April 11, 2010
A skeptical globogymer enters a CrossFit gym to be introduced to her first workout. The workout that is being performed is Coalminer's Daughter, a workout put together in honor of the 29 fallen coalminers of the Upper Big Branch Mine. She decides to do the workout in honor of these men and her father who was also a coalminer. She has no idea what she is in for.
After she enters the gym she spots the board and this is what it says:
WOD
Coalminer's Daughter
5 Rounds
400 m run
29 push-ups
29 box jumps
29 floor to overhead (135/95)
29 pull-ups
She reads the board and immediately finds her sister-in-law who has assured her she can do this. The panic of the workout has set in. She keeps thinking "I CAN'T" but all of the people around her keep telling her she can. She warms-up with the rest of the crazy people and it's time to start the workout. She modifies the push-ups, does step-ups, uses 65 pounds, and a band on pull-ups. By the end of the workout she is doing jumping pull-ups.
The coach starts the clock 3-2-1-GOOOOO!!!! And she is off running 400 m and beginning the workout. By the end of the workout she is jogging and walking the 400 m. She can't believe she completed this workout. But she did. With all of the encouragement it was hard to quit. It was unlike anything she had ever done in her life and she felt accomplished.
That globogymer was me and that workout hooked me. From that point on, after a couple of days rest, I've been doing CrossFit. It has changed my life in so many ways. It has given me my health, happiness, and a special family to share my experiences. Thanks CrossFit:)
Today's WOD
4 rounds
10 ring dips
10 power cleans 95lbs
100m run
Black band on dips
Time:11:27
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Sorry For The Hiatus....
STRESS....Yes, stress. That's my excuse for the hiatus I have taken from writing and tracking my workouts via the blog. I have still been working out but I have neglected to write about any of my experiences or post my results for the past weeks. I am going to try and do a better job at keeping up with the blog for my own sake.
Updates...Let's see where to begin. The CrossFit Open started four weeks ago and I have been competing and doing the workouts. I am not competing to go to regionals but doing it to have fun and see where I stand as a CrossFitter. The experience so far has given me a lot to think about, as well as, a lot of notes about what I need to work on to get better.
Recently, I attended a nutrition lecture at our gym to further my knowledge about the diets and why I should follow the diets. The lecture was very interesting and helped me refresh my outlook on eating and the importance of eating clean. Always remember: "Protein, Fat, Carb" (good carbs not processed ones-that means fruits and veggies). To go along with the lecture I started reading The Paleo Diet for Athletes, by Loren Cordain and Joe Friel, so far the book has made for an interesting read.
Also, my new cookbook finally came in after weeks of anticipation. I got my copy of Primal Blueprint: Quick and Easy Meals by Mark Sisson and Jennifer Meier, which has some fantastic recipes. I definitely recommend buying the cookbook. The recipes that I have tried so far stay true to the concept of quick and easy.
For now that's all I have to say, but I promise to write tomorrow:)
Today's WOD
Open WOD 3
5 minute AMRAP
110 lbs squat clean and jerk/thruster/press
1 total rep not rounds reps and that's a PR for me on squat clean so I'll take it, however, I did 112.5. Yes, I was dumb and accidentally put 40lbs on one side and 37.5lbs on the other side of a 35lbs bar. I will probably attempt this workout again with the correct weight and hopefully PR on my Jerk.
Lamb Meatballs
Note: this recipe comes from the Primal Blueprint Quick and Easy Meals Cookbook by Mark Sisson – a totally rockin’ cookbook, which I highly recommend!
Ingredients:
1 pound ground lamb
1 egg
1/4 c dill or parsley chopped
2 cloves of garlic chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 c pine nuts
Mix all ingredients. Form ground lamb into 12 meatballs.
Warm a tablespoon of oil (I used coconut) in a skillet over medium high heat. Add meatballs and brown for 2 minutes, then turn and brown the other side for 2 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium and put a lid on the pan. Cook 10-12 more minutes, until meatballs are no longer pink in the middle.
Happy Cooking:)
Updates...Let's see where to begin. The CrossFit Open started four weeks ago and I have been competing and doing the workouts. I am not competing to go to regionals but doing it to have fun and see where I stand as a CrossFitter. The experience so far has given me a lot to think about, as well as, a lot of notes about what I need to work on to get better.
Recently, I attended a nutrition lecture at our gym to further my knowledge about the diets and why I should follow the diets. The lecture was very interesting and helped me refresh my outlook on eating and the importance of eating clean. Always remember: "Protein, Fat, Carb" (good carbs not processed ones-that means fruits and veggies). To go along with the lecture I started reading The Paleo Diet for Athletes, by Loren Cordain and Joe Friel, so far the book has made for an interesting read.
Also, my new cookbook finally came in after weeks of anticipation. I got my copy of Primal Blueprint: Quick and Easy Meals by Mark Sisson and Jennifer Meier, which has some fantastic recipes. I definitely recommend buying the cookbook. The recipes that I have tried so far stay true to the concept of quick and easy.
For now that's all I have to say, but I promise to write tomorrow:)
Today's WOD
Open WOD 3
5 minute AMRAP
110 lbs squat clean and jerk/thruster/press
1 total rep not rounds reps and that's a PR for me on squat clean so I'll take it, however, I did 112.5. Yes, I was dumb and accidentally put 40lbs on one side and 37.5lbs on the other side of a 35lbs bar. I will probably attempt this workout again with the correct weight and hopefully PR on my Jerk.
Lamb Meatballs
Note: this recipe comes from the Primal Blueprint Quick and Easy Meals Cookbook by Mark Sisson – a totally rockin’ cookbook, which I highly recommend!
Ingredients:
1 pound ground lamb
1 egg
1/4 c dill or parsley chopped
2 cloves of garlic chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 c pine nuts
Mix all ingredients. Form ground lamb into 12 meatballs.
Warm a tablespoon of oil (I used coconut) in a skillet over medium high heat. Add meatballs and brown for 2 minutes, then turn and brown the other side for 2 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium and put a lid on the pan. Cook 10-12 more minutes, until meatballs are no longer pink in the middle.
Happy Cooking:)
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