I have some shit to do. Adios.
Jesus, I forgot how to post here – 3/24/16
So with this crazy turn of events at the office (two long-term employees left suddenly and within a few weeks of each other) I had to really prioritize the activities in my life. Obviously maintaining our business is important, and obviously my health/fitness is important, but there are only so many hours in a day/week/month and boom. Time has flown by.
I have eliminated, ignored and pushed away the things that simply don’t matter to me. I have adjusted my entire schedule to ensure that three things happen. a) I go to CrossFit b) every email and phone call is answered, every file is set up, and every order is produced, and c) I Sleep.
I eat when I can, whether from meal prep or simply by going out to eat. I try really fucking hard to go to bed before 11p. I get up at 5a to work out, and then I work my ass off the rest of the day, sometimes into the night. Gotta get shit done and I can only ask so much of my amazing boys who have stood by my side through all this chaos. Everyone has busted their butts to make this work, and we’re killing it. Sales are insane, business is insane. I’m learning a million things and proud as punch of what I’m capable of doing now, and beaming with pride at my efficiency. I love that my boys are right there with me, learning along the way, and we’re all doing whatever it takes to make it all happen.
What has suffered? Lots of things. Friendships, free time, shopping (boo hoo), wandering around Publix or Target to kill time, blogging, reading, my tan, my dogs (probably the worst part of all this…), my phone time.
I haven’t blogged consistently in months. I quit WAG (it sucks, you can keep your high carbs and nutty macro counting, I’ll keep my high fat, low carb diet). I don’t keep my phone near me in production anymore. I simply don’t have the time or energy to focus on meaningless texts. If it’s important, email me or call the office. If it’s not important, I’ll get to it later. I have quit making plans with friends, and I have quit attending most social functions and gatherings unless they are something I really want to be a part of. I have learned to say NO. Nope, I can’t. Nope, I’m fucking busy. Nope, I don’t have the time. Sorry. Sorry, not sorry. I have shit to do and if I put it off, I’ll just have even more shit to do.
We did manage to plan a few great weekends over the last month or so. We got to go to South Florida at the end of February for Dave’s grandfather’s birthday (96!) in which almost the entire family was in attendance! The next weekend, I was able to go down and visit with April and Preston! (Dave’s sister in law and new nephew!) and his mom even made it too. It was a fantastic way to spend time with them! And then this past weekend, we somehow pulled off the trip of a lifetime, and took all of our employees and their girlfriends to Miami for Ultra Music Festival. We booked a big condo in North Miami (Aventura) and made a vacation out of it. Friday through Monday, we danced, laughed, ate, hung out, talked, shared a bunch of amazing stories and created some awesome memories. I answered the Dali phone (forwarded to my cell!) all the way down on Friday, and then shut it down when we arrived. We got right back to it Tuesday morning and everything just fell back into place.
I will make a conscious effort to blog more. I have been keeping up on my workouts, going consistently to the gym and shooting for 3-5 times a week right now. Once I get used to the 6a classes, it’s not an issue, but once I miss a couple, it’s so easy to turn off my alarm and say fuck it, I’ll go later. (That’s what I did today!) The down side is, if I say I’ll go later, I can easily just be like whoops, ran out of time, oh well. I forced myself to go tonight and I was so glad I did.
So here we go: CF Day Whatever – Small Class – 3/24/16
16.5 was announced in the middle of our WOD, but whatever, we kept going!
1000m row Buy In
4RFT
15 KB swings (55/35) I did 55lb
10 pistols (I used a band, best pistols I’ve ever done, probably)
5 Burpees
Finished in 14:24 Oh yes.
Okay, I’ve waited too long to update. 2/20/16
Yeah so it’s been about 2 months now. I’m just going to throw in the towel on trying to play catch up and just note a couple of my PRs I’ve hit and exciting events since then. 🙂
2 months in review:
Back squat PR: 295 ~12/19/15
Front Squat PR: 245 2/3/16
Running 400m and then another 400m 2/9/16 FIRST TIME since I broke my foot!
I started going to 6a CF 2/2/16 with my friend Lisa. Because accountability works. I’ve been so busy lately at the office with two of our former employees now gone, that it’s been complete insanity trying to manage both of their roles mostly on my own. Thank god for my other two guys who have totally stepped it up and jumped right in to help. They are a godsend. The 3 of us together totally get it all done, and it’s really awesome, but it’s ass-busting work. By the time I’m done in the late afternoon/evening, the last thing I want to do is work out. So, if I go at 6a, there are no excuses.
I began stringing kipping pull ups together. 1/30/16 Did a set of 4, and then 3 or 4 more sets of 5.
Mom came with me! 1/30/16
My 4 year CrossFit anniversary 1/24/16
Birthday cosmo was delicious.
In a total moment of sheer stubbornness, and Dave was out of town, I moved my old king sized bed from upstairs to downstairs at our old house, in an attempt to ‘stage’ the house for buyers. Then the guy who was interested made an offer, so now we’re under contract. Fingers crossed closing moves forward without any issues! Supposed to close within the next month or so.
Enjoy the pictures. 🙂
Another Check In – 1/26/16
I am still here, still working out. I have not updated in like, two months now. I’m two freaking months behind. The good news is, the last two weeks have been some of the craziest, most stressful weeks I’ve endured in a really long time, so I’ve only worked out 3 times. My documentation shouldn’t be this difficult but I keep putting it off, which means it’s going to get worse. Maybe this weekend I’ll go sit myself down at Starbucks and spend some time working on the things that matter most to me. Love and hugs. And this picture is awesome.