It's been a roller coaster of a ride again this week. I started out horribly with the nutrition and then missed a few workouts. It was like nothing was going right at the beginning of the week. If it was going to go wrong it was going to happen. I just haven't figured out how to get my work life and personal life out of that gym. I try my hardest to leave all those other problems out of the gym but they still creep into my head.
By mid-week I was finally able to start turning my mood and attitude around into a more positive light. I got myself back on the nutrition track and back into the gym. I felt like I had been gone from it all for an eternity when it was only a matter of days.
It made me realize I am more dedicated to getting healthy than I had thought. I knew I was committed but something about having it missing out of my routine and life really made me miss it. While I may gripe and complain about the WOD's I do enjoy it. And it is working for me!
I took a step towards the end of the week and committed to doing a 5K August 3rd. I am so scared and petrified to do this. So many thoughts are going thru my head about the only one I've done back in March which was about 3 weeks after I started CrossFit. Everyone says I'll be surprised at how much I've improved since then. I keep wanting to believe them but I'm still living back in March in my head. So after taking in others advice I finally said I can either live in the past or take a step forward and live in the present and look to the future. I had almost decided in my head that afternoon but after asking one of the coaches after the WOD what they thought about my doing this I knew the answer was yes.
Between one coach telling me to trust that CrossFit is helping to prepare me for this and the other coach telling me all I wanted to do last time was quit and this time to look to what I can do along with someone else telling me they would do it with me step for step I knew I needed to make the commitment and do this. So, I'm going to take a deep breath and do this.
Besides all the stuff I want to conquer, learn and do at the gym I'm really going to try to leave all the other stuff going outside those gym doors. I'll probably have to lecture myself on this one a lot in the future but I'm going to try!
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Filthy Fifty from Hell!!!
I have no feeling in my arms right now and not sure when I will be able to lift the lightest thing again - LOL! This one was torture! Modified a little for me but not a lot.
Filthy Fifty
50 Box Jumps - still using a weight
50 Jumping Pull ups
50 Kettle Bells - (26lbs.)
50 Lunges
50 Knees to Elbows
50 Push Presses - (35 lbs)
50 Good Mornings (35lb bar)
50 Wall Balls - (10lb.)
25 Burpees
75 Single Jump Ropes
I have to get my confidence back with the box jumps onto those weights. Must work harder on those!
Lunges were so freakin' hard! Need to work on those but they just aren't at the top of my list right now. Just holding onto something to be able to do them right now.
Still having a hard time with Knees to Elbows as it just bothers me to have my ears closed up by my arms.
Wall Balls were so hard. Due to everyone using the boxes I didn't use one. I could tell a difference. I wasn't going low enough. I was trying but by the time I got to the Wall Balls I was so exhausted I know I sandbagged many of them. I was trying to stay in the fight. I just didn't succeed.
Burpees from hell!!! I wasn't sure how I would see 50 of those and I was cut back to 25. I wasn't disappointed. I was just tired. I hate those things but I know they're good for me. They're just so hard! Really need to work on jumping down the correct way and then learn how to jump back up.
Jump Ropes were so hard but I discovered the longer I stay with it I eventually get to a rhythm and can succeed at doing at least 3 or 4 in a row. It's just getting both my feet off the ground at the same time.
This was a tough WOD! I wasn't looking forward to it but am so glad I did it! Now, when will I feel my arms again is another story! I swear they are like jello!
Filthy Fifty
50 Box Jumps - still using a weight
50 Jumping Pull ups
50 Kettle Bells - (26lbs.)
50 Lunges
50 Knees to Elbows
50 Push Presses - (35 lbs)
50 Good Mornings (35lb bar)
50 Wall Balls - (10lb.)
25 Burpees
75 Single Jump Ropes
I have to get my confidence back with the box jumps onto those weights. Must work harder on those!
Lunges were so freakin' hard! Need to work on those but they just aren't at the top of my list right now. Just holding onto something to be able to do them right now.
Still having a hard time with Knees to Elbows as it just bothers me to have my ears closed up by my arms.
Wall Balls were so hard. Due to everyone using the boxes I didn't use one. I could tell a difference. I wasn't going low enough. I was trying but by the time I got to the Wall Balls I was so exhausted I know I sandbagged many of them. I was trying to stay in the fight. I just didn't succeed.
Burpees from hell!!! I wasn't sure how I would see 50 of those and I was cut back to 25. I wasn't disappointed. I was just tired. I hate those things but I know they're good for me. They're just so hard! Really need to work on jumping down the correct way and then learn how to jump back up.
Jump Ropes were so hard but I discovered the longer I stay with it I eventually get to a rhythm and can succeed at doing at least 3 or 4 in a row. It's just getting both my feet off the ground at the same time.
This was a tough WOD! I wasn't looking forward to it but am so glad I did it! Now, when will I feel my arms again is another story! I swear they are like jello!
Friday, June 28, 2013
Longest 20 Minutes
Today's WOD wasn't too bad. It was the longest 20 minutes of my day but I feel pretty good about what I did because I gave it all I had.
20 Minute AMRAP
5 Jumping Pull Ups
10 Wall Balls - 10lb.
15 Kettle Bells - 26lb.
6 Rounds +3 Kettle Bells
I made a conscious effort to keep the wall ball up high. I didn't succeed all of the rounds but I did pretty good. Now, if I could just stop plotting myself down on the box I might could start mastering those squats.
The kettle bells practically killed me. That 26lb. kettle bell was the heaviest thing. I was so afraid I would end up accidentally letting go of it and it would go flying thru the wall.
I wasn't sure if I was doing the exercises correctly as my abs have been sore but I asked the coach today and she told me that meant I was working my core and it was tightening. That made me feel good to know I'm doing something right.
20 Minute AMRAP
5 Jumping Pull Ups
10 Wall Balls - 10lb.
15 Kettle Bells - 26lb.
6 Rounds +3 Kettle Bells
I made a conscious effort to keep the wall ball up high. I didn't succeed all of the rounds but I did pretty good. Now, if I could just stop plotting myself down on the box I might could start mastering those squats.
The kettle bells practically killed me. That 26lb. kettle bell was the heaviest thing. I was so afraid I would end up accidentally letting go of it and it would go flying thru the wall.
I wasn't sure if I was doing the exercises correctly as my abs have been sore but I asked the coach today and she told me that meant I was working my core and it was tightening. That made me feel good to know I'm doing something right.
Dazed...
Tonight's WOD was tough. I wasn't sure how I was going to get through it in the beginning. Just trying to understand why my knees don't want to bend when trying to run.
This one was named:
Nancy
5 Rounds for Time
400 Meter Run
55lb. Front Squats
Time: 32:42
This one pushed me. The run was hard but I am getting better at running down that hill. Just haven't mastered running up that hill. Work in progress is all I can say.
The front squats did me in. On one round when I sat down the bar just dropped into my lap and I couldn't get it back up. I was dazed for a second because I couldn't believe I let that happen. The coach had to come pick it up and get me going again. I'm sure the look one my face was an interesting one.
I had to wonder if I could really do all 5 rounds in the beginning but I'm glad the coach decided to push me to do it all. I guess he had more faith in me than I did. I need to work on that.
This one was named:
Nancy
5 Rounds for Time
400 Meter Run
55lb. Front Squats
Time: 32:42
This one pushed me. The run was hard but I am getting better at running down that hill. Just haven't mastered running up that hill. Work in progress is all I can say.
The front squats did me in. On one round when I sat down the bar just dropped into my lap and I couldn't get it back up. I was dazed for a second because I couldn't believe I let that happen. The coach had to come pick it up and get me going again. I'm sure the look one my face was an interesting one.
I had to wonder if I could really do all 5 rounds in the beginning but I'm glad the coach decided to push me to do it all. I guess he had more faith in me than I did. I need to work on that.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Hate That Yellow Ball in the Sky!!!
So, I thought it would be fun to run before the WOD. Didn't matter much as that was going to be the warm up. But where in the heck did that heat and humidity come from??? I thought I was going to die. And it's only June!!!
What looked so much easier on the board was nothing in reality.
3 Rounds
100 yard Bear Crawl
100 yard Broad Jump
For every 5 broad jumps do a Burpee
Time 22:22
Decision was left up to me as to how much and what I would do for this WOD. I started out the first round staying on track but somewhere in that first round I caved and said 3 rounds. Maybe it was the 2nd round I said that but it was somewhere in there.
I was sweating so badly before I even started. I think my head spun once when I hit the floor for a burpee. All I know is I fought to do those 3 rounds and even though at times I wanted to just lay on that floor I didn't. I may not have done the 5 rounds that was prescribed on the board but I did put all my effort into this WOD and fought for my 3 rounds. So for me, I'm proud of my 3 rounds! This one isn't about what anyone else thinks. Yeah, it would have been nice to do all 5 round and R/X this WOD with everyone else but for me I gave it my all and did my best!
What looked so much easier on the board was nothing in reality.
3 Rounds
100 yard Bear Crawl
100 yard Broad Jump
For every 5 broad jumps do a Burpee
Time 22:22
Decision was left up to me as to how much and what I would do for this WOD. I started out the first round staying on track but somewhere in that first round I caved and said 3 rounds. Maybe it was the 2nd round I said that but it was somewhere in there.
I was sweating so badly before I even started. I think my head spun once when I hit the floor for a burpee. All I know is I fought to do those 3 rounds and even though at times I wanted to just lay on that floor I didn't. I may not have done the 5 rounds that was prescribed on the board but I did put all my effort into this WOD and fought for my 3 rounds. So for me, I'm proud of my 3 rounds! This one isn't about what anyone else thinks. Yeah, it would have been nice to do all 5 round and R/X this WOD with everyone else but for me I gave it my all and did my best!
Monday, June 24, 2013
End of my Rope
I really hate squats and they have gotten the best of me. I HATE THEM!!! That one day that everyone keeps telling me it will click and I will get it needs to happen soon. I'm almost at the end of my rope with this one...
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Going to do Better!
This has been one heck of a week and roller coaster ride of emotions. Well, it's actually been that way for several weeks if I'm going to be honest. Unfortunately, a lot of emotions from my work and personal life have interfered with my WOD's. I think it all hit Thursday night and it came from nowhere. I walked into the gym thinking everything was fine and happy to see everyone and somewhere in that warm up my mind shut down.
All of a sudden I couldn't do those 65lb. squat cleans. I found myself barely bending my knees to do a squat. The more I tried to do the squat I was getting nowhere. It didn't help when the coach told me I was doing fine. I wonder if sometimes they see my frustration on my face and it's their way of encouraging me to push on and keep trying?
Lately, I've been told that people thought this coach was tough on me but the more I think about it I wonder if I'm actually tougher or just more sarcastic than I need to be towards him. He really is a good coach but for some reason my moments hit on his night of coaching. So not fair to him.
I've tried talking to a few folks about what goes wrong and how to fix it. Some suggestions are we all have our moments that we shut down. But with talking with someone else I think it might be because I'm not feeling pushed hard enough to do better and to challenge myself harder. I just don't like making decisions in the gym. I do it in all other aspects of my life but when I come to the gym I just want someone to tell me what I need to do.
So the next time I have this coach in the gym I'm going to make an extra effort to ensure I don't shut down and be a little nicer. This coach really did and does try to help. I don't think he's very tough on me as another coach has him beat in that area. But maybe we can come to some sort of compromise... I'll be a little more accommodating and less sarcastic and he can get tougher on me as the other coach does and maybe things will get better. After all, he is the coach and I have to trust him with what the WOD has prescribed in it.
All of a sudden I couldn't do those 65lb. squat cleans. I found myself barely bending my knees to do a squat. The more I tried to do the squat I was getting nowhere. It didn't help when the coach told me I was doing fine. I wonder if sometimes they see my frustration on my face and it's their way of encouraging me to push on and keep trying?
Lately, I've been told that people thought this coach was tough on me but the more I think about it I wonder if I'm actually tougher or just more sarcastic than I need to be towards him. He really is a good coach but for some reason my moments hit on his night of coaching. So not fair to him.
I've tried talking to a few folks about what goes wrong and how to fix it. Some suggestions are we all have our moments that we shut down. But with talking with someone else I think it might be because I'm not feeling pushed hard enough to do better and to challenge myself harder. I just don't like making decisions in the gym. I do it in all other aspects of my life but when I come to the gym I just want someone to tell me what I need to do.
So the next time I have this coach in the gym I'm going to make an extra effort to ensure I don't shut down and be a little nicer. This coach really did and does try to help. I don't think he's very tough on me as another coach has him beat in that area. But maybe we can come to some sort of compromise... I'll be a little more accommodating and less sarcastic and he can get tougher on me as the other coach does and maybe things will get better. After all, he is the coach and I have to trust him with what the WOD has prescribed in it.
Was Tough
So, yesterday's WOD was tough. I think after this week I may not have arms left to lift anything.
4 Rounds
200 meter run
11 Jumping Pull Ups
11 Lunges
11 Kettle Bell Thrusters
Time 25:10
I really didn't mind the run. Just wanting to get better at it. Feel like I can't make my legs move but I'm trying.
Since there weren't many folks at the WOD and the coach let me challenge myself I asked to be able to stand on the tall box to do the jumping pull ups. That turned out to be a lot more than I bargained for as it took me some extra time to get up on that box but I'm glad I did it for the few rounds I was able to. I don't care about the time on the WOD.
I haven't been able to get myself up off the floor on those walking lunges. So I was allowed to use a box on each side of me to do them. They were still hard but at least I wasn't stranded on the floor unable to get up. I know I'll have to work on those at some point.
Those kettle bell thrusters were so hard. That 8kg. kettle bell in each arm was extremely heavy and I didn't think I'd make it thru all 4 rounds. But I did and I'm glad I did it.
4 Rounds
200 meter run
11 Jumping Pull Ups
11 Lunges
11 Kettle Bell Thrusters
Time 25:10
I really didn't mind the run. Just wanting to get better at it. Feel like I can't make my legs move but I'm trying.
Since there weren't many folks at the WOD and the coach let me challenge myself I asked to be able to stand on the tall box to do the jumping pull ups. That turned out to be a lot more than I bargained for as it took me some extra time to get up on that box but I'm glad I did it for the few rounds I was able to. I don't care about the time on the WOD.
I haven't been able to get myself up off the floor on those walking lunges. So I was allowed to use a box on each side of me to do them. They were still hard but at least I wasn't stranded on the floor unable to get up. I know I'll have to work on those at some point.
Those kettle bell thrusters were so hard. That 8kg. kettle bell in each arm was extremely heavy and I didn't think I'd make it thru all 4 rounds. But I did and I'm glad I did it.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Time to Tar and Feather Someone
I had a complete and total mental shut down tonight! I don't know what happened during the warm up but I was getting so frustrated doing those squat cleans. I barely did a squat. I don't know what the hell I was doing. I wanted so badly to ask if I could get a box and just do 2 or 3 squat cleans correctly instead of 5 on the minute since those 5 really sucked. But figured since it was the warm up it wasn't worth asking. I'd rather do less reps and do them correctly than do all of the reps posted and do a half ass job like I did tonight. I can't believe I just said this but it's how I feel. I used to hate getting scaled back but tonight I believe I needed to in the warm up.
Tonight's WOD consisted of:
5 Rounds
15 Knees to Elbows
15 Good Mornings
15 meter Bear Crawls
15 Box Jumps
Time 27:10
I felt like I couldn't get my knees up high enough but at least I kept trying.
By the time I got to the good mornings I could barely pick up the bar. I've never had it hurt like that but the coach said afterwards it was probably from the warm up. Well, that sucked!
Bear craws really suck. Something about crawling around the floor on your hands and knees is so freakin' hard! I just wanted to hug the floor as I never thought I would see the end.
OMFG Box jumps!!! WTH??? I had done good with the box jumps but the last few times of doing them I can't even jump on one 45lb. weight.
I don't know what happened tonight as it didn't make any sense for me to mentally shut down. I get frustrated a lot during WOD's but totally shutting down and seriously thinking I couldn't finish and wanted to give up and I went in not being tired or sore??? This just boggles my mind. I have to think some more about this and try to figure it out. I can't do this again!
Tonight's WOD consisted of:
5 Rounds
15 Knees to Elbows
15 Good Mornings
15 meter Bear Crawls
15 Box Jumps
Time 27:10
I felt like I couldn't get my knees up high enough but at least I kept trying.
By the time I got to the good mornings I could barely pick up the bar. I've never had it hurt like that but the coach said afterwards it was probably from the warm up. Well, that sucked!
Bear craws really suck. Something about crawling around the floor on your hands and knees is so freakin' hard! I just wanted to hug the floor as I never thought I would see the end.
OMFG Box jumps!!! WTH??? I had done good with the box jumps but the last few times of doing them I can't even jump on one 45lb. weight.
I don't know what happened tonight as it didn't make any sense for me to mentally shut down. I get frustrated a lot during WOD's but totally shutting down and seriously thinking I couldn't finish and wanted to give up and I went in not being tired or sore??? This just boggles my mind. I have to think some more about this and try to figure it out. I can't do this again!
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Might Like Rope Climbs
Good workout tonight! I learned I might like this rope climbing thing. Now, if I ever have to use my feet and really climb up it I might be in trouble but just pulling myself up off the floor is wasn't too bad. Wasn't easy just wasn't as bad as the first time.
15 minute AMRAP
Rope Climb - Pull self up off the floor using the rope
10 Dips
20 Wall Balls - 10lb.
3 Rounds with and additional 11 Wall Balls.
These wall balls got the best of me. They are so freakin' hard! Of course I had my friend the box brought to me. I have got to work on those squats A LOT more! I just plopped my butt down on the box practically everytime and that is not getting me anywhere at getting better at these evil things.
The dips weren't bad but I learned I wasn't doing them right. I never knew your butt couldn't touch the box as nobody had ever said anything to me before. I had no idea it was about getting my butt to the floor and using my arms to go up and down. I do now.
I was surprised I could get myself pulled up using the rope. Now, going back down I just dropped and I know that wasn't what I was supposed to do.
I came away feeling like I learned some things and reminding myself I need to spend more time on those things I still need to conquer like those squats.
15 minute AMRAP
Rope Climb - Pull self up off the floor using the rope
10 Dips
20 Wall Balls - 10lb.
3 Rounds with and additional 11 Wall Balls.
These wall balls got the best of me. They are so freakin' hard! Of course I had my friend the box brought to me. I have got to work on those squats A LOT more! I just plopped my butt down on the box practically everytime and that is not getting me anywhere at getting better at these evil things.
The dips weren't bad but I learned I wasn't doing them right. I never knew your butt couldn't touch the box as nobody had ever said anything to me before. I had no idea it was about getting my butt to the floor and using my arms to go up and down. I do now.
I was surprised I could get myself pulled up using the rope. Now, going back down I just dropped and I know that wasn't what I was supposed to do.
I came away feeling like I learned some things and reminding myself I need to spend more time on those things I still need to conquer like those squats.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Out of my Comfort Zone
I'm going to come out of my comfort zone tonight. After several conversations with several different people I've decided to admit that I am starting to see changes in myself. March 1st I started doing CrossFit. I started out 3 days and a week for the first month and then decided to jump in with both feet after that and now go 5-6 days a week. Yes, I really do miss ...a day here and there Lately, I've had several people mention they can tell I've lost weight and ask how much. Admittedly, that is so hard for me to hear. Yes, I appreciate the compliments and it's nice to hear. I went in with the goal of losing weight and now just want to be healthy so I can achieve all my dreams and goals. So why is this so hard to hear? Well, as some of my friends know who have struggled this same journey we all know we get so far and lose some weight and inches and then something happens whether we get bored or what and it all stops. For me, it's always been around the 3 month mark. Guess what? I'm in month 4! I'm still enjoying it even tho I do a lot of complaining and fussing (all in fun) because the workouts are hard they are completely worth it. I've met some of the most awesome people and we really are there to support one another. So what have I accomplished in 4 months? I've lost 26lbs. and not sure on the inches but thinking around 8 inches overall (got a late start in keeping up with measurements).
So when you're faced with wanting to do something think about the long term goal and if its what you really want then go for it and don't let the fear of the unknown stop you. I'm so grateful I was encouraged to walk thru those CrossFit doors. And I can't wait to see what the next 4 months bring and then who knows what 2014 will be like but I'm planning on staying on this track of getting healthy and improving on those workouts. Some of my goals are to keep up with the other folks when it comes to running and surprise myself and the coaches by accomplishing doing those freakin' squats correctly! And if I ever learn to use my hips and shoulders in those lifts I might could kick some butt with those lifts And YES I will accomplish overcoming my fear of heights or as my coaches say my fear of falling and WILL BE going Ziplining next year!!! Come with me next year and I'll prove it!
So when you're faced with wanting to do something think about the long term goal and if its what you really want then go for it and don't let the fear of the unknown stop you. I'm so grateful I was encouraged to walk thru those CrossFit doors. And I can't wait to see what the next 4 months bring and then who knows what 2014 will be like but I'm planning on staying on this track of getting healthy and improving on those workouts. Some of my goals are to keep up with the other folks when it comes to running and surprise myself and the coaches by accomplishing doing those freakin' squats correctly! And if I ever learn to use my hips and shoulders in those lifts I might could kick some butt with those lifts And YES I will accomplish overcoming my fear of heights or as my coaches say my fear of falling and WILL BE going Ziplining next year!!! Come with me next year and I'll prove it!
Deadlifts and Thrusters
Today's WOD was tough. Those weights get heavy!
21-15-9
Deadlifts - 125lbs.
Thrusters - 35lbs.
Time: 12:13
I didn't think I would get through the deadlifts. That 125lbs. was so heavy. The 35lb. thrusters weren't as hard but I'm glad I didn't have any weights added to the bar because I was trying to focus on form and getting those squats done correctly even though I hate having that box under me (I do understand why though and one day I won't need it)! Not to mention it was one of the best stress relievers I could have done tonight!
21-15-9
Deadlifts - 125lbs.
Thrusters - 35lbs.
Time: 12:13
I didn't think I would get through the deadlifts. That 125lbs. was so heavy. The 35lb. thrusters weren't as hard but I'm glad I didn't have any weights added to the bar because I was trying to focus on form and getting those squats done correctly even though I hate having that box under me (I do understand why though and one day I won't need it)! Not to mention it was one of the best stress relievers I could have done tonight!
Monday, June 17, 2013
Kicked my Butt!
Tonight's WOD literally kicked my ASS!!! The warm up got the best of me. It was a good warm up and one I need repeated many times in the future. Getting those lifts done correctly is killing me. I need to get over my being self conscious about jumping and just do it. I know that's what is stopping me. Too much to have jumping around and I need to get over it.
So today's WOD was:
15 minute AMWRAP with burpees on the minute... YUCK!!!
10 Push Presses - 45lbs.
15 Kettle Bell Swings - 26lbs.
400 meter cash out.
I felt like all I did was burpees. Those things freakin' suck. I was exhausted!
I liked having 2 coaches there because with weights I just think it's better and things go more smoothly.
I wish I had been up to running the 400 meters better as I do think it helped to have one of the coaches run with me as it kept me a little more motivated even though I don't think it seemed liked it to her. Want to try that again and see if I can do better.
So today's WOD was:
15 minute AMWRAP with burpees on the minute... YUCK!!!
10 Push Presses - 45lbs.
15 Kettle Bell Swings - 26lbs.
400 meter cash out.
I felt like all I did was burpees. Those things freakin' suck. I was exhausted!
I liked having 2 coaches there because with weights I just think it's better and things go more smoothly.
I wish I had been up to running the 400 meters better as I do think it helped to have one of the coaches run with me as it kept me a little more motivated even though I don't think it seemed liked it to her. Want to try that again and see if I can do better.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Snatches
Another day of lifting weights... I really don't mind as I'm always curious to see if I can lift what I have lifted before and hope to increase the weight.
Snatches
2-2-2-2-2-2
45-55-55-65-65-70
Just trying to get the form down and get the lift done correctly is a challenge in itself to me. I seemed to be able to get the bar to my shoulders but the problem I think I'm having is not using my hips and shoulders to push the bar above my head. My elbows and shoulders just wouldn't get in sync with each other. And my hips just don't want to help drive that bar. I don't know what to do to get my hips to move and help with the lifting. Not sure if it's the fact that my knees and thighs are so freakin' tight and it's just hard to bend them at times. I asked the coach about it today and he said to do some stretches and quit favoring that leg so much. HMMM... think I've heard that before from another coach... That's right, they're in cahoots with one another - LOL! I was reminded of that when the coach kept telling me... one more time, one more time, one more time, one more time. These 2 coaches have to quit chatting or something because I feel like they're up to something - LOL! Oh well, at least they're on the same page in making sure I do the exercises correctly ;-)
I will say I think when the WOD is all weight lifting there really should be 2 coaches. The guys seem to have the weights figured out and are good at watching each other. But us girlies seem to have a harder time and some folks have lots of questions because there is a lot of concern for us in trying to make sure we don't get hurt and do the lifts correctly.
Snatches
2-2-2-2-2-2
45-55-55-65-65-70
Just trying to get the form down and get the lift done correctly is a challenge in itself to me. I seemed to be able to get the bar to my shoulders but the problem I think I'm having is not using my hips and shoulders to push the bar above my head. My elbows and shoulders just wouldn't get in sync with each other. And my hips just don't want to help drive that bar. I don't know what to do to get my hips to move and help with the lifting. Not sure if it's the fact that my knees and thighs are so freakin' tight and it's just hard to bend them at times. I asked the coach about it today and he said to do some stretches and quit favoring that leg so much. HMMM... think I've heard that before from another coach... That's right, they're in cahoots with one another - LOL! I was reminded of that when the coach kept telling me... one more time, one more time, one more time, one more time. These 2 coaches have to quit chatting or something because I feel like they're up to something - LOL! Oh well, at least they're on the same page in making sure I do the exercises correctly ;-)
I will say I think when the WOD is all weight lifting there really should be 2 coaches. The guys seem to have the weights figured out and are good at watching each other. But us girlies seem to have a harder time and some folks have lots of questions because there is a lot of concern for us in trying to make sure we don't get hurt and do the lifts correctly.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Work in Progress
Today's WOD wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. It was tough and I still feel it in my arms but I felt the challenge of pushing me to try harder.
10 Rounds for Time
15 Push Ups
Sprint 60 Yards
Rest 1 minute
Time 25:17
I really need to work on making sure I'm doing the push ups correctly. I have no idea if I am or not. Just need to continue running...
I went back later to work on some things. I worked on squats using a band and a weight. I think I'm better with a weight that helps keep me upright.
I worked on some box jumps and am good with the 45lb. weight. But adding a 10lb. weight to it just messed me up.
Then I got adventurous and was told I could stand on the big box. Not sure what I was thinking besides trying to overcome my fear of heights which I am told my fear is really falling. So I got my boxes, the smaller one and the bigger one side by side. It took me a bit but I finally got up there. But that letting go of something to hold onto was a bit much but I did it! Then there was the walking back and forth on the box. I was so afraid I was going to fall off. Then I had to walk up and down from the large box to the small box and then back up again and start all over. That rocked my nerves. I might as well have been 100 feet up in the air. I am so glad I did it but it was scary! But now, I want to do it again!
10 Rounds for Time
15 Push Ups
Sprint 60 Yards
Rest 1 minute
Time 25:17
I really need to work on making sure I'm doing the push ups correctly. I have no idea if I am or not. Just need to continue running...
I went back later to work on some things. I worked on squats using a band and a weight. I think I'm better with a weight that helps keep me upright.
I worked on some box jumps and am good with the 45lb. weight. But adding a 10lb. weight to it just messed me up.
Then I got adventurous and was told I could stand on the big box. Not sure what I was thinking besides trying to overcome my fear of heights which I am told my fear is really falling. So I got my boxes, the smaller one and the bigger one side by side. It took me a bit but I finally got up there. But that letting go of something to hold onto was a bit much but I did it! Then there was the walking back and forth on the box. I was so afraid I was going to fall off. Then I had to walk up and down from the large box to the small box and then back up again and start all over. That rocked my nerves. I might as well have been 100 feet up in the air. I am so glad I did it but it was scary! But now, I want to do it again!
Over Analyzing
I struggled with something this morning and it came out of the blue. While it is really nice to hear that people acknowledge that I'm losing weight it is still extremely uncomfortable. I was faced with someone asking me that this morning and I said I didn't know. I thought they wanted to know how much additional weight I have lost as they knew I had lost 20lbs. I really didn't know because at my last weigh in a week or so ago I had not lost any and think I had gained. So then I get fussed at for not saying how much. And my response was it had not changed. Then I get told to step on the scale. Not exactly my favorite thing to do. I lost about 5 more pounds.
I wish I could make the coaches understand how hard it is emotionally for me to stand on that scale and look at that number. I've stood on scales before and seen nothing but weight gain and that's always my fear when I step up on one. Today was good with pounds loss. It's just that fear and insecurity I have.
I need to handle this question so much better in the future After all I was told by this coach I over analyze things ;-) Guess he hasn't figured out yet it's better in the long run if I over analyze and think things through sometimes so I work on not making the same mistakes over and over - LOL!
I wish I could make the coaches understand how hard it is emotionally for me to stand on that scale and look at that number. I've stood on scales before and seen nothing but weight gain and that's always my fear when I step up on one. Today was good with pounds loss. It's just that fear and insecurity I have.
I need to handle this question so much better in the future After all I was told by this coach I over analyze things ;-) Guess he hasn't figured out yet it's better in the long run if I over analyze and think things through sometimes so I work on not making the same mistakes over and over - LOL!
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Fran...UGH!!!
Tonight's WOD was tough and challenging. I can feel it in my arms and back. I really need to get better at my squats because if I could do that and learn to use my hips to lift that bar I think I could put more weight on the bar and do much better. At least that's what I'm thinking... not so sure about the coaches.
Tonight's WOD was Fran. She's not really a lot of folks friend but she was okay tonight.
21-15-9
Thrusters
Pull Ups
I started out with 55lbs. for thrusters but dropped down to 45lbs. after the first round. I just need to use my hips more and I know I could do so much more than I'm doing.
I really don't enjoy the pull ups. It's more because my legs are so stiff and I just need to learn to stretch them out more and be more proactive in doing so. My legs just don't want to bend and move. So this is my next goal... to get my legs loosened up.
My time was 8:45 which isn't bad but I know I could do better once I learn to get my muscles loosened up.
Tonight's WOD was Fran. She's not really a lot of folks friend but she was okay tonight.
21-15-9
Thrusters
Pull Ups
I started out with 55lbs. for thrusters but dropped down to 45lbs. after the first round. I just need to use my hips more and I know I could do so much more than I'm doing.
I really don't enjoy the pull ups. It's more because my legs are so stiff and I just need to learn to stretch them out more and be more proactive in doing so. My legs just don't want to bend and move. So this is my next goal... to get my legs loosened up.
My time was 8:45 which isn't bad but I know I could do better once I learn to get my muscles loosened up.
Team WOD and Chipper...Plain Mean
Let's start with last night's WOD. It was a TEAM WOD. Let me just say I do not like Team WOD's because I just don't feel like I can keep up with everyone else and I'm dragging others down.
The WOD was:
Alternate rowing 200 meters until you reach 800 meters
Deadlift 125lbs. while other person walks/runs 35lb kettle bells to the end of the road and back (Twice)
Do the following twice alternating with partner:
15 Box Jumps
10 Deadlifts 125lbs
5 Burpees
Alternate rowing 200 meters until you reach 800 meters.
I think we did ours in 34:23 but not sure.
I was glad the partner I had showed up as she's really fun to workout with.
My arms killed me after this WOD.
Now for tonight's WOD... It was HELL and SUCKED!!! That was as bad as doing the 5K. I really didn't think I would make it through it all. At one point I wanted to just curl up in a ball and cry because the jump ropes and burpees were killing me. I don't know how many times I wanted to give up but I lost count. I know my mind wasn't in it completely and I need to remember to leave my problems outside the doors. I just didn't do that this week and it's nobody else's fault but my own.
So tonight we had to do a Chipper:
Run 800 meters
150 single jump ropes
25 Burpees
Run 400 meters
100 single jump ropes
15 burpees
Run 200 meters
50 single jump ropes
10 burpees
Time 54:25
Everything about this WOD killed me, took me down even more mentally. I had been doing okay with jump ropes but my legs are so tight that it's so hard to get them to move. I don't want to see this WOD come up again for a very long time like when it's below freezing outside!
I haven't given it my all this week and I need to change this starting tomorrow or just skip the WOD completely.
The WOD was:
Alternate rowing 200 meters until you reach 800 meters
Deadlift 125lbs. while other person walks/runs 35lb kettle bells to the end of the road and back (Twice)
Do the following twice alternating with partner:
15 Box Jumps
10 Deadlifts 125lbs
5 Burpees
Alternate rowing 200 meters until you reach 800 meters.
I think we did ours in 34:23 but not sure.
I was glad the partner I had showed up as she's really fun to workout with.
My arms killed me after this WOD.
Now for tonight's WOD... It was HELL and SUCKED!!! That was as bad as doing the 5K. I really didn't think I would make it through it all. At one point I wanted to just curl up in a ball and cry because the jump ropes and burpees were killing me. I don't know how many times I wanted to give up but I lost count. I know my mind wasn't in it completely and I need to remember to leave my problems outside the doors. I just didn't do that this week and it's nobody else's fault but my own.
So tonight we had to do a Chipper:
Run 800 meters
150 single jump ropes
25 Burpees
Run 400 meters
100 single jump ropes
15 burpees
Run 200 meters
50 single jump ropes
10 burpees
Time 54:25
Everything about this WOD killed me, took me down even more mentally. I had been doing okay with jump ropes but my legs are so tight that it's so hard to get them to move. I don't want to see this WOD come up again for a very long time like when it's below freezing outside!
I haven't given it my all this week and I need to change this starting tomorrow or just skip the WOD completely.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Never Say I Can't
I am not a fan of tonight's WOD! I don't know if it was my mood when I walked in or the things in the WOD. So as I looked around the room and saw the ropes set up I decided against doing any squats before class and considered running. I didn't have a lot of time so I inquired with one of the coaches as to what the warm up was. Somehow, the conversation led to being asked if I wanted to run 800 meters and I said I can't run 800 meters in 5 minutes. Little did I know the other coach would hear me say that. Must take down the volume on his antennas that seem to have radar on them - LOL! The look on his face was all it took for me to know he wasn't happy with what I said. I told him that it was reality I can't run 800 in 5 minutes. Heck, it's taking me an average of 4 minutes to run 400 meters. I should have followed it up with one day I'll be able to do it and for now I'm just trying to progress little by little each day. 400 meters was part of the warm up so I still got to run. But have to admit I was regretting what I had said.
Tonight's WOD was rope climbs and clean and jerks. I was more than confused looking at the board. I saw one WOD and then other numbers beside it. That was more than my head could handle and comprehend. I must have asked what seemed like 5 times how many reps I was doing and when. And trying to remember how to do those clean and jerks was a challenge.
So the rope climbs were 15 - 12 - 9 - 6 - 3 (think I figured out by the time I got to the 6). I didn't do rope climbs. But I was given the option of using the rings or pull myself up off the floor using the rope. Well, I don't do well with decisions and I'm sure the look I gave was interesting. I ended up using the rope as those rings are useless and no challenging at all. I'd rather read a book than do those and I hate to read. So I only managed to pull myself up twice out of all those efforts. But my arms are like jello.
Then there was the Clean and Jerk that were 5- 4- 3- 2- 1
I started out with 55lbs. Something about some people say I'm stronger than I give myself credit for. That seems to be some folks favorite saying to me lately. Me, I'm still looking at them in disbelief. I got up to 65lbs. then 70lbs. and then dropped back to 65lbs for the last 2 rounds. That is if I remember those numbers correctly. I could be off. It was so hard to get the bar up to my shoulders which I guess is the Clean position. Getting the bar above my head was much easier (not easy just easier than anticipated).
This wasn't the best WOD but it wasn't the worst. I'm anticipating the worst WOD tomorrow as I hate and detest team WOD's. But I'm trying to look at it as by going I'm overcoming a fear and insecurity. Tell me that tomorrow at 6:30 - LOL! And I figure there will be some sort of payback for my "I Can't" remark. If not Wed. it will come when I least expect it.
Tonight's WOD was rope climbs and clean and jerks. I was more than confused looking at the board. I saw one WOD and then other numbers beside it. That was more than my head could handle and comprehend. I must have asked what seemed like 5 times how many reps I was doing and when. And trying to remember how to do those clean and jerks was a challenge.
So the rope climbs were 15 - 12 - 9 - 6 - 3 (think I figured out by the time I got to the 6). I didn't do rope climbs. But I was given the option of using the rings or pull myself up off the floor using the rope. Well, I don't do well with decisions and I'm sure the look I gave was interesting. I ended up using the rope as those rings are useless and no challenging at all. I'd rather read a book than do those and I hate to read. So I only managed to pull myself up twice out of all those efforts. But my arms are like jello.
Then there was the Clean and Jerk that were 5- 4- 3- 2- 1
I started out with 55lbs. Something about some people say I'm stronger than I give myself credit for. That seems to be some folks favorite saying to me lately. Me, I'm still looking at them in disbelief. I got up to 65lbs. then 70lbs. and then dropped back to 65lbs for the last 2 rounds. That is if I remember those numbers correctly. I could be off. It was so hard to get the bar up to my shoulders which I guess is the Clean position. Getting the bar above my head was much easier (not easy just easier than anticipated).
This wasn't the best WOD but it wasn't the worst. I'm anticipating the worst WOD tomorrow as I hate and detest team WOD's. But I'm trying to look at it as by going I'm overcoming a fear and insecurity. Tell me that tomorrow at 6:30 - LOL! And I figure there will be some sort of payback for my "I Can't" remark. If not Wed. it will come when I least expect it.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
No WOD Today... But a Lot of Faith!
No WOD today! I needed a break and I really needed to put a little more balance back in my life and attend shul. So glad I made the right choice. I needed that time to sort out some things going on in my head.
Lately, I've been thinking about what I've accomplished in the 3 months at CF. I've improved my health more than I ever have with anything I've tried. But what scares me is I've always lasted about 3 months when it comes to exercise or any nutrition program whether it be Weight Watchers, a 1200 calorie diet, a regular gym or any of the countless others. And then after a few months I've given up and end up putting my weight back on. For the first time I don't want to stop. I feel like if I do take a day off that day will turn into 2 and then 3 and so on. I found myself getting scared of that same pattern happening again.
So I did the one thing that always brings me peace and turned to my faith. I've never lost my faith on this journey but with things slowing down at shul due to this time of year I haven't gone in a month. I needed to walk back thru those doors as it's the one place I can put things into perspective.
One of the midrashes was about fear and how to deal with it because it can end up where there is no finality or happily ever after. Which brought me to thinking about my fear of giving up. If I never deal with that fear there will never be a happy ending. So how do I find that balance of working out and taking a day off when I need it? I'm just going to have to rely on G-d for this one. Just as my heart tugged at me to go to shul this morning I hope he also tugs at my heart to get myself back into the gym after taking a day off when needed.
I don't want to give up! I see a glimmer of light at the end of this tunnel and know in my heart it will only get bigger and brighter if I stay on this path. But sometimes I just get scared!
Lately, I've been thinking about what I've accomplished in the 3 months at CF. I've improved my health more than I ever have with anything I've tried. But what scares me is I've always lasted about 3 months when it comes to exercise or any nutrition program whether it be Weight Watchers, a 1200 calorie diet, a regular gym or any of the countless others. And then after a few months I've given up and end up putting my weight back on. For the first time I don't want to stop. I feel like if I do take a day off that day will turn into 2 and then 3 and so on. I found myself getting scared of that same pattern happening again.
So I did the one thing that always brings me peace and turned to my faith. I've never lost my faith on this journey but with things slowing down at shul due to this time of year I haven't gone in a month. I needed to walk back thru those doors as it's the one place I can put things into perspective.
One of the midrashes was about fear and how to deal with it because it can end up where there is no finality or happily ever after. Which brought me to thinking about my fear of giving up. If I never deal with that fear there will never be a happy ending. So how do I find that balance of working out and taking a day off when I need it? I'm just going to have to rely on G-d for this one. Just as my heart tugged at me to go to shul this morning I hope he also tugs at my heart to get myself back into the gym after taking a day off when needed.
I don't want to give up! I see a glimmer of light at the end of this tunnel and know in my heart it will only get bigger and brighter if I stay on this path. But sometimes I just get scared!
Friday, June 7, 2013
Still Hope
Today was full of challenges! I went to workout this morning and evening. This morning I did the regular WOD and then tonight I worked on all those wonderful things I haven't accomplished but will.
This morning's WOD was called HOPE. Hope isn't really very nice because she literally works your butt off. It was for 3 round and you did as many of the following for a minute each and at the end of each round you got a 1 minute break.
3 Rounds for 1 minute each
Burpees
Snatch Cleans
Box Jumps
Thrusters
Pull Ups
Burpees were challenging that I finally learned how to jump down instead of crawl to the floor and then pop my knees and legs out. It was still a challenge to get back up without crawling though. But I did feel like I finally made some improvement.
Snatch Cleans and Thrusters - Let me just say all these weight movements using the bar are completely confusing.
Box Jumps - I added a 25lb. weight to the 45lb. weight but never got a jump onto them. I came close but never succeeded. But I will!
Pull Ups - They're the same.
It was tough but it was a good WOD and I felt good afterwards even if I did get confused on the lifts.
Then I went back to the 5:30 class and worked on some stuff. The coach created a workout for me to work on things. I warmed up with a 400 meter run that took me 3:52.
3 Rounds for 1 minute
Squats
Mountain Climbers
Jump Rope
Box Steps
Jumping Jacks
Squats - I was trying very hard to stay focused and keep myself from leaning forward.
Mountain Climbers - Those are ridiculously hard but I really need to work on them. Getting both feet to move at the same time was interesting.
Jump Rope - Those are still hard but getting better.
Box Steps - That was a huge challenge. I know I need to get away from leaning on the wall to get myself up. Such a mental challenge for me. I got a 45lb. weight to help me step up and that helped.
Jumping Jacks - Those literally kick my butt. Something so simple is so freakin' hard.
It was a good day! Appreciative my coach let me come wotkout twice.
This morning's WOD was called HOPE. Hope isn't really very nice because she literally works your butt off. It was for 3 round and you did as many of the following for a minute each and at the end of each round you got a 1 minute break.
3 Rounds for 1 minute each
Burpees
Snatch Cleans
Box Jumps
Thrusters
Pull Ups
Burpees were challenging that I finally learned how to jump down instead of crawl to the floor and then pop my knees and legs out. It was still a challenge to get back up without crawling though. But I did feel like I finally made some improvement.
Snatch Cleans and Thrusters - Let me just say all these weight movements using the bar are completely confusing.
Box Jumps - I added a 25lb. weight to the 45lb. weight but never got a jump onto them. I came close but never succeeded. But I will!
Pull Ups - They're the same.
It was tough but it was a good WOD and I felt good afterwards even if I did get confused on the lifts.
Then I went back to the 5:30 class and worked on some stuff. The coach created a workout for me to work on things. I warmed up with a 400 meter run that took me 3:52.
3 Rounds for 1 minute
Squats
Mountain Climbers
Jump Rope
Box Steps
Jumping Jacks
Squats - I was trying very hard to stay focused and keep myself from leaning forward.
Mountain Climbers - Those are ridiculously hard but I really need to work on them. Getting both feet to move at the same time was interesting.
Jump Rope - Those are still hard but getting better.
Box Steps - That was a huge challenge. I know I need to get away from leaning on the wall to get myself up. Such a mental challenge for me. I got a 45lb. weight to help me step up and that helped.
Jumping Jacks - Those literally kick my butt. Something so simple is so freakin' hard.
It was a good day! Appreciative my coach let me come wotkout twice.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Front Squats
Tonight's WOD wasn't that exciting but it was good. Weight lifting is always so hard! They keep telling me I'm strong but I just don't feel it because I can't get those squats down low enough.
So we did 5 rounds of 3 reps for Front Squats. I maintained 75lbs. as for me it was more about form and working on those squats. I can feel it in my back. What I don't understand is how others lift the bar with 2 fingers. It was just uncomfortable for me. I learned it takes a lot of concentration though to get this. Lots of room for improvement but I will get there.
But it was also fun because my coworker/friend who goes also ran 800 meters before the WOD. We had talked at work and I told him how I was motivated to run more now and since he loves to run and we got out of work early we took off. I told him he could go ahead but he stayed with me. I didn't run all of it but if I had to guess I ran at least a total of 400 meters and did it in the 8-9 minute range. I feel good about that. I just want to keep at it more as well as all those other things I need to work on.
Then afterwards we ran again with a few of the others. I only did the 400 meters as they all did the 800 meter run. I will be working on cutting a minute off of my time in the future.
I'm enjoying getting to work on different things before and after the WOD's. It's a personal accomplishment for me. And it's keeping me motivated!
So we did 5 rounds of 3 reps for Front Squats. I maintained 75lbs. as for me it was more about form and working on those squats. I can feel it in my back. What I don't understand is how others lift the bar with 2 fingers. It was just uncomfortable for me. I learned it takes a lot of concentration though to get this. Lots of room for improvement but I will get there.
But it was also fun because my coworker/friend who goes also ran 800 meters before the WOD. We had talked at work and I told him how I was motivated to run more now and since he loves to run and we got out of work early we took off. I told him he could go ahead but he stayed with me. I didn't run all of it but if I had to guess I ran at least a total of 400 meters and did it in the 8-9 minute range. I feel good about that. I just want to keep at it more as well as all those other things I need to work on.
Then afterwards we ran again with a few of the others. I only did the 400 meters as they all did the 800 meter run. I will be working on cutting a minute off of my time in the future.
I'm enjoying getting to work on different things before and after the WOD's. It's a personal accomplishment for me. And it's keeping me motivated!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Michael is my Friend!
I liked tonight's WOD. It was called Michael:
400 meter run
25 Good Mornings
25 Sit ups
Total Time: 21:46
I'm beginning not to mind running. I was fine until I got to the uphill part of the run. But I did good on the rest of it. I pushed myself to keep running and not stop as long as I could. I noticed when I got back from the first run I did it in 3:26. I was so happy with that time. Just seeing that made me that much more motivated to keep moving and not stop.
Good Mornings are just easy. At least nobody is telling me any differently.
I think I did okay with the push ups too.
I liked this WOD! Michael needs to come around a lot more. I want to do another 800 meter run. I want to run more.
So, I'm playing around with this Beyond the White Board thing on the Crossfit site. I registered last night and got my confirmation and then this morning I got a cancellation email but stating I could still use the site. I didn't get a chance to ask the coach tonight as he had that far away look that scares me. Sometimes I get the vibe he doesn't want to speak and I will stay far away and just be cordial. So maybe the next time I see him and he's more talkative I'll ask him if he knows why I got the cancellation notice. For now, I'm just playing around on the site and trying to figure it out.
400 meter run
25 Good Mornings
25 Sit ups
Total Time: 21:46
I'm beginning not to mind running. I was fine until I got to the uphill part of the run. But I did good on the rest of it. I pushed myself to keep running and not stop as long as I could. I noticed when I got back from the first run I did it in 3:26. I was so happy with that time. Just seeing that made me that much more motivated to keep moving and not stop.
Good Mornings are just easy. At least nobody is telling me any differently.
I think I did okay with the push ups too.
I liked this WOD! Michael needs to come around a lot more. I want to do another 800 meter run. I want to run more.
So, I'm playing around with this Beyond the White Board thing on the Crossfit site. I registered last night and got my confirmation and then this morning I got a cancellation email but stating I could still use the site. I didn't get a chance to ask the coach tonight as he had that far away look that scares me. Sometimes I get the vibe he doesn't want to speak and I will stay far away and just be cordial. So maybe the next time I see him and he's more talkative I'll ask him if he knows why I got the cancellation notice. For now, I'm just playing around on the site and trying to figure it out.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Push Ups Were Better!
Tonight's WOD worked my arms. We did Hang Cleans and Push Ups for 21-15-9. I think my time was 21:26 or somewhere around that.
I think the coach let my bar be 55lbs. For some reason these coaches think I'm strong - LOL! That bar was so heavy. But I did every last one of them!
Now, the push ups were interesting. I got to ask questions to the coach and let her know I was a little frustrated because I thought on Sat. I had been doing them right and found out I wasn't. So she was able to watch me since there was only 2 of us in the class. I think we both got a lot of good advice and tips on our form and the exercises. With this coach she has me do the push ups from my knees. I found that if I put my feet up in the air instead of leaving them on the ground it was easier. She coached me along on a few of them. And told me afterwards I was keeping my core tight. That made me feel better about them. Now to master them from my feet. I feel like I made some progress though.
WOW! What a Night!
I didn't get to post for yesterday's WOD (2013-06-04) but what started out on a low point ended on a positive.
The warm up involved 10lb. wall balls, bear crawl across the room (my favorite - NOT - I need to have a shirt with my protest sign on it - LOL) and a run back across the room. All for 3 rounds. Of course for the wall balls I got my friend the box to join me. We are just not on good terms - LOL! Those bear crawls are so hard.
So then it came time for the WOD. It was called
Nancy
5 rounds for time
400 meters ( my scaled down version of 200 meters)
15 overhead squats (my version with a PVC pipe)
Completed in 21:52
I wasn't very thrilled about having to use a PVC pipe for my overhead squats. Guess I said it a little too loud as the coach heard me. I wasn't expecting to have a discussion about my comment. I was told because he wanted me to work on form. And just as I thought the discussion was over it wasn't. Because I made the comment I was frustrated we had to continue this discussion. I explained that I am frustrated that after 3 months I still can't do those dreaded squats and much less without a box. Oh, did I get fussed at! I was reassured that I was making progress and it was okay as long as I continue to work on them I will get better at them. I wasn't expecting the chewing out I got but I have to say I deserved it and more than anything I NEEDED to hear what the coach said. Sometimes you have to have the coach get in your face to make you realize it's okay as long as you keep moving in a positive direction and work towards making things better. Part of me was in shock and the other part of me said suck it up this is why you're here so do it!
I was told I had to do 200 meter runs and had to run it all. Well, that was all good for the first round but DAMN those other 4 rounds I didn't succeed. I did push myself to run as much as I could. But I have to admit it was hard and I didn't do that great but most of all I didn't give up and kept pushing through it all. So even though I didn't meet the coach's expectations I still feel good about the runs because I did push through it.
Those overhead squats just had to bring my friend along. As much as I hated doing them I completely understand why I had to do them with a PVC pipe. I don't have my form down with squats. Then add a PVC pipe over my head I was still leaning forward and sometimes pulling my arms back too far. I am glad I have the coaches I have because I had no business even trying to do those with a bar. I liked the idea of using the metal frames as a guide for making sure I didn't lean too far forward. Making sure I didn't touch the PVC pipe to the metal frame really did help. I can't say I mastered it but it made me concentrate more.
So even though I didn't master all of this I came out feeling really good about it all.
Before the WOD started I was able to get with one of the female coaches that I had spoke with on Sat. about being measured. It was scary to let someone else measure me but I really want to get healthy and for 2 months I've been trying to get accurate measurements on my own and just don't know if I ever did. I just had to suck it up and let her do it. I wish I could do this on my own but I can't and I need help. This just helps me be more accountable and really does help me stay on my nutrition plan. So as much as I dreaded the measuring and the weigh ins I'm glad I reached out. I'm not good at letting folks in on this part of my life and as long as it's not for everybody to see and only for me and the coaches then I'm good.
So after the WOD I took off to see my dad who was in the hospital. To my surprise he has been very supportive of my CrossFitting. He doesn't understand it or comprehend what I am doing but he knows I'm exercising. So as I sat with him in the ER we were left alone and I made the comment I had run a half a mile before I came (200 meters x 5 = 1,000 meters). He was all in tune to what I said and asked how the workout went. He just looked at me and asked how much weight I have lost and I told him. Then he told me he was proud of me and to keep it up. I never get moments or comments like that with my dad much less anyone in my family. That was just the best feeling ever!!! It validated my decision to join CrossFit even more and I wasn't even having doubts.
The warm up involved 10lb. wall balls, bear crawl across the room (my favorite - NOT - I need to have a shirt with my protest sign on it - LOL) and a run back across the room. All for 3 rounds. Of course for the wall balls I got my friend the box to join me. We are just not on good terms - LOL! Those bear crawls are so hard.
So then it came time for the WOD. It was called
Nancy
5 rounds for time
400 meters ( my scaled down version of 200 meters)
15 overhead squats (my version with a PVC pipe)
Completed in 21:52
I wasn't very thrilled about having to use a PVC pipe for my overhead squats. Guess I said it a little too loud as the coach heard me. I wasn't expecting to have a discussion about my comment. I was told because he wanted me to work on form. And just as I thought the discussion was over it wasn't. Because I made the comment I was frustrated we had to continue this discussion. I explained that I am frustrated that after 3 months I still can't do those dreaded squats and much less without a box. Oh, did I get fussed at! I was reassured that I was making progress and it was okay as long as I continue to work on them I will get better at them. I wasn't expecting the chewing out I got but I have to say I deserved it and more than anything I NEEDED to hear what the coach said. Sometimes you have to have the coach get in your face to make you realize it's okay as long as you keep moving in a positive direction and work towards making things better. Part of me was in shock and the other part of me said suck it up this is why you're here so do it!
I was told I had to do 200 meter runs and had to run it all. Well, that was all good for the first round but DAMN those other 4 rounds I didn't succeed. I did push myself to run as much as I could. But I have to admit it was hard and I didn't do that great but most of all I didn't give up and kept pushing through it all. So even though I didn't meet the coach's expectations I still feel good about the runs because I did push through it.
Those overhead squats just had to bring my friend along. As much as I hated doing them I completely understand why I had to do them with a PVC pipe. I don't have my form down with squats. Then add a PVC pipe over my head I was still leaning forward and sometimes pulling my arms back too far. I am glad I have the coaches I have because I had no business even trying to do those with a bar. I liked the idea of using the metal frames as a guide for making sure I didn't lean too far forward. Making sure I didn't touch the PVC pipe to the metal frame really did help. I can't say I mastered it but it made me concentrate more.
So even though I didn't master all of this I came out feeling really good about it all.
Before the WOD started I was able to get with one of the female coaches that I had spoke with on Sat. about being measured. It was scary to let someone else measure me but I really want to get healthy and for 2 months I've been trying to get accurate measurements on my own and just don't know if I ever did. I just had to suck it up and let her do it. I wish I could do this on my own but I can't and I need help. This just helps me be more accountable and really does help me stay on my nutrition plan. So as much as I dreaded the measuring and the weigh ins I'm glad I reached out. I'm not good at letting folks in on this part of my life and as long as it's not for everybody to see and only for me and the coaches then I'm good.
So after the WOD I took off to see my dad who was in the hospital. To my surprise he has been very supportive of my CrossFitting. He doesn't understand it or comprehend what I am doing but he knows I'm exercising. So as I sat with him in the ER we were left alone and I made the comment I had run a half a mile before I came (200 meters x 5 = 1,000 meters). He was all in tune to what I said and asked how the workout went. He just looked at me and asked how much weight I have lost and I told him. Then he told me he was proud of me and to keep it up. I never get moments or comments like that with my dad much less anyone in my family. That was just the best feeling ever!!! It validated my decision to join CrossFit even more and I wasn't even having doubts.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Frustration, Disappointment and a Little Glimmer of Confidence
I wasn't looking forward to today's workout. The warm up was harder than the WOD.
For once I was glad to see runs in it. But I wasn't glad to see walking lunges. I've only tried those once before and I suck at them. I don't even think I attempted the 20 I was supposed to. Getting down on one knee and getting back up??? I just went back out for my next run and told him they sucked. The coach's response was I have to do them more. I definitely got the impression he was not happy with that. But even more so I wasn't happy I gave up. The push ups and sit ups I thought I did okay. More on the push ups below...
I ended up doing push ups instead of the pull ups. I had already figured I would end up doing something other than what was posted as there just isn't enough room for everyone to do pull ups at once. I thought I was doing my push ups right but by the time I was almost done I was told I wasn't. Now that caught me off guard because I thought all I had to do was get my chest and knees off the floor and get my arms straight. I was told my knees were barely coming off the floor. I really don't understand what I'm doing wrong. Needless to say, I'm frustrated. Here, I thought I was doing okay with something and to find out I'm not... Today wasn't the day to ask for help though. Too much other stuff going on and since it wasn't the prescribed work out I just didn't want to ask. But it bothers me. Maybe they'll come back up in another workout soon and I can ask for help. It's also hard when one coach says you can use your knees and another says no. Most of the time I'm good with the different styles but I really do want to do things right. I just have to shake today off.
So after the WOD was done and I cooled down I decided to see how far I could get on a run. I got to about 150 meters without stopping. I then walked the 800 meters as I've never done that before. I ran what I could in intervals. I needed that alone time to think.
I came back in and decided to work on some squats since others were doing weights. I got the band out and my friend the box. I think I did some okay but I'm still bad about not staying on my heels and plopping down on the box instead of just touching the box and going right back up. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get the hang of these. I'm beyond frustrated with these.
Then I worked on box jumps with a weight. I wanted the confidence that I could still jump. I did 25 in a row and it was the one thing that made me feel a little confidence today. I'm going to use 2 weights next time I do them.
So today, was full of frustration, disappointment and a little glimmer of confidence getting thrown in there. I'm going to have to shake this off by Monday and do better. Right now, I'm not feeling it but I will come Monday.
After talking with one of the gals last night I got my nerve up to ask one of the coaches if she would mind measuring me. It is so hard for me to do it on my own as the tape measure gets twisted and I don't even know if I'm measuring in the right places. I've been trying and I just don't know how accurate I am. To my surprise the coach I asked said yes. I had no idea if she would even accommodate my request. There was no way I was asking either of the male coaches. I don't care if they have access to the measurements. I just feel like this helps me to be more accountable. If I could do this on my own I wouldn't be in the gym. I need help on this journey. And this is one journey that has taken me for a ride as I had no idea not only how physical it would be but how mental it is. One day I'm happy about my accomplishments and the next day I'm frustrated because I still can't master things like squats after 3 months. WOW is all I can say!
For once I was glad to see runs in it. But I wasn't glad to see walking lunges. I've only tried those once before and I suck at them. I don't even think I attempted the 20 I was supposed to. Getting down on one knee and getting back up??? I just went back out for my next run and told him they sucked. The coach's response was I have to do them more. I definitely got the impression he was not happy with that. But even more so I wasn't happy I gave up. The push ups and sit ups I thought I did okay. More on the push ups below...
I ended up doing push ups instead of the pull ups. I had already figured I would end up doing something other than what was posted as there just isn't enough room for everyone to do pull ups at once. I thought I was doing my push ups right but by the time I was almost done I was told I wasn't. Now that caught me off guard because I thought all I had to do was get my chest and knees off the floor and get my arms straight. I was told my knees were barely coming off the floor. I really don't understand what I'm doing wrong. Needless to say, I'm frustrated. Here, I thought I was doing okay with something and to find out I'm not... Today wasn't the day to ask for help though. Too much other stuff going on and since it wasn't the prescribed work out I just didn't want to ask. But it bothers me. Maybe they'll come back up in another workout soon and I can ask for help. It's also hard when one coach says you can use your knees and another says no. Most of the time I'm good with the different styles but I really do want to do things right. I just have to shake today off.
So after the WOD was done and I cooled down I decided to see how far I could get on a run. I got to about 150 meters without stopping. I then walked the 800 meters as I've never done that before. I ran what I could in intervals. I needed that alone time to think.
I came back in and decided to work on some squats since others were doing weights. I got the band out and my friend the box. I think I did some okay but I'm still bad about not staying on my heels and plopping down on the box instead of just touching the box and going right back up. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get the hang of these. I'm beyond frustrated with these.
Then I worked on box jumps with a weight. I wanted the confidence that I could still jump. I did 25 in a row and it was the one thing that made me feel a little confidence today. I'm going to use 2 weights next time I do them.
So today, was full of frustration, disappointment and a little glimmer of confidence getting thrown in there. I'm going to have to shake this off by Monday and do better. Right now, I'm not feeling it but I will come Monday.
After talking with one of the gals last night I got my nerve up to ask one of the coaches if she would mind measuring me. It is so hard for me to do it on my own as the tape measure gets twisted and I don't even know if I'm measuring in the right places. I've been trying and I just don't know how accurate I am. To my surprise the coach I asked said yes. I had no idea if she would even accommodate my request. There was no way I was asking either of the male coaches. I don't care if they have access to the measurements. I just feel like this helps me to be more accountable. If I could do this on my own I wouldn't be in the gym. I need help on this journey. And this is one journey that has taken me for a ride as I had no idea not only how physical it would be but how mental it is. One day I'm happy about my accomplishments and the next day I'm frustrated because I still can't master things like squats after 3 months. WOW is all I can say!
Reality Check
So, around midnight last night I had an AHA moment. Might as well have been smacked on top of the head. Definitely a wake up call...
During the workout last night the coach walked by me and said I wasn't pushing myself hard enough. I heard him but it took a bit to really sink in.
I know I wasn't pushing myself hard enough last night. But, DAMN!!! You can't get anything past this coach. He is not going to let you slide by for anything.
All I could think about was not getting that hang clean right and by the time I did I couldn't get the bar high enough and I just quit. Oh, how I wish I could go back and do that over and not quit.
Then, I just plain struggled during the WOD. I have to figure out those squats. That is just driving me crazy. Why is it so hard for me? Why can't I get the confidence to just bend low enough? I've started figuring out box jumps (even if it just a weight) and jump ropes. What is it going to take to snap in my head to just squat low enough??? We do squats with so many of the exercises. I feel like 3 months into this I should have already conquered this.
I must add I'm not in any way mad at the coach for saying this to me. I need to be pushed or I will slack off. I don't like hearing it but I need to hear these things and I need to think about what I need to work harder on to keep improving. I started to get the hang of a few things this week but I don't need to stop there. I need to keep pushing myself to get better and improve. It's the only way I'm going to get stronger and healthier.
During the workout last night the coach walked by me and said I wasn't pushing myself hard enough. I heard him but it took a bit to really sink in.
I know I wasn't pushing myself hard enough last night. But, DAMN!!! You can't get anything past this coach. He is not going to let you slide by for anything.
All I could think about was not getting that hang clean right and by the time I did I couldn't get the bar high enough and I just quit. Oh, how I wish I could go back and do that over and not quit.
Then, I just plain struggled during the WOD. I have to figure out those squats. That is just driving me crazy. Why is it so hard for me? Why can't I get the confidence to just bend low enough? I've started figuring out box jumps (even if it just a weight) and jump ropes. What is it going to take to snap in my head to just squat low enough??? We do squats with so many of the exercises. I feel like 3 months into this I should have already conquered this.
I must add I'm not in any way mad at the coach for saying this to me. I need to be pushed or I will slack off. I don't like hearing it but I need to hear these things and I need to think about what I need to work harder on to keep improving. I started to get the hang of a few things this week but I don't need to stop there. I need to keep pushing myself to get better and improve. It's the only way I'm going to get stronger and healthier.
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