I am so mentally ready for this weekend. I have been under a lot of stress at work – not in a bad way, just in a way too much work to do way. I haven’t been sleeping well and I have noticed my eating has definitely been not what it should be — I have been still staying away from gluten but have been snacking on gluten free foods. I know well and good that doesn’t equal healthy. Stress eating=not good.

Today’s workout was strength focused. Normally I dont LOVE these types of days, but I know that in order to make larger gains, they are necessary. We are so conditioned to think that all cardio/heavy breathing type workouts are the only way to get a good workout. It’s the strength days that make those possible.

Colleen, a CFI athlete, brought her dad in to use the rower while we did the WOD. Later during the workout, she told me he was 89 years old. No way anyone would have guessed that age. He is in amazing shape and did the rower the entire time. He will be 90 in 4 months. I asked him if he always worked out — he said he started running at 46 years old. Colleen has had a great role model in her formative years. He made sure to tell me how Colleen held records in high school track and one of them still stands today. He is also a veteran — so hat’s off to him for also giving of himself for our country. It was a great honor to meet him this morning.

Another great example of how it’s never too late to start

Warmupx2
Sampson Stretch
10 Pass Thrus
10 Whirly Birds
10 Hip Whirly Birds
10 Pull Ups
10 OHS
30 Double Unders

Skill
Burgener warmup
Split Jerk

WOD
Shoulder press 1-1-1-1-1 reps
Push press 3-3-3-3-3 reps
Split Jerk 5-5-5-5-5 reps

Results:
75 lbs, 80 lbs, 80 lbs, 85 lbs, 85 lbs
75 lbs, 80 lbs, 85 lbs, 90 lbs, 95 lbs
75 lbs, 80 lbs, 80 lbs, 85 lbs, and 85 lbs