tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209872837117236602024-02-18T23:03:35.197-06:00WODever It takes!Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.comBlogger1194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-41470914490636398962018-07-06T07:20:00.001-05:002018-07-06T07:20:05.765-05:00Hot!!Well here we are mid-summer and I haven’t blogged in forever. Seems to be a pattern.<br />
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So, I’m working again. Another energy company which shall remain unnamed. I don’t hate it but I don’t love it either. It’s a decent paycheck until I can convince Allan to sail off into the sunset. That or become a full time farmer. We shall see.<br />
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Anyhow - today was a team WOD and I partnered with Heidi. I don’t have it all in front of me but it involved running, deadlifts, rowing, rope climbs and walk ball sit ups. We got 2 rounds and some deadlifts. Good way to end the week I guess. It’s so hot I was sweating like I’d worked out before we even started.<br />
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TGIF!Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-36154779113938494092018-03-06T08:48:00.000-06:002018-03-06T08:48:00.840-06:00Progress as PromisedRemember those signs the City of Tulsa puts out to show where your bond & tax dollars are going? I always laugh because they are so far behind. <br />
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My Podiatrist had promised me that I'd eventually start getting back to "normal" although he was kind of snarky about "what is normal". I have been doubtful, impatient and frustrated at times. But, last week, I climbed the 10' rope more than 10 times. That's progress. I'm lifting a little heavier. More progress. And today, without really thinking, I did a split jerk (yikes) and it didn't hurt at all. OH - and I'm running again. So, yes, "progress as promised" applies here. Today is 5 months post-op so I'm going with the thought that I'm 99% healed.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><strong>For Time:</strong> </span><br />
-200m Row or Run or 0.5km A Bike<br />
-12 Sqt Cleans 95/65 RX+ 115/75 MRX 75/55<br />
-12 Push Press<br />
-200m Run or Row (opposite of last)<br />
<span style="color: red;"><strong>Rest 2min/add weight</strong></span><br />
-200m Row or Run or 0.5km A Bike<br />
-8 Sqt Cleans 135/95 RX+ 155/105 MRX 95/65<br />
-8 Push Jerk<br />
-200m Run or Row (opposite of last)<br />
<span style="color: red;"><strong>Rest 2min/add weight</strong></span><br />
-200m Row or Run or 0.5km A Bike<br />
-4 Sqt Cleans 165/115 RX+ 205/135 MRX 125/75<br />
-4 Split Jerk<br />
-200m Run or Row (opposite of last)<br />
Post total time minus 4 minutes of rest to responses.<br />
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<i><b>My time: 15:03 - 4:00 = 11:03 MRx </b></i>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-18030341172993855652018-02-13T08:20:00.002-06:002018-02-13T08:20:56.219-06:00Ugh!Ever have one of those days where you just don't want to...be? I mean, if I had a switch and could just shut myself down for a couple days; like a reboot. <i><b> I'd totally do it.</b></i> Not that I'm about to put a gun to my head or anything - but it seems I'm either overwhelmed or underwhelmed. <br />
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Cold weather grates on my nerves. I despise it. I have a million things I want to do and none of them are indoors. Plus, I have stuff to do indoors but it's crappy stuff like cleaning out attics, which are freezing cold right now so, I do essentially nothing. I'm not putting on a parka and mittens to clean out 20 years worth of stuff. <br />
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I keep going to CrossFit because that's my one outlet for the day. Although, every day I tell myself I can't keep doing this forever. You know, though, I probably will...<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><strong>For Time: </strong></span><br />
-12 Squat Cleans 135/95 MRX 95/65<br />
-9 S2O<br />
-7 Ring Muscle-Ups<br />
-15 Power Cleans<br />
-12 S2O<br />
-9 C2B Pull-ups<br />
-21 Hang Power Cleans<br />
-15 S2O<br />
-12 Pull-ups<br />
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My time: 10:44<br />
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I used 55#, and subbed burpee pull ups for the muscle ups. Chest to bar pull ups take me forever but I did them. <br />
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So, now, off to plug in my nutrition for the day on DailyPlate and then out in the freezing cold to feed the less fortunate. Today is a Meals on Wheels day. Cheers! Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-87503010997827260092018-01-29T10:42:00.003-06:002018-01-29T10:42:40.691-06:00Food Prep DayI had CAKE yesterday. And mimosas.<br />
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I still have 4 lbs of vacation weight to lose. So why did I do that? Sometimes you just have to celebrate an occasion, and then move on and refocus on your goals. Done and done.<br />
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So today I'm doing a variety of meal prep chores. Some for the freezer - chile verde, and red chili, both to be portioned out for convenient, healthy lunches. And some for backpacking meals: Yesterday I made a huge batch of Dirty Rice, adapted for backpacking (using the leanest meat possible so it dehydrates well). Today I've got that on the dehydrator and will package it up and keep it in the freezer for our fall backpacking excursion. <i>My house smells so good right now!</i><br />
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This morning was one of those days when I woke up, looked at my phone and thought "Oh, Hell no!" when I saw the posted workout. But I got my bootie out of bed and went anyway. Scaling is my friend! <br />
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<span style="color: green;"><strong>“Pick Your Poison” by DB</strong></span><br />
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-2000m Row<br />
-1 Mile Run<br />
-4 Km Assault Bike<br />
<span style="color: red;"><strong>REST 4min</strong></span><br />
-30 MUs Ring<br />
-60 C2B Pull-Ups or 60 Ring dips<br />
-90 Pull-Ups or 90 Bar dips<br />
<span style="color: red;"><strong>REST 4min</strong></span><br />
-70 Thrusters 75/55<br />
-50 Thrusters 95/65<br />
-35 Thrusters 135/95<br />
<em><strong>**Pick one exercise from each group, go in any order you desire and give it your all on each one**</strong></em><br />
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I chose the following (scaled to my ability), in this order:<br /><br />70 Thrusters w/35#<br />
30 Pull Ups and 30 Parallette dips<br />
2000m Row<br />
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<i><b>My times:</b></i><br />
<i><b>5:19</b></i><br />
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Core work today was 50, 75 or 100 butterfly abmat sit up. I chose 100. Did the first 50 unbroken and it was rough going after that. Should know better than to stop! <br />
<i><b> </b></i>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-41061549146468412432018-01-25T08:41:00.005-06:002018-01-25T08:42:36.453-06:00Hello again!Well, I've almost let a couple months slip by since my last post. Holidays, vacation, etc. kept me busy I suppose.<br />
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The foot continues to heal, although much slower than I want it to. I have said a number of times, if I had it to do over again, knowing what I know now, I likely would not have done it. But, here I am and this is now part of my story I'll just live it.<br />
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I was released to start lifting weights on Jan 2. Nothing major - just start building back up. I was stunned at how heavy a 25# barbell felt the very first time I did strict presses. I've got a long, long way to go before I'm back at my old weights. I did manage an 80# snatch this week, so that was a big accomplishment, in my eyes anyway.<br />
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No jumping or running yet. I wouldn't be ready to try it even if the doctor released me to do so at this point. There is still a lot of soreness in there. I'll know when I'm ready. He says the six month mark is a good goal.<br />
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BUT - I did get to go hiking last weekend. Started out with the idea of just a mile or so (one of the trails at Osage is a flat loop of 1.2 miles). Ended up doing 3 miles on Thursday, 6 on Friday and 4 on Saturday. Sunday, my foot was swollen and a little bruised, but self-corrected by Monday after rest. So, I'm back to training for the big backpacking trip in October on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouachita_National_Recreation_Trail" target="_blank">Ouachita National Recreation Trail</a>. Two hundred and twenty three miles of fun! <br />
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Today's WOD gave me a bit of a challenge with the lunges. Had to turn my right toe into a funny position, but I managed just fine. My buns were burning by the end of the workout!!<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>For Time:</b> </span><br />
-9 Front Squats 95/65 RX+115/75 MRX 75/55<br />
-10 Front Rack Lunges(stationary, alternating)<br />
-200m Run or 0.5km A Bike or 200m Row<br />
-10 Front Rack Lunges<br />
-9 Front Squats<br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>REST 2min</b></span><br />
-10 Back Rack Lunges (stationary, alt)<br />
-12 Back Squats<br />
-600m Run or 1.5km A Bike or 600m Row<br />
-12 Back Squats<br />
-10 Back Rack Lunges (stationary, alt)<br />
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Scaled to 35#<br />
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1. 3:33<br />
2: 6:27<br />
10 min total work time<br />
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<br />Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-4659277335588589292017-11-30T08:41:00.000-06:002017-11-30T08:41:10.173-06:00Update on the foot...So, since my last blog post I've made a little progress. My last check up was two weeks ago and the doctor asked me to wean myself out of the boot (YAY!!) and into a shoe. He did not like my soft, awesome, zero drop running shoes, however. I bought some low-top hikers which will be useful after recovery when I get to start hiking again. For now, I'm wearing them all day, and for workouts.<br />
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Although I prefer ankle support on "real" trails, these will be okay for beginner stuff, which is where I will have to start when I'm released to start doing "stuff". <br />
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I go for my 8 week follow up today. I'll be curious to hear what he has to say about the healing process. I really had different expectations, i.e., thought I'd be further along, but apparently I was just delusional. Still have lots of swelling, particularly if I'm on my feet a lot. I kind of think I've been overdoing it. I'm making an effort to spend time with my foot elevated. I'm learning all kinds of patience. Literally one minute to the next, I get frustrated and have to talk myself down and just remain patient, think long-term healing and focus on the now. <br />
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Here's today's ugly foot pic. The incision is almost completely healed, meaning the scab is mostly gone. Still plenty of discoloration, etc. But trending toward normal looking. I still don't like the way the big toe leans over toward the second toe, but perhaps when all the inflammation is gone, that will correct. I'll ask today what I should reasonably expect. <br />
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If you're considering this surgery (several women I know have the same issue and have asked about it) be sure you have a good caretaker, a lot of patience and a lot of time to recover.<br />
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For now, I'm trying to hit CrossFit three days a week, and might bump it up to 5 next week. I'm modifying the hell out of everything. Still rowing on one leg, etc., but I'm doing something which makes me feel good mentally and physically. <br />
<br />Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-56265238033762169682017-11-13T09:14:00.000-06:002017-11-13T09:14:04.685-06:00Surgery, misery, boredom and recovery.So, WOW - it's been a very long time since I've blogged. Or really since I've had anything to blog about, really.<br />
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Just wanted to chronicle my recent bunion surgery. (I wish they could come up with a more glamorous name for it, but alas, it sounds disgusting.) <br />
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I had put this procedure off for many, many years. It is considered elective surgery and I wasn't going to die without it so, I put it off to the point where I couldn't ignore it anymore. One HUGE reason was I hated the thought of 6 weeks out of the gym. <br />
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What is a bunion? Well, a bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your
big toe. Bunions can develop as a result of an inherited structural defect,
stress on your foot or a medical condition, such as arthritis. Mine was the result of 35 years of wearing gorgeous stilettos. I love my high heels!<br />
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So, the result of this comes out making everything shift around push other bones out of place in my foot, and was painful especially after long hikes or runs. Here is one of the initial x-rays showing what a mess it was in there! Next to it, the outward appearance of my foot.<br />
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So the recommended procedure was a Lapidus Bunionectomy. Basically what that involved was removing a portion of the first metatarsal, realigning it, and then fusing the first metatarsal and medial cuneiform bones.<br />
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Here is the "after" x-ray taken 5 days post-op, which shows the plates and screws used for the fusion. <br />
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I had read everything I could about the recovery, pain, success rates, etc., but nothing prepares you for the real thing. Some of it was worse, some of it was better. <br />
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The pain afterward was minimal. Honestly I was surprised. I took the pain meds for 20 hours and stopped. They are awful and I seriously for the life of me cannot understand how people get hooked on that shit. Anyway, Tylenol was my go-to. I also had 800mg Ibuprofen for inflammation, which also helps with pain, in my opinion.<br />
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Starting on night two I had some really awful nerve pain which felt like hot razor blades and needles poking into my foot all over. Yeah. But I still just took Tylenol. They offered a pill to help with that but it is an anti-depressant which I wanted nothing to do with. So, I just suffered through it and learned to cope. That nerve pain seemed to hit only at night (you know, when your body is in repair mode) and lasted about a week and a half.<br />
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The procedure was on Friday, October 6. By Monday morning I was bored and filled with regret - "what have I done?" kept going through my mind. I wanted to work out. I kept having visions of laying on the couch getting fat and lazy.<br />
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So, four days post-op (Tuesday) I decided to get up and actually work out. Now, this wasn't CrossFit by any means. Lots of stretching, knee push ups, sit-ups, leg raises, hip exercises, seated dumbbell presses, etc.<br />
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Week two I made it upstairs (which was hilarious - lots of crawling and scooting) so I could use the rower. All in all I've managed to only miss about 4 days of working out to date. Week three I got to go back to the gym, and started going every other day. The off days I still did my home workouts.<br />
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I've lost weight. I've also lost muscle, so, win/lose there. But I'm okay with it.<br />
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I had a few pity party days, where I just felt like this was never going to end. I just want to DRIVE my car. I want to be able to go somewhere when I get the urge. I do not like being dependent on someone to bring me water, food, etc. But thank God I have Allan who did all that and more.<br />
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<u>Recovery:</u><br />
My first visit post-op was 5 days. At that visit I got permission to start putting slight pressure on my foot, in the boot, with crutches. About 1/4 of my body weight. Same advice at the second follow up - 11 days in. At the next visit which was 3.5 weeks post-op, he instructed me to start putting more weight on my foot, working up to full weight walking without crutches. All still in the boot.<br />
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As of yesterday I'm there! It's a bit achy sometimes but no big deal. Part of the process. My six week post-op is in two days and I'm hoping to be released to take off this boot and put on a shoe and walk, and drive, etc. The surgeon has told me no running, jumping, hiking or heavy weight lifting for at least 12 weeks, and expect "full recovery" to take 9 to 12 months. That seems like forever.<br />
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Anyway, if you're grossed out by feet or scabs or bruises, you can tap out now. Here are some progress pictures taken over the weeks:<br />
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So, that's it for now. Hoping for a good post-op visit this week and moving on with my life! I'll be modifying every CFJ workout for a while, but I'll just be glad to BE THERE! <br />
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<br />Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-40784339297971979472017-05-30T07:53:00.000-05:002017-05-30T07:55:41.400-05:00PR dayLong time no blog. I've been busy not being busy. Ha! Housewifing takes up a lot of time. Not sure how I ever managed a career with all the stuff that goes on around here. We are all super-women when we have jobs outside the house I suppose.<br />
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Anyway, since I last blogged, I hit my 25lb weight loss goal and then went on a two week sailing trip and gained 5 back. It'll come right back off. I'm back on track and working hard at it.<br />
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Today, I managed to set 2 PR's at the gym. The first was on hang power snatch. Actually I set 2 PR's on that alone - 95# and 100#.<br />
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Then we had a choice of Isabelle or Randy and I chose Randy. 75 power snatches for time at 55#. I took 1:46 off my old PR with a time of 5:54. So, it's a PR day! Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-35988757385247327972017-01-16T08:16:00.001-06:002017-01-16T08:16:55.105-06:00HousewifeYep. That's me these days. Actually, I'm unemployed, so I'm being a housewife until I find a new job. Not digging the whole house cleaning thing, but I realized the people I've been paying to clean my house were slackers. So much was just being done half-assed. I'm fixing all that. I will probably just continue to do it myself even after I find a job. Like the old saying goes, "If you want something done right, do it yourself."<br />
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We had our usual winter escape to the caribbean - this year to the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. Very enjoyable and relaxing trip. And I got my annual cold on the return. So, I'm almost over that, and in the meantime I've been scaling everything at the gym. Still maintaining my meal-planning and weight loss.<br />
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<span style="color: green;"><strong>“The MLK Muscle-Up Mile ” by DB</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>For Time:</strong></span><br />
-805meter Row<br />
<span style="color: blue;"><em><strong>Then</strong></em></span><br />
-10-8-6-4-2-1 Muscle-Ups (ring) MRX Burpee C2B<br />
-20-18-16-14-12-10 WallBalls 20/14lbs 10/9′ MRX 20/10/9′<br />
(i.e. 10 MUs & 20 WBs, 8 MUs & 18 WBs, 6 MUs & 16 WBs……10WBs & 1 MU.)<br />
<span style="color: blue;"><em><strong>Then</strong></em></span><br />
-804meter Row<br />
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<i><b>My Time: 21:53, modified</b></i><br />
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I scaled the burpee/pull ups to 5-4-3-2-1-1 double-burpee/single pull ups due to a bicep tendon issue. Always an issue...always. :)<br />
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Core development:<br />
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2 x 10 sec L-sit<br />
30 Hip Extensions<br />
25 abmat sit ups<br />
25 GHD sit ups <br />
Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-14816185417277993292016-12-16T07:54:00.001-06:002016-12-16T07:54:38.582-06:00Goals and more goals!So, this week, on Tuesday, I hit my 20 lb weight loss goal! 8 months, and honestly, just a little bit of effort. It hasn't been all that difficult once I set my mind to it. <br />
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And now I think I want to lose more. So, today, much to my surprise, I was down another half pound! Wooo!! I think I can safely lose at least 5 more lbs. I see the areas of fat I can stand to lose. So, 5 or 10 more perhaps in the next few months. <br />
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The really cool part of this is I've developed strong habits. Weigh and measure everything 90% of the time, but learn to let go when it's time to have a "free" meal. I don't call them cheating because I'm not really "dieting". I'm just eating right. So, anyway...yeah, I'm hitting goals. <br />
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Next up is the goal to find a job. I'm feeling pretty positive about it, and letting it all go this week and next while I go on vacation. I'm ready for some bikini time on the beach. Snorkeling, kayaking, exploring and eating some locally caught fish in the Bahamas. And...wine. :)<br />
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Today's WOD<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><strong>For Time:</strong></span><br />
-25cal Row<br />
-25 Pull-Ups<br />
-25 WallBalls<br />
-20cal Row<br />
-20 WallBalls<br />
-20 Pull-Ups<br />
-15cal Row<br />
-15 Pull-Ups<br />
-15 WallBalls<br />
-10cal Row<br />
-10 WallBalls<br />
-10 Pull-Ups<br />
-5cal Row<br />
-5 Pull-Ups<br />
-5 WallBalls<br />
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My time: 17:01 - scaled<br />
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I took the pull-ups to about half the reps, so 13-10-8-5-5. Still got a really good sweat going and felt like I pushed myself, so worth getting out of bed!<br />
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TGIF kids!!Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-9316012563874192582016-12-09T08:44:00.002-06:002016-12-09T08:44:56.038-06:00I'm a big friggin' mess today.Wow.<br />
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So, you're rolling along thinking life is fine and then BAM out of the blue you're just a big crybaby.<br />
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Shit. Ok, let me back up. Just before Thanksgiving I was informed that our equity partners are backing out, and our company will be shutting down. For good. Final. Over. Done. I. Will. Have. No. Job. <br />
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I've been through every possible emotion over it, and thought I was close to the point of acceptance. I mean I have no choice but to accept it. But emotionally, mentally I'm not there yet. I thought I was, but I'm not. I'm a big crying, sobbing mess today. I hate feeling weak like this. I hate not having an answer. I hate having to deal with this bullshit. I don't want to have to go on interviews. I don't want to have to start all over.<br />
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I am pissed. I am stunned. I am lost.<br />
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<i><b>LOST</b></i><br />
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The only place I can truly let go of it is at the gym, when I need to focus on what I'm doing so I don't accidentally kill myself with a barbell or something. Or you know, someone else. Ha! <br />
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Today I channeled all this emotion into getting a PR. Although at the time I didn't know it was a PR, it just felt like a really awesome solid lift. It feels good and that's what my focus will be on today. This one success for the day, a 130# Hang Power Clean. Go me!!<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><strong>6min AMRAP</strong></span><br />
-6 Hang Power Clean 155/105 RX+ 185/125 MRX 115/65<br />
-30 Double-unders<br />
-12cal Row<br />
<strong>Immediately into</strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">6min Build to a 1 RM Hang Power Clean</span></strong><br />
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</b></i><i><b>WOD MRx = 2 rds + 23 DU</b></i><br />
<i><b>Max HPC: 130# – 5# PR!!</b></i><br />
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This was our warmup:<br /><br />2min HPC w/65: 40<br />
2min DU’s: 50 + 30 singles<br />
2min Row for Cal: 25<br />
1min HPC w/65: 25<br />
1min DU’s: 32<br />
1min Row for Cal: 15<br />
<i><b> </b></i><br />
Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-73865296715852301772016-11-08T09:31:00.003-06:002016-11-08T09:37:38.582-06:00Go Vote!I mean, really you should but only if you vote the way I want you to. KIDDING~! Just go vote.<br />
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Let's see, I skipped a while blogging. Since my last update I've goofed up my left ankle.<br />
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I was running, out in the middle of nowhere (in a state park) on a beautiful, foggy morning and just as I was about to make a turn, I caught my foot on the edge of a groove in the road and turned it all the way out, which threw me into a skid in the road and sent me flying. I did everything I could not to go down on my face, all the while millions of thoughts ran through my head: "<i>How will I call for help, since my phone is way over there? I hope it's not broken. Will there be blood? I didn't hear a snap. I don't want to ride that awful bike at the gym." </i> And on and on... <br />
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So, there I was in the fog, trying to get my phone out of the road, and get myself off the road, when a stray dog came up (I think he's going to bite me) and he started licking me. Which I hate, by the way. Anyway, I assessed the damage and sat there writhing in pain for a while, afraid to get up. Wasn't sure if it was just a bad sprain or what. Finally a couple guys came along and helped me up. I walked on it and the pain subsided somewhat, so in my complete state of genius, I ran back to camp on it. I got in 2.15 miles. Ha ha!<br />
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Long story, but I hiked 6 miles the next day. I think the hiking boot actually helped it. It was swollen all weekend, but I'm wearing a compression sleeve and that has helped tremendously with swelling. I ran at the gym Monday, but took it easy today, no rope climbs, no double unders, etc. It'll heal. I figure typical rehab time is about 6 weeks. So...tick tock!<br />
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Oh...and I'm STILL hitting weight loss goals. It's slow going these last few pounds, but so satisfying to know that my plan is working. Consistency and dedication are KEY!Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-8113693340949576842016-10-28T13:13:00.001-05:002016-10-28T13:13:19.225-05:00TGIF!What a tough week at CFJ! <br />
<br />I'm still sore from Monday. Or something...somewhere in between Monday and now. Everything is sore. But its a "good" sore I suppose.<br />
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I've pushed myself this week for the most part. I mean, yesterday I was super tired so maybe I didn't go all out, but I felt like I got a good workout.<br />
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I'm ready for the weekend though. Tomorrow I'm doing a photo shoot - first time ever doing someone's Senior pictures. Not sure I'm a portrait photographer but I'll give it a try.<br />
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And then I'll get all deviled up and go to Royce & Cindy's Halloween bash. Should be fun! <br />
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TGIF!! Have a good weekend!Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-25237949804225126952016-10-25T08:25:00.001-05:002016-10-25T08:25:57.571-05:00Ugh!I'm sore all over.<br />
I'm exhausted.<br />
It's only Tuesday!<br />
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Had a great weekend camping, hiking, stargazing and enjoying some fine wine. Well, $15 a bottle is fine, right? Ha ha! I love getting outdoors and being more active. It means I can have a few treats on the weekend, like cheese, which I miss on a regular basis, and maybe some chips and dip. Yes! Anyway, still on track to hit my 20 lb goal by the end of the year. I'm SOOOOO close!!<br />
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Today's WOD was one of those that looked impossible to me from the get-go. Breck, ever optimistic and encouraging, told me I could do it. He believes in me more than I believe in me. Someone has to...right?<br /><br />
<span style="color: green;"><strong>With a Continously Running Clock for Best Times Loads</strong> </span><br />
= 95/65lbs RX+ 115/80lbs MRX 75/55lbs<br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>-0:00-4:00min</strong></span> -Run 200m – 7 SDHP – Run 200m – 7 Hang Power Snatch<br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">-4:00-10:00min</span></strong> – 11 SDHP – Run 400m – 11 Hang Power Snatch<br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>-10:00-14:00min</strong></span> -Run 200m – 7 Power Snatch – Run 200m – 7 Hang Power Snatch<br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">-14:00-20:00min</span></strong> -11 Power Snatch – Run 600m – 11 Hang Power Snatch<br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>-20:00-24:00min</strong></span> – Run 200m – 7 SDHP – Run 200m – 7 Hang Power Snatch<br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>-24:00min</strong></span> – UTC – 11 SDHP – Run 800m – 11 Hang Power Snatch<br />
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My times using MRx weight of 55#:<br />
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2:41<br />
7:13<br />
12:56<br />
19:16<br />
23:13<br />
30:48<br />
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I did all the lifts unbroken. Which really isn't much of a feat, at 55#. But I had to do them unbroken or I wouldn't have hit the time caps each round. My running felt awful today. Breathing wouldn't even out until the 800m run, and then it was half way over before I got a rhythm back to my breathing. <br />
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As always, I"m glad I pushed myself to just show up at the gym. Some days that's all it takes.Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-65932398948235587472016-10-20T10:54:00.001-05:002016-10-20T10:54:20.069-05:00Well, just look at me...Back over here blogging two days in a damn row!!<br />
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SO, this morning I was dreaming, peacefully and slowly started to wake up and I looked over at the clock and it said 5:02! CRAP on a cracker! I overslept. I did NOT want to miss Annie, because I've been on a roll with the double-unders lately and I just knew I could PR it! So I hopped out of bed, threw on (matching!) clothes, brushed my teeth, put up a pony tail while peeing and tying my shoes (I'm a trained professional, do not try this at home!) and ran out the door as fast as I could.<br />
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I made it to the gym just in time to grab my jump rope and get an abmat and get in position. Zero warm-up, though I was already sweating from rushing around. <br />
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So...<i>3-2-1 GO!</i><br />
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I PR'd Annie by what I thought was 3 minutes but it was actually only 2. I'll take it. Why did I think it was three you ask? Well, I haven't updated the side panel over there---> to show my most recent PR for Annie, so I was thinking 11:38ish. Anyway, I went back through the CFJ pages and found my real PR and it was 10:36. <br />
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Today's time was 8:36 so *boom* 2 whole minutes.<br />
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We did other stuff...bench, and some planks and stuff, but that's too boring to write about in comparison to Annie. :)<br />
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And, I have a "cigar burn" on my bootie to show for all of this. Go figure. Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-79451847520539221042016-10-19T10:36:00.001-05:002016-10-19T10:36:21.590-05:00PR day!Yeah, I haven't been blogging at all. Like in months. Oh well, today I hit a PR so I figured I'd come over and make note of it. You know, in case I forget or something.<br />
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PR = 16 unbroken pull ups<br />
PR = "bi-polar nicole" = 64 reps<br />
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So there it is. :)<br />
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Let's see...what else? I'm almost to my 20 lb weight loss goal...2.5 lbs to go. Which explains why my body weight exercises are improving.<br />
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Life is great! Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-88967800202441360742016-08-11T12:57:00.000-05:002016-08-12T14:43:25.077-05:00Hello August!Uh...it's August. 11th. One month since I've blogged.<br />
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Since that time, I've been sailing in the Virgin Islands and I've been back home for weeks now.<br />
I've also maintained my weight loss and my commitment to lose more.<br />
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Anyway, today I made myself go to the gym, even though Kelly was the posted WOD. I despise that workout. It's just so mentally defeating. I just scaled it to suit myself and got a good workout anyway! Here's what I did:<br />
<b><br />"Mini-Kelly"</b><br />
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5 rounds<br />
400m run<br />
15 box step ups 20″<br />
15 wall ball shots 10#<br />
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<b>Time= 26:07</b><br />
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I did 30 sit ups afterward and that was all I had to offer today. :)<b> </b>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-61538630694451028182016-07-11T11:26:00.000-05:002016-07-11T11:26:02.562-05:00What? We're half way through Summer?I haven't blogged in a while. Obviously.<br />
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Kind of forgot about until someone mentioned it this weekend, at our CFJ pool party.<br />
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I've been working hard at the gym, usually doing the Masters Rx weight on stuff. I mean, I"m not officially 55 (two more years), but the weights feel about right to me.<br />
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Also, I'm down to 16 lb weight loss since April 11 or whenever I started this. Managed to not gain a ton on my June vacation, despite eating some pretty tasty stuff. Heading out to the Virgin Islands for a couple weeks this Wednesday, and hopefully when I return I won't have gained it all back.<br />
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I'm 4 lbs from a 20 lb goal. Hopefully I can hit that goal by the end of August, and another 5 by end of September. Then I'll be happy with it and settle in at that weight. I already feel SO much better having that 16 lbs gone. <br />
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Today's WOD:<br /><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>For Time: </strong></span><br />
100m Run/sprint<br />
21 Thrusters 95/65 MRX 75/55<br />
3 Rope Climbs15′ RX+ 3 Legless MRX 3 10′<br />
15 Thrusters<br />
2 Rope Climbs15′ RX+ 2 Legless MRX 2 10′<br />
9 Thrusters<br />
1 Rope Climb 15′ RX+ 1 Legless MRX 1 10′<br />
100m Run/sprint<br /><br />My time: 10:18, MRx<br />
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I still do not like thrusters. Probably not going to happen at this point, eight years+ of CF. But I'll do them. It's all exercise, so whatever. I love the rope climbs. Just wish I wasn't scared of the higher one. <br /><br />Strength was Back Squats<br />
9@105<br />
6@125<br />
3@135<br />
4@125<br />
1@140<br /><br />I should get back to lifting heavier on these. Maybe this fall, I'll focus more on that. Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-74783206619856514812016-05-25T08:40:00.001-05:002016-05-25T08:40:32.839-05:00Ready for some sunshine!So, let's see. I've been sick for days. I skipped the gym Monday & Tuesday. Decided to go try it today and did okay, just modified everything. I've had this upper respiratory crap that seems to be making the rounds. I'm drowning in my own snot. I know...gross!<br /><br />Anyway, with the magical combination of Mucinex and Nyquil, I'm gaining on getting over this stuff.<br />
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Also, I'm still eating healthy, counting my macros and losing weight. <b> I'm down a grand total of 14 lbs since April 10.</b> That's averaging a little over 2 lbs a week. I need to lose 6 more. Then I'd love to lose 5 more as a bonus, but we shall see. I don't see myself changing the way I'm eating, other than when I hit my goal, adjusting for "maintenance". I need to do some reading on that to determine what my numbers should be (calories, fat, carbs, protein). I've got time to work on it.<br />
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WOD:<br />5 MUs (Bar or Ring) or 5 Burpee Pull-ups<br />
50 Double Unders<br />
50 Ab-Mat sit-ups anchored<br />
4 MUs (Bar or Ring) or 4 Burpee Pull-ups<br />
40 Double Unders<br />
40 Ab-Mat sit-ups anchored<br />
3 MUs (Bar or Ring) or 3 Burpee Pull-ups<br />
30 Double Unders<br />
30 Ab-Mat sit-ups anchored<br />
2 MUs (Bar or Ring) or 2 Burpee Pull-ups<br />
20 Double Unders<br />
20 Ab-Mat sit-ups anchored<br />
1 MU (Bar or Ring) or 1 Burpee Pull-up<br />
10 Double Unders<br />
10 Ab-Mat sit-ups anchored<br />
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<i><b>My time: 11:30, modified</b></i><br /><br />So this is basically <i><b>Annie</b></i> with some burpee pull ups. I just did strict chin ups and strict pull ups. I think I actually kipped one or two. And I stuck with single unders. I didn't want to get to breathing so hard that I started hacking and coughing all over the place. Afterward I rested up and then ran 2 x 400m. Nothing fast or hard, just trying to fill the hour.<br />
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Ready to go try again tomorrow.Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-31933724109906395932016-05-20T13:45:00.002-05:002016-05-20T13:45:48.443-05:00TGIF and all that jazz.So, I ran in the rain today.<br />
<br />Breck said it's an old wives tale that you'll get sick from running in the rain.<br />
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Guess what?<br />
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I'm sick. <i>Thanks Breck.</i><br />
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Heading out to see if I can get a strep test in a few minutes. The sore throat came on really fast and I feel like crap. So, better get it checked out. <br />
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In other, more CrossFit related news, I ran a mile under 10 minutes. My time was 9:52. This is 50 seconds behind my all-time PR from 2008. So, not too shabby, considering how much older I am.<br />
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<strong> 10min AMRAP:</strong><br />
5 Burpee Box Jumps/Step ups 24/20″ RX+ 30/24<br />
1 Rope Climb 15′ RX+ Legless 55+ 10′<br />
200m Sprint (1 rep/pt each 100m)<br />
10 Ring Dips RX+ Strict 55+ Bar Dips<br /><i><b><br />My Score: 3 rds + 3 burpee box jumps</b></i><br /><br />I did the 10' rope and bar dips, so "masters". Good way to end the week, and now I hope this is just a cold and not strep...I have things to do!!!<br />
Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-83120550201380415952016-05-18T15:26:00.001-05:002016-05-18T15:26:15.701-05:00Eleven!I was down another pound this morning!<br /><br />Kickin' some fat to the curb! <br />
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That is all. Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-45870290503340514412016-05-17T09:20:00.000-05:002016-05-17T09:20:02.651-05:00Goals...getting there!I hit the 10 lb mark today. TEN POUNDS!!<br />
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I haven't been below 160 in over 3 years, and today, I am below 160!! <br /><br />Seriously you don't know how badly I have wanted to succeed at this, and have failed repeatedly. But I changed my outlook and my approach, and I'm stunned at how easy it's been. <i>Oh, I'm working hard, don't get me wrong</i>. I'm meal planning, weighing and measuring every bite that goes into my mouth, making an effort to go Rx on the workouts. But it's the nutrition that's done the trick this time around. Cutting out beer was a major contributor. Also, adjusting my macros to make more sense for my body. Cutting fat, raising carbs, and honestly my calories are about the same as before. ) Except for all the beer on the weekend. That was what was derailing me.) But no more!! I'm headed for the next 10 lbs and nothing will stand in my way!! <br /><br />
<strong>4 RFT:</strong><br />
40 Double-unders<br />
10 Deadlifts 185/125 RX+ 225/155 55+ 135/95<br />
400m Run<br />
20 Russian KBS 55/35 RX+ 70/55 55+ 45/25<br /><br /><i><b>My time: 24:11</b></i><br />
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Rx weights, but subbed 400m rows for the runs. It was raining. Remember, I'm allergic? Ha ha! It stopped raining during my second round and I considered running the last 2, but stuck with the rower. My time would likely have been the same anyway. I got in just under the cut-off and I was beat!!<br />
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The Russian KBS surprised me. I mean...wtf? Why is that harder than going fully overhead? They were awful! Guess it just works the muscles differently. <br />
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Strength/Skill today was double unders. I aimed for 125 and made it at the 5 min mark. My max unbroken set was 26 today. Twice I hit 26 but tripped on 27. I think it's as much mental as being out of breath. <br /><br />
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<br />Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-20403727913151956362016-05-16T14:34:00.003-05:002016-05-16T14:35:10.317-05:00Today, I'm not talking about CrossFit!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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I need to go to Target.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’m out of a lot of things we buy in bulk there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
I’m also a Christian.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For those of you
thinking <i>“Oh I’ve seen her at the pub, and I’ve heard her cuss during a workout”</i>
well, guess what…I’m not perfect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God
knows my heart and I know I have things to work on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m a sinner, not a saint, and I’m fully
aware of it, and work on myself every day.<br />
<br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">So, what to do about going to Target? <br />
</i><br />
First of all, it’s not my place to look up the skirt or down the pants of
anyone in the restroom anywhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s
in your pants is your own business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
had an employee years ago that I swear was a man dressed as a woman, but I
hired her anyway.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was none of my
business what was between her legs as long as she kept it there. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She typed a gazillion words a minute and she
was a very nice person. That’s all that mattered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I still have no idea if she was truly a woman or a man.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It didn’t matter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her issues were her own, and she did her work. <br />
<br />
Secondly, I’ll address some of my “Christian” friends who are outraged about Target
allowing people to choose whatever restroom they gender-identify with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do I think it’s weird that a man wants
to be a woman and vice versa?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do I think these individuals probably have
mental health issues that need addressed?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Yes, I do!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But that’s none of my
business!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you think Jesus would have forbidden
these people from following him?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Would
he have forbidden them from drawing water at the well meant for only “normal”
people?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Would he have turned them away
from learning the word of God because they were different?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You know the answer and I know the answer –
NO!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
Thirdly, who among you with small children actually allows them to run off to the
restroom by themselves?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are you really
going to tell me that you let your 5 year old go unattended to the restroom in
big ol’ Super Target?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m calling BS on
this one, my friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I took my son into
the women’s room until he was big enough to be embarrassed by it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At that point I figured he could fend someone
off and yell loud enough from the men’s room, that if I needed to rescue him I’d
be right outside the door and not hesitate to bust in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Be a responsible parent. Watch out for your kids. <br /><br />The child molesters and perverts are closer than you think. Teachers, preachers, uncles, aunts, coaches, daycare workers, babysitters. Normal looking every day folks - it works for them because they "look" safe. Meanwhile they're molesting kids left and right while you are worried about a man who thinks he needs to be a woman, and obviously has different issues.</span><br />
<br />
And, just for the record, I’ve gone to pee in many a men’s room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t rape anyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nor did anyone rape me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I think this is all a bunch of nonsense. <br />
<br />
Jesus gave us a mission to go out and be with the people of the world – all of
them – and be disciples to them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you
think “throwing stones” at people is going to draw them in to the Body of
Christ?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You know the answer, and I know
the answer – NO!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is turning them away
and they’ll likely look on you as hateful and judgmental, and get away from “the
Church” as far and as fast as they can. That's not what Jesus wanted of his followers. Being a Christian is uncomfortable. It's challenging. But hating is not part of what we are supposed to do. <br />
<br />
Look, I don’t know all the answers but I do know that there is a lot of hatred
going around and a lot of it is coming from the Christian community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Love one another - that is our greatest
commandment!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are you loving only the
people who fit your mold?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are you just
loving “the Christians”? <br />
<br />
Take a good hard look at yourself and ask if you’re one of those being hateful
about something that amounts to nothing. Ask yourself if you're willing to be kind to everyone, or only the ones you perceive as lovable. <br />
<br />
Oh, and just in case, go pee before you go to Target.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Maybe I'll see you there!</span></div>
Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-27981602405997841342016-05-12T09:21:00.002-05:002016-05-12T09:21:22.046-05:00Sore All OverI'm torn up!<br />
<br />
My traps are sore.<br />
My lats are sore.<br />My glutes are sore.<br />My quads are sore.<br />My abs are sore.<br />My hands are ripped.<br />
<br />
<br />I must be doing something right, huh? <br /><br />One more day and I'll get two badly needed rest days. The 100 pull ups yesterday tore up my hands. The weighted lunges earlier in the week have my glutes on fire. All for a good cause, though. I'm building muscle and hitting goals! Woo hooo!!!<br /><br />WOD:<br /><br />
<strong>9min AMRAP:</strong><br />
6 Hang Power Clean 155/105 RX+ 185/125 55+ 125/85<br />
12 Box Jumps/Step-Ups 24/20″<br />
9/6 Barbell Push-Ups<br />
12 Pistols (alternating 6 each leg) RX+ 12 pistols w/25/15lb DB or KB 55+ 12 Goblet Squats 45/25lbs<br />
<br /><i><b>My rounds/reps: 4 rds + 3 HPC = 147 reps</b></i><br /><br />I used 85#, 20" step ups, regular push ups and 25# goblet squats. My hands were killing me, so each hang power clean was more and more pain. I taped up under my gloves but still ended up losing the top of a blister from yesterday. Ah well, it'll be toughened up by Monday. <br />
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<span style="color: red;"><strong>Rest exactly 2min after WOD</strong></span><br />
then<br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">“FINISHER”</span></strong><br />
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Max Reps Hang Power Cleans Unbroken at WOD wt. Can only Rest in Rack and Hang<br /><br /><i><b>My reps: 15 @ 85#</b></i><br />
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Strength today was<b> bench press immediately followed by hang power cleans:</b><br /><br />7 @ 65/65<br />
5 @ 70/75<br />
4 @ 75/85<br />
3 @ 80/90<br />
3 @ 80/90 <br />
<br />Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320987283711723660.post-60691820884209127292016-05-11T09:39:00.003-05:002016-05-11T09:39:38.882-05:00Two days in a row!What? Me blogging regularly? Probably a fluke. Ha!<br />
<br />So today we had 15 min and choice of several options, one of which was 100 pull ups. It's been a long time since I've done 100 pull ups. I started into it with the idea of "as many as possible", hoping I could get to 100. I got to 80 and decided to stop...until Breck saw me resting and asked where I was. Back to the bar to finish up my 100. <i><b> I made it in 14:43.</b></i> When I got home I discovered some blisters. My gloves are apparently not tight enough and did some moving around/sliding. <br />
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Shampoo in an open blister is like fire, just FYI.<br /><br />WOD:<br />
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<strong>For Time: </strong><br />
250m Row or 200m Run<br />
200m Run or 250m Row (opposite of last)<br />
500m Row or 400m Run (opposite of last)<br />
400m Run or 500m Row (opposite of last)<br />
1000m Row or 800m Run (opposite of last)<br />
800m Run or 1000m Row (opposite of last)<br />
** Athletes Choice can Start at Top and Work Down or Start at Bottom and Work Up**<br />
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<i><b>My time: 19:38, Rx</b></i><br /><br />I started with the 1000m row and went down. My running felt like a nightmare today. Like how you can't run in a nightmare no matter how hard you try. Yeah, that. But I DID IT! <br /><br />Cooled down with 50 sit ups and 50 squats. Trying to do this every day if I have time. Extra can't hurt, right? Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586773793761117964noreply@blogger.com0