Despite the fact that I look like I'm walking on stilts and the fact that I groan with every move, I still got up and went to CrossFit this morning. My legs are so sore from Monday's WOD that it is miserable. You know it is bad when you have to utilize the handicap rails in the bathroom. However, the trooper that I am....
WOD 7/01/2009
"No Weights Wednesday"
2 rounds for time
400m run
60 push ups (knees)
40 walking lunges (R/L=1)
40 air squats
60 sit ups
I finished 23:23. I was really slowed down by the push ups and the squats. Man those hurt my already sore legs. It was nice to give my body a little break from all the killer lifting we've done lately and just let my body weight do the trick. We had a great group this morning. I think this will be the last "big" group for the week; everyone is leaving for the fourth of July holiday. I know I say this all the time, but man this group of people at CrossFit are so caring. After the disappointment that was Monday's WOD for me, everyone just picks you back up. One sweet, sweet gal even brought me a card this morning! Ugh, it's tear-jerking and lovely. I just can't get over how CrossFit is not like a normal gym. It's abnormally wonderful. They pump you up. Here is the little "speech" Brian left for us all after Monday's WOD. If this doesn't get your blood pumping I don't know what will!
Crossfitters,
When you signed up, you did not sign up for a globo gym. You did not sign up for a place that plays 80’s rock and has 75% of its space filled with ellipticals and cables. You did not sign up for a front desk worker walking around wiping down your machines with a spray bottle and rag after you sweat on them. You signed up to push it to the max, lay it on the line, claw, scrape, and give everything you have in a workout that 99% of the population would say no thanks. You signed up for a warehouse, used equipment, and trainers that will push you to and THROUGH your breaking point. I have told many of you this, and I know the other trainers will agree with me: we will NOT let you fail. We will raise the bar, push you to reach it, then raise the bar again. AM class, you killed it this morning. It was not easy. Nor is tomorrow going to be, or the next. PM’ers, you can read the posts and do one of two things: get sick to your stomach and think about not coming, or come in and kick this workout’s butt* tonight. your choice. Hopefully we see you there!!!
*edited version
Wow. Yes! Please sir, may I have some more?!
After the WOD we did more abs and then called it a day at CrossFit. Once I left, I met Sarah for our MWF 2-mile run.
For an update on Ry's surgery...well, we've waited very inpatiently all week for news of if he'll be going in tomorrow to get his shoulder fixed. This morning he was finally approved. You would think I'd be cheering however the hospital is saying that it's too late for pre-op stuff so it is a no-go for tomorrow. Somehow Ry's depressed and defeated voice touched the scheduling nurse and she worked some magic and is getting him in for surgery on July 15. Ry is irritated and mad at pretty much everyone. The only plus to this is that he doesn't have to wait until August as they had originally told him and they will let him take some new higher-powered pain medication until the surgery. Yay. I will be picking up those drugs on my way home and hope that maybe I'll have a happy husband by bedtime. :)
It's time for our Wednesdaily question! For today's question I'm going to refer to one of my favorite games, Would You Rather. Here's the question: Would you rather go about your normal day naked OR sleep for a year? Hmmm....good question! I can't wait to see your answers!
TODAY I LOVE: beginning a new round of marathon training and sincere cards from loving friends (Jen and Mel thank you!!)
SONG OF THE DAY:"Proud Mary" by John Fogerty