As you all know per Doc Orders I have had 1 Month Off from high intensity workouts. Basically in that month (3 days to go) I have done Walking, Jogging, and some Slow Running anywhere from 2-7miles. But this is nothing close to what I am use to. After working Saturday at Rogue and seeing all my running buddies I had the itch so bad, I needed the burn of a hard workout once again, I figured that I had already been pushing what the Doc had told me and all stitches are still in place so it was time. 4 Days Early (Sunday) I went to the Gym and did a .50mile Sprint Run + 1000m Row x3 Rounds, it killed me, I felt like it was my first workout I had ever done BUT I did it and it felt so wonderful. On both the Run and Row I was about 1min slower than before the 1 month break. After that Cassie (swimmer daughter) and I decided to go Swim Laps for 20mins, I had not done any swimming since the summer time and it felt great.
So I would say I have some "Catching Up To Do" to get back where I was but I AM BACK AND BACK WITH A VENGEANCE...
On the Books -
1st = Cox Family Challenge this week. We made it through Saturday and Sunday with NO eating out, living on Fresh Farmers Market Food so we decided to take it one step further, a WHOLE WEEK of no eating out.
2nd = 10k Trail Run May (last one of series), 1-2 Sprint Tri's this season, and then time for my Half Marathon Season (SA-Nov, 3M-Jan, Austin-Feb) decided this was my Half Marathon Season, time for PRs and Enjoyment, some shorter Run Races in between.
3rd = Taking time off from food logging. After this month I am extremely focused on eating healthy. I am allowing to keep Coffee w/ small amounts of Low Fat Milk and for sweet cravings Organic Dark Chocolate. Eating Out very little and mostly living on as much Farm Fresh items as I can.
Life is Good, I feel Refreshed and Ready to Kick Ass!!!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Hibernating Bear...OH MY!
When an Active Bear goes into Hibernation they become Irritable, Tired all the time (hibernating), Hungry when awake, and just not a Bear you want to encounter.
Let this be a WARNING to all of you out there, about ME at this time in my life. Think of me as that hibernating bear, one that has been cornered and can not go to sleep and hide out.
I had a surgery procedure done by the Dermatologist 2 weeks ago on my Shoulder and Thigh as everybody already knows.
So for 2 weeks I was on NO WORKOUT restriction which killed and depressed me but the 1st week I felt like crap and the 2nd week well lets just say I did 4mile "not running" workouts. Yes, Yes I did pull a few top stitches, but they did get stuck on my shorts when I was "not running". LOL!
So Today was supposed to be a glorious day, getting the stitches out and then going to do a workout (to kill myself) and back to CrossFit tomorrow. Guess the Doc had something else in mind. Another FREAKIN 2 WEEKS! He told me to think of myself as "a 70 year old lady doing workouts". I told him "he better run or I was going to hit him". Lol, he left the room! Guess another 2 weeks of healing and more "not running".
I have so many New Goals, Passion, and Fire inside me right now. Watch out because I will be unstoppable after a month of "rest".
Food has been pretty healthy. I would say I have been 80-90% Paleo and 10-20% Cheats. Not Bad, we will see what the scale says later.... I also did a 7 Day Full Body Cleanse and Detox which really was a good thing.
Signing Off Now,
It's time for this Bear to go Hibernate!
Let this be a WARNING to all of you out there, about ME at this time in my life. Think of me as that hibernating bear, one that has been cornered and can not go to sleep and hide out.
I had a surgery procedure done by the Dermatologist 2 weeks ago on my Shoulder and Thigh as everybody already knows.
So for 2 weeks I was on NO WORKOUT restriction which killed and depressed me but the 1st week I felt like crap and the 2nd week well lets just say I did 4mile "not running" workouts. Yes, Yes I did pull a few top stitches, but they did get stuck on my shorts when I was "not running". LOL!
So Today was supposed to be a glorious day, getting the stitches out and then going to do a workout (to kill myself) and back to CrossFit tomorrow. Guess the Doc had something else in mind. Another FREAKIN 2 WEEKS! He told me to think of myself as "a 70 year old lady doing workouts". I told him "he better run or I was going to hit him". Lol, he left the room! Guess another 2 weeks of healing and more "not running".
I have so many New Goals, Passion, and Fire inside me right now. Watch out because I will be unstoppable after a month of "rest".
Food has been pretty healthy. I would say I have been 80-90% Paleo and 10-20% Cheats. Not Bad, we will see what the scale says later.... I also did a 7 Day Full Body Cleanse and Detox which really was a good thing.
Signing Off Now,
It's time for this Bear to go Hibernate!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Stitches and More Stitches :(
No Fun Today Thurs 3/25.
I knew I was going to the Dermatologist Surgeon to have minor surgery on two spots that came back with unclear borders.
I had NO CLUE that it would be 2 hours on the table with major cuts (deep and wide), taking out each layer of skin, and lots of stitches underneath and on top of the skin.
Also the entire two hours I was trying to convince him that there had to be some kind of workout that I could do.
The End to the Story = No Workouts including Running, Cycle, Swim, Yoga, Weights, CrossFit, Etc. for TWO WEEKS!!! Oh but I am allowed to walk since they can't keep me from doing that in my daily life. LOL! Whatever!
So Thurs-Sun (1-4) = Depressed, Pain/Soreness, Yuck, No Nothing, Bad Food.
I did work a Running Expo on Saturday which helped get me out and going but after that I was totally a mess and rundown.
Total Crunches Sat-Sun = 200. And that is all the Workout I did.
Why is something so wonderful as Sunshine so bad for you?!
I knew I was going to the Dermatologist Surgeon to have minor surgery on two spots that came back with unclear borders.
I had NO CLUE that it would be 2 hours on the table with major cuts (deep and wide), taking out each layer of skin, and lots of stitches underneath and on top of the skin.
Also the entire two hours I was trying to convince him that there had to be some kind of workout that I could do.
The End to the Story = No Workouts including Running, Cycle, Swim, Yoga, Weights, CrossFit, Etc. for TWO WEEKS!!! Oh but I am allowed to walk since they can't keep me from doing that in my daily life. LOL! Whatever!
So Thurs-Sun (1-4) = Depressed, Pain/Soreness, Yuck, No Nothing, Bad Food.
I did work a Running Expo on Saturday which helped get me out and going but after that I was totally a mess and rundown.
Total Crunches Sat-Sun = 200. And that is all the Workout I did.
Why is something so wonderful as Sunshine so bad for you?!
"That is how I get there".
To the Finish Line that is...
Wednesday 3.24.2010 I was feeling so strong, feeling like I was finally going to reach my CrossFit Goals, seeing the results I needed to see.
On the last round of a Extremely Intense/Hard Workout (for me) my Coach said "It feels good getting closer to the Finish Line, I can tell you are working harder".
My Response "That is how I get there". As you are zoning in to that Finish, it is the time to push harder, focus, reach that goal b/c you are so close, so close to the end.
Coach Nikki even exclaimed the fact that she could see muscles and tone in my arms and shoulders, which made me feel even better about what I was doing.
This day was a Good Day, sometimes when trying new stuff and having new goals it is more of a test than anything and now I know my test is working.
CF WOD -
W/U = 100 Jump Rope, 25 Lunges, 10 Neg Bar Pullups x 2-3 Rounds
WOD = Lifts and Row.
500m Row
Deadlift, Hang Clean, Front Sqt, Push Press, Back Sqt, Push Press = 1 Lift x9 = 1 Round
x3 Rounds = 33:20, 45lbs.
Learning the technique and actually getting it down was a big step for me during this workout and also starting with a heavier weight and not stepping down to lighter weight was a huge step for me.
Sweat was everywhere, my shirt soaked, body burning, But Oh SO GOOD!
Wednesday 3.24.2010 I was feeling so strong, feeling like I was finally going to reach my CrossFit Goals, seeing the results I needed to see.
On the last round of a Extremely Intense/Hard Workout (for me) my Coach said "It feels good getting closer to the Finish Line, I can tell you are working harder".
My Response "That is how I get there". As you are zoning in to that Finish, it is the time to push harder, focus, reach that goal b/c you are so close, so close to the end.
Coach Nikki even exclaimed the fact that she could see muscles and tone in my arms and shoulders, which made me feel even better about what I was doing.
This day was a Good Day, sometimes when trying new stuff and having new goals it is more of a test than anything and now I know my test is working.
CF WOD -
W/U = 100 Jump Rope, 25 Lunges, 10 Neg Bar Pullups x 2-3 Rounds
WOD = Lifts and Row.
500m Row
Deadlift, Hang Clean, Front Sqt, Push Press, Back Sqt, Push Press = 1 Lift x9 = 1 Round
x3 Rounds = 33:20, 45lbs.
Learning the technique and actually getting it down was a big step for me during this workout and also starting with a heavier weight and not stepping down to lighter weight was a huge step for me.
Sweat was everywhere, my shirt soaked, body burning, But Oh SO GOOD!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Over the Rocks and Through the Woods
To Trail Running I come!
A klutz is a person who is clumsy, foolish, inept, or accident-prone. Let's just say the clumsy and accident-prone part was me today. I knew in Trail Running at some point I would fall and sure enough yesterday was my time. Thankfully my friend Leslin was with me or I think I would have started crying instead of laughing. And then sitting at the computer desk at home, writing to JT to let him know about my wounds the desk chair decides to flip over on me which puts me landing on my rear full force to our lovely concrete floors. LOL, LIFE IS GOOD!!!! Girls with Bruises ='s Hot!
Workout for Today =
Trail Run - 41mins
I can really feel the difference in my Endurance and Running abilities which is nice to start having results from CrossFit.
Food = Paleo all Day till Dinner and had a Fast Food Cheat Meal. I was stupid and did not eat enough before I left the house for Doc Appt. and Cassie stuff.
Happy Klutzy Trail Running!
A klutz is a person who is clumsy, foolish, inept, or accident-prone. Let's just say the clumsy and accident-prone part was me today. I knew in Trail Running at some point I would fall and sure enough yesterday was my time. Thankfully my friend Leslin was with me or I think I would have started crying instead of laughing. And then sitting at the computer desk at home, writing to JT to let him know about my wounds the desk chair decides to flip over on me which puts me landing on my rear full force to our lovely concrete floors. LOL, LIFE IS GOOD!!!! Girls with Bruises ='s Hot!
Workout for Today =
Trail Run - 41mins
I can really feel the difference in my Endurance and Running abilities which is nice to start having results from CrossFit.
Food = Paleo all Day till Dinner and had a Fast Food Cheat Meal. I was stupid and did not eat enough before I left the house for Doc Appt. and Cassie stuff.
Happy Klutzy Trail Running!
FOG GO AWAY!
Spring Break behind us and Back to Routine and Schedules, Life is Good.
Monday I felt like I was a bit in a Fog because of the Spring Break Fun, but I started it off with a Kick Ass CrossFit WOD.
CF WOD = For Time - ? (Forgot)
W/U = 3x Pushups, Situps, Squats 10each.
WOD = Alternated Arms, Squat Snatches.
Row 1000m
50reps Dumbell Snatch (15lbs)
Row 750m
35reps Dumbell Snatch (20lbs)
Row 500m
20reps Dumbell Snatch (20lbs)
Tabata Situps = 70
Food = All Day Paleo
Wow! That started the Monday and Week off Great!
Monday I felt like I was a bit in a Fog because of the Spring Break Fun, but I started it off with a Kick Ass CrossFit WOD.
CF WOD = For Time - ? (Forgot)
W/U = 3x Pushups, Situps, Squats 10each.
WOD = Alternated Arms, Squat Snatches.
Row 1000m
50reps Dumbell Snatch (15lbs)
Row 750m
35reps Dumbell Snatch (20lbs)
Row 500m
20reps Dumbell Snatch (20lbs)
Tabata Situps = 70
Food = All Day Paleo
Wow! That started the Monday and Week off Great!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Spring Break =’s
Sunshine-Rain, Paleo Eating-Funnel Cake, Intense Workouts-Carnival =’s A Very Fun Spring Break with Cassie. Food Side I pretty much had a Cheat each day, Workout Side I had some of the most Intense WODs ever.
Total WODs for the Week = 7 which I thought was pretty good regarding having a Child home and doing outings each day.
Tues – Sun WOD Review:
Tues 3.16 – Gym Workout due to Rain
WOD =
.50 mile Sprint Run = 4:45
1000m Row = 4:55
.50 mile Sprint Run = 4:23
1000m Row = 5:01
Wed 3.17 – CF On and CFE Rest Day, So sore and tired.
CF WOD =
W/U – X3 Rounds 10 Pushups, 10 V-Twist, 10 Squats, 500m Row.
WOD – “Dating Sage” x5 Rounds – 33:12, 25/35lbs, 10 Snatch, 15 Chin to Bar Pullups, 20 Thrusters.
OUCH!
Thurs 3.18 – Rest/Recovery Day = No Workout
Fri 3.19 – CF WOD
W/U - Back Ext, Arm Band, Lunges, 800m Sprint Run.
WOD - “Cindy” = AMRAP 20min, 10 Pullups (120), 10 Pushups (120), 15 Squats (180) = 12 Rounds
Tabata Situps.
Sat 3.20 – Cold, Rain, Yuck! Coach Nikki came up with a WOD for me to do in the house.
CF WOD - 100 Burpees for Time = 11mins. Hello Evil, Ouch, No Fun!
1min of – Squats =31, Pushups =24, Situps =24, JJacks =61
Sun 3.21 – Gym = Running! Rowing! Cycle!
WOD = Stations – 1000m Row x3 (3000m), .50mile Sprint Run x2 (1mile @ 8min miles), 15min Spin Bike.
Felt Good and Hard!
Good Intense WODs this Week!
Now to get the Eating under Control for this Next Week.
Total WODs for the Week = 7 which I thought was pretty good regarding having a Child home and doing outings each day.
Tues – Sun WOD Review:
Tues 3.16 – Gym Workout due to Rain
WOD =
.50 mile Sprint Run = 4:45
1000m Row = 4:55
.50 mile Sprint Run = 4:23
1000m Row = 5:01
Wed 3.17 – CF On and CFE Rest Day, So sore and tired.
CF WOD =
W/U – X3 Rounds 10 Pushups, 10 V-Twist, 10 Squats, 500m Row.
WOD – “Dating Sage” x5 Rounds – 33:12, 25/35lbs, 10 Snatch, 15 Chin to Bar Pullups, 20 Thrusters.
OUCH!
Thurs 3.18 – Rest/Recovery Day = No Workout
Fri 3.19 – CF WOD
W/U - Back Ext, Arm Band, Lunges, 800m Sprint Run.
WOD - “Cindy” = AMRAP 20min, 10 Pullups (120), 10 Pushups (120), 15 Squats (180) = 12 Rounds
Tabata Situps.
Sat 3.20 – Cold, Rain, Yuck! Coach Nikki came up with a WOD for me to do in the house.
CF WOD - 100 Burpees for Time = 11mins. Hello Evil, Ouch, No Fun!
1min of – Squats =31, Pushups =24, Situps =24, JJacks =61
Sun 3.21 – Gym = Running! Rowing! Cycle!
WOD = Stations – 1000m Row x3 (3000m), .50mile Sprint Run x2 (1mile @ 8min miles), 15min Spin Bike.
Felt Good and Hard!
Good Intense WODs this Week!
Now to get the Eating under Control for this Next Week.
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