Ahhhh...Rest Day

[made a trip to the Reebok NYC store for some new kicks]

Rest Day. Oh how I love you. Why do I love you? Not because I'm lazy or I don't want to workout (because trust me I'd be there every day if I could), but because I know today's rest will let my body recover enough to kick ass tomorrow and the day after and the day after. Although my stubborn self had a difficult time accepting FULL rest days (I used to run or bike etc.), I've come to appreciate them, in my workouts and in life.

Sometimes your body and/or your mind needs a day to unwind, to process the days prior and to prepare for what's next. Since beginning college, I was always on the go, half the time I couldn't sit still. I took a full class load, was in and the President of multiple clubs and had 4 jobs. The word rest was not in my vocabulary. Eventually, I would break down and just crash for a day or two. This past year and 6 months doing Crossfit has taught me the value of slowing down, letting my body heal and letting my mind just wander and do what it wants for a couple of hours. So don't be afraid of rest, take advantage of it! Your body and your mind will thank you later.

Last Two day's WODs:

Monday:

A1. Deadlift x 3 (heavy) reps
A2. 60s AMRAP -Burpees
Rest 4m x 5

Score: Deadlifts: 175-185-190-195-205 (my 1RM)

Burpees-19-18-17-18-16

Skill Work:

 HSPU
5 Rounds to 2x 45lb plate
5 Rounds to 1x45lb1x35lb plate
Rest 90s between rounds
5-7-8-8-9
4-5-5-5-5

Tuesday:

4 rounds:
500m Run
25 Toes to Bar

Time: 24: 40something (I don't know why I keep forgetting to write things down!)

*I really struggled with the T2B in the last two rounds, slowed me down alot...gotta work on that movement

Oly: Snatch Work

Warm-up

15 min to find 1RM Squat Snatch (no more Power Snatches!!! :/ )- 70# 1RM PR

10 min Doubles at 55#

10 min Triples at 55#

[Oh you know, my just rocking an obnoxious tan, bright colors and a crossfit booty ;) ]