My Crossfit Persona

Tuesday, January 29,

Warmup:

Some shoulder dislocates & stretches

Strict presses with the PVC

Strict press practice:

45lb x10, 65lb x10, 65lb x10, 75lb x2

Workout:

"Ryan"

5 overhead DB lunges 25lbs

10 jumping planks

15 KB swings 35lb

20 squats

Total: 8 rounds

I don't know what it is, but I blame my Crossfit Persona.. aka my duel personality. I was feeling really tired and not into today's workout. Everything had pushups, which I knew I'd have to sub out. I figured Ryan would be good for me.. subbing the jumping planks for the burpees (although I do love my burpees). I decided that I was going to take it nice and slow, but then the switch flipped. It happens in just about every workout I do. Something in my head clicks and I can't stop myself. I become determined to kick my own ass. I used to be convinced that it was my competitive nature, but recently I'm doubting my diagnosis. With the random "pick-your-pleasure" workouts we've been doing lately, I generally don't have anyone to compare myself to. I knew Pat had done the same "Ryan" in the 6am class, but I didn't know how many rounds he had done. I conclude it's not my competitive nature. It must be some sick psycho enjoyment of sweat and pain.

I finished with a 8 rounds. My squat form could have been better.. as you can see from the picture above. My forward lean is pretty exaggerated here. I tend to forget that after about 80 squats or so. Someone yell at me next time!

Shoulder update:

Next week's doctor's appointment has been postponed. The earliest they can reschedule is Feb. 24. Another freaking month of this crap. To quote someone much smarter than me, "Gah!"