Thursday, 02.16.12

"Randy"
75 Power Snatch @45#
8:32

Then: Run the loop 3 times, running uphill backwards

First thing Anthony said to me when I walked in was "get ready to sweat today".  I knew he wasn't kidding because I was already sweating when I walked in because of the humidity here.  It's not too bad - I've felt worse in Boston one summer, but it's definitely noticeable!

I did "Randy" in 8:32 - about 1 minute slower than my PR.  I had to use a men's 45# bar so that slowed me down because it was my grip that was fatiguing before anything else.  I guess I'm spoiled using the "ladies bar" all the time.

I also didn't pack long socks or long pants, so I kept hitting my shins.  I have to admit that the vain side of me was worried about how I would look walking on the beach with ugly red scrapes on my shins, but the competitive side of me won out and...well, I've got ugly red scrapes to show off on my shins!

I'm not sure how far each loop was that we ran - I'm guessing 400m, with about a third of it running backwards uphill each time.  I'm going to go ahead and mention - purely for entertainment value - that I ran right into a parked car as I was traveling backwards, which made me feel about as dumb as I felt running backwards up a hill. But luckily I was moving super slow so no harm done except to my pride.  And one glance up at the deep blue waters on the horizon and all feelings of embarrassment were quickly forgotten.  Amazing how such a beautiful view can do that to you, if you happened to be dumb enough to run into a parked car.

Wednesday, 02.15.12

I'm lucky enough to have Lahaina CrossFit just up the road from me.  They have a 6 am and 7 am class which is perfect for me to sneak out and get my workout in first thing while everyone is still sleeping.  My family and friends think I'm crazy for working out while I'm on vacation, but I have to feed the addiction! 

I met Anthony Bianucci, owner and trainer at LCF.  He was super friendly and welcoming and gave me a bunch of tips on things to do, sights to see, and places to eat.  I was in class with one other girl that lived in Hawaii but was from Calistoga.  We were remarking on what a small world it is when Anthony mentioned that his best friend lives in Winters, and all of us there knew where Winters was! 

Deadlift

3x5 @ 50%

5 @75%

3 @ 85%

1+ @95%

I went light on the deadlifts, working on form and got up to 155 which is where I stayed for the met-con

5 Rounds for time:

3 Deadlift @ 75% of 1RM

5 Strict Chin-ups

Traveling burpees from rack to parking lot.
Time: 7:34

I thought the traveling burpees were "fun" (a burpee, followed by a broad jump.  The further you jump, the less burpees you end up having to do) and want to try them in a WOD sometime.