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I haven't figured out a way to get paid to workout.  I'm working on that, but in the meantime when I purchase gear it has got to hold up and be able to hold multiple jobs.  I don't own running shoes, weight lifting shoes, crossfit shoes, and rope climbing shoes.  I own a pair of close to zero drop running shoes that I wear for everything. When we rope climb I pull out an old pair.  When I compete in a mud run I pull out an even older pair.

I needed a pair of capris for the Rock and Roll back in November.  I wanted some that I wouldn't have to worry about fiddling with while I ran and that had a pocket. I went into Fleet Feet, a local sporting goods store that sells all the large name brands and has a great selection. Tried on a bunch of capris and picked these by Brooks. I loved them.  They fit well, didn't ride up or down, had a small zipper pocket on the back of the waistband, didn't make me look like I had camel toe, they rocked.  I wore than for the half without any chaffing problems.  I wore them for workouts and yoga.  They made me happy with my decision to spend a bit more $ than I usually do.  Target capris just don't fit like these do.

I've had them for 2 months and today I notice a large hole on the side seam.  Not cool.  Not cool at all.  I was fuming.  The hole is not in a spot that crossfit can be blamed.  They just came apart at the seam.  I called Fleet Feet and they'll happily exchange them for me and that is awesome.  (The last time I bought a pair of shoes from a chain store and had a problem with them 2 months later, they told me I had to deal with the shoe company, who wanted me to ship them my new shoes at my own cost and be without them for 6-8 weeks till they could mail me new ones).  Small locally owned businesses are the best! I'm still mad about the capris.  They should last longer than 2 months.  My fingers are crossed it was a fluke.

Right place, right time

I can't imagine what Army life any military life was like prior to the internet, facebook, Skype, etc.  Today I happened to be close when another Army mom needed some help.  Hanging out at Panera Bread with my daughter and her little friend was the highlight of my day.  How did mom's do it 10 years ago when you couldn't just post to facebook that you needed help? And what do the mom's do that are never willing to ask for help?

That was my number one lesson when I took on this life.  You have to be willing to ask for help.

A good kind of ache

Day 3 of competition WOD's completed.  Making sure to take plenty of time to stretch, warm-up, etc.  Taking tomorrow as my rest day.  My shoulder needs a break from all the overhead lifts this week.

I have a lot of time on my hands at night, and I usually end up on youtube watching crossfit clips because I'm a dork and find it entertaining.  Found several of the Garage Games One from last year.  It looks like a fun mix of WOD and obstacle course.

Got to do some sprinting today.  I love getting up on my toes, arms pumping, going full out.

I'm looking forward to Saturday.  Early morning bridge run with a new women's running group I found, yoga and than a workout.

Taking the leap

Today is day 1 of training for my first crossfit competition.  Still haven't quite wrapped my head around the idea of competing.  Somehow running a full marathon seems less intimidating that competing.  There's something about thinking so highly of yourself that you want to compete that I am struggling with right now.  And the idea that I know I'm not going to be the best/win so why am I bothering?

So today's workout:

COMPETITION WOD:

STRENGTH:

A.) Snatch:

3X1@80%, 1X1@85%, 1X1@90%, 1X1@95%, 3X1@90%, 2X1@85% – rest 30-60 seconds.

60, 65, 70, 75# felt light, need to reevaluate my 1RM for snatch

B.) Clean & Jerk:

3X1@75%, 1X1@80%, 1X1@ 85%, 1X1@90%, 3X1@85%, 2X1@80% – rest 30-60 seconds.

100, 105, 110, 115#

****You must perform all of “A”, and then all of “B”. Then immediately into the Conditioning portion.****

CONDITIONING:

3 Rounds:

10 X Burpee Broad Jump
20 X KBS (Heavy) 35#
15 X Pullups (C2B if possible)
10 X Thrusters (Heavy) 85#

20:07 I suck at pullups.  I missed a clean in the last round of thrusters or I would have had it less than 20 minutes.

 

 

The conditioning felt like I was back struggling when I started crossfitting back in March.  This is heavier and a little crazier than I've ever worked out.