1st Girl of 2012 and I Did Her RX'd

Welcome to my 4th Week of my 10k Training!  I am excited to start this new week and I've never felt more confidant about finishing this training schedule than ever before.

With today being Monday, I only had to Crossfit today, and lately Dennis and I have been really great about making the 6am class.  I made sure to go to bed early on Sunday, and just like magic we were ready to start the workout week bright and early. 

Now keep in mind that this training schedule has me running about every other day, and then cross training in between, plus a rest day, and then one horrible day when I have to do both running and crossfit. 

When I saw today's WOD, I couldn't help but laugh.

"Nancy"
5 Rounds
400 Meter Run
15 Over Head Squats

Seriously......a 1.25 mile run broken up into 5 Rounds....THIS IS MY NO RUNNING DAY!!!  And with Over Head Squats being one of my least favorite lifts, I was not happy. 

I was a little apprehensive choosing my OHS weight.  15 Reps was a lot, and I think the most I've done was 55lbs.  So that was my choice.  When I loaded my bar, Dennis gave me that, "c'mon, you can do more" look and clearly trainer Molly was in the same mind set, because she so nicely added 10lbs making it 65lbs (which was prescribed for women). 

It took me longer to do the WOD, but at the end I was happy I started of 2012 with a RX'd Girl. 

yes,yes I know my elbows are VERY double jointed...

Strength:

7 x 3 Back Squat

85% 1 Max Rep

I did 115lbs I wasn't sure what my 1 rep max was

WOD:

Nancy

5 Rounds

400 Meter Run

15 OHS

Sub 25....Cant remember the Official time

GHDS

Row Dreams & New View on Food

Unquestionably, I am one of the stronger girl rowers at 610.  I am in 2nd place for the 500 meter row and 3rd place for the 5,000 meter row.  I was very excited on Thursday night to see that Friday's WOD included a 2,000 meter row for time.  

At last, my chance to get my name up on the board for another event.  

I attended the 6am class and was very excited for the row.  3-2-1 go!  I finished in 8:24:7, and I was hopeful and slightly confident that I was going to place.  Turns out, I only showed.  (You know you like that horse racing terminology).  

For those of you who do not bet on the ponies, I came in 4th.  I was extremely impressed with the 3 other ladies that rowed faster than me and even though I was hoping to make the top three, I simply saw it as something to shoot for next time we have a 2k for time.  

I am also very happy to report that today, I have completed my third week of training for my 10k race.  I have been loyal to both Hal Higdon and Crossfit610.  And I am adding another person to my "fit" life.  Rachel Ray.  Ever since I've been capable to cook for myself, I have LOVED Rachel's foods. Since going paleo, I completely discarded the thought that any of her recipes could be paleo friendly until one day, I was flipping through and noticed that I removed only a few things (mostly cheese and bread) I could find 1 in 5 foods that I could still make.  

This is the first book I'm going to work through because her express lane meals are significantly easier than her typical meals and there is more of a chance of me finding something that will work with my constraints.  


Once I figure out how, I will add a recipe section to the blog of meals I've tried and liked!  




Friday:


Skill
2,000 Meter Row for Time
8:24:7


WOD
10 Minute AMRAP
50 Kettlebell Swings (Buy In) 16KG
5 Chest to Bar Pull Ups (Purple Band)
10 Hand Stand Push Ups (2 Abb Matts)
15 Front Squats (65lbs)


1+5


Extra Credit : Ran 2 Miles




Saturday:


WOD:
Run 1 Mile
21 Clean & Jerks (85lbs)
Run 1/2 Mile
21 Clean & Jerks (85lbs)
Run 1 Mile


43:45




Sunday:


Ran 4 Miles

Goal #2

I've been very cautious about setting my 2012 goals, but like a ton of bricks this morning Goal #2 hit me. 

In 73 days I will be in the Bahamas at the Atlantis Hotel.  Since the weather here where I live has been less than warm, the thought of putting on a baithing suit hasn't even crossed my mind.  We are already in January and March will be here in no time. 

So here it is in writing, Goal #2: To be Bikini ready by my trip. 

Immediately after typing that goal, I started doing some research on the area.  The first thing I checked was http://www.crossfit.com/ to see if there is a box in the Bahamas.  Nope.  There is one that is trying to get started, but no box that is currently open already. 

Then I checked the resort to see what type of fitness center they have.  It looks absolutely amazing!  I saw some rowers, which is good, and then I saw you have to pay a daily fee of $15 per day!!!!  WOW.  I feel like that is a bit steep and completely unfair.  If worst came to worst, I will pay the daily fee, but I think I have some good solutions to keep me fit over vacation without breaking the bank.

1.  I will pack my trusty jump rope, abb matt, and my JournalMENU which has an entire section of Traveling/At Home WODS. 

2. I can run on the beach or around the resort.  I am mainly worried about the running situation because I am the type of runner that will lose all endurance if I stop for an extended amount of time. 

Wow....this kinda sounds like I am not making any excuses.......


So until that warm vacation, I will enjoy the cold weather as best I can, the only way I know how.....snowboarding!!