Tonight was supposed to be Camp Family Night at Nate's camp, but impending storms cancelled that. The cancellation was of course not until after I Jazzercised at 6am.
Since it was cancelled Matt's Mom watched the boys and we went for our On Ramp.
Tonight during warm-up we got to do the rowing machine for 500 meters. That was pretty cool... especially the point where Matt pointed out from 2 rowers away that I needed to changed the display, the 27 was my speed, not my distance. I was happy, because it was sure taking a long time to get to 500!!! After that we did two rounds of 10 situps, 10 deadlifts with the medicine ball, 10 squats with the ball and something else I can't remember.
Once we were done with warm ups Laura showed us the Hang Clean, the the Thruster Press. I ended up using 35lbs I think. Then we got to do pull-ups. If I say I suck at push ups... I suck or fail at pulls up. I ended up doing pulls ups with a 16inch box. They stick sucked.
Next up was our WOD
Fran
Thrusters / Pull Ups
21 - 15 - 9
I did it in 9:06. Tomorrow's going to be fun.
If this storm doesn't have Matt going out to sit by power lines all night I'll be hopefully Jazzercising at 6am to work out some of the soreness.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Day 2... DONE
I LOVED Day 2!!!
I will fully admit with a cranky sore husband I was nervous that this wasn't going well, but Day 2 was great!!! We had Coach Will who is the owner of CFPG. His story follows the pathway I hope that Matt's follows.
We started off with lots of stretching which was great!!! Then some 40meter skipping, backwards running, and other fun stuff. After we were nice and warm we learned the Dead Lift.
Will was such a great coach you really wanted to try it. The three ladies started off with 55lbs to get the feel for the bar and the men started off with 95lbs. Then we moved up to the 95lbs and the guys did 135lbs I think. After we did that we learned the jerk press... I think.
After that was done we practiced box jumps. This is where my fear of heights came out. I was on the 12inch and everyone else was jumping 16in, 20in, 24in and a couple of the guys did 30in. Gotta start somewhere... and Matt did awesome, making it all the way to 24in. For the record I did get the 16in, it just made me nervous.
Next up was the WOD.
AMRAP 10
7 Box Jumps
7 Burpees
I did 7 full sets and then my last was just 3 burpees shy.
In the end we felt great. It was a great second day!!!
I will fully admit with a cranky sore husband I was nervous that this wasn't going well, but Day 2 was great!!! We had Coach Will who is the owner of CFPG. His story follows the pathway I hope that Matt's follows.
We started off with lots of stretching which was great!!! Then some 40meter skipping, backwards running, and other fun stuff. After we were nice and warm we learned the Dead Lift.
Will was such a great coach you really wanted to try it. The three ladies started off with 55lbs to get the feel for the bar and the men started off with 95lbs. Then we moved up to the 95lbs and the guys did 135lbs I think. After we did that we learned the jerk press... I think.
After that was done we practiced box jumps. This is where my fear of heights came out. I was on the 12inch and everyone else was jumping 16in, 20in, 24in and a couple of the guys did 30in. Gotta start somewhere... and Matt did awesome, making it all the way to 24in. For the record I did get the 16in, it just made me nervous.
Next up was the WOD.
AMRAP 10
7 Box Jumps
7 Burpees
I did 7 full sets and then my last was just 3 burpees shy.
In the end we felt great. It was a great second day!!!
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
On Ramp Day 1
So not only am I trying out CrossFit, but I talked my husband Matt into it too. After a little pressure I talked him into at least trying the On Ramp.
For those not in the know... the On Ramp is 6 hour long classes where you learn the concepts and moves behind Crossfit.
Last night was our first On Ramp. Matt was having the same nerves I was Saturday morning and I was nervous for him as well. While I've had two years of almost daily exercise under my belt, he has not.
We got there and Matt signed the waivers and we waited for the other On Rampers, which checking out an adorable baby watching his or her Dad finishing up and watching one of the Coaches do the end of her WOD and thinking if in a year I can be a fraction of that I'm sold!
For the On Ramp Matt, Cindy and Laura took us through a warm up then the WOD. The warm up was an 800 meter (up hill) jog, followed by holding a pvc pipe and pushing it over your head and down 20 times, then 10 pushups, 20 sit ups and 10 supermans, then repeat.
For the record, I suck at pushups. I still sucked at pushups last night. Matt on the other hand can do 10 while I think about doing one. I guess we know one thing I'll be working on, a lot.
After the warm up was done we went on to our WOD.
WOD - On Ramp 7-23-12
Tabata Squats
The Tabata Squats were strict squats where we did as many as we could in 20 seconds then rested for 10 seconds then repeated for 8 reps. The challenging part I had here (besides the fact it hurt) was that when we were learning the technique we were holding much longer in the squat position and it was until the last reps I realized I should be popping up quicker. The good news is my form was good, the bad news is my reps could have been better. I did 7 for the first 5 rounds, then 8, 9 & 10 in the last three. At least it's a starting point.
Next up we learned the press. I had never done anything like that so I was nervous. We started learning form with the PVC bars, then went over to the racks. Next we did it with just the bar (45lbs mind you) and no weight. That was heavy!! But fun. Next up the Coach added 20lbs. That was a bit much for me, but the guys (Matt and Mike) make it look like cake. For the next rep I went down to 15lbs on, total of 60lbs and that was ok. They guys upped their weights. For my final round it felt good and I think I was starting to figure it out.
After we finished that we stretched.
All in all a good experience for me. Matt seemed to enjoy it by the end and we're ready for more tomorrow night.
This morning I hit up the cardio portion of Jazzercise to move a bit and it felt great!
For those not in the know... the On Ramp is 6 hour long classes where you learn the concepts and moves behind Crossfit.
Last night was our first On Ramp. Matt was having the same nerves I was Saturday morning and I was nervous for him as well. While I've had two years of almost daily exercise under my belt, he has not.
We got there and Matt signed the waivers and we waited for the other On Rampers, which checking out an adorable baby watching his or her Dad finishing up and watching one of the Coaches do the end of her WOD and thinking if in a year I can be a fraction of that I'm sold!
For the On Ramp Matt, Cindy and Laura took us through a warm up then the WOD. The warm up was an 800 meter (up hill) jog, followed by holding a pvc pipe and pushing it over your head and down 20 times, then 10 pushups, 20 sit ups and 10 supermans, then repeat.
For the record, I suck at pushups. I still sucked at pushups last night. Matt on the other hand can do 10 while I think about doing one. I guess we know one thing I'll be working on, a lot.
After the warm up was done we went on to our WOD.
WOD - On Ramp 7-23-12
Tabata Squats
The Tabata Squats were strict squats where we did as many as we could in 20 seconds then rested for 10 seconds then repeated for 8 reps. The challenging part I had here (besides the fact it hurt) was that when we were learning the technique we were holding much longer in the squat position and it was until the last reps I realized I should be popping up quicker. The good news is my form was good, the bad news is my reps could have been better. I did 7 for the first 5 rounds, then 8, 9 & 10 in the last three. At least it's a starting point.
Next up we learned the press. I had never done anything like that so I was nervous. We started learning form with the PVC bars, then went over to the racks. Next we did it with just the bar (45lbs mind you) and no weight. That was heavy!! But fun. Next up the Coach added 20lbs. That was a bit much for me, but the guys (Matt and Mike) make it look like cake. For the next rep I went down to 15lbs on, total of 60lbs and that was ok. They guys upped their weights. For my final round it felt good and I think I was starting to figure it out.
After we finished that we stretched.
All in all a good experience for me. Matt seemed to enjoy it by the end and we're ready for more tomorrow night.
This morning I hit up the cardio portion of Jazzercise to move a bit and it felt great!
Sunday, July 22, 2012
CrossFitting...
So there was no Jazzercise today and I decided to take advantage of the Free Trial class at CrossFit. I've always been intrigued, but have had many people tell me it's nuts, it's not for me, etc. Then last week a friend started doing it and is liking it so far. I have a ton of coworkers who are doing it and love it and have seen great successes. I figured why not.
I begged Matt to take the kids for haircuts and I went. I was so nervous going there. It reminded me of my first Jazzercise class. I went in signed my life away via a fun waiver and waited for it to start. Being that I'm perpetually early, I got to wait a little while and my nerves kept going.
I saw another Mom walk in (with her 3 kids, since kids are acceptable there), Sue I think was her name and we started chatting and I started feeling better. 9am rolled around and it was time for our warm up and my first WOD (Workout of the Day).
The warmup was good. Basically running, shuffling, etc. back and forth over the 40 meter route. Then some stretching and such. After that we all paired up for the WOD. I was paired with Cindy the owner, which was a blessing and a curse.
WOD - July 21st, 2012
Run 40meters
12 Kettleball Swings
Run 40meters
6 Burpees
Alternate with Partner for 20 minutes
I remember being 4 minutes into this and thinking "really we're only 4 minutes" in. To say this was a really long 20 minutes is an understatement, but while tired it felt great. In the end we each ended up doing 6 sets. Going in there Saturday morning my two biggest fears for workouts were Burpees and Pullups. I'm still not sure pullups are in my future and I know my form on Burpees needs a ton of work but I did them...36 to be exact.
That afternoon I was already a little sore and I knew Sunday would be lovely (and it was), but I LOVED it. The CFPG group seemed like a family. They all encourage each other to finish and don't judge. I also loved going in and conquering something I thought I couldn't do.
CrossFit is definitely more challenging than Jazzercise and a complete and different kind of exercise, but it was a great change. I also know that had I not done what I did in Jazzercise last year I probably would have turned around and walked out that door the second they started running across the parking lot.
In the end I think I've found something I like.
I begged Matt to take the kids for haircuts and I went. I was so nervous going there. It reminded me of my first Jazzercise class. I went in signed my life away via a fun waiver and waited for it to start. Being that I'm perpetually early, I got to wait a little while and my nerves kept going.
I saw another Mom walk in (with her 3 kids, since kids are acceptable there), Sue I think was her name and we started chatting and I started feeling better. 9am rolled around and it was time for our warm up and my first WOD (Workout of the Day).
The warmup was good. Basically running, shuffling, etc. back and forth over the 40 meter route. Then some stretching and such. After that we all paired up for the WOD. I was paired with Cindy the owner, which was a blessing and a curse.
WOD - July 21st, 2012
Run 40meters
12 Kettleball Swings
Run 40meters
6 Burpees
Alternate with Partner for 20 minutes
I remember being 4 minutes into this and thinking "really we're only 4 minutes" in. To say this was a really long 20 minutes is an understatement, but while tired it felt great. In the end we each ended up doing 6 sets. Going in there Saturday morning my two biggest fears for workouts were Burpees and Pullups. I'm still not sure pullups are in my future and I know my form on Burpees needs a ton of work but I did them...36 to be exact.
That afternoon I was already a little sore and I knew Sunday would be lovely (and it was), but I LOVED it. The CFPG group seemed like a family. They all encourage each other to finish and don't judge. I also loved going in and conquering something I thought I couldn't do.
CrossFit is definitely more challenging than Jazzercise and a complete and different kind of exercise, but it was a great change. I also know that had I not done what I did in Jazzercise last year I probably would have turned around and walked out that door the second they started running across the parking lot.
In the end I think I've found something I like.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Inspiring
On Sunday I went out to support my Sister In Law with her first Marathon. I had thought about trying to walk / run the half but could never get any supporters so that went by the wayside. As it got closer I was glad it did. This was her event and it should be about her. And when my first half comes around I don't want to half-ass it.
We went up Friday to pick up her packet in what was a let down of an expo. But it was still kind of cool to see Newport. Sunday morning came around and I left the house at 4:45am to first get Megan and then pickup our Mother In Law. We drove, and drove, and drove and were finally pulling into second beach in Middletown RI around 6:30am. The sun was rising over the crashing waves creating an absolutely breathtaking red sunrise. I think at that point there were tears in all of our eyes.
Thankfully a nice lady told us we were in the wrong parking lot and we made our way up to the proper lot. We got out into the windy cold weather and made our way to the buses. Once we loaded up we were seated next to two guys who had run Hartford the day before (of course sporting their shirts -- throughout the day we'd see lots like that).
We pulled up to the start and milled around for a bit. Meg got her number pinned on, her belts adjusted, etc. Finally they blew up the starting arch. We made our way over and left Meg at the start. Sharon and I walked up the pathway and found a great spot overlooking the race course and the beach. I may have taken a few pictures. The race began and I just started taking pictures. We never saw Megan, though I later found her in my pics (once zoomed in and asking her for her approximate location).
Once the pack passed us we walked, and walked and walked and found a nice spot around Mile 10. We watched a ton of racers go by. Meg had texted me when she was at Mile 7 so we knew approximately when she'd be coming by. She handed off her extra shirt and continued on.
Then we walked a bit more to meet up with my brother in law and nephew and Meg's brother, his finace and their daughter. We all walked down to the finish since there was no easy way to get to the back half of the course.
When Megan finished we were all so happy for her and proud of her. It was just and awesome accomplishment.
I will say watching all the runners in their half marathon bib's made me jealous. Seeing them I knew I could do it. I knew I would do it. Now it's just time for training and next year will be my year.
Over the course of the day Sharon and I walked over 7 miles and were on our feet for over 6 hours.
The Newport Marathon was a beautiful course. The back half was rough from what everyone said. I also think from a spectator perspective and a cheering group perspective it would have been nice if we could have gotten anywhere on that half to support our runners, but it was impossible.
Overall I could not be happier I went to watch that!
We went up Friday to pick up her packet in what was a let down of an expo. But it was still kind of cool to see Newport. Sunday morning came around and I left the house at 4:45am to first get Megan and then pickup our Mother In Law. We drove, and drove, and drove and were finally pulling into second beach in Middletown RI around 6:30am. The sun was rising over the crashing waves creating an absolutely breathtaking red sunrise. I think at that point there were tears in all of our eyes.
Thankfully a nice lady told us we were in the wrong parking lot and we made our way up to the proper lot. We got out into the windy cold weather and made our way to the buses. Once we loaded up we were seated next to two guys who had run Hartford the day before (of course sporting their shirts -- throughout the day we'd see lots like that).
We pulled up to the start and milled around for a bit. Meg got her number pinned on, her belts adjusted, etc. Finally they blew up the starting arch. We made our way over and left Meg at the start. Sharon and I walked up the pathway and found a great spot overlooking the race course and the beach. I may have taken a few pictures. The race began and I just started taking pictures. We never saw Megan, though I later found her in my pics (once zoomed in and asking her for her approximate location).
Once the pack passed us we walked, and walked and walked and found a nice spot around Mile 10. We watched a ton of racers go by. Meg had texted me when she was at Mile 7 so we knew approximately when she'd be coming by. She handed off her extra shirt and continued on.
Then we walked a bit more to meet up with my brother in law and nephew and Meg's brother, his finace and their daughter. We all walked down to the finish since there was no easy way to get to the back half of the course.
When Megan finished we were all so happy for her and proud of her. It was just and awesome accomplishment.
I will say watching all the runners in their half marathon bib's made me jealous. Seeing them I knew I could do it. I knew I would do it. Now it's just time for training and next year will be my year.
Over the course of the day Sharon and I walked over 7 miles and were on our feet for over 6 hours.
The Newport Marathon was a beautiful course. The back half was rough from what everyone said. I also think from a spectator perspective and a cheering group perspective it would have been nice if we could have gotten anywhere on that half to support our runners, but it was impossible.
Overall I could not be happier I went to watch that!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
I went MIA
Summer Happened... Now it's time to get back on track...
I've got about a 4 day a week Jazzercise habit, sometimes 5 and generally a 2 day a week running habit, whether it be a short 1.5 mile loop or sometimes longer. I miss Jazzercising more but with Nate in Kindergarten and bus drop offs it's hard to make it more.
I ran my first 5K in July and LOVED it. I plan to run another one on October 30th (if the weather is good -- there's a kid's fun run so I don't want to drag Nate in cruddy weather), if not that one then one on the 17th of November and maybe on in December.
My sister in law has her Marathon this weekend in Newport. I will be playing the part of Marathon photographer and taxi driver. I cannot wait.
I've become slightly obsessed with some running blogs and I plan to train for the half marathon next year. First item on the list is to run a 5k without stopping and walking. I can do a mile, sometimes, but I need to get more consistent. With the help of my lovely pregnant friend Jen's garmin I'm working on pacing. I still suck at it.
My weight has stayed the approximately the same, hanging in the high 80's / low 90's since July. I'm 100% sure if I only tracked my food I would be able to take off some more, but I'm also quite content that I've found a groove to maintain.
That's all I have to report at the moment, but I'm hoping to get back in action.
I've got about a 4 day a week Jazzercise habit, sometimes 5 and generally a 2 day a week running habit, whether it be a short 1.5 mile loop or sometimes longer. I miss Jazzercising more but with Nate in Kindergarten and bus drop offs it's hard to make it more.
I ran my first 5K in July and LOVED it. I plan to run another one on October 30th (if the weather is good -- there's a kid's fun run so I don't want to drag Nate in cruddy weather), if not that one then one on the 17th of November and maybe on in December.
My sister in law has her Marathon this weekend in Newport. I will be playing the part of Marathon photographer and taxi driver. I cannot wait.
I've become slightly obsessed with some running blogs and I plan to train for the half marathon next year. First item on the list is to run a 5k without stopping and walking. I can do a mile, sometimes, but I need to get more consistent. With the help of my lovely pregnant friend Jen's garmin I'm working on pacing. I still suck at it.
My weight has stayed the approximately the same, hanging in the high 80's / low 90's since July. I'm 100% sure if I only tracked my food I would be able to take off some more, but I'm also quite content that I've found a groove to maintain.
That's all I have to report at the moment, but I'm hoping to get back in action.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Weekly Weigh In
197.2... Down 1.6. Lovin' It!
Total: Down 59.2... come on 1 more pound till we're in the 60's!
Total: Down 59.2... come on 1 more pound till we're in the 60's!
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