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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