Two days ago we had to knock out 200 squats and four 400m runs. Yes, your legs will be on fire, but even more so when you intelligently cause some kind of issue with your lower calf/ankle during a double under run two weeks prior and suddenly it acts up on run #2. It was a gamble to go last night for “Nasty Girls” (3 rounds for time of 50 squats, 7 muscle ups, and 10 hang cleans) but I decided to go. I gambled wisely as today is 2 rounds of an 800m run then 400m backwards run and like I mentioned before my ankle says “NAY!” ;)
Anyway, last night I went for a heavier than normal weight on the cleans. It’s small compared to most at the gym – only 55# – but I’d been barely getting 42#. I was extremely slow to the tune of 10 minutes over the time it took most of the class, but everyone stuck around, cheered me on, and Ryan took some photos. They’re blurry because it’s a cell phone and I’m moving about since it is a workout after all, but you’ll get the idea…
I was happy to get this all knocked out at the heavier weight but even more excited to find out I can hold myself up on the rings and lower myself to the ground slowly. That’s a BIG step in a positive direction. Also, toned body is toned. Finally I feel healthy and I feel like my body reflects that (plus all my clothes fit again – it was annoying when my jeans were “shrinking in the wash” but really I was slowly getting bigger). Looking good, feeling healthy, and getting stronger. Sounds like a win/win to me!
For any new readers, I go to a Crossfit gym and it’s the first gym I’ve actually enjoyed. It’s community and it’s not routine. The workouts always change and people motivate me to keep going. I love it! My gym is Fitness Battalion in Atlanta, GA. Stop by if you’re in town! :)
