Monday, April 13, 2009

Getting my Pullup on!

Monday, April 13;

Felt really good this morning after a 5 mile run yesterday. I didn't have any shoulder pain, and I've noticed that it's not the first thing I think about when I wake up in the morning. This may sound like a small thing, but it's been more than a year since I could say this. It makes me kind of tear up.. kind of.

Since I was feeling so good, I decided I'd test my strength on the pullup bar. Today marked the first time I incorporated pullups in my workout since surgery. I'm pretty happy with how well it went. There is a definite limit to my ability. My shoulder got really tired for my final round. I had to break them up into just one pullup at a time. It was a good time to stop. I can't wait to get stronger!

WOD:
AMRAP in 20 minutes:
10 strict presses (15lb) - I can't believe how light I had to go with this!
8 KB Swings (45lb)
6 ring dips (double floss)
3 pullups

6 rounds
(that means I did 18 pullups.. doesn't sound like a lot, but I'm thrilled!)

Also got my double unders on as well. I was finally about to piece 8 or 10 together at a time. Thank goodness. I just wish they were more consistant.

5 comments:

Ray said...

WOOOT first pullup day! you rock!

Unknown said...

Yay! Thanks. I'm really excited. Minimal pain too. My PT won't be as excited though. Yikes.

Kevin said...

Congrats, that must have felt great!

Adrienne said...

Hey Kevin! Thanks so much. How's your ankle doing?

Kevin said...

Getting there, it's gonna be a while before I am back in true form though. The frustrations of injuries, as you know, can be super agitating!