I can now say for sure thatit is not a smart thing to do Crossfit and then go Rockclimbing right after. I know Crossfitters are crazy and they do crazy things, but there is something to be said for crazy and then just plain stupid. I think what I did today may qualify for one of those just plain stupid moments.
This morning's Crossift class was great. Some good old Sunday partner work. It's like our Sunday service and G-d is saying that no one should suffer alone. I'm for it! Andrea and I partnered up. It worked out nicely, because her strengths complement my weaknesses and vice versa.
Workout:
25 Burpees
400 meter run
50 Jumping Slam Balls (15lb)
400 meter run
75 KB swings (36lb)
400 meter run
400 meter tossing slamball
400 meter run
400 meter walking lunge
I feel like I may be missing something here. This workout was timed, but I have no idea what our time was. I do know that Gar the Lt. Col were able to eek out ahead of us at the very last minute. Lucky jerks!
Of course.. I wasn't done yet. I had already signed up to go rock climbing at the rock climbing place off of Eisenhower. It is a pretty sweet place. If you haven't gone, I strongly suggest checking it out. Just maybe not after a Crossfit workout. The first hour and a half or so was spent on showing us how to tie knots and how to properly belay. What you may not realize is that belaying actually kills your arms as much as climbing. All that tightening the rope and rope burning and such.
I loved that the girl I was climbing with was as competitive as I am. The two of us climbed first. She was pretty quick, so I figured I could do it without a problem. I pulled it off pretty well. The key to climbing is using your legs instead of your arms. You have to get your feet in a good position to propel your body upward. I made it to the top and then climbed a few more different routes on different walls. I was happy that our climbs weren't timed! I was able to take my time and think about where I was going and where I wanted to put my hands and feet. I was surprised how much I liked it and how much it scared me at the same time. A+
I loved that the girl I was climbing with was as competitive as I am. The two of us climbed first. She was pretty quick, so I figured I could do it without a problem. I pulled it off pretty well. The key to climbing is using your legs instead of your arms. You have to get your feet in a good position to propel your body upward. I made it to the top and then climbed a few more different routes on different walls. I was happy that our climbs weren't timed! I was able to take my time and think about where I was going and where I wanted to put my hands and feet. I was surprised how much I liked it and how much it scared me at the same time. A+
Also, I was really impressed at the skill and comfort level of the more experienced climbers. They didn't hesitate to hop up on the really tough courses and just freakin' monkey crawl up that damn wall. Really awesome. Another thing of note that I loved seeing. Some of the other climbers were doing kipping pullups on a pullup bar, and I spotted some kettlebells in a corner. All signs of a place that easily earns my approval!
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