May 7, 2009

So I'm hoping to eventually grow out of my CF (that's what the cool people call it) looser-ness. Today's workout was hard, but different. I'm looking forward to the day where I can complete a full workout and not feel sooooo weak! I learned about the warm-up today, so that was fun, let me feel like I did more. This only working out for a short amount of time, without my "cardio," is still wreaking havoc on my contentedness with what I did for the day, but I'll be patient and see where this takes me.

Here's what I did today:
500m row
37 Thrusters w/12lb dumbells
30 Box Jumps on 20" box
22 KB Swings w/20lb dumbell
15 Semi-Burpees
7 Pull Ups

The row seemed really easy, I'm assuming I did it wrong because it was so easy but was too proud to ask anybody for help lol. The thrusters killed toward the end. As for the box jumps, I was really proud of them since I haven't done those in a LONG time. I did 10, rested for 10 sec, then 10, rested for 20 sec, then the last 10. I know I'm not supposed to break for long, but I was going to eat it if I didn't. (sorry Heather!) Then the KB swings weren't too hard. Burpees.... let's just say burpees and I aren't the greatest of friends. I thought to myself, "they'll be ok." Well, I didn't know that burpees are supposed to have a push up portion to them, from when I've done them in the past, and I DEFINITELY didn't take into account in how hard they'd be. I did one burpee with the push up and then gave up and did them without the push up portion. I swear, I'd never finish if I did them with the push up!! Even without, I still barely finished. The pull ups I did with the weight assist bar. I used 70lbs for the first 5, then 60 for the last two. I also didn't get to do the pull ups right after my burpees because someone was on the machine... another boo boo...

The one thing I really like, is that these high intensity drills make me feel like I'm back, training for my sport. I miss that. Anyhoo... I'm looking forward to the treasures of tomorrow.