Crossfit fundamentals day 3....

Today we did presses, burpees and presses...

WOD
AMRAP - 10 minutes
10 push presses
10 thrusters
10 bar jumps
managed 7/12 rounds at 8kg

was good though my arms were screaming every time between the presses and thrusters...

I'm really starting to love this and see why people get addicted... I'm in.

Tomorrow - much deserved rest and lots of sleeeeeep...

Also - weighed at the doctor's this morning - 74.8kg (164.9lbs)

Crossfit and (almost) Paleo...

Well, I survived crossfit day two (intro still).  Not as bad as the first - as in I didn't leave wanting to puke.  I could probably have used more weight but we'll get there.

Warm-up
400m run
tabata planks

WOD
10 x high clean
10 x sumo-deadlift high pull (SDHP)
4 times for time
2:24

Also, since I've moved down under I seem to be losing weight, I'm not trying, not even tracking but my clothes are fitting differently (what few clothes I have).  I guess I notice mostly on my jeans.  I'm eating a lot cleaner - following a lot of the principles of paleo (just got Robb Wolf's book as well) but there are certain things I know I won't give up (milk in the occasional latte, beer, wine, eating out)... there are an abundance of markets here though so I guess fresh veggies and proteins are much easier to come by - I'm cooking more and eating less.  And I don't ever feel hungry.  Also - the biggest bonus - I don't have much of a sweet tooth at all.  I have had a bar of chocolate in my car for the past 3 weeks and there is still some left... though it's slowly disappearing on my drive to work as it goes so well with my coffee.  Hee!

Today I got stronger...

I'm no longer a crossfit virgin...  first day today - introduction really and a short workout - it almost killed me.  Hardest 10 minutes of my life.

WOD - 'Fun Gone Bad'

1 minute each of:
situps
boxjumps
squats
pushups
overhead squats
two times for reps
153 round one
148 round two

I enjoyed it a lot though I wanted to puke when it was over - and I know it's only going to get harder.  I'm going to learn how to push myself with gentle encouragement. I think this can be a good thing.

Also, it's not a good idea to do a 20km paddle (oh my lower back) and go for a run (oh my quads) in the two days before your first day at crossfit.  Ouch!

A new community, in a new place... a new life.  All my own choices and I love it!

Today I got faster...

Tonight I got faster... a long overdue run/walk (lots of walk)... but still it was something - 50 minutes of pure freedom.  Letting go of thoughts and feelings, people and aches.  It was inspired by my paddle yesterday.  Crossfit starts tomorrow too!

I'm falling in love with this place...

I got stronger today...

I got stronger today... First paddle since landing in Australia. An 'easy' winter paddle of 20km in the Indian ocean... My first time in this ocean. Bit of surfing, bit of swimming (just standing in the water really) and tons of fun! Got to sit 2 seat too! Great morning with new friends...