CrossFit Day One-Complete

 

   I posted yesterday that I would begin my CrossFit journey and mentioned how excited I was. Later on that day the doubt crept in and I began questioning myself. I drove up to what is known as "the box", sat in my car, and watched several dedicated people of all shapes and sizes while they ran. My initial thought was "Holy crap, there are a lot of people in my class and they are already lapping me on the warm-up!", then I called Blake. He encouraged me to get out of the car and go inside. As we hung up the phone a little cheerleader began shouting in the back of my mind. I opened the car door and walked in.

   The trainer last night is named Dave. He greeted me with a huge smile of encouragement and then walked me through the steps to complete my warm-up. "I can do this!", I thought, and I did! I was pleasantly surprised at how much freedom I had during the workout. Previously I had envisioned a drill sergeant screaming at me and CrossFit isn't like that. You pace yourself! Even when I found myself walking my 200 meter run I would pass another person in the class who had a smile on their face and words to keep me going. As someone who honestly hasn't run since maybe high school, I can say that I did it and I am going to keep doing it.

   My personal goal for this month is to be able to complete a near perfect squat. Last night I realized how much lifting with my back I have previously done. Yikes! Tomorrow night is my second workout followed by my beautiful niece's first birthday party.

Oh, how Pinteresting: 9/5/2012

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   Tonight will be my first night of CrossFit, fingers crossed that I complete each challenging task! I am a bit terrified but more excited to push myself to the limits and rock the results in ninety days.
   Now, here are my most favorite pins and finds of the week:

Oh, How Pinteresting! 8/29/2012



   Of course on the second day of school I get strep. Last year I went the entire year (almost) without getting sick. I missed my CrossFit movement class but I did sleep the entire day and I feel much better today. I'm also looking forward to my three day weekend, yay for Labor Day!

The List: 8/28/2012

   Yesterday was the first day of school, hip-hip-hooray! Only 177 more instructional days to go. On Sunday night I had my CrossFit meeting. To say it was intense is an understatement. I focused on the words 'throw-up' pretty much the entire time. When asked at the end if anyone had any questions I had to resist raising my untoned arm to ask where exactly do you throw-up? Seriously, I need to know because I will be doing that (throwing-up) a lot. I have seen videos of gyms that do not have A/C but never experienced what one truly feels like and I didn't even work out but once I got home Blake said "Wow, they made ya'll workout tonight?!", my response, "No, they don't believe in A/C and it was hot as hell". Am I more excited for CrossFit? No. All I can think about is throwing-up and push ups. Tonight we have our first class that will teach us the movements and CrossFit techniques. Holy roman canolli pray for me. I will not give up, I haven't even started yet. I must remain positive.

   I do belive that having the first week of school and CrossFit begin at the same time has coherently thrown my body for a loop. I was so exhausted yesterday that I couldn't sleep and all I prayed for and thought about was falling asleep. I flipping slept all summer, why am I so tired?

   Ok, here are my list items for this week:



The List: 8/21/2012

   It's safe to say I survived the first day of inservice. True to my word I was able to bypass the "How was your summer?" question. I am feeling energized, important, and this is my first year of having an "I can do anything" attitude. I'm looking forward to my classes, new faces, and the old. My CrossFit challenge is about to begin and even though my body isn't prepared I can't wait. God is so good all of the time. I am trying to see the beauty in the little things and not let some of those little things bring me down. This is MY year, I can feel it.
   So here is a continued list of things I want to accomplish. This school year consists of 178 days beginning next Monday. My classroom might not be complete but I'm ready.

A New Journey: 8/6/2012

   It should come as no surprise that I am not happy with my body and have been praying for motivation and strength to do something to change myself. Well, my prayers have been answered as I was selected to participate in a ninety day CrossFit challenge! I had no idea what I was getting myself into until after I was selected. I read over the obligations and rewards of the challenge, we (the lucky ones who were selected) will work out three times a week, have before and after photos taken, and get a makeover at the end of the challenge. This is all being put together by a local magazine here in Boerne. I don't start my journey until September 3rd but I am already very anxious to begin. I've told family and a few friends, everyone seems to be very happy for me but I've also been caught off guard with the "Do you even know what CrossFit is?" question. Truth is, no I didn't. Holy Moly I have been doing research and can I just tell you now I can't even do a push-up, not even a girl push-up. When asked to rate my athletic ability I ranked myself a two- I can breathe and walk. My body is going to be shocked if I don't do some prep work! Below are some photos of people doing the CrossFit workouts. I will definitely keep everyone posted on this blessing I have been given!