Double Unders?

Yep - I finally did one.... and the next day I went out to the barn to practice.  I was able to get 4 double unders in my jump sequence.  Now, I didn't do them all in a row; but, the fact that I can now do a double under makes me pretty happy.

What is a Double Under?  Watch this quick video.

The key is getting a good rope and making sure it is sized correctly!

FINALLY - it's Weigh-In Wednesday!!!

I was MIA last week mainly because I had eaten everything in site.  But, I have strung together a few good days in a row and am down 2.0 lbs for a total of 7.2 since I started.  Yeah ME!

Thanks all I have for you today.  Check back next week.

Commitment

That's a scary word.... whether it's committing to an event or making a life-long promise.  What did I commit to?  I am running the Flying Pig Half Marathon in May 2015.  Running is not new to me.  I've completed 4 marathons (yep, that's 26.2 miles) and 6 or 7 half-marathons.  BUT, I was reminded last Thursday night about my failure.  Last year in October, I was supposed to run the Iron Horse Half Marathon in KY.  Did I train?  Not really... probably a good thing since I spent the night before the marathon drinking bourbon with my friend Ed.  I'm not sure if I would have drunk the night before had I actually trained for the run.  Regardless, I get reminded often about my performance - and again last Thursday night - when, ironically, I was drinking bourbon with Ed and Kathy.

Tonight, I'm watching the 2014 Reebok Crossfit Games.  It's always so motivating and I can appreciate all the hard work that goes into making the games.  I had my own crossfit games on Monday night.  My WOD was called Tire Flip Alley.

• 5 Tire Flips
• Run to end of Alley and back to Tire

The alley behind my house is 1/4 mile from my garage driveway to the end and back.  So, it's 1/8 mile to the end.  I flipped the tire 5 times and then ran to the end of the alley and back to the tire - repeat until the tire is at the other end of the alley!   15 rounds and 1 flip later, I was finished.

It took me 29 minutes to complete.  I had really dirty hands..... !  Surprisingly, the only part of me that is sore are my forearms. 

Finally, as you all know, today is Weigh In Wednesday with Heather, Ash, and Erin!!  

Another week of not gaining..... and now I have this handy little gadget to help me along!

Have a great week everyone....  !!

Where have you been....?

I'm sure that's what you have all been asking.  The answer is.... here!  I've been present in body but not in spirit and discipline. Since my last post, I've had 2 good workouts but really need to buckle down and commit.   I have every excuse in the world for why I didn't work out tonight....  1) I had to work late  2) I had to go home and check on my dad  3) I had to take a shower  4) I could not find my sports bra  5) I had to take out the trash 6) I had to clean up the kitchen..... I could go on but I think you get the drift!

With that said, it is Weigh-In Wednesday with Heather, Ash and Erin!  I skipped it this week so let's just say I stayed the same and move on. Right, why dwell on the past.

On a good note, I was given a box for box jumps.  Along with thrusters, box jumps are one of my favorite exercises.  Last night, I took advantage of it and completed the following WOD's:

Warm Up - 300 M Row

WOD I - 5 Rounds for time

• 10 Push Press (bar weight)
• 10 Back Squats (bar weight)
• 10 Push-Ups
• 5 Box Jumps

WOD II - EMOM / Alternate 21 Minutes

• 10 Wallballs 
• 7 GHD Sit-Ups
• 30 Jump Rope (unbroken)

I'm feeling the sit-ups today.... mission accomplished!!

My goal for the next 7 days is to write out my workouts and food AND try to follow it! 

Have a great week everyone!!

Weigh-In Wednesday

Weigh-In Wednesday always brings anxiety AND excitement.  This week was no different.  I didn't lose a thing.... but I didn't gain either.  So, I will consider that a win.

Since Sunday, I got in 2 good workouts.  I really wish I could/would push myself as hard at home as I did when I went to FireFitt.  FireFitt closed and I can't rationalize paying for a gym when I have everything a girl could want in my barn.

You want to do GHD Sit-Ups?  We have an 'app' for that....

Wallballs?

Leave an exercise int eh comments and I will add it to my WOD on Friday.

My goal next week is 2 pounds.  I joined a Diet Bet for the month of October.  Wish me luck!