As far as my workouts go.. this summer I somewhat commited my self to doing crossfit twice a week. And this is how I fell about it...
haha...this is after a WOD and I'm beat! This is prolly the WOD I told Shannon there was no way I could lift up that bar over my head one more time! She thought about it, paced away, came back to tell me I was doing it. Urghhh :P And then I ripped my hand open...that was awesome...Shannon was so excited for my first battle wound!! LOL I LOVE YOU FRIEND you are an awesome coach...thank you for encouraging me!
Pretty nasty, sorry! It healed super quick :) Okay, for real though the craziest most awesome thing I might have gained from crossfit is the mental toughness. I'm not sure if its because the WODS are so challenging its extremely hard to focus on anything else but getting through whatever task you are on or what. I'm usually a pretty competitive person. When I play a tennis match I struggle with focusing too much on my performance during the stroke or what the score is. I have been wanting that mental toughness back, the ability to tune out distractions when playing a point. I was sort of shocked when I went out to play tennis after a couple weeks of doing crossfit that my mindset was calm and aggressive. Not to mention it has increased my speed and reaction time...love it!!
It's defiantly a plus that results do come...here are a couple pics in my fave summer dress...
Well summer is over and I'm done with crossfit..jk :) I am really looking forward to a season of rest and recovery. Lord willing of course. This fall weather we have in east TX is so wonderful and perfect for running. I have enjoyed running pretty much ever since I have been into fitness. Weather permittng it's my first choice for a workout. When traveling its so easy to throw running shoes in the suitcase and go jogging. I haven't traveled too much but I defiantly remember runs in San Diego down the beach, stopping in random surfer type shops. Also in Mesa enjoying the dry heat and desert climate. I'm sort of a grandma so that is my extent of exciting runs. I have been known to layer up and venture out into the snowing coldness in the burbs...just gota watch out for layers of ice. You know, do the little slip and slide.. look around hoping no one noticed that moment of grace :))
While this weather lasts I'm going to soak it up and enjoying jogging the Rose Redman trail. I am also enjoying strength and circuit training workouts 2-3 times a week. I'm hoping to WOD a few times a month too...gota stay tough!
Here's one from a recent 'strength/leg/just squat..i hate ben wods' workout. Diana and I had a blast and made it through the whole thing!
Well it's time to train and then head to play in a doubles match. I love the ladies on my uspta league! I think we need a team name...or maybe we have one and I'm not aware yet...
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