Thursday, Feb 28th, 2013

I am feeling sore. Why? Well last night I had my 2nd Crossfit workout. I knew going into Crossfit that my body was going to be pushed to the limit. Boy was that an understatement. The funny thing is, I am loving it. Why? Well for me, at 45 years of age, I feel like it is getting harder and harder to maintain my weight and to stay in shape. I must admit that I slacked off a bit during Nov and Dec and paid the price on the scale. I needed to do something different, something to shock my system. Crossfit I have known for some time to be a solution.

Here is what my workout looked like yesterday, I challenge you to try this and be rolling on the floor like a dying cockroach:

Warm-up

3 rounds

10 wallball shots (14 lbs)

10 pull-ups

10 muscle snatches

Strength

1) Press 1Rep Max  (I got up to 95lbs Max-I am pretty weak on these. Explains why I struggle so much with handstand pushups)

 2) Back squat 1RM (I got up to a 275lbs Max, which I was pretty happy to get to considering I have not done a squat in maybe 10 years)

WOD (Workout of the Day)

For time:

15-12-9-6-3 reps of

Power snatch

Burpees

The workout of the day was one of the toughest experiences in working out I have ever been through. Initially I started out with 95lbs for my Power Snatches, but after the first 15 reps of this I was in trouble. So, I dropped down to 75lbs to be able to get through all of the reps. Not sure that made it any easier though, because coupled with the reps of burpees I was fully exausted. I am sure I was in Zone 4 or 5 with my heartrate, but I was not measuring it. Nothing has made me feel more out of shape than this workout. I have much respect for Crossfit Athletes!

Finish off the workout with what they call a Cashout:

Cashout

2x

12 band pull aparts

25 sit-ups

All in all, the workout was tough. I am super excited by the journey I am on though. I want to be in better shape overall. Not just for triathlons and running, but just for life. I want to feel good in my clothes and how I look in the mirror. One step at a time, one burpee at a time, one day at a time, results will come slowly.

Join the journey with me folks! It is fun!