I went a little blonde crazy yesterday. I have been too busy (aka lazy) to get my hair done lately but finally bit the bullet and took care of it yesterday evening.  While I was there, my stylist was telling me her brother in law is a war veteran and loves CrossFit. One thing she said struck me as funny — she said that from what she can tell — Those who get into CrossFit, well it seems to take over their life. I wonder what folks out there think about that statement. Is that bad thing?  Working on your fitness in a healthy way, hanging out with like minded people, having fun, getting healthy and learning about healthy eating? Doesn’t sound like such a bad thing to have take over your life to me…

I can’t even imagine not being fit anymore. I think my body would go into ultra shock. I can vividly remember the feeling of my back always being tight and just an overall feeling of uncomfort in my own body. The only un-comfort I have now is when I am sore and wiped out from a hard day’s work. Now that’s the way it should be — if you currently at a point where your body is failing you because of your own doing, get up and do something. It really is about taking that first step. The rest will fall into place if you really want it to.

Another meeting of one of the CrossFit ladies today — Fran on Monday, Cindy on Weds. Makes you wonder which ‘lady’ we will meet on Friday???

Warmup
800m run
2x
10 Pass Thrus
10 OHS
10 Ring Rows
10 35lb KB Swings

Skill
Kip Swing
Kip Pull Up

WOD
‘Cindy’
20m AMRAP
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Squats
total: 16 Rounds

I did the first 2 rounds of Pull Ups with no band, but since I can’t yet grasp the Kip Pull Up – I moved to use the Blue Band to help. In our box, the blue band is the least help you can get with a band. Once I did that — pull ups are a breeze. I am frustrated that learning this kipping pull up is taking a lot longer than it should. It’s not strength, its timing for me. I am trying to do some visualization of it at night in addition to just practicing when I can. I know its just a matter of time before I get it but it really isn’t something that can be taught. Another challenge for me is my hands are killing me — the calluses are uncomfortable. I know it’s a sign of working hard, but can’t we come up with another way to show signs of that? HA!