Monday:
We did push ups and power cleans today. 13, 11, 9, 7, 5, 3, 1
It was rough, but I was able to get back to lifting a little more weight. My shoulder felt a little rough afterwards, but overall it was good. And I finished.
Tuesday:
I had an ugly day today. By that I mean, I went into the WOD with high hopes of doing better than what I actually did. We did a EMOM today, and I'm not exactly capable of doing the running 200 m in a minute. I did the WOD as best as I could, for me it was more of an AMRAP. I got 7 rounds of 200 m (scaled run) and 15 wall balls, and one lap in.
I had a moment afterwards that made me start crying. Yes, I cried like a big baby too. Good thing is I was sweating so bad that no one knew. But, I got to thinking about how bad I have eaten over the last couple weeks. I feel like I'm going through the motions now with CF. I'm always sore lately. I know most of it is because I still carrying a lot of excess weight. Sometimes, I wish I could take a magic pill and be done with losing the weight. Of course I didn't get like this overnight, so it won't come off overnight, but dang...it is so hard right now.
Wednesday:
Today's WOD was a short one.
5 min AMRAP each set:
5 power snatch
15 ring rows
25 deadlifts
2 minute break
5 push jerk
15 ring rows
25 deadlifts
I got a total of 116
Then a 500m row in 2 min 24 secs
Thursday:
Today's WOD consisted of modified box thrusters (squat first using a box to sit on, then push jerk) and sit ups.
It was brutal but pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone.
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This weekend, I'm headed out of town for a much needed girls weekend with 2 amazing friends and former coworkers from ASMSA.
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Week 13
Day 1: Monday-
After a week off, I'm back. And, I could not be more excited to be back---Even in the triple digit weather. I took the week to allow my shoulder to rest, but I also needed my body to rest. I have been pushing myself harder the last few weeks, so I do not lose motivation. But, I have learned that my body needs the rest as well, because I will get hurt if I don't rest. I am in the works with my doctor to get my sleep issues figured out. So, I'm hoping that will be worked out sooner rather than later.
On to the WOD for today:
Run 1 mile (I walked and ran the laps) My time was 18 min 40 sec. I beat my last running time (it was 20 min 34 sec), so I stoked about that.
Then, 12 min AMRAP
24 situps
6 squat snatches 32#
I did 2 full rounds and 28 reps.
Overall, I am satisfied with my performance today. It was a great day back.
Day 2: Tuesday-
Complete honesty here...I did NOT want to go today. I have reached the point in my journey where in the past, I would give up. I would be done, because it is getting harder these days. It would be easier to give up, but I really want to know what it would be like to not give up. To be able to keep going and actually reach my goal. I do not want to spend my life losing and gaining 50 lbs. Sometimes, I just wish this was easier for me. I know there isn't some pill for undoing what I have done...I didn't get like this overnight. And...with my shoulder hurting like it has been, it would be so easy for me to just 'take a break' and let that be my out. But, I do not want to be that person. Anyway, I'm not giving up...yet!
On to today's WOD:
Buy in 30 Ring Rows
3 C & J 37# ...Still easing back into the weights due to my shoulder.
20 air squats
5x
Time was 15 mins 12 secs.
Day 3: Thursday-
Honestly, I am writing this on Tuesday after this. Just catching up on my journaling...
Complete honesty here...I did NOT want to go today. I have reached the point in my journey where in the past, I would give up. I would be done, because it is getting harder these days. It would be easier to give up, but I really want to know what it would be like to not give up. To be able to keep going and actually reach my goal. I do not want to spend my life losing and gaining 50 lbs. Sometimes, I just wish this was easier for me. I know there isn't some pill for undoing what I have done...I didn't get like this overnight. And...with my shoulder hurting like it has been, it would be so easy for me to just 'take a break' and let that be my out. But, I do not want to be that person. Anyway, I'm not giving up...yet!
On to today's WOD:
Buy in 30 Ring Rows
3 C & J 37# ...Still easing back into the weights due to my shoulder.
20 air squats
5x
Time was 15 mins 12 secs.
Honestly, I am writing this on Tuesday after this. Just catching up on my journaling...
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Week 12
Day 1: Monday-
I have had some shoulder soreness over the last two weeks. I have rested a few days here and there, but it keeps coming back. So, today I used a 17# bar for the WOD.
11 min AMRAP
11 front squats
11 push jerks
11 hang cleans
11 situps
3 rounds 35 reps
2 min break
1 mile (6 laps) for time. My time 20 min 34 sec.
It's Thursday night, and I have not been to CF since Monday of this week. This week has been a resting week for me. My shoulder pain just kept nagging me, and I also have just been exhausted because I'm not sleeping well at night. I have been killing it at CrossFit, and while that is great, I have to remember that my body is not used to all this intensive work. I am still carrying X amount of extra weight while doing all this. I have grown to love the intensity of CrossFit, but this week has given me some much needed time to reflect on my goals.
Here are a few things I have taken away from this week:
1. Recovery is VERY important to the process of this journey. The last thing I need to have happen is an injury that causes me to be out for weeks or months.
2. I should NOT feel guilty about resting and taking a break. I know it is necessary for me to take a break. I was at the point of not returning to CrossFit for a month or more, because I have been hurting everyday. Not just knee pain here, a blister on my hand, or bruises; but just sore and hurting all over. I know some soreness is normal, but it had gotten to the point where I was so uncomfortable. That's...not normal. Even for a newbie like myself, I know that's not normal. I have been pushing myself more than normal. Here's why...I'm seeing great results from my progress at CF, and I want to continue seeing results. Honestly, I'm afraid of falling back into old habits, if I stop for too long. I have been going for 4 and 5 days the last few weeks...on top of my running program outside of CF. With my lack of sleeping at night, it has finally caught up to me.
3. My overall health is very important to me. I went to a sleep specialist this week (it was already scheduled), and I'm waiting to hear back about an actual sleep test to be done. I have to take care of all of me, if my exercise is going to do any good.
4. I have to listen to my body. I should have rested longer last week than I did, but kept pushing.
What are my goals?
A. Return to the box on Monday 6/13 (if my shoulder is still feeling good).
B. Take it slow and add the #s if I can handle it. I'm not training for the Games (yet), so I can take it easy for a little while longer. Hey, it's not like I'm trying to out do the best person in the box. I'm just there to get my exercise on, not cause injury to my poor under worked shoulders.
C. Decrease my time at the box. Just for a few weeks, I will go back to 3 days a week. Until I see how my shoulder is handling things.
D. Enjoy the process. Yes, even the rest days. I have really fallen in love with the process of becoming a healthier version of myself. I have learned just what I am capable of doing. I would have laughed at you a year ago if you told me I would be enjoying CrossFit this year. But, I have enjoyed pushing myself beyond my comfort zone.
Until next week,
Jenn
I have had some shoulder soreness over the last two weeks. I have rested a few days here and there, but it keeps coming back. So, today I used a 17# bar for the WOD.
11 min AMRAP
11 front squats
11 push jerks
11 hang cleans
11 situps
3 rounds 35 reps
2 min break
1 mile (6 laps) for time. My time 20 min 34 sec.
It's Thursday night, and I have not been to CF since Monday of this week. This week has been a resting week for me. My shoulder pain just kept nagging me, and I also have just been exhausted because I'm not sleeping well at night. I have been killing it at CrossFit, and while that is great, I have to remember that my body is not used to all this intensive work. I am still carrying X amount of extra weight while doing all this. I have grown to love the intensity of CrossFit, but this week has given me some much needed time to reflect on my goals.
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| I'm some what ashamed to admit, I have thought about this a time or two this week. |
Here are a few things I have taken away from this week:
1. Recovery is VERY important to the process of this journey. The last thing I need to have happen is an injury that causes me to be out for weeks or months.
2. I should NOT feel guilty about resting and taking a break. I know it is necessary for me to take a break. I was at the point of not returning to CrossFit for a month or more, because I have been hurting everyday. Not just knee pain here, a blister on my hand, or bruises; but just sore and hurting all over. I know some soreness is normal, but it had gotten to the point where I was so uncomfortable. That's...not normal. Even for a newbie like myself, I know that's not normal. I have been pushing myself more than normal. Here's why...I'm seeing great results from my progress at CF, and I want to continue seeing results. Honestly, I'm afraid of falling back into old habits, if I stop for too long. I have been going for 4 and 5 days the last few weeks...on top of my running program outside of CF. With my lack of sleeping at night, it has finally caught up to me.
3. My overall health is very important to me. I went to a sleep specialist this week (it was already scheduled), and I'm waiting to hear back about an actual sleep test to be done. I have to take care of all of me, if my exercise is going to do any good.
4. I have to listen to my body. I should have rested longer last week than I did, but kept pushing.
What are my goals?
A. Return to the box on Monday 6/13 (if my shoulder is still feeling good).
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B. Take it slow and add the #s if I can handle it. I'm not training for the Games (yet), so I can take it easy for a little while longer. Hey, it's not like I'm trying to out do the best person in the box. I'm just there to get my exercise on, not cause injury to my poor under worked shoulders.
C. Decrease my time at the box. Just for a few weeks, I will go back to 3 days a week. Until I see how my shoulder is handling things.
D. Enjoy the process. Yes, even the rest days. I have really fallen in love with the process of becoming a healthier version of myself. I have learned just what I am capable of doing. I would have laughed at you a year ago if you told me I would be enjoying CrossFit this year. But, I have enjoyed pushing myself beyond my comfort zone.
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Jenn
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Week 11
Day 1: Monday (Memorial Day)-
Today's WOD was a Hero WOD - Murph. In memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy. I completed a scaled version of this WOD.
Run/walk 3 laps
100 ring rows
200 push ups (modified)
300 air squats
Run/walk 3 laps
I completed 10 rounds of rr, pu, and as ...10/20/30.
This was definitely hard for me. I started planning my attendance to today's class last week. I talked with coach about what it would look like for me to complete the scaled version of this WOD. So, I came into the Box knowing it would be difficult for me, and I would struggle. But, what better way to honor the fallen soldiers and to complete this side by side with some amazing friends and fellow Box peeps.
How did it go? I could say it went great and I finished it, but the truth is...I came so close to giving up. I had completed 6 rounds of the WOD, and began thinking about how hard everything was getting because I was tired. I walked around for a few minutes thinking about quitting after running my last laps. But, then, I thought about how far I had come to that point. I was already sweaty, gross, and tired. I also made a promise to myself to complete this WOD because if I showed up and started it then, I'm finishing it. It doesn't matter that I finished dead last---honestly, I could get stuck on that. But, it happens so much now, that it doesn't bother me like it used to. I think about the fact that I decided to take on this challenge, and I completed it. I didn't give up...it was worth it.
Again, the support from everyone in the Box is amazing. Two of the ladies that had finished helped me finish out my last round and my laps. The support is amazing... I mean, these ladies completed the WOD (one was wearing a vest), and then completed my last round of push ups and squats with me. Then, as if that wasn't enough, they ran/walked the laps with me. How awesome is that! This is the kind of support I need and want when things get hard in the box and want to give up. Thanks, Ladies.
Day 2: Tuesday-
After yesterday, I was sore and couldn't walk well most of the day. So, this made for an interesting WOD today. Luckily, we do more with the barbell than anything. We had a EMOM (Every minute on the minute) for 10 minutes WOD today. We also did 5 min AMRAP of 25 double unders (50 singles for me) and 5 burpees. Yeah, I didn't finish the first round of single unders. It frustrates me to no end with those darn single unders.
Here's to another day!
Day 3: Wednesday-
Okay, I'm still sore from Monday. Like, cannot sit or stand without hurting sore. I am crazy enough to keep going back for more. It's become my second home here. I am getting to know these guys and ladies at the Box, and I feel comfortable enough around them to stay after and chat for a while. It's the community that I talk about here. Once again, it proves to me that this was the right box and right choice for me.
On to the WOD...
25 wallballs
5 power snatches
x4
2k row for time.
Y'all I beat my previous 2k row time by 44 seconds for a time of 12 minutes. How exciting is that?! I may or may not have been talking some of that, so I know I could have done better if I hadn't been talking. (Imagine that, Jennifer talking and not focusing on the task at hand.)
Day 4: Friday-
I attended the 9 AM class this morning. I really did not want to go today. After I looked at Wodify to see what the WOD was, I really did not want to go. I have been so tired this week. Monday's WOD left me feeling sore from my head to my toes. But, I got up and went before my day got started and before my brain could say "No, don't go."
25 min AMRAP
What I did (what was supposed to be done)
Row 500m (Row 500m)
50 kbs 35# (50kbs 44#)
25 box stepups (50 box stepups)
100 situps (100 situps)
no lunges (100 lunges total)
3 ring rows (50 ring rows)
no front squats (50 front squats)
Not sure why I was all over this WOD today. Anyway, I'm glad I went and got it out of the way. I usually feel better after the workout, but I was still feeling puny.
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This week has really made me rethink this whole CrossFit thing. I wonder if I will ever get to the point where every inch of me doesn't hurt. I also know that it won't last. In fact, I'm sure by Monday, I'll be rested and ready to go again.
Until next week,
Jenn
Today's WOD was a Hero WOD - Murph. In memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy. I completed a scaled version of this WOD.
Run/walk 3 laps
100 ring rows
200 push ups (modified)
300 air squats
Run/walk 3 laps
I completed 10 rounds of rr, pu, and as ...10/20/30.
This was definitely hard for me. I started planning my attendance to today's class last week. I talked with coach about what it would look like for me to complete the scaled version of this WOD. So, I came into the Box knowing it would be difficult for me, and I would struggle. But, what better way to honor the fallen soldiers and to complete this side by side with some amazing friends and fellow Box peeps.
How did it go? I could say it went great and I finished it, but the truth is...I came so close to giving up. I had completed 6 rounds of the WOD, and began thinking about how hard everything was getting because I was tired. I walked around for a few minutes thinking about quitting after running my last laps. But, then, I thought about how far I had come to that point. I was already sweaty, gross, and tired. I also made a promise to myself to complete this WOD because if I showed up and started it then, I'm finishing it. It doesn't matter that I finished dead last---honestly, I could get stuck on that. But, it happens so much now, that it doesn't bother me like it used to. I think about the fact that I decided to take on this challenge, and I completed it. I didn't give up...it was worth it.
Again, the support from everyone in the Box is amazing. Two of the ladies that had finished helped me finish out my last round and my laps. The support is amazing... I mean, these ladies completed the WOD (one was wearing a vest), and then completed my last round of push ups and squats with me. Then, as if that wasn't enough, they ran/walked the laps with me. How awesome is that! This is the kind of support I need and want when things get hard in the box and want to give up. Thanks, Ladies.
Day 2: Tuesday-
After yesterday, I was sore and couldn't walk well most of the day. So, this made for an interesting WOD today. Luckily, we do more with the barbell than anything. We had a EMOM (Every minute on the minute) for 10 minutes WOD today. We also did 5 min AMRAP of 25 double unders (50 singles for me) and 5 burpees. Yeah, I didn't finish the first round of single unders. It frustrates me to no end with those darn single unders.
Here's to another day!
Day 3: Wednesday-
Okay, I'm still sore from Monday. Like, cannot sit or stand without hurting sore. I am crazy enough to keep going back for more. It's become my second home here. I am getting to know these guys and ladies at the Box, and I feel comfortable enough around them to stay after and chat for a while. It's the community that I talk about here. Once again, it proves to me that this was the right box and right choice for me.
On to the WOD...
25 wallballs
5 power snatches
x4
2k row for time.
Y'all I beat my previous 2k row time by 44 seconds for a time of 12 minutes. How exciting is that?! I may or may not have been talking some of that, so I know I could have done better if I hadn't been talking. (Imagine that, Jennifer talking and not focusing on the task at hand.)
I attended the 9 AM class this morning. I really did not want to go today. After I looked at Wodify to see what the WOD was, I really did not want to go. I have been so tired this week. Monday's WOD left me feeling sore from my head to my toes. But, I got up and went before my day got started and before my brain could say "No, don't go."
25 min AMRAP
What I did (what was supposed to be done)
Row 500m (Row 500m)
50 kbs 35# (50kbs 44#)
25 box stepups (50 box stepups)
100 situps (100 situps)
no lunges (100 lunges total)
3 ring rows (50 ring rows)
no front squats (50 front squats)
Not sure why I was all over this WOD today. Anyway, I'm glad I went and got it out of the way. I usually feel better after the workout, but I was still feeling puny.
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This week has really made me rethink this whole CrossFit thing. I wonder if I will ever get to the point where every inch of me doesn't hurt. I also know that it won't last. In fact, I'm sure by Monday, I'll be rested and ready to go again.
Until next week,
Jenn
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