Crossfit addict

Today felt amazing all around. Did 100 sit-ups in under 4 minutes, did 100 jump ropes unbroken, climbed half way up the rope for the first time, did pull-ups with skinny bands, did 500 meter row in under 4 minutes, did 12 kilo kettlebell swings instead of 8, and just crushed the all around workout. Also lifted 44 lbs (20 kilos) during the Snatch. Funny name...serious lift, overhead squat. 3-3-3-2-2-1-1-1 reps. Baby steps when it comes to adding heavy weight. Or at least I'm told.
Today just felt really good and strong. So much so, that I want to add another day to the week. I would not or could not have done four days a week a month ago. It is crazy to me to see how fast the progression actually takes place. Looking in the mirror I see muscle growing before my eyes, not to mention the scale says I've gained three pounds. And that is not fat! I've been eating extremely clean, following the 80/20 Primal diet pretty darn strict. In a weird way I want to fast forward 6 months to see where I am. It is official, I'm a crossfit addict.
Until next time...

One month (and one day)

Last Friday marked my one month anniversary doing Crossfit and it feels great! One thing I've noticed about Crossfit is that every time I go, I get a complete understanding of how freaking weak I am, but this fact only pushes me harder! I am determined to master the Kipping pull-up by time for the Bahamas. That gives me six weeks. 18 more classes! Ahhh, will it be enough?
For Valentines, Nick and I bought each other a pull-up bar that Nick made from pipe and installed in the garage. Now I can practice at home. My poor hands are toast.
All month I have been using the black resistance band for my pull-ups, but today Coach Meg made me run through a couple of the bands to really find a band that challenged me. I went past the black, past the green and into the blue! It is a skinny little string-like band, proof that I am in fact getting stronger. I ordered a blue band and an even skinnier and final red band online, so I can practice at home. 30 pull-ups when I wake up and thirty push-ups, and repeat both before bed. Six weeks. I know I can do it. Six weeks.
Nick and I have just been taking a snap shot of the board after class, so much easier to log. Cheers.
Until next time...

Squat mania!

I'm too tired to post the workout, instead I took a picture. It is 8:00 and Nick and I are both already in bed...if that tells you anything about tonight's workout.
Destroyed.
Tired.
Goodnight.
Until next time...

Date-night at Rendezvous Crossfit

Today was extra special at Rendezvous Crossfit because my beast-mode husband decided to join and take classes with me three days a week. As I lay here flat on my back, I'm still reeling from today's WOD.
Coach Meg joined Nick and I today for our workout and her husband, also named Nick, coached.
The workout:
Warm up:
3 rounds of five-
Box jumps
Wall balls
Kettle ball swings.
Tabata: (cardio) Wall-balls:
8 rounds of 20 seconds, as many as you can do, for time.10 sec rest between sets. I threw 8 every round! (I was very happy!)
Strength: Split-jerk 4,3,2,1,1,1 adding weight each round. Nick blew this event away, he is so damn strong, I think his last rep was 205 lbs! Crazy. Mine was like 45lbs. I think Coach Meg wants to make sure I have form down before we start adding heavy weight. On my third set i forgot to push my chin back a d slammed the bar against my chin that i bit down on my tongue. Not exactly there yet..soon though.

WOD-Workout of the Day:
NASTY NATALIE:
25 weighted lunges...(22.2lbs)
25 box jumps
25 kettle ball swings
25 sumo-something-or-others...(lifts of kettle ball to chin)
25 ring dips ( I used purple band, my nemesis!)
25 sit ups
25 jumping squats for time.
My time was 11:55...but I had several modifications, like shorter box, lighter kettle ball, band on rings. Nicks time 12:05 no modifications. On his first day, no less! Can we say beast-mode! I'm loving that Nick joined...date night 3x a week at the 'ole Rendezvous box. :)

We both were uber exhausted when we got home, but somehow I managed to make Spaghetti squash for dinner. So delicious.
In the future I'm thinking crock-pot on Crossfit nights, starting Wednesday. I just think life will be that much easier to come home and dinner is ready.

On a fun note, Nick and I are driving to Casper next Saturday to support Coach Meg and her team in a real Crossfit competition. I'm so excited, should be really awesome to watch and extremely motivational. Can't wait.
Until next time...

Angie...

The WOD for yesterday was ANGIE, and she really put a hurting on me. I can barely lift my arms today.
The workout:
(3/4 Angie)
100 pull ups
100 push ups
100 sit ups
100 squats for time. My time was 22:23.
My pull ups were assisted with a black band, first thirty unbroken.
All of this after a crossfit total, which is where I do three different lifts...maxed out. I did-
Back squat: 55 kilos
Shoulder press:26 kilos
Dead lift: 55 kilos
For a grand total of 136 kilos, that's 299.2 lbs. This is my benchmark and in three months I'll do it again looking for growth.
Until next time...

Getting stronger

This week was my best Crossfit week thus far, and I have tacked on a third workout for each week starting today. On Wednesday I felt really good. The WOD consisted of 1000 meter row, 50 squat thrusters with the bar (can't wait till I'm strong enough to be adding weight) and 30 pull-ups. I discovered that a) I still do not have the rhythm of the kipping pull-up down, but I am getting better because the first 15 were looking good and unbroken. By the time I was to start the second set of 15, I was tired and flailing like a fish all over the place b) 50 squatting thrusters are really not that bad and c) so far my strength is on the row machine. My total time for "Jackie" (modified) was 12:03, coach Meg put my time on the board and I noticed one thing: I had beaten FOUR people. While they may not be a fair comparison because my WOD was modified for me, I still felt phenomenal about it. Top of the world. Three weeks ago after the filthy 30 I was crippled.
Also, coach Meg has decided to open her own Crossfit box and leave the Teton Sports Club, so now I do not have to rush clear across town just to get to the workout on time. I am thrilled, plus so far, I am the only one signed up for the 4:15 slot. It is like I have my very own personal trainer 3 times a week...at least till the empty slots fill up which probably won't be long. So, I am enjoying it while I got it. Coach Meg had me register through WODHUB online which tracks all of the stats and WODs. This may be a blessing and a curse because on my lunch break today I was checking out the website and notice today's WOD. I am SCARED!
"Angie":
100 pull-ups
100 push-ups
100 sit-ups
100 squats for time. NO MERCY!!! I'll let you know how I do in about three hours. My stomach is turning!!

Until next time...