Down but not out!

My Crossfit diet began today. It has nothing to do with what I eat. I have been forced to stop all overhead work, pulling, pushes, ie ... with my left arm.

Wednesday, December 5

It was really tough to wake up and get out of bed this morning. I didn't get to bed on time last night, I knew we were doing Fran and I wasn't going to get to play. I decided I wasn't going to let my newly limited workout regime get me down. I got up and made it to CFOT.

My modified workout was:

21 Right arm Dumbbell Thrusters 25lb dumbbells
42 KB swings 35lbs (I swung predominately with my right arm, but I did have my Left arm on bell)

15 Right arm Dumbbell Thrusters 25lb dumbbells
30 KB swings 35lbs

9 Right arm Dumbbell Thrusters 25lb dumbbells
18 KB swings 35lbs

Total: 5:30

8 rounds Tabata squats
Total: PR 19

I can't tell you how frustrating this workout was. I must say the squats were a nice topper, and I left CFOT sweaty, but I really wanted to hit Fran today. It would have been the first bench mark workout that I would have been able to compare my time to see if I've made improvements.

I am happy that I backed off and gave my shoulder a rest. It's going to be really tough not to be able to join in any raindeer games! I've decided that I will be positive about it though, and use this opportunity to work on other things like improving core & leg strength as well as zoning in on perfect squat form.

Here's to making changes!