11-13-14 Today I woke up at 13:30 in the afternoon (1:30pm). As per my usual routine, I went to visit Sandra for lunch and coffee. Lunch consisted on a leftover biscuit from Cracker Barrel and some leftover mashed potatoes. It was satisfying, but I also knew I would likely pay for it later. The potatoes weren't heavy on my stomach, surprisingly. I drank my coffee and got a glass of water down. Off to crossfit we go.

Today was open gym, so after the warm-up the workout was as follows:

Press (20x1)

     5-7 Reps X 3 sets

 

For Time

21, 15, 9

Dumb Bell Power Press

Kettle Bell SDHP

50 Meter FW b/w sets

 

Hard Effort For Time

20 Alternating Dumb Bell Snatch

9 Burpees

15 Dumb Bell Push Jerks

9 Burpees

10 Dumb Bell Thrusters 

 

 

     I knew there was trouble during the warm-up. My legs screamed during boot-straps. (Boot straps are like a squat, then stand bend over and go back down. They are simple and they stretch your hamstrings.) The simple warm up was discouraging. Where did my energy go? I suffered through the rest. During the dumb bell power press my arms got so tired that I accidently hit myself in the head. Yes, I just admitted that.  

 

     Burpees are my kryptonite. I feel clumsy. I suck at them. Despite that I completed my workout. I got my seat on. I pushed through and got it done. When I went to leave I couldn't raise my arms above my head to put my hoodie on. Even now, hours later, I feel like a spaghetti noodle.

 

     Eating right and hydration go a long way. I can only contribute my sluggishness to me not taking proper care of myself. This too shall change... I was also motivated to really start continuing working out on my days without crossfit.

 

This super hero is tired.

 

- Super Sam