Time

As always, before I begin, things making me happy: my move to NYC got moved up to April 14th and the apartment is amazing and second, I have some amazing people in my life, and I fully intend on letting them know they are so today/this week.

 

This post is dedicated to two of my closest friends who lost their lives way too young this week in 2011 and 2012. Tyler, Brian. In my heart forever. My two angels.

 

 

Hell, I know I think I do. I constantly put things off until tomorrow, even if they're small. I'll practice my double unders tomorrow, I'll stop eating jelly beans tomorrow, I'll add some cardio and yoga back into my workout next week, I'll read a book every week....the list goes on and on. Yes, we are all busy, we have to manage time between the gym (Crossfit), work, friends, family and "me" time all while trying to improve our lives and our fitness.

 

So what do I (we) do? We resort to the excuse of time. Well we have a ton of it, so we'll get around to it right? Why not start now? Why not make a list of realistic goals and how to start small. Why not make a plan to get to where you want to be? 

You do have time, but  make good use of it...

I will:

grab that jumprope (DUs, I want to love you...)

go for a run (just 1, need to start somewhere)

read a stimulating book

send a care package to a good friend

 

What will you do?

 

Today's WOD:

20 Front Squats 75#

20 Burpees

20 Pull-ups

rest 7 min

Repeat

rest 6 min

30 Front Squats 75#

30 Burpees

 

13.3 here we come..

In the Midst of It

Ok, ok I'm late on this but...it's Crossfit Open time! Last year I was only about 4 weeks into my Crossfit journey, so I didn't participate, but I'm excited that I decided to this time around. Before I begin my soliloquy of the day, I can't forget the things that are making me happy: 2 and a half weeks ago I got the awesome chance to go visit my friend in Florida and workout at her CF gym (it was huge and I got 1 of their awesome t-shirts) and last but not least, we all got matching tattoos- always love. Live by it.  

 

 

13.1...definitely a challenge

but what Crossfitter doesn't like to be challenged. Yes, the weights were heavy (especially for the men in my opinion), but how many of you PRed your snatch...for reps! How good does that feel? Does it remind you not to sell yourself short, that you are stronger than you think? That if you dig deep, you can pull things out of you that you didnt know exist.

Now you say, what about me? I failed the 100 or 135# snatch. It sucked, I was disappointed. Disappointment? or is it motivation. Motivation to up your training, or change your diet or go to the Oly class you've been telling yourself you'd fit in for months. Maybe even just motivation to kick 13.2's ass this week....

 

Get after it.