Crossfit class #2. I was challenged by the first class and also surprised at my recovery. I wasn't as sore as 'bring your friend to crossfit' day. Then again it had only been two days. So, I was somewhat optimistic when I walked into the gym today.

Today I was introduced to "Tabata Hell". Yes, really. The workout had the word 'hell' in the title. One would think that 20 seconds of effort and ten seconds of rest would not kill you. If you are one of these people, try the Tabata workout. I have ALWAYS laughed and the people in the gym who grunted. I mean, who does that? Do you just want people to look and you? Today, I became one of those people.

If I ever laughed at you for grunting... I apologize. I now know this is from the exhausting effort to keep doing something your body is trying to tell you that you no longer have the energy to do. Thankfully my body pushed through and still completed the workout. I did not die. I also could not gracefully go from a standing position to a sitting position. I think I am waddling when I walk. My legs are gonna look like the Incredible Hulk at this rate. And, honestly... I'm down with that.

On the way out I met one of the other trainers. The trainer for the advanced class. In our short conversation he called me 'motherfucker'. I may love him. Perhaps one day I can build up enough strength to take his class.

I've got four days before my next crossfit class. I am thinking a good run and some cycling are in order. Maybe I will even grunt...

Super Sam

Today was the day. Sandra told me that if you were late to crossfit class that the instructor would make you do burpees. If you don't know what a burpee is, google it. Then try ten. Then continue reading. With that in mind, I made it to class a full 30 minutes early. I was awarded a freakishly small XL shirt, which is pretty bad ass looking, but it fits like a medium. Either way, I am all about the free stuff. I am also given a small yellow ball. It's to stretch my feet, something I have never done. You should try it.     

Class consisted of the military press, army crawls, a 400 meter sprint (I still don't know what a meter is). Then it was finished off with a 700 meter row. Then, last but not least... burpees.

This was all after the warm-up which consisted of teams squat jumping with weighted exercise balls then situps then... burpees... then repeat. then repeat again. Yea.

I was pretty sure I would die doing those army crawls. The first set I pounded out with no problem. The second and subsequent sets were ugly. When you have no core strength, it is difficult to keep your feet from sliding out from under you. Oh... and I guess I forgot to explain. An army crawl is like planking and touching your knee to your elbows. It's rough if you are out of shape.

When we got to the 400 meter sprint I felt a relief. I run, so this shouldn't be so bad. About 4 strides into the sprint I realized just how fatigued my legs were. I had to pull back a little or I would not have finished.

At the end of the workout I was able to walk out of the gym and not feel like I was gonna fall on my face (like I did when I went to the 'bring a friend to crossfit' class). I can already feel muscles getting tight.

I made it home, took care of everyone and most importantly I made a recovery drink with my Rockin Wellness.

So there you have it. I survived the first workout. I know the soreness will hit day two. I'm planning a recovery run tomorrow to keep loose and keep working out.

- Super Sam

It is 10/27/14. I'm 31 years old, 5'9" tall, 188lb, tired, and out of shape. With great hesitation (and some dread) I went to my friend to 'bring a friend to crossfit' day at Rare X Crossfit (http://rarecrossfit.com/). The workout was killer. I completed 15 rounds of 5 assisted pull-ups, 10 assisted pushups, and 15 squats. For those playing the home game that is 225 squats. For a week I could hardly walk, sit, or do stairs. That workout made me realize how out of shape I really am.

Most people think I am relatively fit because I run. Not true. I lack upper body strength and I never cross train. So, with even greater hesitation, I went to an introduction appointment with crossfit today... and signed up for 4 months of torture that they call 'fun'.

I'm making this page to tell... myself... maybe someone else... maybe no one... my journey with this whole thing. First workout is scheduled for tomorrow night. Be prepared for post workout whining.

- Super Sam.