Wednesday, October 29;
Last night, I actually fell asleep wishing I could have my surgery very soon. I've been in a lot of pain this wee. It's required me to sleep with pillows under my arm to prevent me from sleeping on my left side. It's been stiff and really awful. I've actually gotten to the point where I'm sick of myself, because I can't stop talking about it. I wonder how can you all stand to hear about it, when I'm sick to death of it.
Today, we did a little interval training. It would have been fine, but it involved pullups and pushups (both movements that tend to hurt a lot). We started with the row, which for the first time since February actually hurt me as well. Ugh! So much whining!
I thought it would be a good idea to call this one after the first set. It would have been stupid to push it. When I got in to work this morning, I called my doctor to find out what he suggested in terms of my workout. He said, "you can still workout, just nothing crazy." The problem with that is, I consider much of what we do at CFOT "crazy." I couldn't ask a follow up question to that because he just returned my call and left a message. He said, "as long as I don't do anything crazy I should be fine."
I'm bummed because I was hoping to get in a final Fran pre-surgery. Now I don't know if that will happen. I looked up at the board the other day and realized my old Fran time was no longer there! [note stabbing pain through heart]. Sigh.. It's been nearly a year since I hit the workout as prescribed. [long audible sigh]
Workout:
For time:
500 meter row
40 squats
30 abmat situps
20 pushups (from knees)
10 pullups
Total- First Round: 5:34
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
One Armed Pullups
October 27, 2008
In honor of Stuart's birthday Jerry decided to do another ladder workout. It's like he's making us crawl one more ring up the ladder. Does that even make sense?? I'm doing 14 things right now, and I'm not focusing very well on this entry.
Today, was nasty and it just took FOREVER!!! It also involved 105 pullups. I realized by the end of the workout I was basically using my right arm to do the pullup and the left arm just for a little bit of help. It's kind of bizarre. I lean all the way over to my right shoulder. I hadn't noticed myself doing this until today. Maybe I can continue working on my pseudo one arm pullup and in a months time, I'll be in a brace and able to do a one arm pullup! That would be pretty hard core.
I must tip my hat to Karen and Matt. Karen has been out for the past few weeks taking care of her baby. She came in today. She not only did prescribed weight (85lb front squats) but also finished first. Matt, who is always pushing to be the first finisher, ended closely after. He was slowed down because he had torn chunks out of both hands doing pullups. Both are incredibly impressive athletes!
Workout:
Front Squat Pullup Box Jumps
10 15 20
9 14 19
8 13 18
7 12 17
6 11 16
5 10 15
4 9 14
3 8 13
2 7 12
1 6 11
Total: 34:29
Literally, this one took FOREVER. Also, I don't know if anyone else gets this, but there is one movement that we do that will without a doubt leave me sore for a few days. Box Jumps.. Box Jumps always get me. I think it doesn't help that I always wear heels at work, but the box jumps always hurt my calves. It's a good hurt, but a hurt nonetheless!
In honor of Stuart's birthday Jerry decided to do another ladder workout. It's like he's making us crawl one more ring up the ladder. Does that even make sense?? I'm doing 14 things right now, and I'm not focusing very well on this entry.
Today, was nasty and it just took FOREVER!!! It also involved 105 pullups. I realized by the end of the workout I was basically using my right arm to do the pullup and the left arm just for a little bit of help. It's kind of bizarre. I lean all the way over to my right shoulder. I hadn't noticed myself doing this until today. Maybe I can continue working on my pseudo one arm pullup and in a months time, I'll be in a brace and able to do a one arm pullup! That would be pretty hard core.
I must tip my hat to Karen and Matt. Karen has been out for the past few weeks taking care of her baby. She came in today. She not only did prescribed weight (85lb front squats) but also finished first. Matt, who is always pushing to be the first finisher, ended closely after. He was slowed down because he had torn chunks out of both hands doing pullups. Both are incredibly impressive athletes!
Workout:
Front Squat Pullup Box Jumps
10 15 20
9 14 19
8 13 18
7 12 17
6 11 16
5 10 15
4 9 14
3 8 13
2 7 12
1 6 11
Total: 34:29
Literally, this one took FOREVER. Also, I don't know if anyone else gets this, but there is one movement that we do that will without a doubt leave me sore for a few days. Box Jumps.. Box Jumps always get me. I think it doesn't help that I always wear heels at work, but the box jumps always hurt my calves. It's a good hurt, but a hurt nonetheless!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
A Brief Respite from Work
Sunday, October 26;
What better than to get away from the stress of school work and work than a good old CF Oldtown workout?? It was an early morning so I could get in a good workout, and then I could head out and start writing my big old paper that is due tomorrow.
On the menu for today's workout was the barbell Jerk. a favorite speed movement with the barbell. I like this movement because it's fast, and it's overhead, but it doesn't tear my shoulder apart like the snatch does. Intermingled with the barbell work was a little bit of a gut kicker.. prescribed was knees to elbows.. can't do those.. so I busted gut with a little bit of abmat work.
Workout:
5 Rounds for time
10 Push Jerks (65lb)
40 abmat situps
Time: 13:59
With the Jerk Jerry talked about the dip and push under the bar. Before today he taught the dip and drive.. but when he described it as a dip and push, it really makes since that you have to throw yourself under the bar. Take a look at the video.. Jerry and Andrea really do a great job of showing this as a really efficient movement.
What better than to get away from the stress of school work and work than a good old CF Oldtown workout?? It was an early morning so I could get in a good workout, and then I could head out and start writing my big old paper that is due tomorrow.
On the menu for today's workout was the barbell Jerk. a favorite speed movement with the barbell. I like this movement because it's fast, and it's overhead, but it doesn't tear my shoulder apart like the snatch does. Intermingled with the barbell work was a little bit of a gut kicker.. prescribed was knees to elbows.. can't do those.. so I busted gut with a little bit of abmat work.
Workout:
5 Rounds for time
10 Push Jerks (65lb)
40 abmat situps
Time: 13:59
With the Jerk Jerry talked about the dip and push under the bar. Before today he taught the dip and drive.. but when he described it as a dip and push, it really makes since that you have to throw yourself under the bar. Take a look at the video.. Jerry and Andrea really do a great job of showing this as a really efficient movement.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Screw the Snatch
Friday, October 24;
Sometimes I'm so inappropriate! I've been waiting for weeks to use that one, and today was the perfect opportunity. Today's WOD called for snatches... lots of snatches. I won't do them because they are really painful for me. I figured what better substitute for the snatch than the clean? I didn't realize how greuling it would be to do 15 cleans at 85lbs for 5 rounds. Ouch! After the second round I'd set rep goals to get through them more quickly. So, 8 cleans from the floor in a row, then finish of with the last 7. That seemed to work out well.
Sometimes I'm so inappropriate! I've been waiting for weeks to use that one, and today was the perfect opportunity. Today's WOD called for snatches... lots of snatches. I won't do them because they are really painful for me. I figured what better substitute for the snatch than the clean? I didn't realize how greuling it would be to do 15 cleans at 85lbs for 5 rounds. Ouch! After the second round I'd set rep goals to get through them more quickly. So, 8 cleans from the floor in a row, then finish of with the last 7. That seemed to work out well.
These are not my toes!
Unfortunately, it was another running day. I forgot to cut my toenails. See.. the lady who does my pedicures likes to keep them a little longer than I'd like. They look cute, but they freaking kill when I'm running. I noticed it yesterday with the runs, but I forgot to trim them down for today's workout. Whoops, my mistake. I suffered for it. I ran this whole workout with curled toes. Trust me, it's not fun!
Workout:
5 Rounds for time:
400 meter run
15 cleans from the floor - 85lb
12 ring dips - blue band (these things kill, even with a band... where has all my strength gone?)
Total: 31:49
Freaky Fran
Thursday, October 23;
Today's workout was Fran with some running. Not much to say about this one.. other than I don't understand why it's so hard for me to figure out the runs. I thought we were supposed to do both buildings (1,000 meter run) of the top of this workout. I should pay more attention. The workout called for an 800 meter run. Oh well, I'll chalk it up to getting stronger, better, faster...
Workout:
For Time:
1,000 meter run (prescribed was 800)
21 Thrusters 65lb
21 Pullups
400 meter run
15 Thrusters 65lb
15 Pullups
800 meter run
9 Thrusters 65lb
9 Pullups
Total: 24:17
Wish I could have done pro thruster weight, which was 75lbs. I'd rather be safe on that one and stick to 65 overhead.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Oversleeping and an Operation
Wednesday, October 22;
Rolled over this morning.. saw that my clock said 5:40.. rolled out of bed, shaved my legs (I have to make sure they're silky smooth for my fellow crossfitters), brushed my teeth, put up my hair.. then realized it was brighter outside than it should be. Took a second glance at the clock.. damn. It was 6:40! I missed class. Argh. It's been ages since I did this. I guess my body needed the sleep.
I got into work and my doctor's office called me. His assistant asked if I wanted to set surgery, so I just did it. I've been trying to figure out what would be the best time. How could I best plan for it? How would it have the least impact on my life? Then I've realized there's never a "good" time to be immobilized. So.. the big day is December 4th. I was hoping for an earlier date, but it seems my doctor is such a superstar that he is booked until then. So for now... my big day is in December.
I'll see you all for an ass kicking tomorrow. :)
Rolled over this morning.. saw that my clock said 5:40.. rolled out of bed, shaved my legs (I have to make sure they're silky smooth for my fellow crossfitters), brushed my teeth, put up my hair.. then realized it was brighter outside than it should be. Took a second glance at the clock.. damn. It was 6:40! I missed class. Argh. It's been ages since I did this. I guess my body needed the sleep.
I got into work and my doctor's office called me. His assistant asked if I wanted to set surgery, so I just did it. I've been trying to figure out what would be the best time. How could I best plan for it? How would it have the least impact on my life? Then I've realized there's never a "good" time to be immobilized. So.. the big day is December 4th. I was hoping for an earlier date, but it seems my doctor is such a superstar that he is booked until then. So for now... my big day is in December.
I'll see you all for an ass kicking tomorrow. :)
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
You Jerk!
Tuesday, October 21;
I know. It's so bad, but I couldn't come up with anything really great. So, there.. I did it. I was a little about this workout. A doozy for my shoulder. Heavy and overhead.. two things I'm not crazy about, but I kept checking myself throughout. I'm trying to give myself permission to stop if I feel uncomfortable or when I'm in pain. I haven't quite done it yet, but I'd like to think that I'm being more responsible by trying to put my stubborness aside... so the workout??
Workout:
"Grace"
30 Cleans & Jerks - 85lbs
Total: 7:46?? (This could be totally wrong, I'll check once Jerry posts...)
I didn't clean from the floor. The initial pull takes my shoulder right out of place.. or at least it has done so in the past. Eww.. better to avoid that!
I know. It's so bad, but I couldn't come up with anything really great. So, there.. I did it. I was a little about this workout. A doozy for my shoulder. Heavy and overhead.. two things I'm not crazy about, but I kept checking myself throughout. I'm trying to give myself permission to stop if I feel uncomfortable or when I'm in pain. I haven't quite done it yet, but I'd like to think that I'm being more responsible by trying to put my stubborness aside... so the workout??
Workout:
"Grace"
30 Cleans & Jerks - 85lbs
Total: 7:46?? (This could be totally wrong, I'll check once Jerry posts...)
I didn't clean from the floor. The initial pull takes my shoulder right out of place.. or at least it has done so in the past. Eww.. better to avoid that!
Nice little finisher:
team work (it has some scary name like "ice lungs".. I don't know.. but I was sucking air.
3 rounds for time
1 rows 250 meters while the other holds 2 kettlebells (35lb) in rack position, then switch positions.
(Each person rows 3 times)
Elise and I got about: 7:??
I wasn't exactly awake this morning.. There should be a good picture on its way of this one..
Saturday, October 18, 2008
My Doctor said I'm LOOSE!
Friday, October 17;
I went in for my second opinion yesterday. I really liked the guy that I saw. He was referred to me by a friend of my boss'. It turns out that he is the orthopedic surgeon for The Capitols and the Redskins. I guess if he's good enough for them...
I went in for my second opinion yesterday. I really liked the guy that I saw. He was referred to me by a friend of my boss'. It turns out that he is the orthopedic surgeon for The Capitols and the Redskins. I guess if he's good enough for them...
He spent a lot of time moving my shoulder around and getting a feel for what was causing my pain. He found that I am not only slipping out from the front of my shoulder, but also from the back (that's not good). He was comparing me to a guy that had been in just before me. The guy had a sudden injury to his shoulder and it had been torn. The doc said that guy was lucky because it was easier to fix his problem that it will be to fix mine. According to the doc, it's more difficult to fix people experiencing the pain that I'm experiencing because it's much more difficult to pinpoint where the specific problem is.
He looked at my MRI and said it looks like there's a tear in my labrum, which will need to be fixed. He also said that he'll tighten up the loose, smaller muscles that keep my shoulder in place (I've heard this before). Unlike my other doctor he seemed pretty confident that I should get the surgery. At this point it's pretty much a done deal. I also think that I'll be having the second doctor work on my shoulder. I was really impressed with him... especially when he gave me his personal cell phone number. Don't get too excited ladies... I know how great would that be shoulder surgery and a date.. but he's married with a child. Even if that's not a deal breaker for him, it certainly is for me. But honestly, he gave me his number so I could call and ask any questions.
Here's the guy who's going to make me solid and strong...
He says it'll be about 6 months of recovery with about 6 weeks in a sling. The success of the surgery is between 85-90%. I'm not thrilled with those numbers, but I don't really see much of a choice at this point.
Workout:
partition as needed..
50 pullups
40 KB Swings
30 Box jumps
1000 meter run
40 pullups
40 pullups
30 KB Swings
50 Box jumps
1000 meter run (nearly threw up here)
30 pullups
50 KB swings
40 Box jumps
Time: 43:46.. I think this was my time.. I'll correct if it's wrong...
Since my doctor's appointment was at 8:30, I had to roll out of bed at 4:45 to get to the 5:30am class. I think I crossed the threshold into crazy. I figured, I'd really want to stress my shoulder so I could remember how painful it is so I could tell the doc. That makes sense doesn't it?? Anyway, 120 pullups did the trick.. by the third round it was feeling sufficiently loose in the socket. SWEET!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Nasty Girls - the PG-13 Version
Thursday, October 16;
Wishing a happy birthday to Elise!! Congrats to my fellow Libra. Today we did Nasty Girls, but of course since I can't actually do muscle ups I did a wonderfully modified version. Most people did jumping muscle ups, but those actually make my shoulder muscles feel like it's tearing off of the bone. Pretty painful. I ended up just doing jumping ring dips. Kind of lame, I know, but I'd rather do that than injure my shoulder more.
Workout:
"Nasty Girls" (the easy version)
50 air squats
14 jumping ring dips
10 power cleans (85lbs)
I definitely skimped on my first set of air squats. I will do 50 squats tonight when I get home to make up for my poor showing. I've been feeling like I haven't been giving it my all lately. I've noticed that my times aren't where I think they should be.
I have put on a few pounds with the stress of work and class. That may be part of the problem. Regardless, I'm not happy about it. I want to push harder and faster. Is it possible to find perfection while pushing yourself??
Wishing a happy birthday to Elise!! Congrats to my fellow Libra. Today we did Nasty Girls, but of course since I can't actually do muscle ups I did a wonderfully modified version. Most people did jumping muscle ups, but those actually make my shoulder muscles feel like it's tearing off of the bone. Pretty painful. I ended up just doing jumping ring dips. Kind of lame, I know, but I'd rather do that than injure my shoulder more.
Workout:
"Nasty Girls" (the easy version)
50 air squats
14 jumping ring dips
10 power cleans (85lbs)
I definitely skimped on my first set of air squats. I will do 50 squats tonight when I get home to make up for my poor showing. I've been feeling like I haven't been giving it my all lately. I've noticed that my times aren't where I think they should be.
I have put on a few pounds with the stress of work and class. That may be part of the problem. Regardless, I'm not happy about it. I want to push harder and faster. Is it possible to find perfection while pushing yourself??
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Jon Gilson Weighs in on Makimbo
Thought I'd continue to follow this "issue." Also, this is why I think I seriously heart Jon Gilson.
also.. I can't believe I just used the word "heart" as a verb.
Despite my lameness, you should read Gilson's article "99 Ways to Die". He makes many good points. Gilson runs Again Faster in Boston, MA. Quite possibly the funniest man ever.
also.. why am I using so many quotation marks.
also.. I can't believe I just used the word "heart" as a verb.
Despite my lameness, you should read Gilson's article "99 Ways to Die". He makes many good points. Gilson runs Again Faster in Boston, MA. Quite possibly the funniest man ever.
also.. why am I using so many quotation marks.
Birthday Workout
Tuesday, October 14;
I loved and hated this workout all at the same time. I've posted the video of it below. Of course it wouldn't be a birthday if I wasn't critical of myself. Some notes on the workout. I still have that same problem with the front squat. I lead out of the bottom with my butt instead of with my torso. I know I have the strength to get rid of that butt pop, but when I get tired I go right back to my good old bad habit. Also, once my pushups started burning, I wasn't consistantly going all the way down to the floor. I think there's actually a point in the video where I say, "I wish I had a bigger rack." Hmm.. that would solve so many problems! :) Just kidding!
Take a look...
Workout:
10,9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Front Squats (75lbs)
2 Pushup Burpees (aka "the Lou Burpee")
Time: 13:11
50, 40, 30, 20, 10
Jumping lunges
Abmat Situps
Time: 13:??
I loved and hated this workout all at the same time. I've posted the video of it below. Of course it wouldn't be a birthday if I wasn't critical of myself. Some notes on the workout. I still have that same problem with the front squat. I lead out of the bottom with my butt instead of with my torso. I know I have the strength to get rid of that butt pop, but when I get tired I go right back to my good old bad habit. Also, once my pushups started burning, I wasn't consistantly going all the way down to the floor. I think there's actually a point in the video where I say, "I wish I had a bigger rack." Hmm.. that would solve so many problems! :) Just kidding!
Take a look...
Workout:
10,9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Front Squats (75lbs)
2 Pushup Burpees (aka "the Lou Burpee")
Time: 13:11
50, 40, 30, 20, 10
Jumping lunges
Abmat Situps
Time: 13:??
Monday, October 13, 2008
The last workout as a 26 year old!!!
Monday, October 13;
When I workout with Mel and Stacey.. especially when there is running involved.. I always wonder what in the heck has happened to me and why am I going so slow. Then I realize that I'm doing just fine compared to everyone else.. it's just that Mel and Stacey are CRAZY strong performers!!!
I liked today's little chipper workout. Pullups, box jumps, kettlebells and running. It doesn't get much better!
Oh wait.. yes it does!! I hit a pullup PR (on my last day of being 26).
The workout calls for 20 pullups off the top. I was feeling really fresh, so I thought I'd go for 20 in a row. I got that. Then I realized that if I kept going, I would hit a PR, so I did it! 21 pullups. I think I could have done more, but I had to get on to the rest of the workout. Yay pullup PR!!!
Workout
20 pullup
30 Box jumps
40 KB High Pulls (50lbs)
1000 meter run
50 jumping slamballs (15lbs)
1000 meter run
40 KB High Pulls
30 Box Jumps
20 pullup
Total: 26:36
I forgot to do 10 jumping slamballs, so I had to go back after teh second run and finish them up.
When I workout with Mel and Stacey.. especially when there is running involved.. I always wonder what in the heck has happened to me and why am I going so slow. Then I realize that I'm doing just fine compared to everyone else.. it's just that Mel and Stacey are CRAZY strong performers!!!
I liked today's little chipper workout. Pullups, box jumps, kettlebells and running. It doesn't get much better!
Oh wait.. yes it does!! I hit a pullup PR (on my last day of being 26).
The workout calls for 20 pullups off the top. I was feeling really fresh, so I thought I'd go for 20 in a row. I got that. Then I realized that if I kept going, I would hit a PR, so I did it! 21 pullups. I think I could have done more, but I had to get on to the rest of the workout. Yay pullup PR!!!
Workout
20 pullup
30 Box jumps
40 KB High Pulls (50lbs)
1000 meter run
50 jumping slamballs (15lbs)
1000 meter run
40 KB High Pulls
30 Box Jumps
20 pullup
Total: 26:36
I forgot to do 10 jumping slamballs, so I had to go back after teh second run and finish them up.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Makimba.. What Ever Happened to Personal Responsibility?
Associated PressPublished: October 9, 2008
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) - A former Navy information systems technician has been awarded $300,000 after suing a Manassas gym over an exercise program he says left him permanently disabled.Twenty-nine-year-old Makimba Mimms of Bristow says the CrossFit workout he did in 2005 caused him to urinate blood and his legs to swell.Mimms sued Manassas World Gym, where he did the workout; Ruthless Training Concepts, a CrossFit affiliate at the time; and a Ruthless employee who administered the workout. A Prince William County jury found all three defendants liable Wednesday.The CrossFit program is popular in law enforcement and military circles but has been criticized as dangerous. It involves timed, high-intensity strength training with little or no rest or water between sets.
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) - A former Navy information systems technician has been awarded $300,000 after suing a Manassas gym over an exercise program he says left him permanently disabled.Twenty-nine-year-old Makimba Mimms of Bristow says the CrossFit workout he did in 2005 caused him to urinate blood and his legs to swell.Mimms sued Manassas World Gym, where he did the workout; Ruthless Training Concepts, a CrossFit affiliate at the time; and a Ruthless employee who administered the workout. A Prince William County jury found all three defendants liable Wednesday.The CrossFit program is popular in law enforcement and military circles but has been criticized as dangerous. It involves timed, high-intensity strength training with little or no rest or water between sets.
Clean and Jerk
Thursday, October 9;
Oh, oh.. I was so excited to see this workout up on the board today. I'm thrilled. Jerry has started to go back to his old metcon workouts on MWF & barbell workouts on Tues & Thurs. These used to be my favorite classes to go to. I love the barbell lifts, eventhough I can't do them as well or as heavy as I used to.
I'm also not as confident in the overhead position as I used to be. I feel great with the clean, but I get nervous putting up heavy weight overhead, especially with a fast movement like a jerk.
Jerry said, take this one slow and smart. I worked on walking the line of pushing myself while at the same time staying safe.
Workout:
Clean & Jerk
1,1,1,1,1,1,1, 1, 1
63, 73, 73, 83, 88, 93, 93, 98
Oh, oh.. I was so excited to see this workout up on the board today. I'm thrilled. Jerry has started to go back to his old metcon workouts on MWF & barbell workouts on Tues & Thurs. These used to be my favorite classes to go to. I love the barbell lifts, eventhough I can't do them as well or as heavy as I used to.
I'm also not as confident in the overhead position as I used to be. I feel great with the clean, but I get nervous putting up heavy weight overhead, especially with a fast movement like a jerk.
Jerry said, take this one slow and smart. I worked on walking the line of pushing myself while at the same time staying safe.
Workout:
Clean & Jerk
1,1,1,1,1,1,1, 1, 1
63, 73, 73, 83, 88, 93, 93, 98
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Crossfit Total-ly Sucked
Tuesday, October 7;
I am still in so much pain from Sunday, and Monday's workout finished off my legs.. which meant I had nothing left for the Crossfit (2/3) Total today.
We started with the push press then went on to Deadlifts, but skipped the back squat because we don't have racks.. ahhh.. one day.. we'll have racks and it'll be beautiful!
Before today I have been able to do strict presses without much pain, but Sunday's workout really aggravated my shoulder. It was back to feeling weak and a little out of place. It just doesn't feel very secure when it's like this. I knew I wouldn't be able to go very hard, because on top of my shoulder pain, my back muscles were totally spent. Can you do a strict press using solely your abs?? If so, I may have been able to hit this one.
Deadlift was a partial effort.. pretty sad, but I was at a point where I just didn't care that much.
Workout:
Strict Press: 72lb
Deadlift: 165lb (I could have gone at least to 170lb, but I was just done here)
Also, please read the article I posted earlier today. Sometimes I ask myself, whatever happened to personal responsibility??? If you're feeling like crap say, "hey, I'm feeling like crap." Then say to yourself, "self, maybe I should stop and get some water, before I continue this workout."
You guys have to read it!
I am still in so much pain from Sunday, and Monday's workout finished off my legs.. which meant I had nothing left for the Crossfit (2/3) Total today.
We started with the push press then went on to Deadlifts, but skipped the back squat because we don't have racks.. ahhh.. one day.. we'll have racks and it'll be beautiful!
Before today I have been able to do strict presses without much pain, but Sunday's workout really aggravated my shoulder. It was back to feeling weak and a little out of place. It just doesn't feel very secure when it's like this. I knew I wouldn't be able to go very hard, because on top of my shoulder pain, my back muscles were totally spent. Can you do a strict press using solely your abs?? If so, I may have been able to hit this one.
Deadlift was a partial effort.. pretty sad, but I was at a point where I just didn't care that much.
Workout:
Strict Press: 72lb
Deadlift: 165lb (I could have gone at least to 170lb, but I was just done here)
Also, please read the article I posted earlier today. Sometimes I ask myself, whatever happened to personal responsibility??? If you're feeling like crap say, "hey, I'm feeling like crap." Then say to yourself, "self, maybe I should stop and get some water, before I continue this workout."
You guys have to read it!
Guy "Nearly Dies" from Crossfit
Read this article in the Post today... post comments below...
Gym's High-Intensity Workout Left Me Disabled, Man Testifies
Availability of Breaks, Water During 'CrossFit' Disputed at Trial
By Jonathan Mummolo and Christian DavenportWashington Post Staff Writers Tuesday, October 7, 2008; Page B03
A Virginia man says a controversial workout regimen embraced by many in the military, law enforcement and the general public has left him permanently disabled, and he is suing the Manassas gym and those who administered the exercise program.
Makimba Mimms of Bristow, a former Navy information systems technician first class, testified in a Prince William County courtroom yesterday that he underwent a workout that was part of the CrossFit program at the gym three years ago. The workout in which his quadriceps were repeatedly taxed without rest caused him to urinate blood and his legs to swell, he said.
Mimms, 29, was hospitalized for about a week, and his ability to stand for long periods, run and play sports is now limited, his attorneys said.
Click here for entire article.
Gym's High-Intensity Workout Left Me Disabled, Man Testifies
Availability of Breaks, Water During 'CrossFit' Disputed at Trial
By Jonathan Mummolo and Christian DavenportWashington Post Staff Writers Tuesday, October 7, 2008; Page B03
A Virginia man says a controversial workout regimen embraced by many in the military, law enforcement and the general public has left him permanently disabled, and he is suing the Manassas gym and those who administered the exercise program.
Makimba Mimms of Bristow, a former Navy information systems technician first class, testified in a Prince William County courtroom yesterday that he underwent a workout that was part of the CrossFit program at the gym three years ago. The workout in which his quadriceps were repeatedly taxed without rest caused him to urinate blood and his legs to swell, he said.
Mimms, 29, was hospitalized for about a week, and his ability to stand for long periods, run and play sports is now limited, his attorneys said.
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Monday, October 6, 2008
Who Thought a Minute Could be So Painful??
Monday, Oct. 6;
I love this workout! The last time I did this one I couldn't walk for days... DAYS!!
I did better this time than last time (only by one rep.. or one minute), but better is better.
Workout:
Pullup Ladder
1 pullup in the first minute, increase 1 rep per minute as long as possible
Total: 13
Weighted Jumping Squat Ladder
same thing as above with 25lb weight
Total: 22 - 18 in 23rd round
So, what happened to increase my reps. I decided after getting off the bar at a clean 13.. that I'd rather die trying. When I went to the jumping squats I hit 22 reps right at the minute buzzer. I wasn't sure I could make another round, but after laying on my back for a few moments I got back up! Thankfully, Jack joined in and together we banged out 18 reps. I'm happy I died trying!
I love this workout! The last time I did this one I couldn't walk for days... DAYS!!
I did better this time than last time (only by one rep.. or one minute), but better is better.
Workout:
Pullup Ladder
1 pullup in the first minute, increase 1 rep per minute as long as possible
Total: 13
Weighted Jumping Squat Ladder
same thing as above with 25lb weight
Total: 22 - 18 in 23rd round
So, what happened to increase my reps. I decided after getting off the bar at a clean 13.. that I'd rather die trying. When I went to the jumping squats I hit 22 reps right at the minute buzzer. I wasn't sure I could make another round, but after laying on my back for a few moments I got back up! Thankfully, Jack joined in and together we banged out 18 reps. I'm happy I died trying!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Elizabeth
Sunday, October 5;
I knew going into today's workout it would be a challenge. I knew the 85lb cleans would be tough, but also the ring dips would be terrible. I haven't done much full body weight on the rings, so I knew doing nearly 50 of them would be tough for me. I didn't quite realize how tough. The first 21 hang power cleans weren't too terrible. Then I got to the ring dips and at most I could get 2 at a time and a struggled 2.
It took me forever to get throu2gh the first dips. When it takes me that long to fight through movements, it also gives my mind time to start thinking those negative thoughts. The "I can't, I shouldn't, I won't" get into my head and start eating away at me.
I can usually shake through that stuff, but it's tough when your muscle strength is going pretty quickly, and your mental strength is eating away on the opposite end at the same time. When both things (mental and physical strength) are gone, then there's not much you can do. I doubt I'll get through this workout for a long time, but Elizabeth and I will meet again.
Workout
"Elizabeth"
21-15-9
Hang Power Squat Cleans
Ring Dips
I got through...
21
4 Hang Power Squat Cleans before calling it
I knew going into today's workout it would be a challenge. I knew the 85lb cleans would be tough, but also the ring dips would be terrible. I haven't done much full body weight on the rings, so I knew doing nearly 50 of them would be tough for me. I didn't quite realize how tough. The first 21 hang power cleans weren't too terrible. Then I got to the ring dips and at most I could get 2 at a time and a struggled 2.
It took me forever to get throu2gh the first dips. When it takes me that long to fight through movements, it also gives my mind time to start thinking those negative thoughts. The "I can't, I shouldn't, I won't" get into my head and start eating away at me.
I can usually shake through that stuff, but it's tough when your muscle strength is going pretty quickly, and your mental strength is eating away on the opposite end at the same time. When both things (mental and physical strength) are gone, then there's not much you can do. I doubt I'll get through this workout for a long time, but Elizabeth and I will meet again.
Workout
"Elizabeth"
21-15-9
Hang Power Squat Cleans
Ring Dips
I got through...
21
4 Hang Power Squat Cleans before calling it
